This article aims to summarise the main facilities made available to the music therapist by developments in micro technology, and to assess their benefits. All issues discussed relate to the author's own personal experience of using such equipment in working with handicapped adults. The survey covers computer hardware and software developments, from specially developed computer input devices to facilities made available by MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).
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