Richard Dobson wrote:

> 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.

JavaSoft has licenced the software synthesis engine from HeadSpace for
inclusion in a future version of Java. Try http://www.headspace.com for
information on the  technology. See http://www.javasoft.com for release dates,
etc. As far as CD-quality audio support and streaming, see the Java Media
Framework spec at http://www.javasoft.com/products/java-media/jmf/index.html. I
think Intel and SGI have JMF players you can use now.

Mike

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