We might have filled all our open mic places but there are a bunch of additional side events for Square Sounds Melbourne.
More information is at http://melbourne.squaresoundsfestival.com under 'more events' and spots for workshops can be booked at http://brk.to/sbtix
Workshops
little-scale presents SSM DIY Sound Chip MIDI Module (AY38910)
Get ready for funtimes! Join Dr. little-scale as he presents a hands-on workshop - on how to build and use your very own USB MIDI sound chip module! This session will be based around the (in)famous AY38910 sound chip, as heard on countless chiptune tracks, arcade machines and obsolete video game consoles. The sound module itself is USB powered and is recognised as a MIDI device, so participants can use the module straight away. All parts are included, and although soldering is required, there's no need to stress because it's all very easy. The workshop will feature both constructing the sound module and a basic demo covering how to use the sound module.
starPause presents Little Piggy Tracker for Beginners
LGPT aka Piggy Tracker is music editing software that enables quick music editing with a game pad. It runs nearly everywhere: osx/win/gp2x/psp/dingoo/linux & the interface follows the convention of LSDj in most cases, making piggy 2nd nature for composers looking to upgrade from 4bit to 16bit sound. Depending on class needs this workshop will cover everything from piggy configuration 2 tracking tips 2 repository access if you're interested in patching the code. If everyone is good and does their homework we can have a quick compo!
Abortifacient and Hedonist Present - Beginners and Intermediate Renoise
Renoise is a sample tracker, with all the mod cons. The workshop will show you the basics of tracking and workflow in Renoise, demonstrate native effects, DSP routing, and automating VST plugins for maximum control. All with a focus on pushing your creativity and opening your mind hymens to sampling for lols.
Run by Hedonist, member of the seminal Australian Hardcore label Bloody Fist and tracking veteran, and Abortifacient, cross platform larrikin specialising in hard breaks and chipcores. Both bros swap project files and tricks. Every so often, with a shared samplepack, they race against the clock to make a track from scratch in 30mins. Called Speedcomp, and aired on 2RRR radio in Sydney, its open to all, and we challenge all workshoppers to participate.
Not Even An After Party
On Not Even, Celsius and Dot.AY explore electronic sub genres and ask whether they are even a thing every Tuesday night with their Budgie Collective Radio show.
They're taking that philosophy out into the real world, and are bringing along some help.
Expect some great DJ sets from some of your favourite chipmusic artists (and their friends) in a variety of genres that may or may not even be a thing... without all that annoying chatter that you have to put up with on the radio.
On the decks will be
starPause, B.O.O.M.A (dot.AY & 10K), Celsius, Rachel Haircut and Minikomi