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- "Reich-o-Matic" synthesizes pseudo-Steve-Reich music in real time using the
- Motorola DSP chip and the NeXT MusicKit. It uses the amazing SlideFlute
- physical-model instrument written by Perry Cook (thanks, Perry!). The
- performance model is fairly unintelligent, but occasionally it produces
- some snazzy stretches of sound. I figure this example might also be good for
- people wanting to use some of Perry's algorithms; full source is included.
-
- This version doesn't have much in the way of interactive user parameters --
- only the "type" of Reich-ness can be selected. I'm thinking of doing a
- version with loads of nifty knobs and sliders to alter the performance
- parameters, but that will have to wait for Another Day.
-
- I developed "Reich-o-Matic" on an 040 Cube under OS 2.1, and have tested it
- on 040 NeXTStations (Turbo and Otherwise). I'm not sure how it will work
- under 3.0, but you will need the MusicKit if you wish to recompile the
- application.
-
- I was pretty amazed at the response I got to my old "Looching" app -- I like
- the notion of distributing music over the Net, especially with protocols
- like ISDN and ever-increasing bandwidth just around the corner. Please feel
- free to send e-mail with feedback, questions, etc. Have fun listening!
-
- Brad Garton
- Columbia University Music Department
- brad@woof.music.columbia.edu
-