Following from Synthesis and Small Processors (offered in September 2014), Modular Synthesis is an advanced workshop that will cover the different steps involved in using a modular synthesiser as the main sound source for creating work.
The creative feedback produced by inventive connections between modules and mobile effects processors will be looped into the processing of audio signals. The workshop will focus on creating an environment conducive to deep and meditative states of listening, which can lead to new compositional and spatial possibilities based on improvisation and intuition.
The workshop will be both educational and exploratory. The instructors and guests will share their approaches to modular synthesis with the participants, who will also benefit from periods of individual creative exploration. Each participant will have the further opportunity to work with the equipment outside of the free exploration sessions.
> The workshop will be offered in French, both instructors are bilingual and will answer questions in English.
> Please bring your modular systems and tell us if the other participants can work on those equipment under the supervision of the instructors.
Prerequisites
- Be a professional artist, creator or cultural worker;
- Knowledge of the principles and hands-on composition experience of modular synthesis is an asset;
- Be a self-employed worker or a salaried employee in an enterprise not subject to 1 % Training Investment*;
- Attend every workshop session.
*Any enterprise whose total payroll is $1.000.000 or more is subject to 1% Training Investment. (Emploi-Québec Program)
Number of participants: maximum 10
Registration period: October 7 - November 5, 2015
Call or email the New Media Lab: 514-844-3250, ext. 230 or lab@oboro.net.
Cost: $125
Schedule:
Workshop dates: November 7-8 and 14, 2015, 11 am - 4 pm
Presentation / Performances with invited artists: November 8 and 14, 5-7 pm
Exploratory studio sessions: November 13, 15 and 21, 11 am - 5 pm
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Reservation / Payment
Reservations can be made by phone or email. Full payment must be made for reservations to be valid. You can pay by credit card (Visa or MasterCard), cheque or in cash. Registration to a workshop is not transferable.
Cancellation / Refund
OBORO does not refund registration fees except in case of illness (with a medical note) or of absolute necessity. In such cases, registration fees are transferable to another workshop or service offered by the New Media Lab.
Workshop Cancellation
OBORO reserves the right to cancel workshops at any time and without advance notice. In this case, registration fees are completely refunded.