diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f1bf4939..825f567a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ Programmed in the Cycling'74 Max8 node-based creative coding environment, as an
 - [Newest Features](#-newest-features)
 - [About](#-about)
 - [Vision & Goals](#-vision--goals)
+- [Collaborative Coding](#-collaborative-coding)
 - [Install](#-install)
 	- [Quick Start](/docs/quick-start.md)
 	- [Tutorial](/docs/tutorial.md)
@@ -45,12 +46,13 @@ Programmed in the Cycling'74 Max8 node-based creative coding environment, as an
 
 ## 🎉 Newest Features
 
-**Sample can now change the pitch with the note method instead of using speed by setting useNote to true**
+**Control external midi devices or send midi to other Applications with the new `midi` instrument**
 
 ```java
-ring aMelody [0 5 7 3 -1]
+set midi getPorts
+//=> prints the available devices to the console
 
-new sample pluck_c time(1/4) useNote(1) note(aMelody 0)
+new midi "Your Awesome Midi Device" time(1/4) note(7 1) length(100) gain(0.8)
 ```
 
 **Input OSC addresses as arguments or output osc-messages in a similar way as using instruments**
@@ -101,6 +103,44 @@ Mercury uses the [Total Serialism NodeJS](https://github.com/tmhglnd/total-seria
 
 Mercury is a development-in-progress and the language is still very much fluid, with changes made to the language/environment/libraries almost weekly. Feel free the clone/fork this repository, but you might also want to watch and/or star the repo to keep up-to-date with the latest changes whenever they're made.
 
+## 👩‍💻👨‍💻 Collaborative Coding
+
+It is now possible to code together in Mercury using the amazing [**Flok**](https://flok.clic.cf/) live coding environment for the browser. 
+
+There are 3 options for how you can use Flok with Mercury:
+1. Use Flok to combine Mercury with Hydra visuals (or other languages like Tidal, Foxdot and SuperCollider) on a localhost
+2. Collaborate together in the same room (only requires 1 computer to run Mercury)
+3. Collaborate remotely over a network (all computers need to run Mercury)
+
+Install NodeJS v.12 [for Mac](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v12.x/node-v12.20.0.pkg) or [for Windows](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v12.x/node-v12.20.0-x64.msi).
+
+Install the latest version of Mercury via the [quick start quide](https://github.com/tmhglnd/mercury/blob/master/docs/quick-start.md).
+
+Install Flok via the Terminal with `npm install -g flok-web flok-repl`
+
+**Localhost**
+
+1. Run `flok-web` in the terminal
+2. Open Google Chrome and go to `localhost:3000`
+3. Setup Flok with target `mercury` (and optionally other targets like `hydra`) and click **Create session**.
+4. Copy the `flok-repl -H xxx -s xxx -t mercury` command and run in the terminal.
+5. **Join** the Flok with your nickname.
+
+**Collaborate**
+
+Now follow these steps for a succesful setup.
+1. Open Google Chrome and go to [https://flok.clic.cf/](https://flok.clic.cf/)
+1. Setup Flok with target `mercury` and click **Create session**.
+2. Copy the `flok-repl -H xxx -s xxx -t mercury` command and run in the terminal.
+4. **Join** the Flok with your nickname.
+
+Now start typing some code! 🎵
+
+- `Ctrl/Alt + Return` to evaluate
+- `Ctrl/Alt + .` to silence
+
+Flok will send the entire code via OSC messaging to port 4880. Mercury should be listening to this port automatically. Bug reports are very much welcome in the issues!
+
 ## 💻 Install
 
 - Follow the [Quick Start](./docs/quick-start.md) guide (for experienced computer users)
diff --git a/mercury_ide/code/mercury.js b/mercury_ide/code/mercury.js
index 0ec641a5..577de5f2 100644
--- a/mercury_ide/code/mercury.js
+++ b/mercury_ide/code/mercury.js
@@ -426,10 +426,15 @@ function mainParse(lines){
 
 	let cleaned = [];
 	lines.forEach((line) => {
+		// post('@input', line);
 		// remove comments from code
 		line = line.replace(/\/{2,}.+/g, '');
+
+		// remove linebreaks and split into array
 		// split double coded lines via '&' symbol
-		line = line.split('&');
+		line = line.match(/[^&\r\n]+/g);
+		if (!line) { return; }
+		// line = line.split('&');
 
 		line.forEach((l) => {
 			// remove double whitespaces
diff --git a/mercury_ide/patchers/_mercury_main.maxpat b/mercury_ide/patchers/_mercury_main.maxpat
index df11ea3b..a52022fb 100644
--- a/mercury_ide/patchers/_mercury_main.maxpat
+++ b/mercury_ide/patchers/_mercury_main.maxpat
@@ -44686,7 +44686,7 @@
 						}
 ,
 						"classnamespace" : "box",
-						"rect" : [ 34.0, 185.0, 789.0, 639.0 ],
+						"rect" : [ 34.0, 184.0, 789.0, 639.0 ],
 						"bglocked" : 0,
 						"openinpresentation" : 0,
 						"default_fontsize" : 12.0,
@@ -44752,12 +44752,12 @@
 , 							{
 								"box" : 								{
 									"id" : "obj-14",
-									"linecount" : 3,
+									"linecount" : 4,
 									"maxclass" : "comment",
 									"numinlets" : 1,
 									"numoutlets" : 0,
-									"patching_rect" : [ 480.0, 60.0, 139.0, 47.0 ],
-									"text" : "Get code from Troop Collaborative livecoding environment"
+									"patching_rect" : [ 480.0, 60.0, 139.0, 60.0 ],
+									"text" : "Get code from external Collaborative livecoding environment via OSC\nlike Troop or Flok"
 								}
 
 							}
@@ -45095,8 +45095,6 @@
 									"saved_object_attributes" : 									{
 										"autostart" : 1,
 										"defer" : 0,
-										"node_bin_path" : "",
-										"npm_bin_path" : "",
 										"watch" : 1
 									}
 ,
@@ -51898,6 +51896,8 @@
 									"saved_object_attributes" : 									{
 										"autostart" : 0,
 										"defer" : 1,
+										"node_bin_path" : "",
+										"npm_bin_path" : "",
 										"watch" : 1
 									}
 ,
@@ -66535,13 +66535,13 @@
 					"presentation_rect" : [ 210.0, 259.5, 135.0, 47.0 ],
 					"saved_attribute_attributes" : 					{
 						"valueof" : 						{
-							"parameter_shortname" : "volume",
 							"parameter_type" : 0,
 							"parameter_unitstyle" : 4,
 							"parameter_mmin" : -70.0,
 							"parameter_longname" : "volume",
 							"parameter_mmax" : 6.0,
-							"parameter_initial" : [ 0.0 ]
+							"parameter_initial" : [ 0.0 ],
+							"parameter_shortname" : "volume"
 						}
 
 					}