Keykit
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{{Infobox Software
| name = KeyKit
| caption =
| logo =
| developer = AT&T / Tim Thompson
| operating system = Windows, Linux
| genre = Programming language, Music/MIDI
| license = Free for non-commercial use
| website = http://nosuch.com/keykit
}}
KeyKit is a graphical environment and programming language for MIDI synthesis and algorithmic composition.{{Cite web |title=At the Sounding Edge: Introducing KeyKit {{!}} Linux Journal |url=https://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8153 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.linuxjournal.com}} It was originally developed by Tim Thompson and released by AT&T.
Overview
Keykit (originally named "Keynote") was developed by Thompson in his spare time while he worked for AT&T. However, it was not related to his actual job there. Keynote was originally released through the AT&T Toolchest, and
in 1995 was released as KeyKit with a license making it freely available for non-commercial use.
Keykit is noteworthy for its versatility and expressiveness. Complex algorithmic arrangements can be produced with as much detail and sophistication as required, and the software works on multiple platforms and operating systems. It is not dependent on peripherals or sound cards from a specific vendor. These are unique advantages over similar "music workstation" products with the same or similar functionality for algorithmic composition and computer generated music.
Language features
- variables, functions, classes, and dynamic typing
- supports object-oriented programming
- always-active MIDI recording
- multi-tasking environment
- library functions and classes (both built-in and user-definable)
- multi-platform multi-os and not dependent on specific peripherals
GUI features
Features:
- GUI-based multi-track sequencer
- pop-up context menus
- built-in and user-definable "tools"
Limitations
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.nosuch.com/keykit/ Keykit Download]
- [http://www.nosuch.com/tjt/software.html Tim Thompson software]
- [http://www.nosuch.com/tjt/tunetoys.html Tune Toys: interactive web-based algorithmic composition] (based on KeyKit engine)
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c-O57J9W-E Video demo of keykit from 1994]
- [http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8153 Article about KeyKit from Linux Journal, March 2005]
Category:Audio programming languages