Musical Machines Book Published

July 14, 2026. Oxford University Press.

A new breed of musical machines has emerged, synthesizing physical and computational worlds. With a unique set of abilities, these machines allow artists and musicians to be creative in new kinds of ways. This book explores the creative possibilities of these tools by asking questions of motivation and meaning, detailing key concepts and historical examples, and helping aspiring builders develop technical skills through a series of projects. The design process is explained and illustrated in major instrument categories along with first-person accounts from prominent builders in the field. The book concludes with compositional techniques for those who wish to unlock the creative potential of musical machines.