>>is difficult to avoid C as this will yeild the most compact and efficient


Hi,

Perl is one cool language.  Although probably not suitable for signal
processing it would be ideal for generating scores and orchestras
automatically and probably much more.  I've done a small amount of Java
programming and my initial reaction is "what a stupid language."  Maybe I'll
like it better later.  C++ is very slick if used properly.  Lisp is an
interesting language.  Lisp has traditionally been used for artificial
intelligence applications.  I do not consider it a natural for signal
processing.  It might be useful for algorithmic composition or something.  I
think Logo has some MIDI capabilities in some versions.  CLIPS is rule
system that might be useful in artificial intelligence systems.  I think it
was developed at NASA.

Bye,
Hans Mikelson