converting XML data into PCM or wave

[Blake Minnerly]

Hello, I am attempting to take historical environmental data that is periodic in nature, e.g. river depth, temperature, etc and convert it into audible waveform (at varying sample rates).  The data is in excel, so can be exported as txt or csv files if needed.  I need some way to convert it to PCM or another format I can import into a program like audacity.  If I could go right to .wav somehow that would be optimal.  I have found lots of info on converting in the opposite direction - taking audio signals and converting them to numerical text - using Sox, or other utilities, but nothing on converting raw data to audio.  If anyone can point me to some resources or similar work, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Augustine Leudar]

Max msp or pure data

[Augusto]

Hi. This process is called sonification. You can do it in Max or PD. Try looking for "Creative Aspects of Sonification" (by the Leonardo review). Or the Sonification Handbook (free pdf on the web).