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SUMMARY:January TidalCycles Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Our TidalCycles meetups are a series of informal\, participatory meetups focusing on Alex Mclean’s open source\, accessible livecoding platform. They’re very loosely structured\, with occasional short talks and performances. \nNo programming experience is necessary for these meetups. They are open to all abilities and are an excellent opportunity to learn how to start making music with code. We encourage you to bring a laptop and headphones to make the most of the meetup. There’s no need to have come to the previous meetups to come to this one. \n \nTidalCycles is a programming language for live coding pattern. It allows you to make musical patterns with text\, describing sequences and ways of transforming and combining them\, exploring complex interactions between simple parts. \nTidal is open source and can be downloaded for free here. If you have any problems with installation we’d be happy to help out in the meetup. If you’re keen to develop your Tidal knowledge beforehand\, there are plenty of great resources available. See our document of resources for independent learning here. \nThe meetup is organised by Music Hackspace. \nDrinks will be available from the bar next to the entrance to the New Wing of Somerset House. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. \nIf you have any questions about this event please contact info@stagingmhs.local. \nPhoto by Antonio Roberts (http://www.hellocatfood.com/)
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/january-tidalcycles-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Max MSP/Pure Data Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This is an informal\, participatory meetup focusing on the visual programming environments Max MSP and Pure Data (Pd). A place to share knowledge\, patches and ideas relating to visual programming. While this meetup primarily caters to existing users of Max and Pd\, we encourage those unfamiliar with the platforms\, but with a strong interest in them\, to attend and chat with existing users about the possibilities. We recommend bringing a laptop to this event.   \n \nMax MSP and Pd are music programming environments that allow users to bring together sensors\, samples\, synthesis engines and video. They are used by sound artists throughout the world\, but also by visual artists and in installations. Max MSP is developed and maintained by Cycling’74. It is proprietary software but can be used for free for 30 days. Pure Data is open source and available for free here.  \nIf you’ve never heard of Max and want to see how it works\, there are a few videos to get started on the Cycling’74 Youtube channel. Plenty of Pure Data resources can be found here.  \nThis meetup is organised by Music Hackspace. \nDrinks will be available from the bar next to the entrance to the New Wing of Somerset House. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. \nIf you have any questions about this event please contact info@stagingmhs.local. \nImage by p38.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/max-msp-pure-data-meetup/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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SUMMARY:Human Instruments presents the Haptic Baton
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome accessibility instrument builders Human Instruments presenting their new project\, Haptic Baton\, a conductors baton that communicates to visually impaired players. The baton captures the speed\, angle\, attack and sway of the conductor’s hand in real time and beams it directly to all players wearing receiver bands. They feel the expression and timing of the conductor – just as if they were seeing the baton itself. \n \nIn the event\, founder Vahakn Matossian will give a presentation on the Baton and other projects from Human Instruments. \nWatch the BBC Stories documentary on our newest project with The Paraorchestra and Friends and Korean marimba virtuouso Kyungho Jeon. \n \n  \nHuman Instruments is an organisation which researches\, designs and develops high quality musical instruments for people with physical disabilities\, creating opportunity by designing and building beautifully crafted musical devices to rival traditional orchestral instruments. \nDoors for this event will open at 18:30. The talk will begin at 19:00 with time for Q&A afterwards. Drinks will be available from the bar next to the entrance to the New Wing of Somerset House. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. \nFor any questions please email info@stagingmhs.local.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/human-instruments-presents-haptic-baton/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190313T223000
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SUMMARY:Ritual Laboratory; a technology to transform consciousness
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nRitual Laboratory – Labours of Herakleos\n\nJoin us for a series of participatory rituals\, based on the 12 mythic Labours of Herakleos. Forming part of an ongoing research and development project\, considering the relationship between sound and movement performance\, and altered states of consciousness.  \n \nThe embodiment of each myth functions as an interface\, to construct the components of ritual form\, and to explore the subjective impact of trance inducing use of sound\, movement\, light\, scent\, and symbolic narrative. \nEach Labour of Herakleos as narrative score\, catalyses a dialogue between musicians and performers\, facilitating an immersive experience of the myth. These 12 Labours share significant parallels with the astronomical movement of the Sun\, projected through the symbolism of the zodiacal constellations in a calendar year. Harnessing the cyclical changes in our natural environment as a basis for structure and objectivity\, we aim to fall into rhythm with the cycles of the natural world.  \nEach session of the laboratory focuses on balancing a sequential zodiacal energy. We begin with Aries – The Head (Thoughts)\, and work down to Pisces – The Feet (Deeds)\, utilising a variety of techniques that function as rites of passage.\n \nThrough symbolic performance of the corresponding myth\, we create a platform to interact through creative practice and performance within ritual form. An opportunity to communally develop method and infrastructure\, for celebrating culture and sharing ideas through performance of the arts.\n \nThrough imposition of physical communal activity\, we challenge the dissociative side-effects of increasingly disembodied tools\, and consider the impacts of interface design on social interaction within our culture and creative practices. \n\nFurther\, we critically analyse the role that interface and has to play in inducing and facilitating altered states\, as well as in presenting the context for creation and shared performance.\n\n………………………………………………………..  \nAn experimental laboratory of 12 events. No prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!  \nWe will begin each session  by sharing  a discussion regarding the symbolism of the myth\, and how the Labour will play out. Secondly we explore features of trance induction\, hypnotic phenomena and their role in creative practice. Lastly we will perform the myth together\, and share feedback afterwards.  \nInstrumentation will vary as we explore the intersection of traditional trance instruments and contemporary production tools.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/ritual-laboratory-technology-transform-consciousness/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190314T213000
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SUMMARY:Max Meetup: The Anatomy of a Jitter Patch
DESCRIPTION:We continue a new monthly series of visual programming meetups\, a place to share knowledge\, patches and ideas relating to Max and Pure Data. The next event on Thursday 14th March will focus on Jitter patches\, co-organised by the London Max Group\, hosting at Stour Space in Hackney Wick. \nPresenting\n19:15 Chris Speed\n19:45 Open Mic&Beam \nChris Speed is an experienced audiovisual artist and VJ exploring systems for generative art. Max/MSP/Jitter is among one of his most widely used tools for creative coding. In this presentation\, we will explore how to work with Jitter to make visuals and various patching techniques within OpenGL. Check his work @ https://www.facebook.com/chrisspeedvisuals/ \n \nThis is a free-to-all\, informal and participatory meetup focusing on the visual programming environment MaxMSP. A platform for the specialised needs of artists\, educators and researchers working with audio\, visual media and physical computing. It is one of the most used frameworks for designing and prototyping custom systems for live performances\, art installations\, with infinite scientific\, experimental and interactive applications.  \nWhile this meetup primarily caters to existing users of Max and Pd\, we encourage those unfamiliar with the platforms\, but with a strong interest in them\, to attend and chat with existing users about the possibilities. We recommend bringing a laptop to this event. \nIf you wish to present your work during the Open Mic&Beam (10-15min slots)\, we encourage you to download our presentation template.  \nMax MSP is developed and maintained by Cycling’74. It is proprietary software but can be used for free for 30 days. It works with MAC and PC. Alternatively\, PureData is an open-source project that works similarly to MaxMSP and available for free here. \nIn collaboration with London Max Group.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/max-meetup-anatomy-jitter-patch/
LOCATION:Stour Space\, 7 Roach Rd\, Hackney Wick\, London\, London\, E3 2PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190316T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190317T190000
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SUMMARY:Modular synthesiser workshop with Befaco
DESCRIPTION:Barcelona based synthesiser designers Befaco will lead two days of workshops where you can build their DIY modular synth kits. We provide all the necessary components to build your device from scratch. Befaco is a Synth DIY/open hardware platform focused on designing modules and organizing modular synth workshops regularly in Madrid\, Barcelona\, Berlin and London. You can read Befaco Workshops FAQ’s for more details. All modules are Eurorack format. \nNo previous experience in electronics is necessary to take part in this workshop.  \nPlease see the price list below for the full cost of what you’d like to build. \n\nWhen you book your place you will be charged a £20 booking fee. With this item you will be booking a spot in our workshop.\nThis £20 booking fee will be deducted during the workshop from the price of the kit(s) of your choice. On the workshop day please bring cash to pay for your kit(s). We’ll email you to find out which device(s) you’d like to build.\n\nThe workshop takes place 11:00-19:00 on March 16th and 17th 2019. \nBefaco modules available: \nNEW!\nStMix…………………….…85 GBP\nKickAll …………………..150 GBP\n\n  \nMore:\nSpring reverb …………………..150 GBP \nEven VCO ………………………130 GBP \nBF22 VCF……………………….140 GBP \nVC ADSR……………………….125 GBP \nRampage……………………………. 170 GBP \nInstrument Interface………………125 GBP \nOutput module………………….. 70 GBP \nMixer……………………………..55 GBP \nCrush Delay…………………….. 130 GBP \nPower bus…………………………60 GBP \nSwitching power supply………… 30 GBP \nDual Atenuverter…………………55 GBP \nJoysitck controller……………….120 GBP \nSlew Limiter ………………………….60 GBP \nSampling modulator…………….130 GBP \nChopping Kinky……………………130 GBP \nA*B+C………………………………….95GBP \nMIDI Thing…………………………..125GBP \nJumpskiff……………………………. 195 GBP \nHexa VCA……………………….180 GBP \nHexmix……………………………. 300 GBP \nHexpander……………………….260 GBP \n\nOther  Kits: \nPatching Panda: \nGrabal8……………………………140 GBP \nPetit Mix……………………………60 GBP \nTransient: \n2M…………………………………86GBP \n8S………………………………….100GBP \n1F…………………………………..70GBP \nGinkoSynthese \nGrains…………………….55 GBP \n  \nIf you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local. \nWe can offer a student discount of 10% off this workshop. Please email us for a discount code. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/modular-synthesiser-workshop-with-befaco-2018/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190728T183000
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SUMMARY:Electronics for Artists and Musicians workshop series
DESCRIPTION:Artist\, musician\, and electronics wizz Dr Tom Richards (Mini Oramics\, Nonclassical) will be teaching the foundations of electronics in this new workshop series. Divided into two courses\, participants will be guided through different component types\, reading schematics\, and translating them into real prototypes. \nIn the beginners course we will focus on discrete components and basic ICs\, covering the basics of analog and digital electronics. The beginners course will take place over 6 Thursday evenings on April 18th & 25th / May 2nd\, 23rd & 30th / June 13th from 6.30pm at Somerset House Studios. \n[ Beginner Course SOLD OUT ]\n \n  \nIn the intermediate course\, these basics will be taken further\, covering some more specialist IC types and more complex circuits. Here we will also cover soldering and the construction of more permanent prototypes\, and we will also do a session on basic schematic capture and PCB layout. The intermediate course will take place over 6 Thursday evenings on June 20th & 27th / July 4th\, 11th\, 18th & 25th from 6.30pm at Somerset House Studios. \n\n \n  \nThe price includes a basic kit of components\, and all tools will be provided. An information pack with session and calendar details will be sent to all participants ahead of the first workshop. \nYou don’t have to be an artist or musician to do this workshop series. We will be using creative applications to illustrate the theory. This will be hands on and practical sessions\, keeping mathematics to a minimum\, focusing on learning by doing\, and how to experiment to get the desired result. The workshop series will NOT cover Arduino / Microprocessors / PICs etc\, but will be very useful for those wishing to learn how to make better interfaces for those types of devices. \nWe can offer a 10% concession for students or people who are unemployed or benefit recipients. If eligible\, please email workshops@stagingmhs.local and we can send you a code. \n\nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/electronics-artists-musicians-workshops-series/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190423T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190423T213000
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SUMMARY:Ritual Laboratory #2; a technology to transform consciousness
DESCRIPTION:The second instalment in a series of participatory rituals\, based on the 12 mythic Labours of Herakleos. Forming part of an ongoing research & development project considering the relationship between sound & movement performance & altered states of consciousness. \nEach session of the laboratory focuses on balancing a sequential zodiacal energy. We begin with Aries – The Head (Thoughts) and work down to Pisces – The Feet (Deeds). This month we continue with Taurus (Desire)\, utilising a variety of techniques that function as rites of passage. \nThe embodiment of each myth functions as an interface\, to construct the components of ritual form\, and to explore the subjective impact of trance inducing use of sound\, movement\, light\, scent\, and embodied narrative. \nEach Labour of Herakleos as narrative score\, catalyses a dialogue between musicians and performers\, facilitating an immersive experience of the myth. These 12 Labours share significant parallels with the astronomical movement of the Sun\, projected through the symbolism of the zodiacal constellations in a calendar year. Harnessing the cyclical changes in our natural environment as a basis for structure and objectivity\, we aim to fall into rhythm with the cycles of the natural world. \n \nPlease email curators@stagingmhs.local for any questions. \n…………………………………………………… \nAn experimental laboratory of 12 events. No prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!  \nWe will begin each session  by sharing a discussion regarding the symbolism of the myth\, and how the Labour will play out. Secondly we explore features of trance induction\, hypnotic phenomena and their role in creative practice. Lastly we will perform the myth together\, and share feedback afterwards.  \nInstrumentation will vary as we explore the intersection of traditional trance instruments and contemporary production tools.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/ritual-laboratory-2-technology-transform-consciousness/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190528T213000
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SUMMARY:Ritual Laboratory #3; a technology to transform consciousness
DESCRIPTION:We continue our series of participatory rituals throughout summer. Based on the 12 mythic Labours of Herakles. Forming part of an ongoing research and development project\, each event considers the relationship between sound and movement performance\, and altered states of consciousness.  \nEach session of the laboratory focuses on balancing a sequential zodiacal energy. We begin with Aries – The Head (Thoughts) and work down to Pisces – The Feet (Deeds). The summer series includes: \n28th May – Gemini (Polarity) \n25th June – Cancer (Intuition) \n24th July – Leo (Expression) \n15th August – Virgo (Cultivation) \nIn each session we will utilise a variety of techniques that function as rites of passage. \n \nThe embodiment of each myth functions as an interface\, to construct the components of ritual form\, and to explore the subjective impact of trance inducing use of sound\, movement\, light\, scent\, and embodied narrative. \nEach Labour of Herakles as narrative score\, catalyses a dialogue between musicians and performers\, facilitating an immersive experience of the myth. These 12 Labours share significant parallels with the astronomical movement of the Sun\, projected through the symbolism of the zodiacal constellations in a calendar year. Harnessing the cyclical changes in our natural environment as a basis for structure and objectivity\, we aim to fall into rhythm with the cycles of the natural world.  \nAn experimental laboratory of 12 events. No prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!  \nWe will begin each session  by sharing a discussion regarding the symbolism of the myth\, and how the Labour will play out. Secondly we explore features of trance induction\, hypnotic phenomena and their role in creative practice. Lastly we will perform the myth together\, and share feedback afterwards. \nInstrumentation will vary as we explore the intersection of traditional trance instruments and contemporary production tools. \nThis series is organised by Nicole Bettencourt Coelho. Nicole is a qualified Hypnotherapist\, practicing Sound Therapist and member at Music Hackspace / Somerset House Studios. Presently working with the composition of improvised choreographic score by drawing from her experience as a touring session musician\, to foster an interdisciplinary approach. Conducting an investigation at the intersection of traditional therapeutic instruments and modern production tools\, she is investigating the ability of sound and ritual form to support and direct the transformative power of performance. As well as generating dialogue around the sociological impact of evolving tools on culture and fulfilling creative practice. Current studies focus on communal performance in the context of astronomical myth\, as a technology to transform consciousness. Combining archetypal symbols and storytelling with therapeutic and artistic applications of intuitive sound and movement\, to induce and support inward journeys within a collective experience. Using a variety of techniques to consciously compose and utilise alternate states of awareness\, she seeks to create opportunities to foster a healthy relationship with the creative impulse on an individual and collective level. \nForming part of her therapeutic practice CURVE ASC\, she is currently exploring the interplay of energies moving through the body and the cyclic rhythms of the environment in the context of herbalism. Hosting a series of seasonal sound baths with local herbs. This being an embodied study of the natural rhythms of the dialogue between body and eco-system. A reciprocal dance through time. These are opportunities for reconnection\, restoration and reflection. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/ritual-laboratory-3-technology-transform-consciousness/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190612T210000
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SUMMARY:Spatial Sound Meetup #1 with BBC R&D
DESCRIPTION:A new series of monthly meetups taking place at Somerset House Studios\, focusing on new spatial sound technologies\, with talks and discussions around creative uses of spatial and AR audio.  \n \nThe meetups will take place on the following dates\, you can register here:  \n12th June – Professor Zoran Cvetkovic from King’s College  \n3rd July – Contributors TBA   \n7th August- Contributors TBA  \n4th September – Contributors TBA  \nEach session will be hosted by BBC R&D and will feature a presentation by invited guests.   \nBBC R&D has been at the forefront of innovation in media technology since the founding of public service broadcasting in the UK. \nBased in Research Labs in the North and South of the UK\, the department is comprised of just over 200 highly specialist research engineers\, scientists\, ethnographers\, designers\, producers and innovation professionals working on every aspect of the broadcast chain\, from Audiences\, Production and Distribution right through to the Programmes themselves. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/spatial-sound-meetup-1-bbc-rd/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G20)\, New Wing\, Room G20\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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SUMMARY:Make music with code\, with Lucy Cheesman
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make music with code using Foxdot\, taught by Lucy Cheesman. FoxDot was created in 2015 to try and open the pathways to Live Coding for users who may be new to programming and want to use it create music quickly and easily. FoxDot is an easy-to-use Python library that creates an interactive programming environment and talks to the powerful sound synthesis engine\, called SuperCollider to make music. FoxDot schedules musical events in a user-friendly and easy-to-grasp manner that makes live coding easy and fun for both programming newcomers and veterans alike. \nRequirements: Participants should bring a laptop (OSX / Windows/ Linux)\, and a pair of headphones. Please install FoxDot in advance. You can find details on how to install here. This workshop requires no prior experience with either Foxdot or music production. \n\n \n  \nLucy Cheesman makes sound installations as part of creative collective SONA and performs live coded music using open source software solo as Heavy Lifting and in collaboration as TYPE. She also runs a record label called Pickled Discs which is dedicated to promoting experimental electronic sounds. \nShe is a board member at Access Space\, a charity for the promotion of arts and technology and is a founder member of SONA\, an organisation which supports women in music technology through creative projects. She organises and facilitates inclusive workshops and events and recently acted as project lead on a year-long initiative to build a community of practice for women in sound and music technology. Lucy was part of the 2018 cohort of the Sound and Music Composer-Curator programme\, and has also received project funding from Arts Council England and Sheffield Hallam University. \nThrough her interest in engaging marginalised groups with creative technology\, she has contributed to research showing how community building approaches can have a significant impact on redressing inequalities in digital arts. \nWe can offer a student discount of 10% off this workshop. Please email us for a discount code (workshops@stagingmhs.local). \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. If you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/make-music-code-lucy-cheesman/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G20)\, New Wing\, Room G20\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Software Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190625T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190509T114416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T150439Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual Laboratory #4; a technology to transform consciousness
DESCRIPTION:We continue our series of participatory rituals throughout summer. Based on the 12 mythic Labours of Herakles. Forming part of an ongoing research and development project\, each event considers the relationship between sound and movement performance\, and altered states of consciousness.  \nEach session of the laboratory focuses on balancing a sequential zodiacal energy. We begin with Aries – The Head (Thoughts) and work down to Pisces – The Feet (Deeds). The summer series includes: \n28th May – Gemini (Polarity) \n25th June – Cancer (Intuition) \n24th July – Leo (Expression) \n15th August – Virgo (Cultivation) \nIn each session we will utilise a variety of techniques that function as rites of passage. \n \nThe embodiment of each myth functions as an interface\, to construct the components of ritual form\, and to explore the subjective impact of trance inducing use of sound\, movement\, light\, scent\, and embodied narrative. \nEach Labour of Herakles as narrative score\, catalyses a dialogue between musicians and performers\, facilitating an immersive experience of the myth. These 12 Labours share significant parallels with the astronomical movement of the Sun\, projected through the symbolism of the zodiacal constellations in a calendar year. Harnessing the cyclical changes in our natural environment as a basis for structure and objectivity\, we aim to fall into rhythm with the cycles of the natural world.  \nAn experimental laboratory of 12 events. No prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!  \nWe will begin each session  by sharing a discussion regarding the symbolism of the myth\, and how the Labour will play out. Secondly we explore features of trance induction\, hypnotic phenomena and their role in creative practice. Lastly we will perform the myth together\, and share feedback afterwards. \nInstrumentation will vary as we explore the intersection of traditional trance instruments and contemporary production tools. \nThis series is organised by Nicole Bettencourt Coelho. Nicole is a qualified Hypnotherapist\, practicing Sound Therapist and member at Music Hackspace / Somerset House Studios. Presently working with the composition of improvised choreographic score by drawing from her experience as a touring session musician\, to foster an interdisciplinary approach. Conducting an investigation at the intersection of traditional therapeutic instruments and modern production tools\, she is investigating the ability of sound and ritual form to support and direct the transformative power of performance. As well as generating dialogue around the sociological impact of evolving tools on culture and fulfilling creative practice. Current studies focus on communal performance in the context of astronomical myth\, as a technology to transform consciousness. Combining archetypal symbols and storytelling with therapeutic and artistic applications of intuitive sound and movement\, to induce and support inward journeys within a collective experience. Using a variety of techniques to consciously compose and utilise alternate states of awareness\, she seeks to create opportunities to foster a healthy relationship with the creative impulse on an individual and collective level. \nForming part of her therapeutic practice CURVE ASC\, she is currently exploring the interplay of energies moving through the body and the cyclic rhythms of the environment in the context of herbalism. Hosting a series of seasonal sound baths with local herbs. This being an embodied study of the natural rhythms of the dialogue between body and eco-system. A reciprocal dance through time. These are opportunities for reconnection\, restoration and reflection. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/ritual-laboratory-4-technology-transform-consciousness/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190508T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T141244Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Modular Synthesiser Workshop with T37
DESCRIPTION:Madrid based synthesiser collective T37 will lead two days of workshops where you can build their DIY modular synth kits. We provide all the necessary components to build your device from scratch. All modules are Eurorack format. \nNo previous experience in electronics is necessary to take part in this workshop.  \nPlease see the price list below for the full cost of what you’d like to build. \n\nWhen you book your place you will be charged a £20 booking fee. With this item you will be booking a spot in our workshop.\nThis £20 booking fee will be deducted during the workshop from the price of the kit(s) of your choice. On the workshop day please bring cash to pay for your kit(s). We’ll email you to find out which device(s) you’d like to build.\n\nThe workshop takes place 11:00-19:00 on June 29th and 30th 2019. You can attend either or both of these days.  \n\n \n  \nT37 modules available: \nThe Gender Bender: A 7 channel trigger sequencer performance oriented plenty o generative patterns\, each\nchannel has 5 independent parameters density\, division\, fill\, velocity and duration. \nPrice: £210\, Size: 28hp\, Difficulty: Advanced\, small SMD components. \n  \nArdcore: Based on Darwin Grosse \, 20 objects ardcore its an arduino tool meant for exploration and learning Arduino coding. It can be used as drum sampler\, LFO\, VCO\, clock divider and so on. Available in SMD and through hole versions. \nPrice: £85\, Size: 8hp (SMD) or 10hp (through hole)\, Difficulty: Medium (SMD) or easy (through hole). \n  \nSequential Squanch: It’s a bidirectional 4-to-1 switch sequencer. It can connect in both ways any signal is send (audio\, cv). It has a clock input to move the connected channel. Available in banana and minijack. \nPrice: £55\, Size: 4hp\, Difficulty: Medium\, SMD components. \n  \nStompbox: A dual channel interface to change levels from modular to line\, and vice versa enabling the use of external processors like pedals or other musical instruments\, equipments. Available in banana and minijack. \nPrice: £55\, Size: 5hp\, Difficulty: Medium\, SMD components. \n  \nMixer: An 8 channel mixer. \nPrice: £60\, Size: 8hp\, Difficulty: Easy\, through-hole . \n  \n4Send: A quad send\, useful to buffer signals and with attenuation control for performance. \nPrice: £35\, Size: 4hp\, Difficulty: Medium\, 0805 SMD components. \n  \nADfesio: 4 channel Pattern generator\, but instead of gates/triggers it outputs 4 independent slopes. Each slope has dedicated attack and decay control\, and can be triggered independently without using the pattern\ngenerator engine.\nPrice: £100\, Size: 10hp\, Difficulty: Medium\, 0805 SMD components. \n  \nBleepDrum: Inspired in the BleepDrum by BleepLabs its a 4 channel drum sample player\, with independent inputs and pitch controls. Additionally you can punch-press patterns in a tap-tempo mode to record on the fly your tune. 4 Buttons allow for independent manual trigger of the sounds. \nPrice: £85\, Size: 10hp\, Difficulty: Medium\, SMD components. \n  \nStandalone Devices \nCHA/VES – Cheap Hacky Audio/Video Synth: The CHA/V is an simple and cheap VGA video synth with 6 VCO based on schmitt triggers\, that glitches an VGA tester board to produce patterns and sound. It has two vactrols to further modulate and its patcheable with breadboard cables. It has 3 minijacks that can be used as outputs to hear the Oscillators\, or inputs to create reactive glitch compositions. This is a standalone device. \nPrice: £80\, Difficulty: Easy\, through-hole components. \n  \nMIDI TO SOLENOIDS: A standalone device with a programmable microcontroller based on Arduino\, that converts midi messages to triggers. It has 12 triggers outputs that can drive solenoids\, dc motors or electromagnets and was conceived to create an electro acoustic instruments controlled via MIDI messages. \nPrice: £120\, Difficulty: Easy\, through-hole components. \n  \nIf you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local. \nWe can offer a student discount of 10% off this workshop. Please email us for a discount code. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/diy-modular-synthesiser-workshop-t37/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190703T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190509T154401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T105908Z
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SUMMARY:Spatial Sound Meetup #2 with BBC R&D
DESCRIPTION:A new series of monthly meetups taking place at Somerset House Studios\, focusing on new spatial sound technologies\, with talks and discussions around creative uses of spatial and AR audio. \n \nThis meetup will run as a participatory workshop aimed at getting everyone started with the basics of producing spatial sound mixes and rendering them as binaural stereo – using Reaper and the Ambisonic Toolkit. \nThis will cover using mono\, stereo\, and ambisonic sound sources\, applying spatial effects and panning and moving sound sources with automation. \nNo experience with Reaper or ATK is necessary but it’d be useful if you’ve at least a little familiarity with working with digital audio. \nBring a laptop and headphones if you have them! If you don’t\, we’ll pair you up with someone who has the equipment. \nIn addition\, there’ll be a little time for announcements\, presentations and requests for feedback/discussion on your own projects. If you’d like a 5-minute slot to present something or start a discussion\, please let us know! \nThroughout the evenings\, attendees are welcome to ask questions and interact with both the speaker and one another. \nEach session will be hosted by BBC R&D and will feature a presentation by invited guests.   \nBBC R&D has been at the forefront of innovation in media technology since the founding of public service broadcasting in the UK. \nBased in Research Labs in the North and South of the UK\, the department is comprised of just over 200 highly specialist research engineers\, scientists\, ethnographers\, designers\, producers and innovation professionals working on every aspect of the broadcast chain\, from Audiences\, Production and Distribution right through to the Programmes themselves. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/spatial-sound-meetup-2-bbc-rd/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G18)\, Somerset House Studios\, Lancaster Place\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190728T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190705T094132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T091010Z
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SUMMARY:Grim Beeper workshop\, with Tara Pattenden (13-16 year olds)
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn about electronics and electromagnetic frequencies and build your own EMF detector. The Grim Beeper picks up electromagnetic frequencies which light an LED that controls the sound. \n \nIt is believed by some people that a ghostly presence can be associated with a fluctuation in temperature and electromagnetic energy. This has not been proven however an EMF detector is a common tool used by ghost hunters. \nHere’s an example – the grim beeper does react differently in different environments and\ntimes of day due to changes in EMF. \n \nThe Grim Beeper is made of two parts. An EMF detector which lights an LED when\nElectromagnetic frequencies are detected. This light controls the sound of a square wave\noscillator. \nIn this workshop\, you will experiment with electronics and build your own Grim Beeper. You will learn to solder and about basic audio electronics. No experience in electronics is\nrequired. \nThe workshop will be lead by Tara Pattenden. Tara is an artist and instrument maker and educator who has been working in sound and electronic media for the past 20 years. She performs with Goodiepal and Pals and solo as Phantom Chips. With her Phantom Chips project she makes her own wearable synthesizers that can be stretched and squeezed to create sound\, and in this workshop she will be presenting her Lerango drone machine. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. \nFor 13 – 16 year olds accompanied by a parent or adult. \nYou will learn to solder\, read schematics and gain an understanding of basic electronics. No previous knowledge required\, inductions to soldering will undertake. \nIf you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/grim-beeper-workshop-tara-pattenden-13-16-year-olds/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190731T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190509T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T193021Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual Laboratory #5; a technology to transform consciousness
DESCRIPTION:We continue our series of participatory rituals throughout summer. Based on the 12 mythic Labours of Herakles. Forming part of an ongoing research and development project\, each event considers the relationship between sound and movement performance\, and altered states of consciousness.  \nEach session of the laboratory focuses on balancing a sequential zodiacal energy. We begin with Aries – The Head (Thoughts) and work down to Pisces – The Feet (Deeds). The summer series includes: \n28th May – Gemini (Polarity) \n25th June – Cancer (Intuition) \n31st July – Leo (Expression) \n30th August – Virgo (Cultivation) \nIn each session we will utilise a variety of techniques that function as rites of passage. \n \nThe embodiment of each myth functions as an interface\, to construct the components of ritual form\, and to explore the subjective impact of trance inducing use of sound\, movement\, light\, scent\, and embodied narrative. \nEach Labour of Herakles as narrative score\, catalyses a dialogue between musicians and performers\, facilitating an immersive experience of the myth. These 12 Labours share significant parallels with the astronomical movement of the Sun\, projected through the symbolism of the zodiacal constellations in a calendar year. Harnessing the cyclical changes in our natural environment as a basis for structure and objectivity\, we aim to fall into rhythm with the cycles of the natural world.  \nAn experimental laboratory of 12 events. No prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!  \nWe will begin each session  by sharing a discussion regarding the symbolism of the myth\, and how the Labour will play out. Secondly we explore features of trance induction\, hypnotic phenomena and their role in creative practice. Lastly we will perform the myth together\, and share feedback afterwards. \nInstrumentation will vary as we explore the intersection of traditional trance instruments and contemporary production tools. \nThis series is organised by Nicole Bettencourt Coelho. Nicole is a qualified Hypnotherapist\, practicing Sound Therapist and member at Music Hackspace / Somerset House Studios. Presently working with the composition of improvised choreographic score by drawing from her experience as a touring session musician\, to foster an interdisciplinary approach. Conducting an investigation at the intersection of traditional therapeutic instruments and modern production tools\, she is investigating the ability of sound and ritual form to support and direct the transformative power of performance. As well as generating dialogue around the sociological impact of evolving tools on culture and fulfilling creative practice. Current studies focus on communal performance in the context of astronomical myth\, as a technology to transform consciousness. Combining archetypal symbols and storytelling with therapeutic and artistic applications of intuitive sound and movement\, to induce and support inward journeys within a collective experience. Using a variety of techniques to consciously compose and utilise alternate states of awareness\, she seeks to create opportunities to foster a healthy relationship with the creative impulse on an individual and collective level. \nForming part of her therapeutic practice CURVE ASC\, she is currently exploring the interplay of energies moving through the body and the cyclic rhythms of the environment in the context of herbalism. Hosting a series of seasonal sound baths with local herbs. This being an embodied study of the natural rhythms of the dialogue between body and eco-system. A reciprocal dance through time. These are opportunities for reconnection\, restoration and reflection. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/ritual-laboratory-5-technology-transform-consciousness/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G18)\, Somerset House Studios\, Lancaster Place\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190807T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190509T154548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T135245Z
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SUMMARY:Spatial Sound Meetup #3 with BBC R&D
DESCRIPTION:A new series of monthly meetups taking place at Somerset House Studios\, focusing on new spatial sound technologies\, with talks and discussions around creative uses of spatial and AR audio. \n \nThe meetups will take place on the following dates\, you can register here:  \n12th June – Professor Zoran Cvetkovic from King’s College  \n3rd July – Contributors TBA   \n7th August- Call and Response & Jon Francombe \n4th September – Contributors TBA  \nEach session will be hosted by BBC R&D and will feature a presentation by invited guests.   \nBBC R&D has been at the forefront of innovation in media technology since the founding of public service broadcasting in the UK. \nBased in Research Labs in the North and South of the UK\, the department is comprised of just over 200 highly specialist research engineers\, scientists\, ethnographers\, designers\, producers and innovation professionals working on every aspect of the broadcast chain\, from Audiences\, Production and Distribution right through to the Programmes themselves. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/spatial-sound-meetup-3-with-bbc-rd/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G18)\, Somerset House Studios\, Lancaster Place\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190814T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190509T160841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T141107Z
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SUMMARY:DMLab London Meetup
DESCRIPTION:DMLab London is a meeting place for makers & disabled musicians\, a space to explore musical potential and get hands on with kit. It is a partnership between Drake Music\, Graeae and Music Hackspace to bring together disabled musicians with technologists\, to imagine\, hack\, design and build new accessible instruments and technology. This could be redesigning a traditional instrument\, hacking recording kit to make it more accessible or creating something ground-breaking that we can’t even imagine yet. Big or small\, a fully-formed idea or just a glimmer\, all are welcome…the floor is yours and the doors are open. \n \nThis relaxed social event will give you the chance to pitch your idea or request – however big or small – for a new accessible musical instrument or piece of kit\, to meet up with other musicians and makers\, and to listen to talks by two inspirational women. \nOur two speakers\, Jo-anne Cox and Dani Clode will open up their practice and share their ideas and challenges – one is a technologist advancing new ideas for artificial limbs and one is a musician imagining new ways for audiences to interact. \nJo-anne Cox \nIn April 2019 Jo-anne Cox held the first scratch performance of her show Defiant Journey – the sonic saga of a musician and her electric ally\, navigating the highs and lows of life as a neurodivergent artist. \nThe show involves interaction with bespoke designed audio to light and music technology\, designed by creative technologist Charles Matthews. The audience can also get hands-on with Vibrotactile technology designed by VibraFusionLab and made by disabled artists from Together! 2012 in East London. \nIn this presentation Jo-anne will talk about the process of developing Defiant Journey\, from initial ideas to first performance. The presentation will cover the Aesthetics of Access\, the benefits of multi-sensory engagement and discovering audio to light\, music tech and vibrotactile tech as a tool for: \n\ncommunicating hidden disability\nchallenging recovery mode and austerity politics\ninvolving audience as equals in immersive and interactive storytelling.\n\nAll technology on the project was designed with access in mind and there will be opportunities for you to try it out …. that is if you dare to play the bed bug ipad! \nDani Clode \nDani Clode is a product designer from New Zealand and a MA graduate from the Royal College of Art in London. \nHer main project\, the Third Thumb explores human augmentation and prosthetic extension. Dani is currently developing the project further with neuroscientists from the Plasticity Lab in the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL\, exploring the boundaries of neuroplasticity – seeing how it can be harnessed to improve the usability and control of prosthetic devices\, and how our bodies and brains adapt to material change. \nDani also collaborates with The Alternative Limb Project\, designing sculptural prosthetic arms that challenge the perception and boundaries of prosthetic design\, incorporating new materials and design processes to extend the human form. \nShe is interested in exploring how she can work with Disabled musicians in the future and will talk about these projects and open up discussions on ideas and inspirations for collaborations. \n  \nThis will be a relaxed event and there will be a quiet space available with comfortable seats. There is step-free access to the venue which is located on the ground floor of Somerset House. It is fully wheelchair accessible\, with an accessible toilet (no hoist). There will be BSL interpretation provided for the two speakers. To book a ticket for an assistant or access support person then please use the ‘Pay What You Can – £0’ option. \nThis meetup is brought to you by Music Hackspace and Drake Music.  \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/dmlab-london-meetup/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190821T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190508T153514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190804T121638Z
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SUMMARY:Make music with code\, with Joanne Armitage
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Joanne Armitage will show participants how to get started making music with code in SuperCollider\, with specific reference to her own creative practice. SuperCollider is a powerful open-source platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition\, used by musicians\, artists\, and researchers working with sound. It is free and open source software available for Windows\, macOS\, and Linux. \nRequirements: Participants should bring a laptop (masOS/Windows/Linux)\, and a pair of headphones. Please install SuperCollider in advance. It can be downloaded for free here. This workshop requires no prior experience with either Supercollider or music production. \n\n \n  \nJoanne is an internationally recognised live coder and contributes to groups including laptop ensemble\, OFFAL and algo-pop duo ALGOBABEZ. In 2019 she curated SXSW’s first Algorave supported by Lush\, PRS Foundation and British Underground. Recent projects include a coding cultural exchange between Yorkshire and Tokyo funded by Arts Council England\, British Council\, Daiwa Foundation and Sasakawa Foundation. As part of British Council’s Amplify programme she gave a workshop-performance at Mutek Argentina. In 2018 she was recipient of Sound and Music’s Composer-Curator fund and is a resident at Somerset House Studios.  \nIn the day time (mostly)\, Joanne is interested in the relationship between digital technologies and our everyday lives. Her work covers areas such as physical computing\, digital methods\, sensory data and critical computing. As a researcher at Cambridge University\, she is part of the Citizen Sense project investigating environmental sensing technologies and citizen engagement. She also lectures in digital media at the School of Media and Communication\, University of Leeds. In 2017 she was awarded the British Science Association’s Daphne Oram award for digital innovation. \nOutside of academia she regularly leads community workshops in physical computing\, live coding and experimental music making. This includes the hackathon and workshop series ‘Automation and Me’ as part of Leeds International Festival 2019\, facilitating activities for artists\, academics\, technologists and publics to explore issues around algorithms and bodies. \nWe can offer a student discount of 10% off this workshop. Please email us for a discount code (workshops@stagingmhs.local). \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. \nIf you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/make-music-code-joanne-armitage/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G18)\, Somerset House Studios\, Lancaster Place\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Software Classes,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190822T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
CREATED:20190711T141931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T131740Z
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SUMMARY:Livecoding Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Our Livecoding meetups are a series of informal\, participatory meetups focusing making music with code. While these meetups are open to any language that can be used for livecoding\, the host primarily holds expertise with TidalCycles. TidalCycles is an open source\, accessible livecoding platform. These events are very loosely structured\, with occasional short talks and performances. \n \nNo programming experience is necessary for these meetups. They are free to attend\, open to all abilities and are an excellent opportunity to learn how to start making music with code. We encourage you to bring a laptop and headphones to make the most of the meetup. There’s no need to have come to the previous meetups to come to this one. \nLivecoding\, in this context\, refers to using code as a means to make music or produce generative visuals. \nTidalCycles can be downloaded for free here. If you have any problems with installation we’d be happy to help out in the meetup. If you’re keen to develop your Tidal knowledge beforehand\, there are plenty of great resources available. See our document of resources for independent learning here. \nThe meetup is organised by Music Hackspace. \nIf you have any questions about this event please contact info@stagingmhs.local. \nPhoto by Antonio Roberts (http://www.hellocatfood.com/)
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/livecoding-meetup/
LOCATION:DIY Space For London\, DIY Space For London\, 96-108 Ormside St\, London\, SE15 1TF
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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SUMMARY:Ritual Laboratory #6; a technology to transform consciousness
DESCRIPTION:We continue our series of participatory rituals throughout summer. Based on the 12 mythic Labours of Herakles. Forming part of an ongoing research and development project\, each event considers the relationship between sound and movement performance\, and altered states of consciousness.  \nEach session of the laboratory focuses on balancing a sequential zodiacal energy. We begin with Aries – The Head (Thoughts) and work down to Pisces – The Feet (Deeds). The summer series includes: \n28th May – Gemini (Polarity) \n25th June – Cancer (Intuition) \n31st July – Leo (Expression) \n30th August – Virgo (Cultivation) \nIn each session we will utilise a variety of techniques that function as rites of passage. \n \nThe embodiment of each myth functions as an interface\, to construct the components of ritual form\, and to explore the subjective impact of trance inducing use of sound\, movement\, light\, scent\, and embodied narrative. \nEach Labour of Herakles as narrative score\, catalyses a dialogue between musicians and performers\, facilitating an immersive experience of the myth. These 12 Labours share significant parallels with the astronomical movement of the Sun\, projected through the symbolism of the zodiacal constellations in a calendar year. Harnessing the cyclical changes in our natural environment as a basis for structure and objectivity\, we aim to fall into rhythm with the cycles of the natural world.  \nAn experimental laboratory of 12 events. No prior knowledge required. Everyone welcome!  \nWe will begin each session  by sharing a discussion regarding the symbolism of the myth\, and how the Labour will play out. Secondly we explore features of trance induction\, hypnotic phenomena and their role in creative practice. Lastly we will perform the myth together\, and share feedback afterwards. \nInstrumentation will vary as we explore the intersection of traditional trance instruments and contemporary production tools. \nThis series is organised by Nicole Bettencourt Coelho. Nicole is a qualified Hypnotherapist\, practicing Sound Therapist and member at Music Hackspace / Somerset House Studios. Presently working with the composition of improvised choreographic score by drawing from her experience as a touring session musician\, to foster an interdisciplinary approach. Conducting an investigation at the intersection of traditional therapeutic instruments and modern production tools\, she is investigating the ability of sound and ritual form to support and direct the transformative power of performance. As well as generating dialogue around the sociological impact of evolving tools on culture and fulfilling creative practice. Current studies focus on communal performance in the context of astronomical myth\, as a technology to transform consciousness. Combining archetypal symbols and storytelling with therapeutic and artistic applications of intuitive sound and movement\, to induce and support inward journeys within a collective experience. Using a variety of techniques to consciously compose and utilise alternate states of awareness\, she seeks to create opportunities to foster a healthy relationship with the creative impulse on an individual and collective level. \nForming part of her therapeutic practice CURVE ASC\, she is currently exploring the interplay of energies moving through the body and the cyclic rhythms of the environment in the context of herbalism. Hosting a series of seasonal sound baths with local herbs. This being an embodied study of the natural rhythms of the dialogue between body and eco-system. A reciprocal dance through time. These are opportunities for reconnection\, restoration and reflection. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/ritual-laboratory-6-technology-transform-consciousness/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Creative Electronics Laboratory with XNAME
DESCRIPTION:This workshop guides participants in the construction of a small robot animated by sunlight. After a brief introduction to the rudiments of electronics\, the focus is on building a small oscillator soldering all components directly on the microchip. When hit by lights\, the robots emit sound. When connected to a speaker they turn into a synthesisers that can be modulated with intermittent and coloured lamps. According to the components selected and the creativity of each participant\, every bot will be unique in sound and appearance.  \nAll the necessary components will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop\, and every participant can keep the synth built. No previous experience in electronics is necessary to take part in this workshop. \n\n \n  \nXNAME is a musician and instrument designer. You can find out more at her website (contains flashing lights). \nIf you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local. \nWe can offer a student discount of 10% off this workshop. Please email us for a discount code. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/creative-electronics-laboratory-xname/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, New Wing\, Room G16\, Entrance via Lancaster Place\, Somerset House\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190904T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190904T210000
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SUMMARY:Spatial Sound Meetup #4 with BBC R&D
DESCRIPTION:A new series of monthly meetups taking place at Somerset House Studios\, focusing on new spatial sound technologies\, with talks and discussions around creative uses of spatial and AR audio. \nThe meetups will take place on the following dates\, you can register here:  \n12th June – Professor Zoran Cvetkovic from King’s College  \n3rd July – Contributors TBA   \n7th August- Contributors TBA  \n4th September – Contributors TBA  \nEach session will be hosted by BBC R&D and will feature a presentation by invited guests.   \nBBC R&D has been at the forefront of innovation in media technology since the founding of public service broadcasting in the UK. \nBased in Research Labs in the North and South of the UK\, the department is comprised of just over 200 highly specialist research engineers\, scientists\, ethnographers\, designers\, producers and innovation professionals working on every aspect of the broadcast chain\, from Audiences\, Production and Distribution right through to the Programmes themselves. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/spatial-sound-meetup-4-bbc-rd/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios (G18)\, Somerset House Studios\, Lancaster Place\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190920T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231451
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T073245Z
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SUMMARY:A Human-Data Interaction workshop on Music and AI
DESCRIPTION:Will AI generated music one day replace human composed music? Can machine learning help us model listening habits or instrumentalist gesture? Can deep learning model musical style or create novel forms of sound synthesis? \nWe seek to separate the fantasy from reality\, and identify realistic research challenges in the midst of all the hype by organising a half day event at Somerset House. On Friday September 20\, 2019\, from 2:00pm-6:00pm\, we will organise a workshop on Music and Artificial Intelligence. It takes place as part of a UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) funded research network\, HDI Human-Data Interaction: Legibility\, Agency\, Negotiability. \nThe event will bring together leading researchers\, musicians\, and social commentators to discuss concrete challenges and opportunities that technologies of information processing bring to music and the creative industries. \n \nThe discussions will help to shape a subsequent Call for Proposals to fund projects that will put academics into partnership with artists and industry to create new systems and critical studies that look at the deployment of AI and machine learning technologies in creative acts of music making\, performing\, and listening. \nThe workshop is organised by Prof Atau Tanaka of the Embodied Audiovisual Interaction (EAVI) unit at Goldsmiths in collaboration with Music Hackspace. \nThe venue is located on the ground floor of Somerset House and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. If you have any other access requirements\, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. \nIf you have any questions about this event or any of our workshops please contact workshops@stagingmhs.local. \nImage credit: John Hersey
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/human-data-interaction-workshop-music-ai/
LOCATION:Somerset House Studios\, River Rooms\, New Wing\, Somerset House\, Strand\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200402T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200402T210000
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SUMMARY:Max meetup live streamed
DESCRIPTION:This Meetup will be live streamed here. \nExperienced Max users Valeria Radchenko\, JJ Burred\, Mike Zbyszynski and Nick Rothwell will share some of their practices and patches during this first online event. You will be able to ask questions in the chat and access the patches on the Music Hackspace forum. \nMax is extensively taught here at Goldsmiths University\, the new home of the Music Hackspace.  and students and academics are doing remarkable things with it. Check out Prof Atau Tanaka’s research on music creation with bio sensors\, Dr Mike Zbyszyński’s software experiments and many more in the Computing and Music departments. There even are some short Max courses available to anyone\, taught by Daniel Ross\, who also runs SEEM. \nWhat is Max? \n \nMax is a music software that allows to build interactive media\, by connecting audio\, video and gestures in an infinity of combinations. You can download the Max 8 demo here.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/max-meetup/
LOCATION:St James Hatcham Building\, Goldsmiths\, 25 St James\, London\, SE14 6AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet Ups
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200409T193000
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SUMMARY:Online talk #2: Create music in Virtual Reality
DESCRIPTION:Join the live stream on Thursday 9th April\, 6:30pm BST / 10:30am PT. \nIn the past three decades\, Virtual Reality has been a wall onto which many dreams have been projected. From Minority Report to Ready Player One\, VR inspires worlds of possibilities. Today’s world seems however far from the film industry’s depiction of a possible future. VR has been successfully adopted by a number of hard core gamers\, but despite heavy investment from Facebook\, Samsung\, Microsoft and many others\, it is still unclear how VR will deliver entertaining experiences to the general consumers. \nSo\, how about VR for Music? There are options out there\, such as Drum Hero\, or Wave Beta. They seem to unanimously release on gaming platforms\, such as Steam or Oculus\, which is where you can find customers equipped with the necessary headsets. Our guest is no exception to this\, having release Tranzient on both platforms. \n \nJim Simons is the founder of Alive in Tech\, the studio that released Tranzient. Jim previously worked at Focusrite and Yamaha\, and is an experienced musician. Jim will lead the second session of our weekly online talks with a demo of Tranzient\, and will answer live questions. You can watch the stream below when it’s live\, or after it has happened! \n 
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/online-talk-2-create-music-in-virtual-reality/
LOCATION:YouTube
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200416T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200416T203000
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SUMMARY:Make Music with the Data Universe
DESCRIPTION:Meet Milton Mermikides and Phelan Kane. Two artists on a journey to make music with data. Milton and Phelan’s approach reveals the musicality of the world’s elements. With the support of programming\, computer vision and sampling\, they identify patterns in images\, videos\, or abstract data to create rich compositions and sound design. Watch Milton’s TEDx talk below for a moving – yet funny – overview of his work. In our live-stream\, Milton and Phelan will explain some of the techniques used to create the compositions you can hear in the talk. \n \nEver since Pythagoras and the theory of the Music of the Spheres\, composers have been inspired to use patterns found in the universe to create music. In the 19th Century\, that approach developed across the arts\, and not only in music. French poet Stéphane Mallarmé explored the position of words and their relationship with meaning\, and his work famously inspired composer Debussy\, whose work in turn inspired painter Kandinsky. Each time\, the structure found in each work was used and translated to another art medium. \nOskar Fischinger’s 1938 Optical Poem\, in turn\, offers a visualisation of music\, an approach which was then popularised in Walt Disney’s Fantasia. \n \nOn Thursday 16th April\, we will hear more about this fascinating approach that inspired so many artists\, in a way that can inspire today’s artists and engineers to create new materials from the world of data that surrounds us. \nMilton is a Reader in Music\, Head of Composition and Director of the MMUS Programme at the University of Surrey. He is also a professor of Jazz Guitar at the Royal College of Music in London. \nPhelan is a music producer\, recording and mix engineer musician\, mastering engineer and music programmer. He is based in London and Berlin\, and is joining the live-stream from Berlin.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/make-music-with-the-data-universe/
LOCATION:YouTube
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200420T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200420T203000
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SUMMARY:Physical modeling synthesis with Pat Scandalis
DESCRIPTION:Join the live stream on 20th April 2020\, 6:30pm BST / 10:30am PT\, or watch it later. \nIn music\, physical modeling synthesis is a technique aiming to reproduce analog sounds in software. Our guest speaker\, Pat Scandalis\, along with Julius Smith and Nick Porcaro have worked together since the 90s at CCRMA\, Stanford\, to create physical models of instruments. It isn’t a very common form of synthesis\, due to the complexity of doing it well\, and the CPU it requires to run. \nPhysical modeling synthesis is the key technique used in Pat Scandalis’ app GeoShred\, which he built for iOS and iPad with MoForte and Jordan Rudess. Check out the impressive reel below. \n \n  \nPhysical modeling synthesis has come a long way and is becoming a very attractive method to produce expressive sounds. Think of a physical model as the instrument itself: if it is the model of a violin\, then it has 4 strings\, a body\, it can be played with a bow\, staccato\, etc. Each of these parts play a role in producing the sound. In a physical model\, like with the real instrument\, it is possible to alter a few of these parameters at the same time. When connected to a MIDI controller with multiple dimensions of control\, a physical model instrument will offer a more reactive and richer response than traditional sampling engines\, because of the variety of dimensions that can be controlled at once. \nA great way to get started experimenting with physical modeling is to use the Karplus-Strong model\, which gives the basics for modeling a plucked or percussion instrument. Sam’s tutorial\, below\, gives a quick account of how to implement it in Max (it’s nearly 10 years old\, but still applies!). \n \nThe JUCE library also has a basic implementation of the Karplus-Strong algorithm in its examples\, and you can check out the code on GitHub here.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/physical-modeling-synthesis-with-pat-scandalis/
LOCATION:Music Hackspace\, Somerset House\, West Service Yard\, Victoria Embankment\, London\, WC2R 1LA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200423T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200423T193000
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SUMMARY:Granurise: A granular synthesizer for MPE instruments
DESCRIPTION:Watch the live-stream here\, 23rd April 2020\, 18:30 BST / 10:30am PT. \nMeet Andrej Kobal\, from Slovenia. Andrej is an artist and a programmer\, who built GranuRise\, a rich and complex granular synthesizer for the Seaboard RISE (hence the name\, GranuRise). In this live-stream\, Andrej presents the vision he worked on for the past 7 years\, demonstrate the product\, and share how he built it with Max. Join the live stream to ask him questions. \n7 years in the making \nI first met Andrej Kobal in 2016\, when he shared a prototype of his granular synth\, which he had built for his own artistic practice. I was blown away by the possibilities that were already available in that version. Andrej turned out to be a perfectionist\, and it took him another 4 years to bring Granurise to a version he felt comfortable distributing. In the meanwhile\, MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) instruments  became more popular\, and MPE support in DAWs also became more pervasive\, so anyone trying Granurise now should have an easier time than in 2016. Granular synthesis can have many control parameters\, and it is a great synthesis technique to use with an MPE controller. You can truly feel how the dimensions of control of the Seaboard have a direct impact on the sound\, which you cannot achieve using a normal MIDI keyboard. \n \nGranurise isn’t a typical VST or AU plugin\, it’s a Max for Live device. As such\, it can be played within Ableton Live\, or standalone\, but unfortunately not within any other DAW\, unless you use Soundflower or similar re-routing software. MPE support in Ableton isn’t there yet\, but there are workarounds for Max for Live devices. \nThe user interface of GranuRise is feature-rich and intuitive. It offers micro-level controls for the grains\, and macro-level controls such as sequencing. The preset bank and morphing capacity is great to store experimentations\, and morph between them to discover new sounds and smoothly transition from a state to another. Unlike most plug-ins\, GranuRise has been built for live performance\, and you an use it standalone. \nWhat is granular synthesis? \nOver the past 20 years\, granular synthesis has become an ubiquitous form of synthesis. Every mainstream plug-in company has released their own version of it\, or integrated aspects of it to their suites of plug-ins. It was first coined by Iannis Xenakis\, who conceived a music theory based on grains of sounds\, (1960). Notable developments in the theory of granular synthesis were brought by Curtis Roads in his book Microsound (2001). \nEssentially\, granular synthesis proposes that sounds can be formed by the assemblage of smaller sounds\, or grains of sounds. These grains can be excerpts of a larger sound (for example the sustained part of a piano note). Each of these grains can be played faster or slower\, to increase or decrease their pitch\, and be altered independently. These grains are then layered together with variable offsets\, frequency\, delay lines\, feedback\, and an overall density parameter that controls the number of sounds layered together. Over time\, many more control parameters have been added. Check out Maurizio Giri’s example below for an implementation in Max. \n \nUseful links for Granular Synthesis \nList of granular synthesis software \nMax tutorial by Cycling’74 \nSupercollider tutorial by Nick Collins \n  \n 
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/granurise-a-granular-synthesizer-for-mpe-instruments/
LOCATION:YouTube
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T193000
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SUMMARY:Online talk #6: Yuri Suzuki presents the E Z Record Maker
DESCRIPTION:Yuri Suzuki is a sound artist and partner at creative agency Pentagram. Throughout his career\, he collaborated with Teenage Engineering\, Will.I.Am\, Jeff Mills\, and designed music hardware and installations such as Ototo or the Pyramidi. \nIn this talk\, Yuri will present his latest invention\, the E Z Record Maker\, a device allowing you to record vinyls at home from any audio input. As of today\, the device is only available in Japan and will ship sometime in 2020 to Europe and the US. \nhttp://www.yurisuzuki.com/
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/yuri-suzuki-releases-vinyl-engraver/
LOCATION:YouTube
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