Following Portable’s African Ambient set on the new Ambrio Sound spatial mixer, Ambrio’s founder and designer – who has a background in electrical and space engineering and is also a DJ, producer, and classical pianist – leads a 90-minute workshop aimed for artists who would like to try the new gear. The workshop will include an introduction to the concept of immersive sound, its potential future in nightlife/the music industry, the role of the artist in this and creative expressions within this new dimension, and the workings of immersive sound and practical implications on sound system design and production. Van Hecke promises an overview of the current state-of-the-art tools and an introduction to the mixer itself, with a hands-on demo, including the possibility to try it yourself with your own music. 

Artists are highly recommended to bring their own music/gear to the workshop, if possible. Either in the form of a USB for playback on the CDJs, or with an Ableton project or physical gear.