Hi,

I hope this isn't too dumb of a question. I have very limited programming experience (2 Java courses in the 100 levels and 1 C++ course in the 100's.)

I'm looking to learn a new language because I'd like to do some experimentation... on my own.

I'm interested in doing things such as input an audio signal(s), separate it into various partials (harmonics), compare, predict various beat(heterodyne) rates, do some graphing or other output, and maybe do some calculus as well.

There are so many languages. Can you experts point me to one that perhaps has these capabilities and is reasonably easy to get to accept input/output from my hardware/ speakers (microphone, speakers)? (I'm running Linux, but I could go back to Windows for this if absolutely necessary.)

Thanks!

Why not continue with C++?

I have no clue what "100 level" means, but it seems safe to assume you got barely an introduction to C++.

The project sounds like something where C++ might be the best choice for any number of reasons: Hardware access may be easier in C++, you might need the performance of C++ for converting audio input quickly from time domain to frequency domain, etc.

I think learning more C++ would be a lot more useful than learning a third language.

If your going to program for websites & mySQL I would suggest PHP or maybe PERL. But if you plan to go for multi platform and mainly system apps rather than http stick with C or Java.

Pick "the devil you know" and "just do it." Choose the language that seems to provide the features that you need for whatever types of programming you happen to be doing at the time.

Now, here's a little twist... also train yourself to "think outside the box!" Hasn't the program you're looking for already been written by someone else? Make it your business to find out.

!00's would mean that I had Java 111, and Java 151... first year programming. Sorry about the confusion.

There probably are slightly similar, though not identical apps. All the ones I know of are proprietary and expensive.

Thanks for the advice.