I feel there is a difference. The second version seems less dissonant while (I think) preserving the musical idea. This is not necessarily good...No, I can't for the life of me think why someone would want such software--with all deference to those who might use or market it. It might be useful in certain contexts--music for a film, for example, where a slight change, even a random one, in the score might bring a fortuitous improvement in the impact of a scene?
by the way, i wonder if you would be so kind as to comment on the classical mp3 posts at beercanfort.com on the home and music pages?
my original thread was posted yesterday on the 'large orchestral' forum. thanks.