AU2347199A - Method and apparatus for generating musical effects - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for generating musical effects

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AU2347199A
AU2347199A AU23471/99A AU2347199A AU2347199A AU 2347199 A AU2347199 A AU 2347199A AU 23471/99 A AU23471/99 A AU 23471/99A AU 2347199 A AU2347199 A AU 2347199A AU 2347199 A AU2347199 A AU 2347199A
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