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Call for Applications - Algorithms that Matter - Artistic Research Residency

by IOhannes m zmoelnig

— Apologies for cross-postings, please distribute — __Algorithms that Matter__ Artistic Research Residency - Call for Applications https://almat.iem.at/call Algorithms that Matter (Almat) is an artistic research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, PEEK AR 403-GBL, and based at the Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics (IEM) in Graz, Austria. Almat is happy to announce a call for three artistic residencies to take place in 2017/18! __What__ Algorithms that Matter is an artistic research project by Hanns Holger Rutz and David Pirrò. It aims at understanding the increasing influence of algorithms, translating them into aesthetic positions in sound, building a new perspective on algorithm agency by subjecting the realm of algorithms to experimentation. Almat is grounded in the idea that algorithms are agents that co-determine the boundary between an artistic machine or “apparatus” and the object produced through this machine. The central question is: How do algorithmic processes emerge and structure the praxis of experimental computer music? The hypothesis is that these processes, instead of being separated from the composer—as generators and transformers of infinite shapes—exhibit a specific force that retroacts and changes the very praxis of composition and performance. A series of systematic experiments is carried out by the project team together with the artists in residence. Over defined periods of time, artists develop series of interrelated sound pieces that interrogate specific aspects of algorithmicity. The work process is observed and transcribed into complementary forms of presentation and discourse, including concerts and exhibitions, an online public “continuous exposition”, and gatherings that connect artists-researchers across various institutions in Europe. The project not only aims at extending the praxis of experimental computer music using algorithmic processes, but also at contributing to the scope and methodology of artistic research. __Who__ This call is directed at experienced practitioners in sound art and experimental computer music, for whom algorithmic and computational strategies represent a central element in their work. Applicants should be able to demonstrate this through their past work. They are capable and interested in exposing and reflecting their process and work through writing, discussion and other forms of discourse. During the project, they are expected to either engage with software frameworks that the project team has developed, or with software they have developed in open source environments. __Residencies__ The project offers three residencies in the period from October 2017 to December 2018 (see possible periods listed in the application form). The project is conceived in such way, that applicants will work collaboratively with the project team. Each residency will be preceded by an online preparatory process in cooperation with the project team (this will begin at latest two months before the start of the actual residency). The applicants are then expected to spend the two months of the residency in situ. The residency's aim is to carry out algorithmic experimentation (in the form of compositions, installations, etc.) in an iterative setting, with focus on process and specific constraints. Applicants are expected to work both independently and collaboratively during the residency. An additional researcher will observe and document the work process and contribute to the public exposition of the traces. The tangible outcomes will be presented locally and internationally by the project team, and the artists are invited to attend events related to the project. We want to emphasise that research is the prime focus of the residency, but that we intend to provide opportunities for public presentation of the works and artefacts created through the process. __Application__ The applicants are commended to carefully read through the summary, research questions and methodology provided on the project's website: https://almat.iem.at Please fill out the form provided at https://almat.iem.at/call.html and send it to almat(a)iem.at along with the required accompanying documents. We aim at a balance of gender and background of the applicants, asserting the diversity of the project. __Conditions__ - Duration of residency: 2 months - Start date (in situ): October 2017 (select time slots in form) - Remuneration: c. 5,000 EUR total (contract for work; subject to taxation where applicable). This sum is meant to cover all expenses, such as travelling, living costs and accommodation. __Application deadline:__ 16 April 2017 (e-mail reception, 24:00 CET) If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at almat(a)iem.at. __Additional Information__ The Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics is a department of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, founded in 1965. It is a leading institution in its field, with more than 25 staff members of researchers and artists. IEM offers education to students in composition and computer music, sound engineering, contemporary music performance and musicology. What we offer: - 24/7 access to the facilities of the IEM (http://iem.kug.ac.at/en). - A desk in a shared office space for the entire period and access to studios including the CUBE which has a 24-channel loudspeaker system and motion tracking, according to availability. What we cannot offer: - We can not provide any housing, although we will try to help with finding accommodation.

8 years, 8 months

Re: [LAU] extract audio files embedded into adobe pdfs

by David Jones

On Mar 9, 2017 09:15, jonetsu <jonetsu(a)teksavvy.com> wrote: > > On Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:03:21 -1000 > David Jones <gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com> wrote: > > > On Mar 9, 2017 08:24, "Peter P." <peterparker(a)fastmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > * David Jones <gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com> [2017-03-09 18:55]: > > > > On Mar 8, 2017 23:50, "Peter P." <peterparker(a)fastmail.com> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Hi dear list, > > > > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone has ever successfully tried to > > > > > extract audio files embedded into adobe pdf files? > > > > > > > > > > thanks > > > > > > > > Hmm, play the PDF while running jack_capture to save the audio > > > > output to another file? > > > Hi, and thank you! In order to play the audio in the PDF I guess I > > > would need to install adobe reader (which I want to avoid). > > > > Well, I suppose you could investigate whatever parts of the PDF > > standard pertain to embedding audio and maybe figure out how to use > > Linux tools to programmatically extract it. I have no idea how to do > > that. > > > > I think installing Acrobat Reader would be faster. You could > > uninstall it afterward. > > > Extracting audio from PDF files in Linux is well documented. Simply > use google and be certain not to use search words like 'shootout', > 'Spectre', 'James Bond', 'wild west rhetoric' and 'mix wars'. Provided > the OP is able to do that, results could be obtained. :) I typed "Linux how to extract audio from a PDF file" into my fave search engine and got useful links. David W. Jones gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com authenticity, honesty, community http://dancingtreefrog.com

8 years, 8 months

Reaper under Wine: Bugs and Questions

by Peter P.

Hi list, I have a few bugs and questions when running the Reaper DAW under wine which sit unanswered on the Reaper (Cockos Confederated) Forum, so I take the liberty to ask on this list if anyone has experienced similar problems. 1,) Reaper loses all keyboard shortcuts. This usually happens after having switched from/to Reaper and other applications of after switching desktops multiple times. 2.) The "Save Project..." dialog suggests EDL TXT (Vegas) as default file extension, which can be changed by the user manually every time, but is very annoying. 3.) when I am adding a single mono audio file to an existing Reaper timeline under Linux/Wine from a graphical filemanager (xfe) using drag+drop, the file is inserted twice, on two adjacent tracks, but with a time-offset between the two copies. All three issues are with Reaper 5.30 under Wine 1.6.2-20 in Debian testing with Window Manager Fluxbox and have existed since several older versions of Reaper already. thanks! Peter

8 years, 8 months

Re: [LAU] extract audio files embedded into adobe pdfs

by David Jones

On Mar 9, 2017 08:24, "Peter P." <peterparker(a)fastmail.com> wrote: > > * David Jones <gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com> [2017-03-09 18:55]: > > On Mar 8, 2017 23:50, "Peter P." <peterparker(a)fastmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > Hi dear list, > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone has ever successfully tried to extract audio > > > files embedded into adobe pdf files? > > > > > > thanks > > > > Hmm, play the PDF while running jack_capture to save the audio output to another file? > Hi, and thank you! In order to play the audio in the PDF I guess I would > need to install adobe reader (which I want to avoid). Well, I suppose you could investigate whatever parts of the PDF standard pertain to embedding audio and maybe figure out how to use Linux tools to programmatically extract it. I have no idea how to do that. I think installing Acrobat Reader would be faster. You could uninstall it afterward. David W. Jones gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com authenticity, honesty, community http://dancingtreefrog.com

8 years, 8 months

Re: [LAU] extract audio files embedded into adobe pdfs

by David Jones

On Mar 8, 2017 23:50, "Peter P." <peterparker(a)fastmail.com> wrote: > > Hi dear list, > > I was wondering if anyone has ever successfully tried to extract audio > files embedded into adobe pdf files? > > thanks Hmm, play the PDF while running jack_capture to save the audio output to another file? Just guessing. Didn't even know you could embed audio in a PDF. David W. Jones gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com authenticity, honesty, community http://dancingtreefrog.com

8 years, 8 months

Grid Looper

by Olli

Hey, does anyone know of a grid looper, either as soft- or hardware? I am looking for a looper that organizes the loops in a grid, allowing one loop to be active per column and activating all loops in a row with one action. Luppp¹ is doing pretty much what I am looking for but has some drawbacks: mainly no Jack sync and no stereo. Though Ableton Live seems to have a similar feature (not used it myself) I want to use free software, of course,—or a hardware device. Thanks a lot, Olli ¹ http://openavproductions.com/luppp/

8 years, 8 months

extract audio files embedded into adobe pdfs

by Peter P.

Hi dear list, I was wondering if anyone has ever successfully tried to extract audio files embedded into adobe pdf files? thanks

8 years, 8 months

io GNU/Linux 2017.02 out :)

by io GNU/Linux

Hi all, New images are ready for testing (amd64, i386) ;) io GNU/Linux is a Live DVD/USB based on Debian Sid and focused on multimedia. -> Kernel 4.9.13 and 4.9.13-rt, Jack2+PulseAudio as default sound server (can be easily changed to Jack2+AlsaLoop, Jack2+ZitaBridge, PulseAudio or Alsa) -> Enlightenment (e21) as desktop environment and a big collection of installed software... Full persistence for USB install (with encryption) and more stuff... For more infos: manual, packages list, screenshots, video etc... Visit: -> http://io.gnu.linux.free.fr -> https://sourceforge.net/projects/io-gnu-linux/ Feedbacks welcome, enjoy :) MK

8 years, 8 months

Artiphon

by Bill Purvis

I came across web pages and videos of this device. http://artiphon.com. I'm quite tempted but thought I'd ask if anyone has tried one. The reviews seem to go for Apple (iOS) software, but the blurb implies that it is just a midi device, so it should be usable on Linux. Any opinions? Thanks Bill -- +----------------------------------------+ | Bill Purvis | | email: bill(a)billp.org | +----------------------------------------+

8 years, 8 months

Setting programs in Calf Fluidsynth

by Bill Purvis

A technical question for those familiar with MIDI coding, in particular with Fluid. I've been writing a little program to simplify selecting instruments with Calf Fluidsynth. With the standard General Midi voices it works fine, but I wanted to be able to select the additional voices from the Fluid3-GM.sf2 patches. I managed to figure out the bank/patch numbers using Swami (is there an easier way to list them?) and modified my code to send bank select parameters (0xB0, 32, bank#) before the patch number but it doesn't seem to affect Fluid. It just sets to the equivalent standard GM voice. I can set the the additional ones by clicking the Fluid voice select buttons, but it's tedious scrolling up and down the long list of voices. My program divides the voices into categories and displays the patches in that category (defined by a simple text file). So, am I using the right codes for bank select with Fluid? My list of midi parameters says 0xb0+chan, 00, MSB, 0xb0+chan, 32, LSB for bank selects. Also, I'd like to select the drum kits, which seem to have a bank of 128 which I assume needs setting the MSB=1, but does that apply for Fluid? Many thanks if you can help. Bill -- +----------------------------------------+ | Bill Purvis | | email: bill(a)billp.org | +----------------------------------------+

8 years, 8 months

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