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Illustration of a person with shoulder-length red hair wearing black headphones, seen from behind with recording equipment in front of them.
14 Nov

Recording Basics

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  • Learning

Recording Basics is an introductory workshop for anyone wanting to start capturing their musical ideas. Designed for complete beginners, this is the place to learn about the fundamental tools, workflows and creative possibilities of recording sounds from hardware instruments (such as synthesisers, drum machines and samplers) using your laptop.

Using the MESS collection and with hands-on support by their incredible facilitators, participants will work through the recording path from instrument to laptop and build a working knowledge of all the important steps in between.

No prior knowledge needed, just your laptop. Dive in alongside fellow curious makers and break through the technical barrier between your musical imagination and that little red 'record' button.

This workshop is for participants aged 18+.

Still not sure if this event is for you? Reach out and ask. The MESS team are very friendly and happy to help clarify if you have any questions.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 14 Nov
  • 3.30pm - 6.30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Location

Fed Square, The Atrium
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $66 to $99

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  • telephone number: 03 9329 7177
  • email address: admin@mess.foundation
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Until 15 Dec

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

  • Workshop
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Until 12 Dec

Italian Family History Group La Mia Famiglia

Learn how to trace your Italian family heritage in this free workshop.

  • Free
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5 – 19 Nov

Create Your Signature Scent

Craft an essential oil blend that is tailored specifically to you.

  • Workshop
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From Nov 2026

French Club

Immerse yourself in French culture, improve your language skills and make new friends.

  • Free
  • Workshop
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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