Dubspot LA EDU Sessions: CNTRPNT – Modular Synthesis + Music Technology w/ Cyrus Rex

On Friday May 1st, join Dubspot’s Computo and Viktor Carrillo at Dubspot LA for a free workshop focused on modular synthesis and music technology with special guest Cyrus Rex.

Dubspot LA Edu Sessions
CNTRPNT: Modular Synthesis + Music Technology

Featuring
Cyrus Rex
Computo
Viktor Carrillo

Friday, May 1st, 2015
4:00pm – 6:00pm PST
Dubspot LA Room 1

Join Dubspot’s Computo and Viktor Carrillo for CNTRPNT, a new monthly series of free workshop focused on modular synthesis and music technology at Dubspot LA. This month we are excited to present artist, modular ambassador, co-owner of DarkPlace Manufacturing, and head honcho at Muffwiggler, Cyrus Rex. Cyrus will present a brief performance and demonstrate some modular patches that he uses. He will also discuss his evolution in the modular world, recording with modular hardware, and some of his favorite pieces of gear.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited, please arrive early to sign in.

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About Cyrus Rex

Cyrus Rex has been writing, producing and performing electronic music for over ten years. He has been entrenched in the LA electronic music scene, toiling ceaselessly with a multitude of electronic bands spraying a barrage of audio shrapnel across the entire spectrum of music. His new project with Douglas J McCarthy is called DJM|REX. Cyrusrex has toured alongside with notable electronic bands such as Skinny Puppy, Depeche Mode, and Venetian Snares. Collaborations and remixes include Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy, ModWheelMood (Alessandro Cortini). His current focus is music crafted on Modular Synths, and has recently launched the company MuffWiggler which promotes and sells modular synth equipment. He is also co-owner of DarkPlace Manufacturing, which handles manufacturing of many Eurorack brands including Malekko, Roland Modules, Harvestman, Sputnik, 4ms, Qu-bit, BEMI, LZX, and many others.

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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.

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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.

Click here for detailed information on this program, including start dates and payment plans.

If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.

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