>I have been wondering about this for some time. I have never really thought 
>that Java could do real-time audio through direct programming at low level.
>What we really need are additions to the Java spec, to include low-level
>audio primitives and output streaming facilities, to say nothing of 
>support for
>CD-quality audio files. I have heard vague rumours about such a possibility,
>but nothing definite. Any concrete information on this would be of great
>interest. 
>
>Needless to say, Microsoft plug-ins are not the answer...
>
>
>Richard Dobson

Sun has licensed the Headspace audio engine for use in Java.  You can get
press release info from the Headspace web site at www.headspace.com.
I'm not sure about streaming, but it allows for multiple CD quality 
audio file playback, and softsynth MIDI.  



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