Henry Windish, Tristan Peng, Henrik von Coler

This workshop introduces MESH, a portable, wireless system for distributed music performance and interactive installation. Designed as a flexible alternative to infrastructure-heavy networked ensembles, MESH enables performers to create spatially distributed musical systems using compact, self-contained nodes that communicate over a wireless network.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with the core concepts behind MESH, including distributed sound synthesis, Open Sound Control (OSC) based communication, and decentralized performance design. We will build and perform with a distributed system, gaining practical insight into the design and implementation of portable networked music environments. In addition to performance-oriented applications, the workshop will also introduce approaches for audience interaction using computer vision techniques. The workshop is suitable for musicians, composers, and researchers interested in electroacoustic performance, interactive systems, and networked music practices.

**Requirements: **
No prior knowledge
No materials needed – we will provide materials