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By
Eduardo Miranda
Description
Focuses on the role of the computer as a generative tool for music composition. Miranda introduces a number of computer music composition
techniques ranging from probabilities, formal grammars and fractals, to genetic algorithms, cellular automata and neural computation.
Anyone wishing to use the computer as a companion to create music will find this book a valuable resource. As a comprehensive guide with
full explanations of technical terms, it is suitable for students, professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The accompanying CD-ROM contains
examples, complementary tutorials and a number of composition systems for PC and Macintosh platforms, from demonstration versions of
commercial programs to exciting, fully working packages developed by research centres world-wide, including Nyquist, Bol Processor, Music
Sketcher, SSEYO Koan, Open Music and the IBVA brainwaves control system, among others.
This book will be interesting to anyone wishing
to use the computer as a companion to create music. It is a comprehensive guide, but the technical terms are explained so it is suitable
for students, professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Audience
Professionals working in multimedia, cinema, TV, computer games, internet/web design industries - producers, composers, multimedia artists,
programmers.
Students and lecturers on music courses - music technology, composition, electronic/electroacoustic composition, media
arts.
Contents
Foreword by Daniel V. Oppenheim; Preface; Computer music: facing the facts; Preparing the ground; Probabilities, grammars and automata;
Iterative algorithms: chaos and fractals; Neural computation and music; Evolutionary music: breaking new ground; Case studies; Music
composition software on the CD-ROM; Epilogue; Appendix 1: Excerpt of J. S. Bach's Choral BWV 668; Appendix 2: Musical clip; Appendix
3: Formant chart; Appendix 4: A primer in Lisp programming; References; CD-ROM Instructions
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 256 pages, publication date: APR-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-51567-0
ISBN-10: 0-240-51567-6
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS
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