Through his many collaborations with performing artists, Alexander MacSween has developed an original approach to real-time audio processing. He creates elaborate 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 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. Workshops will be given in French (although instructors are bilingual).
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 os x: Ableton Live