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STEIM (STudio for Electro Instrumental Music) was a center for research and development of new musical instruments in the electronic performing arts, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Beginning in the 1970's, STEIM became known as a pioneering center for electronic music, where the specific context of electronic music was always strongly related to the physical and direct actions of a musician. In this tradition, STEIM supported artists in residence such as composers and performers, but also multimedia and video artists, helping them to develop setups which allowed for bespoke improvisation and performance with individually designed technology.
STEIM (STudio for Electro Instrumental Music) was a center for research and development of new musical instruments in the electronic performing arts, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Beginning in the 1970's, STEIM became known as a pioneering center for electronic music, where the specific context of electronic music was always strongly related to the physical and direct actions of a musician. In this tradition, STEIM supported artists in residence such as composers and performers, but also multimedia and video artists, helping them to develop setups which allowed for bespoke improvisation and performance with individually designed technology. ===Hardware=== Black Box System (Zwarte Dozen), by Rob van de Poel (1972) Eemnes Machines, by Victor Wentink (1975–79) Crackle Box (Kraakdoos), Crackle Synth, by Michel Waisvisz, Geert Hamelberg, Peter Beyls and Nico Bes (1975) The Hands, by Michel Waisvisz (since 1984). One of the world's first gestural MIDI controllers. Two wooden frames for the hands with switches, potentiometers, tilt sensors, and ultrasound. Hyperstring Project, by Jon Rose. Extending a Violin Bow with Sensors. (since 1985) STEIM Sensor-Lab. Portable Mini-Computer which translates analogue Sensor data into MIDI Code. (1989) The Web, by Michel Waisvisz (1990) The Sweatstick, by Ray Edgar (1990) The Lady's Glove, by Laetitia Sonami (1991) Nic Collins: Midi Concertina (1992) Chromasone, by Walter Fabeck (1994) Mutantrumpet, by Ben Neill (2008) Stone with Nails, by Reyes Oteo (2009) ===Software=== Lick Machine, by Frank Baldé (1989-1995). MIDI Macro-Controlling Software LiSa, by Michel Waisvisz and Frank Baldé. Realtime software instrument for live sampling and realtime audio manipulation (since 1995) LiSa info Big Eye, by Tom Demeyer. Video to MIDI converter (1995-2001) Image/ine, by Steina Vasulka and Tom Demeyer. Software instrument for realtime video manipulation (1996-2001) MIDI Joy, by Frank Baldé. Mapping game controllers to MIDI Code (1997-2002) JunXion, by Michel Waisvisz and Frank Baldé. Mapping game controllers, audio, video and sensor data to MIDI and OSC (since 2003) junXion info ===Artistic/managing directors=== Peter Schat, 1971-1973 Working group: Misha Mengelberg, Louis Andriessen, Michel Waisvisz, Victor Wentinck, Gilius van Bergeijk, Huib Emmer, Dick Raaijmakers 1973-1981 Michel Waisvisz, 1981-2008 Dick Rijken, 2009-2020 ===Artistic guest directors=== George E. Lewis; Joel Ryan; Clarence Barlow, 1985 - ca. 1990 Nicolas Collins, 1992-1995 Steina Vasulka, 1996-1997 Sally Jane Norman, 1998-2000 Daniel Schorno; Netochka Nezvanova, 2001-2003 Daniel Schorno, 2003-2004 Jan St. Werner, 2004-2006 Mazen Kerbaj; Atau Tanaka, 2006-2008 Tarek Atoui; Tina Blaine, 2008 Takuro Mizuta Lippit; 2008-2013 ===Artistic residency=== Kasia Glowicka (2011) Mark Trayle (2010) Henry Vega (2009/10) John Richards (2007) Andi Otto (2005-2010) Marko Ciciliani (2006/2007) Benton C Bainbridge (1999) Peter Cusack (1996) Art Clay (1993) Carlos Sandoval (1994-2007) Tom Cora (1992) Dominic Alldis (1988) ===Technicians, studio staff=== Jan Herrmann Verpoorten (1969-1971) Nico Bes (1971-2021) Rob van de Poel (1971-1980) Wim Wansink (1971-1972) Robert Huiskens (1975) Johan den Biggelaar (1972-1986) Paul Godschalk (ca. 1981-1984) Paul Hogeweg (ca. 1981-1984) Hans Venmans (ca. 1984-1987) Hayo Den Boeft (1983–92) Aad te Bokkel (ca. 1980-83) Paul Spaanderman (1983-1991) Peter Cost (1987-1992) Bob van Baarda (1992-1995) Rob Keijzer (1993) Ray Edgar (1994-1997) Jorgen Brinkman (1995-2008) Daniel Schorno (1997-2007) René Wassenburg (2001-2007) Byung-Jun Kwon (2006-2010) Marije Baalman (2010-2016) Nicolo Merendino (2013-2016) Sybren Danz (2013-2018) ===Software developer=== Frank Baldé (1986-2020) Peter Cost (1987-1992) Tom Demeyer (1988-2000) ==References== Spekle, Roland and Michel Waisvisz. “STEIM — A Reconstruction.” STEIM Writings. ===Artist projects realised at STEIM=== Golden, Barbara. “Conversation with Laetitia Sonami.” eContact! 12.2 — Interviews (2) (April 2010). Montréal: CEC. Nowitz, Alex. “Voice and Live-Electronics using Remotes as Gestural Controllers.” eContact! 10.4 — Temps réel, improvisation et interactivité en électroacoustique / Live-electronics — Improvisation — Interactivity in Electroacoustics (October 2008). Montréal: CEC. Scott, Richard. “Getting WiGi with It: Performing and Programming with an Infrared Gestural Instrument: A Case Study.” eContact! 12.3 — Instrument—Interface (June 2010). Montréal: CEC.
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