The information contained in this document is accurate as of the date of publication, but is subject to change. Subsequent memos will reflect such changes. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. This memo specifies a new binary MIME Subtype for the Internet community. This MIME Subype is x-koan, and is for the existing MIME type of application.
Koan files are very small.
A file of less than 1000 bytes in size can play non-repeating, melodious music for more than 8 hours. This is expected to be of not inconsiderable benefit to the Internet community, in helping to reduce Net traffic. The SKME can use more than 150 specially designed variable controls to influence and produce its music as it composes. Whenever a Koan piece is played it can be slightly different - like a musical kaleidoscope. Also, because a piece's musical output can be different every time, it provides a higher level of originality and interest than do MIDI files, whose output is always the same.