Advanced Modular Synthesis - Mutable Instruments and More

Advanced Modular Synthesis – Mutable Instruments and More

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE

A follow up to our very popular original Modular Synthesis class with VCV Rack, Advanced Modular Synthesis – Mutable Instruments and More will delve deeper into modular synthesis composition, sound design and patching via the Mutable Instruments family modules in VCV Rack. This intermediate level workshop will allow attendees to explore more advanced sound design, modular composition and performance techniques.

Instructor(s)

Ryan Smith
Musician -Producer - DJ - Label Manager

A long time touring musician with the band Caribou, Ryan also produces futuristic techno music under the moniker Taraval, makes modular ambient music in the live electronic duo Bathing, and has a long running collaboration with Jeremy Greenspan of the Junior Boys, both producing experimental electronic music and running the label Geej. He produced a collaborative performance of a 1973 graphics score by avant-garde composer Frank McCarty called Tactus Tempus, a controlled improvisational process for 9 audio visual performers live at Gray Area. He is an expert level user of Ableton and Max For Live, VCV Rack (virtual modular synthesis environment), numerous hardware instruments and an accomplished guitar player.