Melomics109 is a

computer cluster A computer cluster is a set of computers that work together so that they can be viewed as a single system. Unlike grid computers, computer clusters have each node set to perform the same task, controlled and scheduled by software. The newes ...

located at

Universidad de Málaga Universidad (Spanish for "university") may refer to: Places * Universidad, San Juan, Puerto Rico * Universidad (Madrid) Football clubs * Universidad SC, a Guatemalan football club that represents the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala ...

used to create digital music. It is part of the

Spanish Supercomputing Network The Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES) is a distributed infrastructure involving the interconnexion of 12 supercomputers which work together to offer High Performance Computing resources to the scientific community. It is coordinated by the B ...

, and has been designed to increase the computational power provided by

Iamus In Greek mythology, Iamus (Ancient Greek: Ἴαμος) was the son of Apollo and Evadne, a daughter of Poseidon, raised by Aepytus. In a story told by Pindar, after his mother lies with Apollo and the child is born, he is left in the wilderness. ...

. Powered by Melomics' technology, the composing module of Melomics109 is able to create and synthesize music in a variety of musical styles. This music has been made freely accessible to everyone. The cluster consists of three cabinets with customized front panels.

Album

0music ''0music'' is the second album produced with Melomics technology. While the first one (Iamus (album), Iamus' album) is a compilation of contemporary pieces fully composed by Iamus (computer), Iamus, ''0music'' compiles pieces of Popular music, pop ...

'' is the first album composed and interpreted by Melomics109. It was launched in July 2014, and was released in audio (MP3) and editable format (MIDI), under CC0 (public domain) licensing.

External links

Melomics home page

References

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