Through his many collaborations with performing artists, Alexander MacSween has developed an original approach to real-time audio processing. He creates elaborated soundscapes and rich musical textures that draw from the voices of actors, the feet of dancers, and other elements of performance. His tools vary, from basic devices such as guitar effects pedals, to more complex systems such as digital processors and computer software.
This workshop has been created for professionals in various disciplines wishing to explore working with sound in real-time—electronic or digital processing of the sounds created within performance environments. This workshop is for artists who want to better their technical expertise, and for technicians who are interested in exploring creative approaches to sound processing.
Please note that the content of the workshop may be revised to suit the needs of the participants. Workshop will be given in French by bilingual instructors.
Program
- An overview of the evolution of sound processing in various art forms and the simultaneous technological advancements;
- A presentation of Alexander MacSween’s creative process and his approach to technology;
- An introduction to sound processing with Ableton Live;
- A brief introduction to a few basic peripheral audio processing devices, including mixing boards;
- The creation of a short project or of a sound performance based on a chosen text;
- A closing presentation of the projects created in the context of the workshop followed by an informal discussion on the difficulties and happy surprises gleaned from the experience.
Software used on Mac OSX: Ableton Live.
Prerequisites
- To know how to use a computer;
- To bring personal tools if available (personal laptop, software or sound equipment);
- Be a professional artist, creator or cultural worker;
- Be a self-employed worker or a salaried employee in an enterprise not subject to 1% Training Investment*;
- To attend every workshop.
* Any enterprise whose total payroll is $1.000.000 or more is subject to 1% Training Investment. (Emploi-Québec Program)
Number of participants
12 people
Cost
$120 – Payment required before Monday, February 20, 2012 at 5 pm.
Schedule
Wednesday to Friday, February 22, 23, 24 and Monday-Tuesday, February 28-29, 2012, from 10 am to 4 pm.
REGISTRATION
before Monday, February 20, 2012 at 5 pm
Please submit your registration request to:
Eddie Rodgers, New Media Lab Chief Technician
phone: 514-844-3250, ext. 230
lab@oboro.net
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Cancellation / Refunding
OBORO does not refund inscription fees except in case of illness (with a medical note) or of absolute necessity. In such cases, inscription 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, inscription fees are fully refunded.