How to create a random number generator that is completely random.

Question

I'm trying to write an autonomous music composition program that makes use of many random number generators in order to make seemingly random melodies but I have no clue how to formulate a rigorous formula or algorithm to create actual random numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

You can't. It is impossible. There are however good libraries out there for pseudo-random number generation.

Here's a list of generators: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pseudorandom_number_generators

Is there a particular programming language you are using?

Answer 2

There is no algorithm to generate truly random numbers. An algorithm follows rules (by definition), so its output can't be random.