PatchLang

A domain-specific language for describing signal flow in broadcast and live production environments. Human-readable, git-diffable, LLM-friendly.

template Rio3224 {
  meta { manufacturer: "Yamaha"  model: "Rio3224"  category: "Stagebox" }
  ports {
    Dante_Pri: io(etherCON) [Dante, primary]
    Mic_In[1..32]: in(XLR)
    Line_Out[1..16]: out(XLR)
  }
  bridge Mic_In -> Dante_Pri
}

instance Stage_Left is Rio3224 { location: "Stage Left Wing" }
connect Stage_Left.Dante_Pri -> FOH.Dante_Pri { cable: "Cat6a"  length: "30m" }
bridge Stage_Left.Mic_In[1..32] -> FOH.Dante_Ch[1..32]

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Language

Overview	What PatchLang is and why it exists
Language Reference	Full grammar and syntax reference
Examples	Real-world signal flow examples
Changelog	Version history

Architecture

Project Structure	How PatchLang files and projects are organized
Compiler	Compiler internals, DRC rules, WASM/Python bindings
Backend	Django API integration

Design

Design Decisions	Recorded architectural decisions (D001–D018)
Debate Context	Structured debates behind key design choices
Appendix	Reference tables and supplementary material
Open Questions	Spec questions raised during development and their resolutions