Reviewing

Feedback Studio

Johannes Fritsch

Featuring Nic Collins, Michael Waisvicz, Laetitia Sonami, Trimpin, Tod Machover

March 3
Professor Johannes Fritsch presented a history of Feedback Studio with tape examples of live electronic music, including his own work in the medium.

March 24
The STEIM collective 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.

March 25
STEIM directors Nic Collins and Michael Waisvicz presented new works for live performers, including backwards electric guitars, synths, samples, and real-time digital processing.

March 27
Composer Laetitia Sonami presented a new work for live electronics controlled by a gold velvet evening glove. Takehisa Kosugi”explored the interactive sound environment.”

April 17
Composers Trimpin and Tod Machover gave a behind-the-scenes look at the “cyber sounds” devices they utilize.

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.

Takehisa Kosugi

explored the interactive sound environment.

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.

Tod Machover

gave a behind-the-scenes look at the “cyber sounds” devices they utilize.