JSyn      ----     Java Audio Synthesis API

What is JSyn?

• Audio Synthesis API for Java by Phil Burk
• Real-time audio synthesis using unit generators.
• Synthesis performed in 'C' on host CPU using native methods.
• API = Application Programmer Interface. Not an application, or a language.
• Currently running on Windows and Macintosh. Other platforms in progress.
• Available at http://www.softsynth.com/jsyn

Why JSyn?

• Allows computer music pieces to be placed in the web page for audience interaction.
• Java is a very nice language for composition with support for GUI, networking, etc.
• Java audio support is minimal. AudioClip is 8 bit sample, 22050 Hz ".au".
• Upcoming JavaSound is fixed architecture designed for MIDI apps or audio I/O.

Visit the JSyn or SoftSynth home pages.