Workshop: Tape Itself

Date: Saturday 26 September, 10.00-16.00, 2026
Location: Elektronmusikstudion, Söder Mälarstrand 61, Stockholm.
Fee: 1 500 SEK (incl.VAT)
Sign up: EMS users and those who have completed Introduktionskursen and Grundkursen will be given priority for places in the workshop. Sign up via link at the bottom of the page. Last day to apply August 30, 2026

You should at least be 18 years old. The workshop is in English. 

Welcome to the workshop Tape Itself

Tape is both a medium and an instrument: it can carry and keep sound and be a sound creation instrument on its own. By abusing the recording process and manipulating its physical presence, it still yields new sonic possibilities, a hundred years after its invention.

In this workshop we seek for the sounds of tape itself. The attendee will gain insight into advanced tape techniques, from tape destruction to miking techniques to performative aspects. Basic recording, editing and looping to facilitate the advanced techniques will also be covered.

Hainbach is a Berlin-based composer and sound artist working in the field of electronic music. His artistic practice explores the possibilities of sound through uncommon electronic instruments, tape machines, and test equipment. His music is characterized by experimental working methods and an exploration of the intersections between sound, technology, and composition.

Through his YouTube channel, Hainbach has made experimental techniques in electronic music accessible to a broad international audience. He is also an award-winning film composer, and his works for ensembles have been performed at festivals including Witten, Gaudeamus, and Impuls Festival Halle. The music software and hardware he develops are used by musicians around the world. Hainbach tours regularly and has taught at institutions including Humboldt University, Manchester School of Arts, Hybrid Arts Lab Dresden, and MRC Copenhagen.

Application and terms

Application and invoice
EMS users and those who have completed Introduktionskursen and Grundkursen will be given priority for places in the workshop. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation by email that it has been received. Selection for the course is based on an overall assessment of each application in relation to the other applicants. Admission decisions will be sent by email after the selection process has been completed. If you are accepted, an invoice will be sent to you shortly thereafter.

Payment
The fee must be paid in advance to participate in the workshop.
The payment must be done by direct wire transfer to our bank in Sweden.
The payment must be made in Swedish currency SEK.
It’s not possible to pay by PayPal or similar.

Canceled or rescheduled workshop
Elektronmusikstudion reserves the right to cancel the workshop, change dates for lectures, teachers and fee. If this happens, you will be notified by email. Any paid workshop fees will be refunded if the workshop is canceled. No other compensation is paid.

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For inquaries about the workshop, please contact Education Coordinator at Elektronmusikstudion: lisa.stenberg@elektronmusikstudion.se