[spectre] Berlin Workshops Nov+Dec at NK

[Derek Holzer]

?Ich bin ein Objekt?: Learning Pure Data as a Language
DATES: 13-14 November 2010 12:00-17:00
COST: EUR 35
LOCATION: NK, Elsenstr. 52/2.Hinterhaus Etage 2
12059 Berlin Neukölln

Pure Data (or Pd) is a real-time graphical programming environment for  
audio, video, and graphical processing. This introductory workshop is  
ideal for new users of Pure Data who are finding the ?vocabulary? and  
?grammar? difficult to grasp. We will learn Pure Data as one would  
learn any other language, taking a series of very basic examples from  
the Pure Data FLOSS Manual. This workshop gives a good starting point  
for more advanced Pd workshops, or participation in the Berlin Pure  
Data users? group. The workshop will be taught in English ;-)

Participation is limited to 12 participants.

Registration: Pre-registration is required and can be done by sending  
an email to info at nkprojekt.de

Links:
http://puredata.info
http://en.flossmanuals.net/puredata
http://puredata.info/community/organization/pd-berlin/pd-berlin-users-group

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Neanderthal Electronics at your Fingertips
DATES: 27-28 November 12:00-17:00 / Presentation 28 November 18:00
COST: EUR 35 + EUR 10 materials fee
LOCATION: NK, Elsenstr. 52/2.Hinterhaus Etage 2
12059 Berlin Neukölln

Learn how to use simple objects from our modern environment  
(resistors, capacitors, transistors, LEDs, integrated circuit chips?)  
to design and build your own personal, touch-activated primitive noise  
synthesizer. Each is a tiny world of its own, using primitive analog  
computers in combination with feedback, sensors and audio inputs to  
create a unique sound. Even from the same plan, no two are alike!  
Participants should bring some sort of box, container or other  
creative enclosure to put their circuit inside of?past workshops have  
seen synthesizers made in suitcases, flashlights, film cans, coconuts,  
children?s toys, super 8 cameras, cigar boxes, knaackebrod, books and  
hand-sewn masks. Check the videos on the Macumbista website for some  
ideas and inspiration. This workshop will end in a free public  
presentation of the instruments you have created, invite your friends!

Participation is limited to 12 participants.

Registration: Pre-registration is required and can be done by sending  
an email to info at nkprojekt.de

Links:
http://macumbista.net/?page_id=497

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Now Splice the Tape: Working with Soundfiles in Pure Data
DATES: 04-05 December 12:00-17:00 / Presentation 05 December 18:00
COST: EUR 35
LOCATION: NK, Elsenstr. 52/2.Hinterhaus Etage 2
12059 Berlin Neukölln

Manipulating recorded soundfiles is one of Pure Data?s most powerful  
features. However, the process of doing this remains one of the most  
confusing tasks for newcomers. During this two day workshop, we will  
cover the basics of loading soundfiles to tables, live capturing and  
looping, adjusting tempo and pitch, changing the looping, starting and  
stopping points of your playback and an introduction to granular  
synthesis. We will also examine ParticleChamber as an example of a  
full-fledged soundfile manipulation application built entirely with  
Pd. Some previous experience with Pd and/or participation in the ?Ich  
bin ein Objekt? workshop is recommended. This workshop will end in a  
free public presentation of the instruments you have created, invite  
your friends!

Participation is limited to 12 participants.

Registration: Pre-registration is required and can be done by sending  
an email to info at nkprojekt.de

Links:
http://puredata.info
http://en.flossmanuals.net/puredata
http://macumbista.net/?page_id=514 (ParticleChamber)

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About the Instructor:

Derek Holzer (1972) is an American sound artist living in Berlin,  
whose current interests include DIY analog electronics, sound art,  
field recording and the meeting points of electroacoustic, noise,  
improv and extreme music. He has played live experimental sound, as  
well as taught workshops in noise art technology, across Europe, North  
America, Brazil and New Zealand.

-- 
::: derek holzer ::: http://macumbista.net :::
---Oblique Strategy # 125:
"Only a part, not the whole"