PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: Community Showcases & Open Jam Session

The last Gathering of 2024 is dedicated to the brave pioneers in our community.

Join us for this edition of the Berlin Music Tech Meetup, where the spotlight is on innovative solutions for the future of music. This event will feature insightful presentations by members of our vibrant music tech community, showcasing cutting-edge ideas and groundbreaking projects.
We will learn about prototypes, products in the making, and more.

But that’s not all!

For the first time ever, we’re adding an open experimental jam session to the agenda! After the presentations, we’re inviting all attendees to participate in a collaborative music-making experience. Bring your own music device and join the jam.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals, meet and connect with Berlin's music tech innovators, exchange ideas, have fun and make some noise—literally! 🎛️🎚️🎶

See you at Forum Factory on Monday, December 9 at 6.30 pm.

Entry and beer is free!

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PROGRAM IN A NUTSHELL
Witness a broad variety of presentations from members of the Berlin Music Tech Community. Get insights, learn about challenges and be amongst the first to hear about novel solutions for the future of music.

Doors open: 6.30 pm

Presentation: 7.00 - 7.20 pm

• Max Shafer (Just 4 Noise): A suite of AI-fueled one-shot sample generators
• Thomas Ascioglu (EMRSIV): A smart lighting system that redefines the way we experience music and light in the AI era.
• Ali Somay (Rytm): Reverse engineering Analog Rytm MK2’s sysex format and making a max external out of it.

Open Experimental Jam Session & Networking: 8.30 - 10.30 pm
Join the jam session, meet other music and tech enthusiasts, leave a note at the “Wall Of Opportunities”, or jus enjoy free beer and good conversations.
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1st PRESENTER: Max Shafer (Just 4 Noise)
A suite of AI-fueled one-shot sample generators
Max will present Just 4 Kicks, the first of many AI text-to-sample generation tools by Just 4 Noise. By giving music producers an interface with high-quality, custom machine learning models, Just 4 Noise reduces the amount of time it takes to find one-shot samples and gives creators a chance to finish tracks without digging for sounds.

2nd PRESENTER: Thomas Ascioglu (EMRSIV)
Thomas is an Engineer, Innovator, and Musician. With his project EMRSIV, he blends his expertise in cutting-edge technologies with hands-on experience as a lighting technician for clubs and music festivals. His vision is to create a groundbreaking smart lighting system that redefines the way we experience music and light in the AI era.

3rd PRESENTER: Ali Somay (Rytm)
Ali Somay will guide you through the process of hacking the Sysex API of the Analog Rytm MKII to unlock greater programmable control over the device, making it accessible to creative coders using Max/MSP or Rust. He will also explore the musical possibilities this approach can enable, including live improvisation with the device.

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OPEN EXPERIMENTAL JAM SESSION
A collaborative music-making experience. Bring your electronic instruments, gadgets, or even just your creativity, and let’s explore new sonic possibilities together. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a music tech enthusiast, or a curious beginner, this jam session is supposed to be a fun and exciting playground for everyone.

WALL OF OPPORTUNITIES
A big piece of paper, pinned to a wall with space for everyone to leave a note. No matter if you are looking for a project partner or want to offer your own skills and services.

AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE
This event is for you whether you are interested in learning more about music, new technology, music communities, entrepreneurship, or if you just want to hang with the local Berlin music tech community.

DRINKS
are free ;)

ENTRY
is free but RSVP is mandatory. Please 👉 RSVP HERE

We are grateful that the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises provided us with some funding for this event.