[Microsound-announce] Fwd: l.o.s.s - open source sound project

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From: Ed Carter <ed at lowtech.org>
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Sent: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:40:19 GMT
Subject: l.o.s.s - open source sound project

  [Apologies for cross-posting, please circulate where appropriate.]

 http://loss.access-space.org

  The l.o.s.s project promotes and supports the use of free, open source 
music software, in conjunction with Creative Commons (CC) licensing 
which accepts and encourages sharing.

  As well as a CD of curated work (also available for free download), 
the project's online presence is intended to become a focal point for 
artists working with open source software, and releasing their work 
through CC licenses. Please visit the website for details of how to 
contribute tracks.

  The aim of the project was not to portray any kind of 'open source' 
sound, but to offer an array of some of the interesting work people are 
creating with what is available. The result is an incredibly diverse 
compilation of internationally renowned artists, encompassing 
electronica, soundscapes, hiphop and electro-acoustic amongst other 
styles.

  Contributions for the CD include work by Nullpointer, Ava, Edge 
Effect, Jake Harries, Collective Motion, Panayiotis Kokoras, DJ Auto, 
Chaos Butterfly, Slub, Minimal Turntablist Crew and Elektronengehirn.

  Even the artwork was produced using open source techniques by Matt 
Gray (Ava), and the album was mastered at Mirror Image Studios in 
Minneapolis, again, using the Linux operating system and libre 
software.

  The project is run by the registered charity Access Space, a free 
media lab based in Sheffield, promoting open source software and using 
recycled hardware.

 More info, and downloads of more open source music, visit:

 http://www.loss.access-space.org