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Nonsoft Breaks Record, Makes Musical Programs In 64 Bytes

Source: Nonsoft
August 14, 2013

Nonsoft, the independent software. music, and game producer, has recently announced that their lead programmer has potentially broken several world records by creating an engine for audiovisual programs in 64 bytes or less. This is roughly equivalent to less than half the space of a Twitter text message for each tiny program. Nonsoft has used this new engine to produce short audiovisual programs in 64 bytes or less, as well as interactive demos which respond to user input in 64 ...

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Recording

Two New Albums From Nonsoft Released In October 2012

Source: Nonsoft
October 26, 2012

Two new albums from Nonsoft have been released in October 2012, covering both Latin and jazz genres. Binary Latin features an all-new sound on fifteen Latin-themed guitar songs, while Random Heart contains fourteen jazz-centric piano tunes with hints of Latin, classical, and swing influences. These are the second and third album releases from Nonsoft, respectively, following hot on the heels of Algo Jazz which debuted in May 2012 and gained worldwide recognition for the songs “The Best Days" and “Ten ...

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Recording

Algo Jazz By Nonsoft Now Available Worldwide

Source: Nonsoft
May 17, 2012

Shortly after its release, Algo Jazz by Nonsoft is now available from outlets worldwide including Amazon, CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, and eMusic. Algo Jazz is the debut album by Nonsoft, who were formerly creating video games before turning their attention to music. The album features 18 tracks of varied styles and instrumentation, all of which were algorithmically-composed and recorded by a computer. Songs range from the smooth jazz piano of “The Best Days", to the Latin guitar of “On the ...

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