Pete Townshend is launcing an Internet-based software program that will compose personalized tracks at the click of a button with the result being what they are calling a musical portrait.

“You can put data in and get a piece of music out. It’s as simple as that,” said Townshend, a technical wizard who pioneered the use of the synthesizer more than 35 years ago on the classic Who tunes “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Baba O’Riley.”

Starting May 1, users will be able to get free access to the Web site for 3 free portrait sittings, and will be able to compose instrumental tracks that they can e-mail or post on their Web sites.

It will be interesting to see if this turns into something important or is just something fun to play with.