[spectre] today: ixi lang presentation + concert by Thor Magnusson (Barcelona)

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ixi lang presentation + concert by Thor Magnusson

In this presentation, Thor Magnusson will introduce the design rationale 
of the ixi lang and its functionality.
The ixi lang is a live coding (see toplap.org) programming language for 
computer music. It allows the musician to program in realtime in front 
of an audience that is able to follow the proceedings by means of a 
video projection, thus involving the audience in the thought processes 
of the composer.

The ixi lang is a particular take on the livecoding problem, as it 
allows for quick setup of musical patterns. It is a humouristic language 
that gives the audience clear message of what is going on, no 
understanding of programming is needed to understand the performance of 
the ixi lang. As such it has become a general musical instrument 
suitable for live improvisation and fast musical responses.

The goal was to be able to create a tune with rhythm and melody within a 
few seconds from the performance starting. The language should also be 
understandable to non- programmers who would be able to follow clearly 
the performer’s train of thought. It was implemented in SuperCollider, 
enabling the use of all its available synth definitions, audio busses, 
sample buffers, and language constructs.

After the presentation, Thor Magnusson, co-creator of the ixi software, 
will perform with the ixi lang, exploring its musical constraints and 
potential.

http://www.vimeo.com/ixi
http://www.ixi-audio.net/ixilang/

Sunday, 02.10.2011, 21:00h
Miscelänea. Guàrdia, 10. Barcelona.

+info: [ http://lullcec.org/en/2011/concerts/thor-magnusson-ixi-lang ]

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upcoming:

04.10.2011
            Cap Sembrat VI: Pulse Emitter.
            Moog. Arc del Teatre, 3. Barcelona.
            +info: [ 
http://http://lullcec.org/2011/concerts/cap-sembrat-vi-pulse-emitter ]

28-30.10.2011
            Seminar: Practical Sound Analysis, by Fredrik Olofsson.
            Hangar. Passatge Marquès de Santa Isabel, 40. Barcelona.
            +info: [ 
http://lullcec.org/2011/tallers/analisi-practica-del-so/  ]

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