~~ Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, this workshop will be postponed ~~

Description

This workshop explores the intersection of sound design and auditory perception. Participants will learn how psychoacoustic principles can be applied to create perceptual effects that challenge conventional listening.

Led by resident teaching artist Kate Siefker, the session will begin with an overview of auditory perception and psychoacoustics, followed by demonstrations in Ableton Live. Kate will cover techniques such as the Shepard Tone (Shepard-Risset Glissando), the McGurk Effect, Tritone Paradox, Binaural Tones, and Risset Rhythms. These methods can be used to create sonic illusions that alter or distort the listener's sense of pitch, rhythm, and space. Kate will also discuss concepts and applications such as Virtual Pitch, the Auditory Continuity Illusion, the Doppler Effect, and Grain Delay.

Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with these auditory illusions through hands-on exercises, drawing inspiration from artists like Pauline Oliveros and Oneohtrix Point Never.

This workshop is ideal for ambient and experimental musicians, as well as those working in sound design for film, virtual worlds, and installations.

Basic knowledge of Ableton Live is recommended.

Please note: ticket registration closes 30 minutes prior to event start time.
About Supporter Sessions

Held on the first Wednesday of the month, Supporter Sessions are free for all.

In each hour-long workshop, a lecture on an aspect of experimental music production is followed by hands-on exercises.

Sessions are designed to provide our Supporters with opportunities for both creative and professional development.

Workshop recordings are available exclusively to our Supporter members.

Become a Supporter for $10/month here: https://withfriends.co/soundial. Cancel Anytime.
Hardware & Software Requirements

- Computer with Ableton Live & Zoom software
- Headphones
- A second monitor/screen is encouraged

Instructor Bio

Kate Siefker is an audio engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. They create music and sound design for a variety of mediums including documentaries, podcasts, video games, music production, commercials, and more. Their love of electronic dance music is at the center of their production practice.

Kate is a Resident Teaching Artist at Soundial, leading programming for the Supporter Sessions.

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