Part 5

Programming for sound generation and processing

 

The processes of writing computer programs for audio, musical and multiple-media purposes are introduced in this section. It is quite feasible for the enthusiast to do this, so that he or she can contribute to the development of the subject in terms of technique and music, provided that a suitable introduction to programming is given. This is the purpose of Chapter 9 and examples are based on algorithmic composition for MIDI systems. Chapter 10 extends the programming techniques covered in Chapter 9 to show how sound can be synthesised and processed using the unit generator concept. The real-time control of signal processing and multiple-media applications is introduced. Examples of direct ...

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