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<H1>Tutorial</H1>
This section introduces the main concepts involved in creating
interesting virtual instruments using <B>Tao</B>. It does so in a
`hands on' manner with the aid of practical script examples.
All of the examples presented in this section are available in the
<CODE>examples</CODE> directory of the distribution. The examples start off with
the most basic instrument possible - a single string - and work up to more
and more complex instruments.
<P>The examples presented here are divided into two categories. The first set
are designed to illustrate one by one the main techniques involved in
contructing <B>Tao</B> instruments. Each script covers one major technique. The
second set are concerned with designing synthesis scenarios which produce
interesting sounds. So don't be too surprised if the first
set of scripts produce either no sound at all or rather uninteresting
sounds!
<P>By the end of this tutorial you should have at your disposal a useful
armoury of techniques which will hopefully whet your appetite
for creating your own instruments.
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<LI><A HREF="UserManual_127.html">Using the Bow device - bow.tao</A>
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