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Electronic Music on the Commodore 64
The Commodore 64, with its powerful sound chip, is uniquely qualified as a music micro. Mark Jenkins explores this versatile computer from two viewpoints — that of the computer enthusiast interested in music, and that of the musician who feels that micros may have something to offer.
The SID sound chip is thoroughly explained and many sound and music routines are included which can be included in your own programs, in whatever style of music you prefer.
In addition, the host of commercial software and hardware available is examined for value and musical versatility. Many devices to interface the Commodore 64 to synthesizers and other musical instruments are now available, and the book examines them all and offers hardware/software exercises to save the micro musician money. Elements of music theory are introduced where necessary, but the first priority throughout is making music with your Commodore 64.
Mark Jenkins is a journalist and musician who has contributed to most of the leading electronic music publications. At present he is technical editor for Melody Maker.
The SID sound chip is thoroughly explained and many sound and music routines are included which can be included in your own programs, in whatever style of music you prefer.
In addition, the host of commercial software and hardware available is examined for value and musical versatility. Many devices to interface the Commodore 64 to synthesizers and other musical instruments are now available, and the book examines them all and offers hardware/software exercises to save the micro musician money. Elements of music theory are introduced where necessary, but the first priority throughout is making music with your Commodore 64.
Mark Jenkins is a journalist and musician who has contributed to most of the leading electronic music publications. At present he is technical editor for Melody Maker.
183 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1985
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Mark Jenkins
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Mark Jenkins has written about electronic music for Melody Maker, International Musician, Keyboard Player (UK), Keyboard (USA), and many other publications. He has performed and recorded solo and with members of Tangerine Dream, Can, Gong, White Noise, and Van Der Graaf Generator in the UK, USA, Europe, Brazil, Russia, and China, at venues including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the London Planetarium, the Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh, the Vanderbilt Planetarium, and the Teatro Nacional in Brazil.
Mark Jenkins has written about electronic music for Melody Maker, International Musician, Keyboard Player (UK), Keyboard (USA), and many other publications. He has performed and recorded solo and with members of Tangerine Dream, Can, Gong, White Noise, and Van Der Graaf Generator in the UK, USA, Europe, Brazil, Russia, and China, at venues including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the London Planetarium, the Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh, the Vanderbilt Planetarium, and the Teatro Nacional in Brazil.
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