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On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 6:10 PM, Fons Adriaensen  wrote:

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> 'Good' automatic accompaniment will require more than

> the computer's ability to listen combined with some

> condensed programmed knowledge of musical structure

> and performance praxis.

>

> By 'good' I mean that the computer should be able to

> do it as expected, and without requiring specific

> instructions for each particular case.

>

> I suspect it would require 'training' of the same

> form that a musician capable of the same would go

> through.

>

> Now if such ability is the result of training, can

> it be called either 'manufactured' or 'simulated' ?

> If yes, should we humans consider ourselves as being

> manufactured or simulating ?

If you've access to a Windows or Mac, I'd be interested to know what

you think of this software:
http://www.circular-logic.com/

http://www.circular-logic.com/howItWorks.html
It uses a neural-net algorithm, derived from neurological research on

how the brain perceives tempo.  I've tried it and was quite impressed.
Lee

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