CHART Workshop: Intro To Digital Audio Production w/ Tom Cosm

Introduction to Digital Audio Production with DJ Tom Cosm
A134 - Imagitech Theatre, CPIT, Madras St, Christchurch
Thurs 5 June 2008, 5.30pm-7.30pm, All Ages Welcome, Gold coin on entry

CHART in association with CPIT are proud to present a electronic music production workshop with Christchurch electro wizard Tom Cosm. This will be a workshop for people with an interest in creating electronic music, or for those who want to start producing music but never knew how.

Topics covered include:
* The basic physics and mathematics of audio waveforms
* The effect these waveforms have on the brain and why we have grown to appreciate them
* Basic elements of sound synthesis and design
* Basic elements of sampling and laying down beats
* A basic run-down of using a linear based sequencer (Ableton live), and how it is used to construct a tune.

Free Stuff
After the workshop, a pack of the (free) sounds and software used will be made available to anyone who attended through Tom's website. Participants can visit Tom's website where they are encouraged to interact with each other and continue learning.

Register
Book your place now at info@christchurchmusic.org.nz All ages welcome.

Directions
The Imagitech Theatre is located just inside the main Madras St entrance of CPIT. Walk through the sliding doors and it is the first door on the right. There will be signage to indicate the right room.

WHO IS TOM COSM?
Hi there, my name is Tom Cosm and I am a live electronic act from New Zealand. I am one of these geeky 2.0 artists who don't bother with doing things through labels and sales, instead I give all my music, techniques and live sets away free of charge on my interactive website [ www.cosm.co.nz ], as well as encourage anyone to rip, burn, share, copy and spread whatever they have far and wide.

My music is a unique blend of electro and prog, with a few hints of minimal... it's kinda glitchy, kinda funky...I reckon you'd be into it... if you want to have a listen, go ahead and visit my website to download my latest music directly to your mp3 player, it's really easy. I also perform my sets really live, as in all the knobs and buttons I push change the sound that is coming out the speaker, which of course means every single one of my sets is specific to that party, and I can improvise, change and move along with the vibe of the crowd, which usually results in something pretty cool.

As well as perform, I like to teach and give workshops on how to write music using computers to people who don’t really know where to start, as I was all self taught and know how daunting it can be at first.

So, that's me in a nutshell... you can find out heaps more at my website if you want learn some more, or just ask around a bit. If you find anyone with any of my music, you have my complete permission to steal it, copy it and give it back. Choice!

See a Preview of Tom's Workshops in Resources

www.cosm.co.nz
www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/events