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: Pierce, J. R.
Affiliation: Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc., Murray Hill, NJ
AES Convention: 11 (October 1959) Paper Number: 94
Publication Date: October 1, 1959 Import into BibTeX
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