Workshop by Frank Baldé

Using junXion to create an instrument with what you have, or how to do more with less.

30 Aug 2010
1 Sep 2010
  • STEIM
  • Utrechtsedwarsstraat 134, Amsterdam

This workshop will be using STEIM's mapping software junXion to cover various concepts like data analysis, conditioning, storing values, and mapping. Participants are encouraged to bring a physical controller like a Wiiremote, a joystick, a custom build Arduino, an OSC controller, or any other device that is supported by junXion. They will be challenged to create a fullfledged instrument with this device in only a couple of hours.

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Dates: August 30 - September 1
Cost: €175
Location: STEIM, Achtergracht 19, Amsterdam

All workshop participants can purchase junXion with a 30% discount or upgrade to junXion version 4 for free.

JunXion is one of the most powerful, easy to use, upwardly complex HID translator software tools for the MacIntosh. USB sensor boards & peripherals, Bluetooth-Wii's, serial Arduino, OSC, MIDI, Audio and Video inputs all get wired into your favorite musical and multimedia application inside or outside your computer. Learn more about mapping, data scaling, intricate conditionals and how to develop a powerful, personal performance setup around your very own gizmos of choice.

For this workshop, basic knowledge about MIDI, digital audio and Mac OS X is required. Participants are strongly adviced to bring their own input devices and (Mac) laptops. Classes are from 10:30 - 17:30 with a break from 13:00 - 14:00.

The workshop will be presented by Frank Baldé, the creator of junXion. Frank Baldé is the software designer/developer at STEIM, Amsterdam. A big influence on his work has been the close collaboration with former STEIM director Michel Waisvisz, which resulted in a number of music applications for live performance: the Lick Machine, LiSa and junXion. The last couple of years he has done major development work on junXion. The software combo junXion/LiSa is also used in most of STEIM`s MobileTouch exhibition instruments. Together with Michel he has created a number of interactive music installations that can be played by anybody from 7 to 77 years of age. This exhibition has traveled to a various places around the world and always been very succesful.