Reviewing
Johannes Fritsch
presented a history of Feedback Studio with tape examples of live electronic music, including his own work in the medium.
STEIM
presented an informal, behind-the-scenes look at their unique technology and unveiled “Sensor Lab,” a device which translated sensor information into MIDI using “Spider,” STEIM’s custom software language.
Nic Collins
Nic Collins studied composition with Alvin Lucier at Wesleyan University, worked for many years with David Tudor, and has collaborated with numerous soloist and ensembles around the world. Since 1997 he has been editor-in-chief of the Leonardo Music Journal. He is currently Chair of the Department of Sound at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Routledge published his book, Handmade Electronic Music – The Art of Hardware Hacking, in 2006.
Michael Waisvicz
presented new works for live performers, including backwards electric guitars, synths, samples, and real-time digital processing.
Trimpin
keynote speaker. Sound Sculptor, composer and inventor, who is one of the most stimulating one-man forces in music today. A specialist in interfacing computers with traditional acoustic instruments, he has developed a myriad of methods for playing, trombones, cymbals, pianos, and so forth with Macintosh computers.