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Re: [sc-users] Theremin Sensors Workshop with Andrei Smirnov Berlin May 18-22
Hiho,
not sure, but I remember AdC working on some SC code to interface with
Andrei's Theremins when we did the workshop a while ago...
... maybe he's willing to share it...
sincerely,
Marije
On Tuesday 05 May 2009 10:29:24 Farah Hatam wrote:
> Sorry for crossposting Best, Farah
>
>
>
> Theremin Sensors Workshop with Andrei Smirnov
>
> = 5 days with final concert-presentation =
>
>
>
> Monday 18 May - Saturday 22 May 2009, 12.00-18.00 daily
> Final presentation Saturday 22 May, 19.00
>
> Location: eNKa / ElsenStr. 52 (2.Hof) Berlin, Germany
> Telephone: +49 (0)176 20626386
>
> Course Participation fee: 100 euros
>
> Registration is required for this workshop and can only be done via
> email to: eNKa_NK[at]gmx[dot]de, www.myspace.com/enka52
>
> Please register early to ensure a place. Places are limited to 12.
>
>
>
> This intensive workshop offers hands-on introduction to interactive
> systems, based on the theremin-sensor technology developed by Andrei
> Smirnov and based on the same principle as a well known electronic
> musical instrument the Theremin, invented by Russian inventor Leon
> Theremin in 1919.
>
>
>
> The sensors are small and sensitive digital Theremins useful for
> numerous applications including motion tracking, gestural interfacing,
> monitoring of small variations of electrical capacitances related to any
> sorts of conductive materials and media, including metal objects, foil,
> liquids, water, human body, plants, metal threads, thin plastic films
> with metallization, all sorts of Christmas stuff etc.
>
>
>
> As a starting point of the workshop participants will convert their
> laptops into digital multichannel Theremins to develop further, during
> the workshop different interactive audio/video installations, motion
> capturing systems, unusual gestural interfaces, 3D Theremins, digital
> Terpsitones and other unusual musical instruments.
>
>
>
> The workshop is oriented on sound and media artists, composers and
> musicians, who have particular interest in sound art and interactive
> systems, forgotten history and musical technology in general.
>
>
>
> The theoretical introductions, which accompany a workshop, give detailed
> technical overview of sensor technology and construction, basic
> principles of operation of the theremin based systems, art and music
> applications, useful concepts and ideas, condensed historical content,
> mostly related to almost forgotten historical facts.
>
>
>
> Participants will learn
>
> = How to detect different sorts of motion and measure it
>
> = How to monitor very small variations of electrical parameters
>
> = How to deal with the data acquired
>
> = How to integrate these systems into musical performance, dance, video,
> sound and art installations
>
> = How to build multichannel sensor systems based on Arduino
> microcontrollers
>
> = How to program new instruments and perform with them
>
>
>
> Requirements
>
> Each participant should have a computer with an audio input and
> headphones.
>
> All computers and software should be configured and checked in advance
> (!).
>
>
>
> Minimal configuration
>
> 1. Laptop with PD or MAX/MSP installed
>
> 2. Stereo audio input
>
> 3. Personal headphones
>
> 4. All appropriate cables
>
> 5. Appropriate amount of power plugs
>
>
>
> Useful options
>
> Experienced participants interested in development of multichannel
> theremin-sensor systems should bring multichannel sound cards or Arduino
> microcontrollers which will be converted into multichannel USB
> theremins.
>
> For those who hate computers and interested in pure analog circuits some
> breadboards will be very useful.
>
>
>
> Software
>
> Participants should have some skills in PD or MAX/MSP programming.
>
> It is also possible to work with any favorite software, oriented on
> interactive systems development, which allow external control via OSC or
> MIDI (Supercollider, Isadora etc.). In all cases control data will be
> provided via MAX/MSP runtime or PD patches from instructor's library. It
> is important to remember that in many cases the use of extra software
> will result in significant increase of latency and other possible timing
> problems.
>
>
>
> Analog and digital USB sensors for testing, experimenting and
> performance as well as all appropriate software libraries will be
> provided by instructor as well as different stuff for antenna
> construction.
>
>
>
> =========================================
>
>
>
> =Schedule=
>
>
>
> Day#1
>
> 10:00 - 12:00 - Lecture:
>
> Introduction to the Theremin Sensors and their applications.
>
> 12:00 - 13:00 - questions/break
>
> 13:00 - 17:00 - practical workshop
>
>
>
> Day#2
>
> 10:00 - 12:00 - Lecture:
>
> Multichannel t-sensor systems: development and programming.
>
> 12:00 - 13:00 - questions/break
>
> 13:00 - 17:00 - practical workshop. Participants can bring their own
> materials and antennas to experiment with, or use already prepared
> stuff.
>
>
>
> Day#3
>
> 10:00 - 12:00 - Lecture:
>
> Motion tracking and beyond. Overview and comparison of different
> concepts.
>
> 12:00 - 13:00 - questions/break
>
> 13:00 - 17:00 - practical workshop. Participants are working on their
> projects developing installations and performances for the final
> presentation.
>
>
>
> Day#4
>
> 10:00 - 12:00 - Lecture:
>
> Hot riding t-sensors. Tips and tricks.
>
> 12:00 - 13:00 - questions/break
>
> 13:00 - 17:00 - practical workshop. Participants are working on their
> projects developing installations and performances for the final
> presentation.
>
>
>
>
>
> Last day
>
> Last preparations and final presentation of results
>
> Schedule will be announced
>
> "http://asmir.theremin.ru/tsensors.htm";
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