TITLE

Playing in the Cracks

AUTHOR(S)

Aikin, Jim

PUB. DATE

June 2003

SOURCE

Electronic Musician;Jun2003, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p86

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines the use of a computer to explore alternate tuning systems. Definition of alternate tunings; Techniques in application of alternated tunings with software synthesizers; Suggestions of software tools applicable to make music in alternate tunings.

ACCESSION #

9808363

Tags: TUNING;  COMPUTER software;  ELECTRONIC musical instruments

 

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