----Original Message----- From: Ed Carter <ed(a)lowtech.org> To: Multiple recipients of list SONICARTSNET <sonicartsnet(a)sheffield.ac.uk> Sent: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:40:19 GMT Subject: l.o.s.s - open source sound project [Apologies for cross-posting, please circulate where appropriate.] http://loss.access-space.org The l.o.s.s project promotes and supports the use of free, open source music software, in conjunction with Creative Commons (CC) licensing which accepts and encourages sharing. As well as a CD of curated work (also available for free download), the project's online presence is intended to become a focal point for artists working with open source software, and releasing their work through CC licenses. Please visit the website for details of how to contribute tracks. The aim of the project was not to portray any kind of 'open source' sound, but to offer an array of some of the interesting work people are creating with what is available. The result is an incredibly diverse compilation of internationally renowned artists, encompassing electronica, soundscapes, hiphop and electro-acoustic amongst other styles. Contributions for the CD include work by Nullpointer, Ava, Edge Effect, Jake Harries, Collective Motion, Panayiotis Kokoras, DJ Auto, Chaos Butterfly, Slub, Minimal Turntablist Crew and Elektronengehirn. Even the artwork was produced using open source techniques by Matt Gray (Ava), and the album was mastered at Mirror Image Studios in Minneapolis, again, using the Linux operating system and libre software. The project is run by the registered charity Access Space, a free media lab based in Sheffield, promoting open source software and using recycled hardware. More info, and downloads of more open source music, visit: http://www.loss.access-space.org ..................................................................