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Adamson, Chris, 1967-
Learning Core audio : a hands-on guide to audio programming for Mac and iOS / Chris
Adamson, Kevin Avila.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-321-63684-3 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-321-63684-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Computer sound processing—Computer programs. 2. Core audio. 3. Apple computer—
Programming. I. Avila, Kevin, 1980- II. Title.
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