Intensive 6-Day Session + Listening Session
Creation, live performance, composition, experimentation, collaboration, listening, experience
Dates: April 29 - May 04, 2024
Contribution: 2000 EUR
Location: Funkhaus, Berlin
Language: English
What is 4DSOUND? What is the significance of this new medium within contemporary culture? How can 4DSOUND methodologies and technologies increase creative possibilities and add another dimension to one's individual or collective practice?
As we edge closer to an era of seamlessly integrated ‘immersive’ media, spatial sound is playing an increasingly important role in the way we communicate, and how we build spaces and experiences.
Intensive 6-Day Session + Listening Session at Monom Studios: This workshop is a deep dive into the creative and performance capabilities of the 4DSOUND system. It's an invaluable opportunity for creatives eager to explore the realms of spatial sound production. The curriculum includes:
Foundations of spatial sound creation and spatial listening.
Integration of live instruments in spatial sound performances.
Crafting sound sculptures using the 4DSOUND Suite.
Insights from artists experienced with the system,
Booking Procedure:
Read Terms & Conditions: By booking a spot, you agree to accept our terms and conditions. Read the terms and conditions (here).
Book your spot: Follow this link to https://eventix.shop/zsnqerkc to secure your place
Welcome Email and Registration Confirmation: Following your booking, you will receive a welcome email that confirms your registration. This email might take a week.
Receipt of License and Materials: On March 20th, we will send you the 4DSOUND license and preparatory materials.
Scholarship: MONOM is offering a limited number of scholarships, each providing a 50% discount. These scholarships are specifically aimed at individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in the field of spatial sound and those in financially unstable situations. To apply, please submit a short text explaining why you wish to participate and why you deserve the discount, along with your CV, to specialprojects@monomsound.com by January 25. If you are selected, we will notify you during the first week of February.
This workshop is a deep dive into the creative and performance capabilities of the 4DSOUND system. It's an invaluable opportunity for creatives eager to explore the realms of spatial sound production. The curriculum includes:
Foundations of spatial sound creation and spatial listening.
Integration of live instruments in spatial sound performances.
Crafting sound sculptures using the 4DSOUND Suite.
Insights and testimonials from artists experienced with the system.
Program Schedule:
Zoom Virtual Classroom: April 1st, 2024, 19:00 - 21:00 (Recording available for those unable to attend)
On-Site Training: April 29 - May 04, 2024, 10:00 to 19:00
Open Studio and Project Listening Session: May 05, 16:00 to 21:00
Highlights:
48 hours of hands-on experience with a state-of-the-art 48.9 4DSOUND system.
Instruction and mentorship by experts and artists in 4DSOUND technology and spatial sound by 4DSOUND and MONOM senior spatial sound engineers and experienced spatial sound artists.
Prepared course materials.
Course materials: 4DSOUND handbook.
A one-year R&D 4DSOUND Suite license, extendable upon request.
︎Access to closed-door listening sessions in the system.
Networking opportunities with fellow creatives and industry professionals.
10% discount on MONOM residencies or MONOM studio bookings.
A certificate of completion.
The opportunity to present a collaborative work created during the workshop at a public event hosted by MONOM.
Opportunity for inclusion in the 4DSOUND spatial sound archive.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for artists and creatives eager to explore 4DSOUND in their projects, including but not limited to:
Musicians
Game Designers & VR/AR/XR Developers
Multimedia Artists (Sound Designers, Visual Artists, 3D Environment Designers, Experiential Designers)
Machine-Learning Specialists
Architects
Choreographers & Dancers
Actors, Directors, and Scenographers
Physical & Movement Therapists
Sound Therapists
Participant Requirements:
Experience in music production.
Proficiency with Ableton.
Prior experience with spatial sound technologies.
Outcome of the workshop:
“4DSOUND Composition workshop” diploma.
Showcase a collaborative project in a listening session at MONOM Studios Berlin.
Technical Requirements:
Artist should bring their workstation: macOS Sierra (10.12) or higher, or Windows.
Minimum 16GB RAM.
At least 1GB of storage.
Recommended: Dedicated graphics card (not essential).
Compatibility with Apple M1 and M2 chips.
To learn more about 4DSOUND and the rest of the 2004 workshop program, visit https://4dsound.net/