Sonic Pixel Playground

Make Stuff is a series of fun and unique creative digital activities for all ages from the digital rookie to the tech savvy.

 

Wed, 29 May 2024 at  10:00

 

Part of our half-term events for mini-makers

Imagine being a listener at the heart of a dawn chorus of bird song; the creaks and groans of a haunted house; or the stadium cheering of a Wembley football final.

You’ll experience and recreate these and other sound worlds using our Sonic Pixels – a collection of remote-controlled, mini-speakers arranged like pixels on a screen. Through a range of fun activities you’ll learn how sound helps us know where we are as well as navigate our way through our 3D world; record and edit your own sounds; collect your own sound banks using free online sample libraries; have a go at coding a wireless micro-controller to trigger a Sonic Pixel; play with the Sonic Pixels system; and create collective sound experiences together as part of the Sonic Pixel orchestra.

Each session takes 2 hours. Sign up for one of two sessions on Wednesday, 29th May:

• 10:00-12:00 for ages 7+
• 13:00-15:00 for ages 13+

Who’s this for?

Suitable for ages 7+

What do you need to bring?

All equipment is provided. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket.

Cost

This event is free to attend. We charge a £2 booking fee, which is refunded on attending the event. Or, if you prefer, you can leave it as a donation to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds will be processed within seven working days. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email makestuff@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.

Additional information

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

About the facilitator

Lewis Sykes is a visual musician, creative technologist, digital art and media producer/curator and researcher/educator based in Manchester, UK. He’s performed and exhibited at numerous UK and European festivals – including a permanent exhibit in the Museum of the Future, Ars Electronica, Linz, Leeds City Museum , LUMEN, Crewe’s Night of Lights, and Manchester Science Festival 2017/18.

Committed to improving access and equality of opportunity in the arts Lewis is also an Associate Musician for Drake Music – the “leaders in music, disability and technology” national charity and is active in their DMLab community. He is currently based at GRIT Studios – a creative workspace and community in central Stockport.

 

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