Laura Conant residency report
During her residency Laura Conant did research on how alternative tools in music production could be a way of emancipation for female artists and artists from gender minorities.
She was mainly focussing on coding VSTs (Virtual Studio Technologies) as they can be made compatible with every music composing software. VST’s were a big step in rendering some very expensive equipment accessible, as they can mimic hardware equipment while running inside a DAW. They have democratized music production by providing affordable and flexible tools to musicians and producers.
Laura's work is based on the notion of accessibility in DIY tools, making it easier for individuals to access alternative technologies. She was learning on how to program a VST while building a full documentation of the process.