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Chroma: Journal of the Australasian Computer Music Association

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Chroma is the Journal of the Australasian Computer Music Association. This publication provides a forum for new compositions, information sharing, and research about music technology and computer music, principally throughout Australia and New Zealand.

From 1989-2006, Chroma was the newsletter of the Australasian Computer Music Association. The publication was relaunched in 2021 as a fully peer-reviewed and open accesss journal to accompany the annual Australasian Computer Music Conference (ACMC).

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Announcements

  • 2022-08-31

    Call for contributions for volume 39: reconnecting

    Chroma is calling for contributions for volume 39: reconnecting. Contributions from speakers at the ACMC, the computer music communities in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Manuscripts received by 1/11/2022 will be considered for this issue.

  • 2022-07-17

    Articles from Volume 38 are now available

    A few articles from volume 38 are now available with more in the pipeline!

  • 2021-08-18

    Call for Contributions to first issue!

    Chroma is calling for contributions for our re-launch issue. We particularly welcome complete manuscripts from speakers at the Australasian Computer Music Conference in 2020 and 2021. Manuscripts received by 1/11/2021 will be considered for the first issue, however submissions will be reviewed and published earlier if possible.

Current Issue

Volume 40, No. 1Futurity

Published July 2, 2025

A cover for this edition's Chroma journal. In the background is a circular futuristic design, reminiscent of a robotic orb. From top to bottom, the text reads: Chroma - Journal of the Australasian Computer Music Association. Volume 40, Number 1. Futurity

Issue description

Futurity marks the fourth volume of Chroma since its reboot, and features fully-refereed papers from the Australasian Computer Music Conference (ACMC) 2024, hosted by the Australian Institute of Music and chaired by Dr Mark Oliveros. Held acr ... See the full issue