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In using a computer to produce musical sounds, flexibility must be limited to conserve programming and computer time. However, a great variety of sounds can be produced even with a very limited program. An experimental approach can be used in seeking suitable programming techniques. How far these may wisely be extended is a matter of speculation, but one could certainly call up musical cliches by number.
Author (s): Pierce, J. R.;
Affiliation:
Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., Murray Hill, NJ
(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 11
Paper Number:94
Publication Date:
1959-10-06
DOI:
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Pierce, J. R.; 1959; The Computer as a Musical Instrument [PDF]; Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., Murray Hill, NJ; Paper 94; Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=440
Pierce, J. R.; The Computer as a Musical Instrument [PDF]; Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., Murray Hill, NJ; Paper 94; 1959 Available: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=440
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