vssl is a performative sampler and granular synthesizer that enables real-time sound exploration through audio descriptor-based navigation. In this presentation, I will introduce my artistic approach to vssl as part of my (vessels) series, discussing its conceptual and technical foundations. The session will conclude with a live demonstration, showcasing vssl’s performative and exploratory capabilities.
Art Music Denmark and Ircam are offering a Danish composer or musician the opportunity to take part in the “Ircam Forum” workshop at the French music institution Ircam from March 26 to 28, 2025.
Presented by Xavier Bonfill
vssl is a performative sampler and granular synthesizer that enables real-time sound exploration through audio descriptor-based navigation. Instead of traditional sample playback methods, vssl allows performers to dynamically search and manipulate sound libraries based on perceptual parameters like brightness, hardness, harmonicity, and height.
As a composer and artist, not strictly a developer or researcher, I approach this project as an intricate part of my creative process, focusing on the interplay between sound, technology, and performance. In this presentation, I will introduce my work and artistic background before diving into the conceptual and technical foundations of the instrument, its role in my ongoing series of works “(vessels)”, as well as a live demonstration of the instrument, showcasing its performative and exploratory capabilities.
