Workshop Music Through Skin with Playtronica at iii
This hands-on workshop introduces performers and sound artists to the TouchMe device by Playtronica — a tool that transforms skin contact into expressive musical control. Participants will explore how touch, proximity, and human interaction can be translated into MIDI signals for controlling synthesizers, samplers, and sound environments.
What should participants bring
smartphone/tablet/laptop with Koala Sampler preinstalled.
Participants get a 50% discount for the TouchMe device after the workshop! 👇
About the Instrument
TouchMe invites embodied interaction with sound by turning touch itself into an instrument. It encourages experimentation with tactile gestures, live improvisation, and collaborative performance. Whether used in public workshops or sonic art installations, it opens up possibilities for multisensory engagement and creative play.
About the Facilitators
Sasha Pas and Aglaia Demidenko are artists and educators, and founder of Playtronica Berlin, a platform exploring the intersection of sound, technology, and human interaction. With over a decade of experience designing interactive installations and workshops across Europe, Sasha brings a playful yet rigorous approach to learning. His work invites participants to rethink music- making through touch, collaboration, and sensory exploration. In this workshop, he guides artists and performers through hands-on experimentation with the TouchMe device, bridging digital sound design with embodied expression.
