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Pitch Methods
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Tutorial
This section introduces the main concepts involved in creating interesting virtual instruments using Tao. It does so in a `hands on' manner with the aid of practical script examples. All of the examples presented in this section are available in theexamples directory of the distribution. The examples start off with
the most basic instrument possible - a single string - and work up to more
and more complex instruments.
The examples presented here are divided into two categories. The first set are designed to illustrate one by one the main techniques involved in contructing Tao instruments. Each script covers one major technique. The second set are concerned with designing synthesis scenarios which produce interesting sounds. So don't be too surprised if the first set of scripts produce either no sound at all or rather uninteresting sounds!
By the end of this tutorial you should have at your disposal a useful armoury of techniques which will hopefully whet your appetite for creating your own instruments.
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Pitch Methods
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