Composing Music with Computers (Music Technology Series)
Composing Music with Computers by Eduardo Miranda, published by Focal Press on April 27, 2001, is a comprehensive resource that explores the role of computers in music composition. This edition, consisting of 256 pages, delves into various computer music composition techniques, including probabilities, formal grammars, fractals, genetic algorithms, cellular automata, and neural computation. The book serves as a guide for anyone interested in using computers as tools for music creation.
Readers will find detailed explanations of technical terms, making it accessible for students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. The accompanying CD-ROM enhances the experience by providing examples, tutorials, and a variety of composition systems compatible with both PC and Macintosh platforms. This resource is designed to support those looking to integrate technology into their music composition process.
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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.
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