On Friday June 12th, join Dubspot’s Computo and Viktor Carrillo with special guest Villain at Dubspot LA for CNTRPNT, a free workshop series focused on modular synthesis and music technology. Enhance your sound design skills by enrolling in our Sound Design Komplete Program. Classes start soon in LA, NY, and Online, Enroll Today!
Dubspot LA EDU Sessions
CNTRPNT: Modular Synthesis + Music Technology
Featuring Villain
Friday, June 12th, 2015
4:00pm – 6:00pm PST
Dubspot LA Room 1
CNTRPNT is a monthly workshop series hosted by Dubspot LA focusing on modular synthesis and music technology. Each month features a performance from a different artist or visionary as well as a discussion about their methods and motivations of working in the modular synth world. Moderated by creators Computo and Viktor Carrillo, CNTRPNT aims to spread a wider awareness of the growing Eurorack and hardware modular synthesizer industry, in addition to demystifying the often confusing intersection of hardware and software-based music production.
For this CNTRPNT modular workshop, LA techno producer, Villain will be sharing his insight and workflow on performing live with modular systems. Also, we will open the floor to talk about sound design, recording, and answer any questions.
CNTRPNT takes place on the first Friday of every month from 4-6 pm. The events are FREE and open to the public. Space is limited, please arrive early to sign in.
About Villain
For the last 14 years, Chris Thomas has been involved in various facets of electronic music. First DJing, and then moving into production, he began to perform live in 2003. Although his style sometimes blurs genre lines, his output is most notably deeper, darker techno. Having put out a steady stream of music under the name Villain on London’s Singularity since 2006, he has also released on LA’s Droid, and most recently Futra. His live setup has evolved over the years, but one constant has always been some form of hardware that facilitates hands-on creativity. More recently, the inclusion of modular gear has allowed him to take fleeting, spontaneous expression to another level. Always wanting to travel with the most compact setup possible, he saw a need in the Eurorack world for more portable cases. Thus, Submodular Systems was born, which has started production of a line of ultra-portable cases that will be debuting soon.
Sound Design Program
Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.
What’s Included:
- Sound Design Level 1: Introduction to Komplete
- Sound Design Level 2: Synthesis with Massive, FM8 and Absynth
- Sound Design Level 3: Sampling with Kontakt and Battery
- Sound Design Level 4: Advanced Sound Design
- Sound Design Level 5: Reaktor Ensembles and Production Techniques
- Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming and Instrument Building
Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.
You will learn to create your own sounds with a variety of techniques and add a personal sonic signature to your tracks. We introduce you to the latest synthesis and sampling technologies and show you how to use the world’s largest and most diverse sound library. In the advanced levels, you will acquire total control over all aspects of the Komplete instruments while practicing genre-based sound design.
