Web Directory

» Algorithmic Arts
   Software for creating algorithmic MIDI music and graphics from Fractals, DNA, EEGs, EKGs, and other data.
   http://www.algoart.com

» Algorithmic Composition
   A detailed description by Prof. James Clark of algorithmic techniques using the Nord Modular synthesizer. Includes examples based on chaotic attractors and fractal geometry.
   http://www.cim.mcgill.ca/~clark/nordmodularbook/nm_algorithmic.html

» Algorithmic.net Flexatone
   Lexicon of systems and research, links, software downloads, documentation, and audio examples.
   http://www.flexatone.net/algoNet/

» ArtSong
   Combines algorithmic composition techniques with computer-aided composition capabilities.
   http://www.artsong.org/

» Automatous Monk
   Uses cellular automata to generate musical pieces. Java programming by Paul Reiners.
   http://www.automatous-monk.com

» CApieces
   Win32 program for generating real-time cellular automata music. Performed by a MIDI ensemble of bass, cello, and two wind.
   http://ca-pieces.sourceforge.net/index.html

» CodeSounding
   Free library for automatic music generation from source code structures. Assigns notes and instruments to if, break, block, statements.
   http://www.codesounding.org/indexeng.html

» FractMus
   Generates notes using twelve algorithms from number theory, chaotic dynamics, fractals and cellular automata. Freeware by Gustavo Diaz-Jerez.
   http://www.gustavodiazjerez.com/fractmus_overview.html

» Fractal Music Composer
   Online tool for generating compositions based on motivic scaling. Java programming by Ginger Booth.
   http://gingerbooth.com/courseware/fracmusic.html

» Fractal Tune Smithy
   A versatile algorithmic composer that can generate music with self-similar structure.
   http://www.tunesmithy.connectfree.co.uk/

» Grammar-Based Music Composition
   Algorithmic methods for composition by Jon McCormack.
   http://www.complexity.org.au/ci/vol03/mccorm/mccorm.html

» Kakophone
   Online music generator based on an unrevealed algorithm. Can be used to generate ringtones.
   http://www.kakophone.com/EN/kakoPhoneMain.php

» LvB's Virtual Music Composer
   Choose your preferences or use default settings, click generate and then play.
   http://www.lvbsx.com

» MusiNum
   Generates compositions based on user-defined variations of the Thue-Morse sequence. Freeware by Lars Kindermann.
   http://reglos.de/musinum/

» QuasiFractal Composer
   Algorithmic composer that can generate self-similar structure in polyphonic MIDI music. Freeware by Paul Whalley.
   http://paulwhalley.tripod.com/

» Variations: Algorithmic Composition for Acoustic Instruments
   Describes Occam and Nebula, two composition programs by Bruce Jacob that are based on genetic algorithms. Features downloadable recordings and several academic papers.
   http://www.ece.umd.edu/~blj/algorithmic_composition/

» WolframTones
   Generates many styles of music using a one-dimensional cellular automaton. A simple interface allow the user to control various parameters.
   http://tones.wolfram.com/