Performing Electronic Music Live lays out conceptual approaches, tools, and techniques for electronic music performance, from DJing, DAWs, MIDI controllers, traditional instruments, live sound design, hardware setups, custom software and hardware, to live visuals, venue acoustics, and live show promotion. Through case studies and contrasting tutorials by successful artists, Kirsten Hermes explores the many different ways in which you can create memorable experiences on stage. Featuring interviews with highly accomplished musicians and practitioners, readers can also expand on their knowledge with hands-on video tutorials for each chapter via the companion website, performingelectronicmusic.live.

Performing Electronic Music Live is an essential, all-encompassing resource for professionals, students of music production courses, and researchers in the field of creative-focused performance technology.

About the Author

Kirsten Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher, book author, senior lecturer, violinist and audio-visual artist, bridging scientific and creative domains in her work. She tours internationally under the moniker Nyokee, integrating the iconic sound of retro games consoles into high-energy electropop tracks, accompanied by her moving graphics. Together with Joe Smith, she is also in a hybrid neoclassical and electronic band called Emb:re.

Kirsten holds a PhD in sound perception from the University of Surrey (UK), which was funded by the British Engineering and Physical Sciences Council. She also holds a Masters Degree in Audio Production from the University of Westminster. Kirsten regularly publishes interdisciplinary book chapters and academic papers, combining scientific and technical knowledge with creative practice.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367340735
Author Kirsten Hermes
Format Paperback
Page Count 276
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 390g