XJ music
XJ music is a software platform for music creation and integration in interactive media including video games, live streams, and environments, and under license for commercial video game developers.[1][2][3][4] It comprises a digital audio workstation and a cross-platform sound engine.
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Overview
XJ music, developed by XJ music, Inc., was established on January 9, 2018, with headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Founder Charney Kaye serves as the chief executive officer, software lead, and product manager of the company.[5][6][7][8]
XJ music serves as a platform for composers to deliver their music dynamically. The XJ music workstation provides composition tools and playback functionality. Composers have the option to export audio directly from the workstation or work with developers to integrate the playback runtime into their own software, such as a video game.[5][1][9]
Patented Technology
XJ music utilizes patented technology (US10446126) that integrates partial musical compositions, instrument samples, and mathematical algorithms to generate diverse musical compositions.[10][11][12] This enables the creation of unique and non-repeating musical segments. The platform accesses a library of musical content, assembling continuous chains of segments that are matched with suitable instrument samples and modulated using algorithms.[11][12]
Generative Music Software
XJ music software empowers composers and creators to fabricate custom generative music compositions on the fly.[9] The software's intuitive interface allows for easy manipulation and customization, making it suitable for various applications, including film scoring, advertising, and interactive media.[11]
Video Game Music Engine
XJ music provides a specialized video game music engine designed to integrate with game development.[12] The engine generates adaptive soundtracks that respond to in-game events and player actions, enhancing immersion and gameplay experience.[9][11]
Supported operating systems
The XJ music workstation supports the following operating systems:
Commercial game engine integration
XJ music is compatible with commercial video game and music engines.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "XJ music" (in en-US). https://xjmusic.com/.
- ↑ "XJ MUSIC, INC. | California Companies Directory". https://ca.ltddir.com/companies/xj-music-inc/.
- ↑ Game, Professor (2024-02-12). "Charney Kaye Brings the Music Into the Mix | Episode 327" (in en-US). https://www.professorgame.com/podcast/327/.
- ↑ "A Conversation on Technology, Music & Livestreaming with Charney Kaye" (in en). 2023-12-28. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-kaj/a-conversation-on-technology-6gulyY9mZz_/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Founder, XJ music - Charney Kaye" (in en-us). https://charneykaye.com/.
- ↑ "Charney Kaye: The Most Incredible Thrill Is To Be a Conduit of Tremendous Value for Others" (in en-US). 2022-08-14. https://bugy.co.uk/charney-kaye-the-most-incredible-thrill-is-to-be-a-conduit-of-tremendous-value-for-others/.
- ↑ "Ep. 342: XJ Music Lessons Learned - with Charney Kaye – Tech Bytes - with Dan Hafner" (in en). https://american-podcasts.com/podcast/mobile-domination-mobile-web-app-business-success/ep-342-xj-music-lessons-learned-with-charney-kaye.
- ↑ (in en) Charney Kaye Founder XJ Music, https://found.ee/UsbE66, retrieved 2024-02-27
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "XJ music" (in en). https://github.com/xjmusic.
- ↑ https://patents.google.com/patent/US10446126B1/
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Russell, Kyle. "XJ Music Brings Innovative Algorithmic Approach to Video Game Music While Maintaining Its Human Character" (in en-US). https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2024/01/12/xj-music-brings-innovative-algorithmic-approach-to-video-game-music-while-maintaining-its-human-char/72208781007/.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "XJ Music Brings Innovative Algorithmic Approach to Video Game Music While Maintaining Its Human Character". https://www.laweekly.com/xj-music-brings-innovative-algorithmic-approach-to-video-game-music-while-maintaining-its-human-character/.
