sounds like the perfect job for supercollider::
http://supercollider.sourceforge.net/
::which is an interpreted object orientated scripting language for
synthesis and other signal processing. the language is based on
smalltalk, with C-like syntax but isn't nearly as pedantic as csound.
Douglas Ward wrote:
> What is an easy way to generate sets of precise sine waves?
>
> I like to generate (currently, slowly) separate sets of sine waves each
> consisting of a fundamental and 2 - 3 pseudo harmonics (really only
> justly-tuned perfect fifths, octaves, and a third--major or minor, depending
> upon the type of drone I want). The goal is to produce examples of
> justly-tuned chords that are easy to practice and teach with. And, sine waves
> are the easiest waveform for brass instruments to play along with. (This is
> very useful for orchestral brass instruction, and brass chamber ensemble
> exercises.)
>
> My current toolchain is clunky: XMMS --> ToneGen[erator] plug-in --> Hard Disk
> playback --> Audacity (to add an envelope to the front of each set).
> I would like to find a way to make this process more streamlined. I would love
> to be able to write scripts to do the dirty work.
>
> What program is suggested for replacing this toolchain? I think Csound can
> accomplish this. (Can this be accomplished with Audacity+Nyquist, too? Is
> there a plug-in that will play multiple frequencies at once?) Are there any
> favourite command line applications that can be used to produce multiple sine
> waves at once? Csound seems overly complex for this application, but I do not
> know of alternatives. Is there anything other than Csound? I just want to
> make sure I'm not overlooking a great specialized program before digging into
> Csound.
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Douglas Ward
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