Algorithmic Composer 2.0.1.0

Algorithmic Composer is a compositional tool that enables composers to construct musical structures by connecting virtual objects -- like metronomes, counters, etc... -- with virtual patch cables. The performer can then interact with these structures using a mouse, keyboard, microphone, and MIDI device. Algorithmic Composer is a program that enables composition through the use of abstract object types that are connected together to form part of a patch, which is similar to the way older analogue machines used patch cables to connect different electronic modules together. Algorithmic Composer is a Windows based program that allows users to create musical textures and events by piecing virtual objects together with patch cables on the computer screen, similar to the way a person might join pieces from a Mechano set to create a truck, train, crane, ... etc. With the Mechano set a truck might be created by joining metal panels with bolts, adding wheels, windows, motor, ... etc., which is just putting together pre-fabricated materials in a meaningful way to produce a desired result. Algorithmic Composer allows the user to create in a similar way by connecting counters, delays, metronomes, flip-flops, calculators, and other such devices. The user can interact with the program by using the mouse and /or a midi input device, and the computer sound card or an external midi sound engine produces the sound. Algorithmic Composer does not use a manuscript based representation, and so a person does not have to be able to read music to use the program. Algorithmic Composer is also a powerful diagnostic tool useful for testing the capabilities and limitations of other MIDI software, external MIDI hardware devices, and the computer sound card. I use Algorithmic Composer in my work as a computer technician to test the functionality of sound cards on computers that are reported faulty. I use Algorithmic Composer to test, both individually and collectively, the entire setup from keyboards, sound card, through to the speakers and external synthesizers. The main functionality of Algorithmic Composer is written in ISO/ANSI standard C++, which means that the program could be ported to another platform -- such as Linux or Macintosh -- in the near future. The underlying engine of Algorithmic Composer was used to form the underlying programmable logic control for the Smart Controller.

Requirements:	No special requirements
Release Date:	June 12, 2012
Platforms:	WinXP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64
Keyword:	Compose,  Compose Music,  Composer,  Music,  Music Composer,  Music Editor
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