Abstract
A complete, real-time sound synthesis system has been developed at the Computer Music Research Center of the University of Texas at Austin. The system features several stand-alone, Motorola 56001based, general purpose audio processors, called Accelerando boxes, which were designed and built at the center. These inexpensive processors (i.e., the parts cost less than $200) function as standard MIDI devices in that they can be completely controlled and programmed through their MIDI ports. They generate and accept digital audio in a format compatible with Yamaha's digital mixing processors (such as the DEQ7 or DMP7), and they are also equipped with a parallel input/output (I/O) port to provide for an optional connection to a host computer. To simplify the task of programming the box, the synthesis portion of a basic Music V-type language has been written in 56000-assembler code. The center has also developed a symbolic compiler to enable the algorithms that run in the processors to be created graphically. In addition, record/playback and visual editing programs that provide direct control of the Accelerando boxes from the host have been developed.
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