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MODs
MOD files are kind of a blend between MIDI and digital audio files. The files specify information such as when notes are played, but the instruments can use samples that are embedded into the files so the sound is more conistent from computer to computer. To find some MOD players/editors (also called "trackers"), try out some of these links.
Soundcards
Choosing a soundcard for your PC can be tough given the number of choices you have. This section has some links that should help to answer your questions and help you find soundcards that are compatible with your operating system. You may want to check the listing of Sound Card Manufacturers too.
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MIDI Resources
This link will take you over to our MIDI page where you'll find plenty of information including documentation, tutorials, instructions for building interfaces and cables, software development tools, places to get MIDI files, other MIDI sites, and more.
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Software
On the software pages, you will find plenty of software for making music on your computer, from sequencers and software synthesizers to audio recording the processing programs.
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Classified Ads
The Harmony Central Classified Ads provide an area to buy and sell used equipment. You can Post a Classified Ad (for free, of course) if you have something to sell or are looking for a specific item, and use the form below to look at the ads currently available. You can also Search the Classified Ads or Edit or Delete Your Ad.
If you are buying (or selling) an item, and want to protect yourself from getting ripped off, you may want to look into escrow companies like Safe Buyer to see what they have to offer. If you're looking for more places with classifieds, (for buying/selling gear and finding other musicians), there's a listing available on the Services page.
Manufacturers
A listing of companies that produce sound cards and digital audio workstation (DAW) equipment such as professional I/O cards, hard disk recording systems, and audio processing software.
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Audio Programming
An on-line collection of code for audio synthesis and processing algorithms, as well as some programming tools and general DSP references. The section also features a listing of related books and short reviews.
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Computer Music Research
Links to some research publications, research institutions, and information on Csound, a powerful sound programming language.
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Other Resources
- CRM - Composing, Recording, Mastering
Covers a number of computer and music topics.
- The DAW Guide
A searchable database of product information and specs. Logic Pro Help
Discussion forum for Apple's Logic Pro Digital Audio Workstation Software.
- Songstuff
General musician site with articles related to music technology, recording, and more.
- Pentium® III Preview
The Pentium III processor from Intel bring some new technology that may have a significant effect on the performance of audio software.
- Low-Cost PC Shootout! AMD vs Intel
A look at how two competing computer chips compare with some common audio tasks.
- Le Buzz
A web site devoted to BeOS audio news.
- BeOS Progress Report: BeDC '99
BeOS developments unveiled at their 1999 developer's conference, including some good news from Steinberg.
- BeOS Gaining Ground
Could it become the operating system of choice for musicians? A look at BeOS R3.
- How Fast Is The 400 MHz Pentium® II processor?
An article looking at how much of a difference the 400MHz processors and 100 MHz bus really make.
- Cubase for Windows Users
A user run site for Steinberg's Cubase.
- SintesiDelSuono
A collaborative electronic music project.
- The daMac Pages
A site focusing on hard disk recording and post production on the Mac, including product news and reviews.
- MacMusic
A collection of links specifically for audio and MIDI on a Macintosh.
- 3D Sound Surge
News and reviews for 3D computer sound products, though geared mostly at gaming.
- OS:Imagine
An effort to develop a new, free operating system for music applications
- Electronic Music Foundation
Some news tidbits and a selection of related books and CDs for sale.
- Notation Software, Inc.
Developer of a cutting edge notation engine available to be liscensed.
- MMX(TM) Technology To The Rescue
A little confused as to what MMX is all about, and why people are talking about it? This might help.
- MusicXML
A new music interchange file format developed by Recordare and supported by Finale.
- NIFF Home Page
Contains the free NIFF SDK for programmers.
- algo-comp
A mailing list for those interested in algorithmic music composition.
- Music Encoding Standards
News and information on notation file standards such as NIFF and the programs that make use of them.
- AMZ
Has some fractal resources and schematics.
- Mac Digital Audio Resource
Product news and information about digital audio and the Mac.
- Mac AV FAQ
Here you can find information about the AV macs, in particular, using the built in DSP chip and programming with it.
- DSP-World.com
A Spanish-only site that covers audio cards with DSP, audio converters, music/audio software, DSP chips, and related topics.
- 1394 Trade Association
The people behind the Firewire standard, which includes protocols for digital audio data.
- The Computer Music bibliography
has many references for computer music topics, such as synthesis and DSP applications. The first section is MIDI references. (Warning - This is a large document)
- Electronic music mailing list
To subscribe, send a message to LISTSERV@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU containg the following: SUBSCRIBE EMUSIC-L your-full-name. You can access the mailing list archives via the EMUSIC-L Web Page
- Wave of the Future
An article from Wired that discusses the history of sound synthesis, from FM up to Waveguide Synthesis. Also talks about the growth in the soundcard industry.
