The PSLQ procedure can be regarded as a jazzed-up version of an integer-relation algorithm dating back more than 2,000 years to the Greek geometer Euclid of Alexandria (365–300 B.C.).

It has 16 polyphonic tracks per pattern, and each is set to a different length. This is good so far, but the stand-out feature for the T-1 is the use of Euclidean rhythms. An Euclidean rhythm is ...