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ISBN-13: 978-1-59863-325-2

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2006906795

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to Susan Mainzer (my constant inspiration), my family, my DJ partner Stephen Ives, and my friends in the California electronic music underground, constantly pushing the boundaries of music technology.