How hearing works and how the brain processes sounds entering the ear to provide thelistener with useful information are of great interest to psychologists, cognitive scientists, andmusicians. However
Virtual environments such as games and animated and "real" movies require realistic sound effects that can be integrated by computer synthesis. The book emphasizes physical modeling of sound and focus
While many excellent tools exist for digital image creation and editing, similar tools for manipulating sound with precise timing and control are few and far between. ChucK, an audio-centric programmi