Rübezahls Electronic Sound Laboratory
Using a breadboard and an assortment of electronic components, we will discover the amazing world of analogue circuitry. With a hands on approach, and only a minimum of theory, we will get to know basic electronic parts and their function. We will make oscillators, and try out all the different ways to influence their sound. Don't worry if you don't really understand what these words mean. For example we will discover how we can make sounds with the help of our own bodies. Or sounds that depend on light: A regular flashlight can suddenly become a powerful expressive instrument. Even fruits can influence our sounds.
And even more: After creating sounds from scratch we will connect your instruments and see how our circuit can become an audio effect: Ever tried to change the sound of your guitar through a banana? Now you can!
For this workshop, no knowledge about electronics or music is required. Everything you need is an open mind! We will see how simple it is to make all kinds of electronic sounds with just a few basic components. There is a whole world of endless sonic possibilities in your hand and this workshop wants to encourage you to get creative and explore those possibilities yourself. Each of us will have a different instrument in the end, which we will play together and you can take home.
The teacher Ruben Rübe aka Rübezahl is an instrument builder and musician specializing in electronics and is based in Taiwan. Here he shared his knowledge in numerous workshops across all kinds of institutions such as Shi Chien University or Tainan Art University.
TIME
14:00-17:30
LOCATION
Launcher Lab
Recommended Age
Ages 14+ recommended.
What to Bring
You are welcome to bring your own instrument with you to experiment with it. That can be any kind such as Guitar, Flute or even some electronic instrument.
About
Rübezahl
Ruben Rübe (*1990) is an artist, musician, instrument builder from Germany. Under the stagename Rübezahl he is producing music since many years. Being involved in electronic music, he eventually started to build his own electronic instruments. Mostly self taught, he attended also lectures in the Generative Art at the University of the Arts Berlin and participated in the interdisciplinary research project 3DMIN, dedicated to the design and building of new electronic instruments. In recent years he is exploring the boundaries between instruments, interactive installation and sculptures. Notable examples include the solo exhibition Oysterpunk (2024) at Tsungyeh Art Center Tainan. Also he is collaborating with dance and theater projects such as the most recent Before Fading Away (2023) at the National Taichung Theatre.
After visiting Taiwan the first time in 2012, he started to study Chinese Studies at Free University in Berlin, from where he graduated in 2017. He kept coming back and over the years he often worked together with artists from Taiwan, such as the performance duo Stampf! with Hsiang-Hsin Malikah Wang. Starting in 2018 they both set out from Germany to cycle all the way to Taiwan, playing concerts collaborating with local artists and giving workshops on the way, merging a sustainable way of travel with the musical and cultural exchange. They visited over 20 countries and had shows in most of them, until they finally arrived in Taiwan in 2020. On the way they were Artists in Residence in Rah Residency Tehran, where they built music instruments from bicycles and presented them in a public setting. After arriving in Taiwan he successfully applied for the Taiwan Employment Gold Card in the arts category. In recent years he is sharing his knowledge in numerous workshops, teaching at institutions such as Shih Chien University or Taiwan Art University.
Registration & Participation Notes
Please note that the class is taught in Mandarin, although you are welcome to ask questions in English. Also we can arrange for accompanying teaching material in English, if requested.
BOOKING
Booking Process
- Purchase: Place your order and complete payment through our website.
- Attend the site on the date and enjoy the workshop!
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking, please do so via the booking platform or email us at info@launcher.com.tw with your order number. We will process your request as soon as possible.
Refunds will be processed in accordance with our standard terms and conditions, based on Taiwan's “Standardized Contract for Performing Arts Ticket Sales.”
Refund requests must be made at least 10 days before the event date. For example, a ticket for a program on October 09 has to be exchanged or refunded before September 29.
For refund, A 10% handling fee of the original purchased price will be charged. For example, a payment of NTD 300 receives a refund of NTD 270.
