Music 220A - Homework 3: Physical Model and Sampler Duo Performed by Algorithms

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In my score, I used the Bowed unit generator with a small amount of reverb and vibrato alongside a slowed down sampling of a playing piano. The piece begins with a solo Bowing using the "sinusoid" algorithm. After 5 seconds, the sampling comes in following the "logistic" algorithm, building a nice, reverberating tone that slowly dies away over the course of 20 seconds. The Bowed UG and piano sampling then play together for a time, before splitting up to play a few notes apiece. They then come back together to replay the "chorus" for 5 seconds before becoming fairly unpredictable with the "random" algorithm. The piece ends with one final play of the chorus.