We can’t imagine the musical landscape without electronics. Today, you’ll get a chance to dive into the early days of electronic music at the renowned Willem Twee Studios in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
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Along with the return of vinyl and cassette tapes, electronic equipment from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s is also making a comeback. More and more musicians are seeking the authentic sounds of the past. At the Willem Twee Studios in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, you’ll find that very equipment – the same devices once used by pioneering artists such as Stockhausen, and later by Keith Emerson and Kraftwerk.
The instruments at the Willem Twee Studios are the originals that helped shape the birth of electronic music. Working with this hardware invites you to listen to and create music in a completely different, hands-on way. Instead of using a mouse and screen, you’ll work directly with real instruments. It’s a highly intuitive way of working that produces surprising and challenging results, which makes working in these studios a true personal adventure for everyone.
During this afternoon session, you’ll get an introduction to electronic instruments and their history; from the test and measurement equipment of the 1950s and 1960s, where the first electronic sounds were created, to the analog synthesizers of the late 1960s through the 1980s. In addition to a demonstration, you’ll also get the chance to turn the knobs yourself during this introductory workshop.
Ticket reservation: TU/e students, PhD’s and EngD’s only
This excursion/workshop is open only to TU/e students, PhD candidates, and EngD participants. Before reserving a spot, please review the workshop rules. You can order a student ticket using the black order button on this page. Tickets are limited, so make sure to reserve yours quickly if you are certain you can attend.
SG & USE/ITEC registration
Please register for SG & USE/ITEC by scanning your student ID at the venue before the start of the program.
More information about SG & USE/ITEC can be found here.