Creativity and access in electronic music : cracked and pirated software instruments

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[The purpose of this paper is to evaluate to what extent cracked and pirated electronic instruments are an important factor in the industrial dynamics of the electronic music industry. Current literature on technology transfer and technology assimilation is silent on this mode of technology transfer. This paper seeks to raise the use of cracked software in electronic music composition as a valid contributor to industrial dynamics. Additionally the paper seeks to comment on what impact the availability of these tools has on creativity within the field. A survey of 122 artists was conducted in December 2004. Results pertaining to the importance of technologies for achieving creative visions and frequency of use will be presented. Greater elucidation of the impact that cracked software instruments has within the industry stands to contribute towards rethinking models for the rewarding of technology makers.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of International Computer Music Conference, ICMC 2006; New Orleans; United States; 6 -11 November, 2006
    PublisherInternational Computer Music Conference
    Pages290-297
    Number of pages8
    Publication statusPublished - 2006
    EventInternational Computer Music Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Computer Music Conference
    Period1/01/06 → …

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    Keywords

    • composition (music)
    • cracked software
    • creative ability
    • electronic music
    • musicians
    • surveys

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