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In this thesis the author explores the term ”misuse” as a methodology of composition, but also proposes to view it as an informal tradition within the history of electronic music. The author explores the possible definitions of the term ”misuse”, proposing to view it as an inherently destabilizing practice, where the practitioner must reject the defining of a strict identity. The author also highlights the shift away from mastery of technology to a more equal, exploratory relationship that occurs within the practice, as well as its ability to chart the materiality of said practice. The author proposes that this tradition re-occurs historically as both a technical, aesthetic and philosophical phenomenon, serving as a progressive force within the wider genre of electronic music and often as part of a consciously rebellious practice. The author explores how this methodology can be applied within their own contemporary compositional practice using the software Ableton Live, chronicling their own explorations of generating sound via different misuses of the software, including sound examples. Finally, the author evaluates the applicability of this method on their own artistic practice through 2 attached compositions, and gives testimony to their experience and insights working with the material.

type	research exposition
keywords	DIY, digital audio workstation (DAW), Ableton live, noise, experimental music, misuse, ableton, Noise, Experimental music
date	22/03/2022
last modified	24/05/2022
status	in progress
share status	public
copyright	August Norborg
license	CC BY-NC-ND
language	English
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/1579904/1588878

name	04022022 - Mixing First studio day Lilla Stan
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong SandRing
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong GlitchKicks
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong Glitch1
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong Rising
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong Metallic Explosion
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong RainPad
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong PadSwell
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong Gravel
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	FirstSong GlitchRumbles
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Skärmavbild 2022-03-10 kl. 19.01.28
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	SecondSong Glitches
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	SecondSong Increasing ReverbClicks
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	SecondSong PulsBuzz
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	SecondSong TelephoneLine
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	SecondSong Bass
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	SecondSong Buzzkick
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	SecondSong Pad
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	21022022 - 2Second song lilla stan
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Collission + Tension + Reverb
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Useless sounds reverbed
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Sound_System
copyright	Dubdem e FabDub
license	CC BY
usages	picture, picture

name	Adonis303_2
copyright	By Third City - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6074352
license	CC BY-SA
usages	picture

name	Overcompressed Sine
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Sine2
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Hybrid Reverb
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Hybrid Organ
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Hybrid Organ2
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Metallic Explosion
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Vocoder Thuds
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Overcompressed Redux Bubbling
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Skärmavbild 2022-01-27 kl. 20.34.43
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Normal Spectrum
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Compressed Spectrum
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Skärmavbild 2022-01-28 kl. 17.09.54
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Skärmavbild 2022-01-28 kl. 17.21.54
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Chorus as instrument
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Skärmavbild 2022-01-28 kl. 17.29.29
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Skärmavbild 2022-01-28 kl. 17.52.26
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Erosion Kick1
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Erosion Kick2
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Erosion Kick3
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Skärmavbild 2022-01-28 kl. 18.33.00
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	picture

name	MultiEffect Jam
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

name	Skärmavbild 2022-04-01 kl. 18.41.28
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	nedladdning
copyright	Göteborgs Universitet
license	All rights reserved
usages	picture

name	Skärmavbild 2022-04-02 kl. 01.14.03
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Skärmavbild 2022-04-02 kl. 01.13.42
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Skärmavbild 2022-04-02 kl. 01.12.55
copyright	August Norborg
license	Public domain
usages	picture

name	Collission + Tension + Reverb
copyright	August Norborg
license	All rights reserved
usages	audio

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