Computing Sound

Computer as an Instrument – Performance Systems for Sound Art

Computing Sound

Workshop Details:

Date: Tuesday, FEB 23, 2021 (7pm – 8pm) CST
Location: Online – Video Pool Media Arts Centre
Cost: FREE
Limit: 100 participants

Instructor: Ali Khan (aka. Yoyu)

In the hands of an artist, the computer is the most expressive and innovative instrument for sound and music. The magic lies in building performance systems that enable real-time creative expression with defined limits. In this workshop, Ali will explore computer-based strategies for sound synthesis, performance systems, algorithmic techniques, and connecting “outside the box” to hardware and visual art. Ali will share his favorite techniques, built in Reaktor, MAX/MSP, SuperCollider, and Processing.js

Register for Computing Sound Here

About the Instructor:

Ali Khan is a long-time electronic music producer from the Canadian Prairies. His ambient music project, Yoyu, is celebrated internationally with releases on Dewtone, Archives, and personal record label, No More Words. Ali records his live performances with a process of deep listening and improvisation using an advanced collection of custom electronic instruments, largely inspired by traditional Eastern spiritual music.

Visit http://nomorewords.ca for more.