# 22. Virtuoso Functions Guide - randomize

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## randomize

initializes the random number generator
randomize (in seed integer);
Description

The rnd function returns a random number between zero and n - 1, inclusive.

randomize initializes the random number generator.

The random number generator is initialized after the clock at first usage, so the produced sequences will be different each time unless specifically initialized.