Josué Moreno, a Spanish composer at Sibelius Academy, discusses using Roland Mobile Cube for live electronic compositions, Max Software for innovative music creation, and Urban Sonic Acupuncture to reshape sound engagement in public spaces.
Josué Moreno pioneers Urban Sonic Acupuncture to transform urban spaces with harmonious sounds.
Max Music Software bridges creativity and technicality for experimental music composition.
Overleaf enables efficient collaboration and formatting for scientific and academic writing.
Deep dives
Hoshwe Horeno's Favorite Tool: Roland Mobile Cube for Music and Performance
Hoshwe Horeno, a composer and musician based in Finland, shared his favorite tool, the Roland mobile cube, a portable amplifier with speaker cones and versatile connectors. Horeno highlighted its usefulness for street performances, allowing musicians to plug in microphones or guitars for amplified sound without relying on wireless connections. He mentioned its battery-operated feature, making it suitable for outdoor events, performances in public spaces, and even for prototyping large-scale projects, providing flexibility and portability.
Max Software: A Graphic Flowchart Programming Environment for Music and Media
Horeno introduced Max, a software running on Mac and Windows, used for visual programming in music and media creation. Max allows users to create complex sound structures by connecting different objects in a graphic flowchart-style interface. He discussed its applications in generating and processing sound, making it versatile for experimental music composition, sound installations, and interactive performances. Horeno highlighted Max's ability to bridge the gap between creative experimentation and technical programming in a user-friendly manner.
Overleaf: Cloud-Based LaTeX Editor Tailored for Scientific Writing
Horeno recommended Overleaf, a cloud-based LaTeX editor designed for scientific and academic writing. He praised its efficient collaboration features and integrated cloud storage, allowing users to write, format, and share LaTeX documents seamlessly across different devices. Horeno emphasized Overleaf's benefits for scientific publishing, academic writing, and mathematical equations, enabling users to focus on content creation while ensuring proper formatting and referencing.
Ulysses: Streamlined Writing Tool for Structured Content Creation
Horeno discussed Ulysses, a Mac and iOS writing app offering a structured approach to content creation. He contrasted Ulysses with Scrivener, favoring Ulysses for its minimalist design and hierarchical outlining system. Horeno highlighted Ulysses' organizational features, such as grouping sections and cards for easy reordering, as well as its export options for publishing across different formats. He underscored Ulysses' user-friendly interface and compatibility with Markdown language for efficient document management.
Passion Project: Urban Sonic Acupuncture for Positive Public Space Transformation
Horeno shared his passion project of Urban Sonic Acupuncture, using sound interventions to enhance public spaces and encourage community engagement. He described an initiative in a Helsinki tunnel where he transformed the noisy passing trains into harmonious sounds through sonic installations and microphones. By creatively integrating the ambient sounds, Horeno aimed to create a more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment for pedestrians, showcasing the potential of sound design in urban revitalization and community interaction.
Josué Moreno, a Spanish composer and sound artist, has made Finland his home, where he inspires the next generation of musicians as a teacher at the prestigious Sibelius Academy’s Music Technology Department. Known for pioneering Urban Sonic Acupuncture, Josué seamlessly blends the vibrancy of live electronic compositions with the innovative realms of Computer-Assisted Composition and Generative Arts. Since 2017, he has been creating interactive soundwalking experiences through cutting-edge phone applications and guided sonic acupuncture exercises broadcasted through engaging radio shows. Josué Moreno’s work is an invitation to reshape how we engage with the sounds that surround us.