Getting Started

Welcome to RMT Compose! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

What You'll Learn

1. Installation - Set up RMT Compose locally or use the live demo
2. First Composition - Create your first piece in 5 minutes
3. Core Concepts - Understand ratios, the BaseNote, and dependencies

Quick Start

The fastest way to try RMT Compose is the live demo:

https://rmt.world

No installation required - just open in a modern browser with WebGL2 support.

For Local Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/anthropics/rmt-compose.git
cd rmt-compose

# Install dependencies
npm ci

# Start development server
npm run dev

Open the URL shown by Vite (typically http://localhost:3000).

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ (for local development)
• Modern browser with WebGL2 support (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
• Optional: Rust toolchain for WASM builds

Next Steps

Once you have RMT Compose running:

1. Start with Your First Composition to create a simple melody
2. Read Core Concepts to understand the theory behind the app
3. Explore the User Guide for detailed feature documentation

Live Demo

If you just want to explore, the live demo is the easiest way to get started. All features work directly in your browser.