KRONOS ‐ A Vectorizing Compiler for Music DSP

Vesa Norilo; Mikael Laurson
DAFx-2009 - Como
This paper introduces Kronos, a vectorizing Just in Time compiler designed for musical programming systems. Its purpose is to translate abstract mathematical expressions into high performance computer code. Musical programming system design criteria are considered and a three-tier model of abstraction is presented. The low level expression Metalanguage used in Kronos is described, along with the design choices that facilitate powerful, yet transparent vectorization of the machine code.
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