Reverberation (commonly shortened to reverb), in acoustics, is a persistence of sound after it is produced. Reverberation is created when a sound or signal is reflected. This causes numerous reflections to build up and then decay as the sound is absorbed by the surfaces of objects in the space. This is most noticeable when the sound source stops but the reflections continue, their amplitude decreasing, until zero is reached.
The Attack Decay Sustain Release workshop focuses upon the generation of acoustic and electronic sounds inside ‘The Tank’ a large disused chemical silo. This environment offers a unique context for the recording of sound due to the highly reflective qualities of the structure interior. The inherent reverberation time of this particular space is also unique due to the substantially long durations for sounds to decay. A range of specialized microphones and recording equipment will be utilized to capture sounds interacting with the natural reverberation within The Tank. The collected sounds will then be categorized to form a library of material to be incorporated into experimental sound compositions.
The workshop will consist of the presentation of project concepts, sound generation recording processes, post-production and outcomes. Participants will also engage in critical discussion regarding site specific sound recording, production technologies and composition.
PRESENTER:
Clinton Watkins, Auckland University of Technology, NZ
