What is it?
The Composers Desktop Project is an international cooperative network based in the UK. CDP consists of composers and programmers guided by a vision of amazing sounds integrated into the fabric of music. Find out more about us here

Sound Transformation Software
CDP provides a software-only music system for PC and Mac OSX that has been evolving for over 20 years. This software package is designed specifically to transform existing sound samples for musical purposes, mostly via off-line processing (non-real time). This software is complementary to real-time processing and audio sequencers.

The vast range of CDP processing functions and extensive documentation provide an essential toolbox for innovative sound designers, electroacoustic composers and educators.

Discover more about the latest release of CDP, Release 5.0 here
CDP FEATURED COMPOSER: Adam Stansbie

Read an informative interview with Trevor Wishart, key creative programmer for CDP. He has recently been awarded the Giga-Herz grand prize, and is here interviewed by ZKM Radio.

NBNB: CDP has changed Broadband provider. The new contact email address is: archerhgm@talktalk.net . This is active as of 13 January 2009.

UPDATES of programs and documentation are available for existing CDP Release 5.0 Users. NEW IN UPDATES (26 JAN 09): a 41 page pdf document by Trevor Wishart 'A User's Guide to the Sound Loom and CDP Sound Transformation Software'. Available since September 2008: the new 19-part vocal granular program set (FOFs) called PSOW, a free download. Enter your passcode on our Updates page. (Pre-Release 5.0 users should not download these updates because they will introduce incompatibilities into their CDP System.)

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