| abstract |
A general synthesizer, driver, matrix, and method. The synthesizer includes an application that maps a musical representation into vectors that include pitch, duration, and descriptors; at least one matrix for mapping descriptors into specific attributes; a driver for creating data flow using vectors and a matrix; and a device controlled by the data flow. The driver provides an API that includes descriptors manipulable to enhance playback. A matrix is organized with instrument subgroup nodes and instrument leaves. A method involves building a list of musical objects that each comprise a note or chord, translating each musical object into recursive lists of intermediate objects that include pitch, duration, cycling data, and descriptors. Each intermediate object is translated using cyclic information to describe early musical objects. Each early object is translated into a control event and a channel and synthesizer is selected for each event. |