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This category is for sites about software that "automatically" generates "music" from any combination of the following: pseudo-random number sequences, user-defined number sequences, mathematical functions, fractal images, or simple transformational schemes.
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Fractal Tune Smithy - A versatile algorithmic composer that can generate music with self-similar structure. ArtSong - Combines algorithmic composition techniques with computer-aided composition capabilities. (Commercial software for PC) Automatous Monk - Uses cellular automata to generate musical pieces. Java programming by Paul Reiners. MusiNum - Generates compositions based on user-defined variations of the Thue-Morse sequence. Freeware by Lars Kindermann. CApieces - Win32 program for generating real-time cellular automata music. Performed by a MIDI ensemble of bass, cello, and two wind. CodeSounding - Free library for automatic music generation from source code structures. Assigns notes and instruments to if, break, block, statements. Kakophone - Online music generator based on an unrevealed algorithm. Can be used to generate ringtones. Fractal Music Composer - Online tool for generating compositions based on motivic scaling. Java programming by Ginger Booth. WolframTones - Generates many styles of music using a one-dimensional cellular automaton. A simple interface allow the user to control various parameters. Algorithmic Arts - Software for creating algorithmic MIDI music and graphics from Fractals, DNA, EEGs, EKGs, and other data. Algorithmic Composition - A detailed description by Prof. James Clark of algorithmic techniques using the Nord Modular synthesizer. Includes examples based on chaotic attractors and fractal geometry. QuasiFractal Composer - Algorithmic composer that can generate self-similar structure in polyphonic MIDI music. Freeware by Paul Whalley. Variations: Algorithmic Composition for Acoustic Instruments - Describes Occam and Nebula, two composition programs by Bruce Jacob that are based on genetic algorithms. Features downloadable recordings and several academic papers. Fractal Composer - A library of Java classes by Myron Marston for generating self-similar music. Nodal - Generative Music Software - Network-based software by Jon McCormack. Algorithmic.net - This site provides a comprehensive research resource for computer aided algorithmic music composition. FractMus - Generates notes using twelve algorithms from number theory, chaotic dynamics, fractals and cellular automata. Freeware by Gustavo Diaz-Jerez. Aural - Windows software that generates MIDI files based on fractal-related algorithms. Virtual Music Composer - An app for algorithmic composition. Intermorphic: Noatikl - A MIDI-based, generative/stochastic compositional tool. (Commercial software for Mac & PC).
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