Neanderthal Electronics at your Fingertips Taught by Derek Holzer
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@nkprojekt.de
Links:
http://macumbista.net/?page_id=497
DATES: 27-28 November 12:00-17:00 / Presentation 28 November 18:00
FEE: EUR 35 + EUR 10 materials fee
LOCATION: NK, Elsenstr. 52/2.Hinterhaus Etage 2
12059 Berlin Neukölln
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.