An introduction to Flora for monome norns – On-demand
Level: Some experience of norns required
Flora is an L-systems sequencer and bandpass-filtered sawtooth engine for monome norns. In this workshop you will learn how L-system algorithms are used to produce musical sequences while exploring the script’s UI and features.
By the end of the first workshop, you will be able to:
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Navigate the Flora UI and parameters menus to build and perform your own compositions
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Create dynamically shaped, multinodal envelopes to modulate Flora’s bandpass-filtered sawtooth engine
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Build generative polyrhythms and delays into your compositions
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Use crow and/or midi-enabled controllers and synthesizers to play Flora
Session study topics:
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Sequencing with L-system algorithms
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Physical modeling synthesis with bandpass filters
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Generate multi-nodal envelope
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Norns integration with midi and/or crow
Requirements
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A computer and internet connection
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A norns device with Flora installed
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Optional: A midi-enabled controller and/or synthesizer
We have a number of sponsorship places available, if the registration fee is a barrier to you joining the workshop please contact laura@stagingmhs.local.
About the workshop leader
Jonathan Snyder is a Portland, Oregon based sound explorer and educator.
Previously, he worked for 22 years as a design technologist, IT manager, and educator at Columbia University’s Media Center for Art History, Method, and Adobe.