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Convention Paper

Use of the Multi-Track Recorder as a Composing Aid in Electronic Music Systems

Authors: Pritts, Roy A.

AES Convention 52 · Paper 1075 · October 1975

Abstract

Use of magnetic tape for storage, manipulation, and assemblage of the elements of electronic music composition has been the object of research and practice for many years. Application of these procedures to digital as well as analog information provides the electronic composer today with a wide variety of new possibilities for altering and reassembling compositional elements, as well as new methods of digital manipulation and control. The object of composition has not changed, but new technology and the artistic application that comes from command of latest developments in systems provides for new compositional techniques.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 52
AES Convention
52
Paper number
1075
Publication date
October 6, 1975
Affiliation
COLLEGE OF MUSIC, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER, DENVER, CO (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper