Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Doors: 6 PM
Workshop: 6:30 PM
Experimental Sound Studio
5925 N Ravenswood Ave
Pay-what-you-can
The Patchbent Sessions are a meeting place and learning community for women, trans, and non-binary people. Each session features a workshop in sound technology presented by local teaching sound artists.
At this time, Patchbent Sessions are open only to women, trans, non-binary and gender expansive participants in an effort to encourage equity in sound and audio spaces. All levels welcome, no experience necessary.
Discover the power of code as a creative tool in this immersive workshop focused on sound synthesis and processing with SuperCollider. This workshop will focus on real-time audio synthesis, creative signal processing techniques, and how to harness algorithms to sculpt unique, evolving sound environments. Whether you're an experimental musician, sound designer, or tech-savvy artist, you'll leave with fresh skills to apply in your projects. Don't forget to bring your laptop with SuperCollider installed—let's make some noise!
There will be time after the session to connect with the panelists and each other. Light refreshments will be provided.
About Visda Goudarzi
Visda Goudarzi is a music technologist working at the intersection of audio and human-computer interaction. Her research and creative practice span sound and music computing, live coding, data sonification, and sound synthesis, with a focus on integrating new media into artistic expression. Visda designs and performs with interactive, participatory sonic systems, crafting works that range from live electronic performances to data-driven soundscapes. She is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Audio and Music at Columbia College Chicago.
About the Curator
Kate In is an audio engineer, sound designer, and musician based in Chicago. She makes fantastical worlds and moody universes with sound, using experimental studio techniques and heartfelt collaboration methods. After receiving an MA in Sound Arts and Industries at Northwestern University, Kate joined the staff of Experimental Sound Studio, a non-profit on Chicago's north side dedicated to the creative exploration of sound. She is the curator and lead organizer of Patchbent Sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
Free parking is available directly in front of the ESS building (please leave space for wheelchairs/strollers), on surrounding streets like Thorndale, and as diagonal parking in the first alley directly south of ESS. Paid parking is available across the street on the west side of Ravenswood.
Are entrances accessible?
Yes. From our front Ravenswood entrance, we have a ramp for the front door. Please let us know at olivia@ess.org if you will need it so that we can be prepared for you ahead of time.
Where are the bathrooms?
There are ADA accessible bathrooms on both floors. On the first floor the bathroom is located in the northeast corner of Audible Gallery (front-most room). On the basement/garden level, the bathroom is past the common area, first door on the right.
Who can I contact with specific needs or questions?
Please contact Olivia Junell at olivia@ess.org.
Are children allowed?
The Patchbent series is most appropriate for high school-aged people and older. If you have a younger child who might enjoy this content, we trust your judgement in their ability to participate. If you lack access to childcare but would like to come to this event, contact Olivia at olivia@ess.org.