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26 March 2026Effect devices: A Universe of Sound Vol.4
An exploration of the traditional and unorthodox uses of effect-processing devices
Coordination: Jannis Anastasakis
Duration: 30 hours
Hours: 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–19:00
(the hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the workshop)
Language: Greek, English
18 - 24 August
(18.8 welcome date / 24.8 departure date)
Addressed to musicians of all instruments, the workshop will cover all effects - from the widely-known distortion, delay and reverb, to more ‘out there’ filters such as ring modulators and bit crushers. All sorts of sound sources will be touched upon, ranging from acoustic and electric instruments to no-input self-generating applications.
Topics will include the pros and cons of analog and digital effects, choosing between laptop software or standalone hardware devices, and exploring live looping and sampling techniques. Technical issues will also be addressed such as converting from acoustic to electric instruments, choosing the correct audio and power connections, as well as amplifying the end signal (amps, DIs, mixers etc).
This workshop is addressed to all musicians, regardless of instrument or experience, and aims to introduce them to the multiverse of effect pedals, loopers and sound generators with special attention given to their live applications.
Jannis Anastasakis
www.jannisanastasakis.com
Jannis Anastasakis is one of Greece’s most distinctive guitar players, known for his innovative approach to guitar effects and his ability to transform the instrument into a generator of ambient soundscapes. His deeply personal, boundary-pushing sound spans genres, exploring sonic realms from ambient to psychedelic and beyond.
He is also the visionary behind JAM pedals, a company crafting handmade guitar pedals used by legendary musicians such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Daniel Lanois, John Medeski, Nile Rodgers, and Lee Ranaldo, among others.
Jannis has collaborated with a wide range of renowned artists, including Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset, Christian Fennesz, Giuseppe Doronzo, Tim Berne, Savina Yannatou, Haig Yazdjian, Thodoris Rellos, Michalis Siganidis, Floros Floridis, Lena Platonos, Spyros Polychronopoulos, and Dionysis Savvopoulos. His contributions also extend to theatrical and dance productions.
He regularly performs with his personal audio-visual projects, Elektronik Meditation and Sound of Color, the latter featuring live visuals created by sculptor Natalia Manta.