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Winkler, Todd, 1 958-

Composing interactive music : techniques and ideas using Max /
Todd Winkler.
p, cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-262-231 93-X (hc alk. paper), 0-262-73139-8 (pb)
1. Computer composition. 2. Max (Computer program language)
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