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Women in Sound presents
INTRO TO MODULAR SYNTHESIS
for women-identifying, trans, and non-binary artists
In partnership with the Computer Music Center at Columbia University & in conjunction with the Unsung Stories project

April 29th & 30th
5pm - 7pm EST
Sliding scale $5 - $15
PWYC, no one will be turned away for lack of funds
(Email us at hi@womeninsound.org)
Via Zoom
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Join us for a special two-day workshop and learn the foundations of modular synthesis. Composer and sound artist Dani Dobkin will cover everything you need to know to get started using free VCV Rack software. No hardware required!

All levels welcome, no musical experience necessary.

SYLLABUS
DAY 1
Foundational aspects of modular synthesis:
Modulation, Signal flow, LFO's, Sequencing, Wave Shapes, Filtering and more!

DAY 2
External modules and continued advanced foundations:
FX, MIDI in, Routing to other softwares, Drum sequencing, Patch building


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HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
- Computer or tablet with Zoom software installed
(Zoom video link will be sent out 15 minutes prior to event)
- Free VCV Rack software: https://vcvrack.com/Rack
- Headphones
- A second screen for using Zoom is encouraged
Questions: hi@womeninsound.org

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INSTRUCTOR BIO
Dani Dobkin is a composer and sound artist based in New York City. Their work investigates elements of noise, signal flow, forced resonance, drone texture and the liminal spaces between. As a sound artist, Dobkin works with both large and small scale ideas of sound through physical materials with a focus on intentionality and occupation of space. As a composer, Dobkin has recently been exploring the vast sonic landscape of ceramic and clay material. Their work has been shown both locally and internationally. Dobkin lives and works in New York where they hold an MFA in Sound Art from Columbia University, teaches sound and synthesis at Bard College, and is currently a doctoral candidate in Music Composition at Columbia University.
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100% of proceeds will be donated to
SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES
Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Sanctuary works to end gender violence through three key areas: direct service; outreach, education, and training; and systems-change advocacy. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket holders may request to cancel reservations for a full refund up to 48 hours before the start of the event. Cancellation requests made within 48 hours of the start of the event or after it has started will not be honored. Reservations can be transferred to someone else anytime before the start of a class.