MIT Press - The Music Machine: Selected Readings from CMJ

Explore the history and evolution of electronic sound with The Music Machine by Curtis Roads. Published by MIT Press, this collection serves as a comprehensive survey of the major developments in computer music and related technology. It brings together 53 classic articles originally published in the Computer Music Journal between 1980 and 1985. This book acts as an essential resource for a diverse range of readers, including musicians, composers, scientists, engineers, and computer enthusiasts. By gathering these selected readings, the text provides a cohesive look at the field during a transformative decade. Readers can find interviews with major figures in the industry alongside specialized articles focused on composition and the technical advancements that shaped contemporary electronic music and computer-generated sound.