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__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.
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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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
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