As part of a writing and research project for an upcoming piece at L’Hexagone, I had the opportunity to undertake an artistic research residency at the Indian Sonic Research Organization (ISRO) in Bangalore.
ISRO is a collective of instrument makers and artists dedicated to fostering experimental music and sound art. They operate an open community sound studio in Bangalore, where they build instruments, explore new sonic possibilities, and engage in collaborative learning through workshops, performances, and artist residencies.
During my residency, I also led a workshop on spatial audio using Max/MSP and Xp (Ableton) at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology (website), sharing insights on immersive sound design and creative approaches to spatialization.
The residency culminated in an immersive audio performance featuring multiple musicians and performers, where we explored Xp’s spatialization capabilities in a live setting. Using a multi-channel setup, we experimented with movement, diffusion, and real-time spatial transformations, creating a dynamic sonic environment that blurred the boundaries between performers and audience. This collaborative performance highlighted the expressive potential of spatial audio in contemporary experimental music and performance art.
