From Rodney Perkins Sent Tue, Feb 23rd 1999, 17:32
From Rodney Perkins Sent Tue, Feb 23rd 1999, 17:32
I have a 1997 issue of Keyboard where R. D. James claimed to be writing
computer programs in some language of his own invention. If this is true, I
imagine he is working within some musical programming environment. The
interview is standard Keyboard technical fare ("I use Pro Tools, Recycle,
etc.") and I don't doubt *much* of it is true.
>>He is quiting music to write computer programs to make music -
> You know, when RDJ says this crap, what the hell is he talking about?
>
> Does he mean he's going to learn SuperCollider really well, or does he
> write his own compiled code in C or other 'real' language? does he just
> play with MixMan?
>
> Kinda seems to me that a guy who tells you he makes synths out of two
> sticks and a dog turd would be the same kinda guy who'd says he was
> 'PROGRAMMING' when he was actually importing porn jpgs into MetaSynth and
> calling the output the product of his ingenious Artificially Intelligent
> software... Hed start claiming how in 2001 his creation would become
> self-aware and demanding he download more smut in order to create a new
> album.
>
> I really didnt feel like participating in yet another Aphex thread but Im
> curious, ok admittedly on a nerd-level as to his true sophistication in
> actually programming a computer. To me it sounds like another
> bluffy-gimmick. but honestly tho, if it sounds good I really dont care -
> Im merely curious about this.
>
> dammit why did I write this :(
> ernie
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