Pat Kraus Workshop: 'Five or More Techniques for Electronic Music Composition'

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Tāmaki Makaurau producer Kraus presents some of his techniques and ideas around making music with electronic instruments. Drawing on inspirations from electronic music pioneers Suzanne Ciani and Laurie Spiegel, the talk will include a breakdown of musical examples from Kraus's current work. Suitable for any level of experience.

The workshop will be a talk with live musical examples, and a Q&A session.

Special thanks to Creative NZ for supporting Pyramid Club's programme

A young Kraus stands in front of his home made modular synthesiser.

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