London Modular Synthesis

CV FREQS - Creative Saturday / Ghost in the Shell / Live Scoring / Open Jam

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM GMT

The Foundry Collective, Unit 2, Woodward Buildings, 1 Victoria Rd, North Acton, London W3 6FA, London, GB

The CV FREQS community had such an amazing time at The Foundry Collective last month, and we've been invited back there on Sat 14th November 2pm-11pm, as part of a Creative Saturday mini-festival with two other great communities: New Media London and Algorave!

​From creative workshops and collaborative filmmaking to live film scoring and audiovisual performances, we're bringing together visual artists, filmmakers, live coders, modular synth musicians, creators and curious minds for a day of making, sharing and connecting.

Tickets via Luma are required for entry to the workshops and live scoring at 3pm. From 8pm (free!) the stage will open up for live collaborations and an open jam. Sign-ups on this meetup page will just be for 8pm onwards to manage tables, etc.

You must purchase a ticket here for the first part: https://luma.com/fk74v9v4?utm_source=cv-freqs-meetup

For the open AV jam, bring your modular rack, semi-modular, synths, drum machines, and DIY gear. We'll have extension leads and audio cables to hook up to the main soundboard, but don't forget your headphones! Everyone at all levels is welcomed and this event is open to those who are not into modular (yet!).

Programme
​14:00 - Doors Open
​Come in, meet fellow creatives and get ready for an afternoon of experimentation.

14:30 - 15:00 - Building Your Instagram Profile as an Artist
​Workshop with CHΛU - New Media London
​Explore how to develop your artistic identity on Instagram, build a cohesive visual portfolio and showcase your creative work authentically.

15:15 - 16:00 - Collaboration Stop Motion x TouchDesigner
Creative workshop with Emma Rose Harvey

Explore the intersection of analogue creativity and digital art in this hands-on, collaborative workshop!

Participants will collectively create a stop-motion animation using paper cut-outs, shapes, magazine clippings and other materials. Each person will contribute small changes to an evolving composition, with every stage captured through photography.

The resulting images will then be brought to life in TouchDesigner, transformed into an experimental film with layered visual effects and potentially interactive elements responding to sound or movement.

No prior experience needed - just curiosity and a willingness to experiment!

15:15 - 16:00 - Interactive Demo - TSR-1
Interactive installation by STEREA

Experience TSR-1, an interactive audiovisual system developed by STEREA that lets you control music using your hands, with real-time visuals responding to your movements and projected onto the walls.
Previously showcased as a public installation at Starving Billionaires, Grey Space in The Hague, TSR-1 invites audiences to explore the connection between movement, sound and visuals.
Join STEREA for a live demonstration and get hands-on with the system!
Explore TSR-1

​15:15 – 16:00 | Introduction to Live Coding - Music x Visuals
Creative Workshop by Miki (aka the Perambulator)

Curious about live coding? Join Miki for a beginner-friendly introduction to creating music and visuals through code!

Explore creative tools such as Auwen, Strudel and Hydra, and discover how simple lines of code can generate electronic sounds, rhythms and real-time visuals.

No coding or music experience required - just bring your curiosity and get ready to experiment!

💻 Please bring your own laptop to participate in this hands-on workshop.

An accessible introduction to the world of live coding, open to everyone!
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​16:15 – 20:00 | Live Scoring: Ghost in the Shell
​Experience Ghost in the Shell through a new audiovisual perspective.

​Musicians and visual artists will collaborate to reinterpret selected scenes from this iconic animated film through live sound and visuals.

​Featuring live coding, modular synthesis, experimental sound design and real-time visual performances.

​Each artist or collaboration will bring their own interpretation, creating a unique collective cinematic experience.

ARTIST LINEUP
🎶 AUDIO
@syntel8_
@pipipriiii
@harry.f.w
@arrddon x @t_isnotfortalk_
@tankengine04
@quantumecho_
@brokenatoms
@juice_shuting × @santilowe
@soundornoise
@frame_music_frame

🎨 VISUALS
@portal_.aura
@smolskayanna
@chau_av
@hugh_again
@pashaa_rt
Sofya Rakitina
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Content Advisory
The Ghost in the Shell scenes selected for the live scoring session will not include nudity or graphic violence, making the experience accessible to younger audiences and those sensitive to such content. Visual artists have also been asked to follow these guidelines throughout the event.

​20:30 – 23:00 | Open Jam - Music × Visuals
​An open audiovisual jamming session bringing together the Algorave London, CV FREQS and New Media London communities. Expect live coding, modular synths, experimental electronic music and live visuals.

Venue
The Foundry Collective is an amazing creative hub and community space supporting local artists and grassroots talent in North Acton, 5 mins walk from North Acton station (Central line) and 10 mins walk from Acton Main Line station (Elizabeth line). They have a kitchen and bar onsite. Please show your support to them!

Important disclaimer
We will be sharing a public space with others at the The Foundry Collective community. By attending this meetup, you agree that CV FREQS CIC, LMS meetup organisers, Algorave, New Media London, and The Foundry Collective are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment. Attendees are solely responsible for setting up, monitoring, and supervising their own gear at all times. Please look out for each other and handle other people's instruments only with their explicit permission, and use power connections at your own risk.

Accessibility
We'll be at the ground floor at the same level as the door entrance. The event will have loud sounds, flashing visuals and strobe lighting.