220b-winter-2008/hw1

Homework #1: Timbre Studies

Due date: 2008.1.30 11:59:59pm (or thereabout), Wednesday.

Reading

• Real-Sound-Synthesis:
  • chapter 3
  • sections 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2
  • chapter 10

Specification (part 2 of 2): Musical Statement

• construct two chucku's, according to the following specifications:
  • like a haiku, a chucku should contain exactly 3 lines of code (each less than 80 characters)
  • each chucku should generate sound
  • 5/7/5 pattern optional, but try to make the code "pretty"
  • check out one line chuck crazy to see similarly compact examples
  • the chucku's should be standalone (i.e., no external audio or chuck files)
  • (thanks to Chris + kijjaz for the idea)

Note

• Have fun with it!!!

Deliverables

turn in all files by putting them in your Library/Web/220b/hw1/ directory, and then linking to them from your Library/Web/220b/hw1.html

• 1)
• 4) a short README text (readme.txt) file that:
  • conveys your ideas/comments in constructing each program
  • contains instructions on running your programs
  • describes any difficulties you encountered in the process