Introduction to Algoraves: Strudel

Overview

In this three-hour workshop Antonio Roberts https://hellocatfood.com will introduce you to the basics of live coding music using Strudel. 

Strudel (https://strudel.cc ) is a live coding environment for making music with algorithmic patterns. It is based on TidalCycles, but works in the browser and shares similarities in syntax to javascript.

During the workshop you will learn the basics of using Strudel's "mini-notation" to create melodies, drum patterns, and manipulate samples. Strudel's live audio and visual feedback will help you to understand the code as you write it.

By the end of the workshop you will learn the skills needed to create your own music and performances. If you've ever been curious about using code to make music and have aspirations to perform at live coding events and Algoraves then this workshop will is for you.

To participate you will need:
* A laptop (Linux, Mac, or Windows) with Firefox or Google Chrome installed
* Internet connection
* Headphones

No prior coding or music knowledge required!

Antonio Roberts is an artist, musician and curator based in Birmingham, UK. His practice is concerned with how the misuse of digital technology impacts people of colour and other marginalised groups.

His recent work focuses on the depiction of Black people in digital media, ranging from stereotypical misrepresentations in early video games to modern algorithms and AI codifying existing biases. 

He is currently learning game development, with the aim to explore how immersive environments can be used as a narrative storytelling device. He is also working on his debut EP, created using a combination of live coding software and hardware synthesisers.

Website: https://hellocatfood.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellocatfood
YouTube: https://youtube.com/hellocatfooood
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hellocatfood