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\begin{minipage}[t]{0.495\textwidth}
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20 Lower Luton Road\\
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Wheathampstead\\
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Hertfordshire\\
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AL4 8QZ\\
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Phone: (+44) 7766 521596\\
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Email: \href{mailto:samuel.perry89@gmail.com}{samuel.perry89@gmail.com} \\
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Linked-in: \\\href{https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sam-perry-04245438}{https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sam-perry-04245438}
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\section*{\Large Sound and Music Computing MSc \\ \large Statement of Purpose}
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The sound and music computing MSc offers a curriculum that is well suited to
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continue my studies in the area of audio signal processing. I see the course as
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an opportunity to broaden my knowledge of techniques for analysing and
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synthesizing sounds digitally. This would build on my current understanding of
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these techniques that has been developed over the past four years, during my
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time studying at the University of Huddersfield and through working on the
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Analysis and Synthesis team in the IRCAM research institute.\\
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My time spent at the IRCAM research institute provided me with a valuable
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insight into the ways that audio research is carried out and I understand that
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the Centre for Digital Music carries out research of a similar nature. For
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example I am already familiar with the Sonic Visualiser program which is not
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dissimilar to the AudioSculpt software which was used extensively during my
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internship at IRCAM. Due to the similarities between the two facilities, I
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feel that the style of study on this course would be a logical step forward
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from the type of work I encountered at IRCAM.\\
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In addition to this I also have a reasonable understanding of audio descriptor
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analysis techniques such as pitch and timbre analyses due to research carried
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out on my final year project (see
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\href{http://pezz89.github.io/pysound/index.html}{http://pezz89.github.io/pysound/index.html}
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for details). This would most likely be useful prior knowledge for modules such
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as the Music Analysis and Synthesis modules. \\
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I would also be interested in other module available such as the machine
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learning module, that would give me the opportunity to study a subject I have
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basic knowledge of, but have not had the opportunity to explore in detail. I
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believe this opportunity would be both interesting and useful for my future
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endeavours. I am also keen to develop my programming ability and continue
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developing my knowledge of languages such as Python, Matlab and C++. Given the
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technical nature of the course, I imagine that my current knowledge of these
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languages would be beneficial. \\
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Studying on this course would also be an opportunity meet like minded
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individuals and develop professional relationships in the industry I wish to
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pursue a career in. My internship allowed me to network with a range of
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researchers with a variety of specialist subjects and discuss thoughts and
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ideas. I found this extremely beneficial to my understanding of this field of
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research and would enjoy the oppertunity to network in a similar fashion.\\
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I would expect that this course will provide the necessary skills to develop a
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career in DSP engineering or provide a basis for further academic research in
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these fields. On successful completion of this course I would look to either
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further my studies as a PhD candidate or search for a job in commercial DSP or
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general programming.\\
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Overall I believe that I am a candidate that is well suited to the requirements
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of this masters course. Given my previous studies and experience, I am
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confident that I have the skill set and attitude required to complete a course
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such as this.\\
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\newline
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Thank you for your consideration.
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{\small Last updated: \today}
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