Programs for optimization of 12 tone tunings

Hello,

I'm new to the list (and tuning in general), so take that into account
please.

I have located various 12 tone tunings (i.e. equal temparment, Valloti,
etc.) and am curious how the tunings were arrived at. It strikes me
that this is a problem that can be solve with traditional mathematical
optimization techniques. Does anyone know of the existence of such
software for a PC? If not I am tempted to put together some code to do
it myself.

Thanks in advance,
Jeff

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The JI Calc is by Robert Rich and Carter Scholz and the address I have is
Soundscape Productions, P.O. 8891, Stanford, CA 94309. I think it is
available via the Just Intonation Store at jinetwk@dnai.com.
Pax-

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