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ZIPI-An Inexpensive, Deterministic, Moderate-Speed Computer Network for Music and Other Media

Authors: McMillen, Keith; Wright, Matthew; Simon, David; Wessel, David

AES Conference: 13th International Conference: Computer-Controlled Sound Systems · Paper 13-024 · December 1994

Abstract

This paper explores the proposal for a new network protocol, called ZIPI, for communication among computer electronic musical instruments and related media devices. ZIPI is an OSI modeled token-ring network that supports a deterministic peer-to-peer architecture. A central hub provides a single-cable star configuration and increases ring robustness. Baud rate is variable, starting at 250 K. Current hardware supports 20 Mbaud.

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Published in
AES Conference: 13th International Conference: Computer-Controlled Sound Systems
Paper number
13-024
Publication date
December 6, 1994
Session subject
Computer-Controlled Sound Systems
Affiliation
Gibson USA, Berkeley, CA ; Probitas Corporation, Mountain View, CA ; Center for New Music and Audio Technology, Berkeley,CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper