The legendary composer is celebrating 40 years of Music Mouse, which brought algorithmic composition to home computers.
by Terrence O’BrienFeb 17, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
The legendary composer is celebrating 40 years of Music Mouse, which brought algorithmic composition to home computers.
by Terrence O’BrienFeb 17, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga