Digital Audio Workshop: Open Source with Ardour

* Dates:
– Friday January 16th to February 20th 2009, 6:00PM to 9:00PM
– Friday February 27th to April 3rd 2009, 6:00PM to 9:00PM

* Total Cost: $240 for 36h hours + in lab

During this workshop participants will discover and develop the creative potential of Ardour, the Linux-based Open Source software for digital audio processing. Participants will create and design a sound project using free tools they will learn to use.

Each aspect of the program’s functionalities will be covered: Editing, mixing, recording, audio mastering and synchronization with other software as well the use of free plug-ins. The filters and plug-ins included in Ardour are written by hundreds of programmers over the world in the freeware community and offer users a much wider and original range of effects than with the substantially more expensive proprietary software. Participants will learn how to configure all the audio tools to use Ardour and be introduced to reliable peripherals supported by Linux for studio work with Ardour. Audio cards, MIDI keyboards and surface controls will be presented during this workshop geared for participants familiar with digital audio creation and wishing to upgrade their skills.

* Format:
Instruction will be in a workshop setting, where each participant will create audio edits using the techniques taught by the instructor. All stages involved in the production of a complete audio work will be covered.

* Prerequisite:
Basic computer skills, notions of digital audio are a plus.

Participants to Studio XX’s workshops must be members of Studio XX.

A selection of the works created in the context of these workshops will be presented over the course of the upcoming year during Salons Femmes br@nchées and/or the international Biennale HTMlles at Studio XX.

For information: 514.845.0289 or via email: ateliers at studioxx dot org

Men are welcome on a space available basis.