Ed Devane

Ever wondered how sound actually works? Or better yet, how to turn it into something you can play with? Join us on the 16th May for Sound Sensing & Instrument Building Workshop, a hands-on dive into sound, where you’ll experiment, tinker and create your own instruments using simple materials and a bit of curiosity. Led by @ed_devane from @soniphorm , this one is a bit different from your usual workshop. It’s part science, part creativity, and a great excuse to try something new. Perfect if you’re into music, making, or just curious to see how it all comes together. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Have a look and book your place: 👉 rediscoverycentre.ie/workshops #RediscoveryCentre #CircularEconomy #MusicWorkshop #CreativeWorkshop

Testing out the new Soniphorm exciters that go with the Smart Contact Mic in a straight up feedback battle. The volume is bring shaped by an envelope which is being triggered by a sequencer, and the lot is filtered through a low pass to take the screech off it a little. All happens in software on the Smart Contact Mic. Exciter kit will be available tomorrow, get in touch if you want one #sounddesign #noise

Improvised Music Company are delighted to announce this year’s artists for the 2026 NAVIGATOR residency programme. The 2026 Navigator artists are; Laura Hyland - Triskel Arts Cork Jennifer McMahon - Ballina Arts Centre Joseph Leighton - Riverbank Arts Centre Meabh McKenna - An Grianan Theatre Ed Devane - Garter Lane Waterford Kasia Eliasz - Tinahely Courthouse Arts NAVIGATOR offers jazz and improvising musicians professionally remunerated time and space to develop and perform work, while building creative and professional relationships in new locations. Aoife Concannon, Creative Producer with Improvised Music Company said; "Entering its 6th year, the Navigator residency programme has carved an inspiring legacy of new music and new ideas, with connections and pathways made, from the 27 musicians who have enjoyed the experience to date. The warm welcome from our venue partners around the island, and their engaged creative communities and audiences, make this a truly collaborative and important programme." Read the full story here: bit.ly/4cKY0ap (link in bio too!) ☘️☘️

Roll up roll up. Soniphorm Sound Weekend happening this coming May bank holiday (Saturday 2nd/Sunday 3rd). Explore sound though your own senses and electronic ones. Design and build your own instrument. Improvise, and perform. €200 per person. Need accommodation? Get in touch for local recommendations. Link in my profile, or send me a message directly. #workshop #sounddesign #instrumentbuilding #soundcraft #soundart

@lsad_printcontemporarypractice were delighted to recently welcome sound artist and instrument designer @ed_devane from @soniphorm for a talk on his practice followed by an interdisciplinary workshop with students from @lsad_printcontemporarypractice , @paintingstudioslsad @sculptureandcombinedmedia and @b_ed_lsad Students had a great time exploring instrument design possibilities and some of Ed's @soniphorm microphone systems along with his programmable hardware devices using a browser based interface. Can't wait for the next one !

We’re delighted to kick off the year with a collaboration with @musnetirl who are celebrating their 40th Birthday 🎉 Join musician @ed_devane for a FREE digital workshop for schools exploring the world of sound. During this workshop, Ed explores the origins of sound and teaches you to make instruments of your very own 🥁🎸 So, what are you waiting for? Bring the joy of the arts straight into your classroom – wherever you may be #artsforEVERYchild Sign up to receive your unique workshop link 👇 https://ark.ie/events/view/on-demand-for-schools-music-workshop-with-ed-devane 📸🎥 @michaeldavidmckernan

🌊 Not Breaking 🌊 🌊 This Wave Drowns Hate 🌊 Opening 6th November at The Substation #dublin @betafest_irl This dynamic and constantly evolving installation responds not only to the exhibition’s visitors but also to the voice of the ocean, prompting a bespoke AI agent to continuously re-envision images of sustainable ocean futures, projected onto sail cloth from a traditional Irish sailing vessel. Visitors are drawn through the exhibition by 5 bronze sculptures, hand cast in a replica bronze-age foundry, their movement sensed and fed to the installation’s AI, which has been trained on a database of inspirations contributed by residents of the Irish Atlantic Coast. Credits This work was commissioned within the framework of the S+T+ARTS 4Water II residency programme by ADAPT Centre at Dublin City University and Beta Festival, produced by Culture Works, with the support of Port of Galway, Galway Culture Company, Galway City Council and the S+T+ARTS programme of the European Union. Supported by iii instrumentinventors.org and Waves of Change funded by the Marine Institute. Artist: Kat Austen Digital Artist and Technological Coordinator: Daniel Hengst @studiohengst AI Researchers: Sarmad Khan, Shubhanker Banerjee, Boualem Benatallah, ADAPT Engineering: Ed Devane @ed_devane Community Partners: Access for All Galway, Galway City Partnership, University of Galway, Scoil Bhríde Shantalla, Galway Hooker Sailing Club, Interface Inagh @interfaceinagh @galway.hooker.sailing.club @galwaycitypartnership @universityofgalway_semca Vision Contributors: Maeve Kernan, Maria Buckley, Time, Ciaran Oliver, Susanne Lally, Bartley Fannin, eclaire, Teanasea, Marina Postir, Cormac Ó Gibne, Oksana, Yermolieva, Yana Diadchuk, Alona, Flanna Bell, Olena Tolkachenko, Kateryna Samko, Elvira Sieitabla, Kostiantyn Aleksandrov, Josh Cuskelly, Sean McManus, AJ, Dobrusia, Niamh Snowdon, Erin Smith, Ailbhe Whyte, Leon McAleenan, Linda Schirmer, Breda Burns, Laney Mannion, Natasha Johnson BetaFestival: Producer @cultureworks.ie : Local producers @galwaycitycouncil @galwaycultureco @discuss_ai @startseu #soundart #immersive #interactive #interactiveart #oceanart #microplastic

A teaser from the latest video on YouTube and Patreon. Grab the in-depth buying guide on my Patreon! Many thanks to @xavier_gazon @ed_devane @contactmics and @zeppelindesignlabs for their support in the production of this one!

📢 Calling young musicians aged 13–18! Join sound artist Ed Devane and musicians from Crash Ensemble for an exciting 4-day workshop at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. 📅 28–31 Oct 2025 💶 Just €20 to take part Book via eventbrite (link in bio) Limited spots — don’t miss out! ✨ >> WHAT’S COVERED EACH DAY? Tuesday 28th October - Introduction to Sound & Materials 10am-12noon Foundations of sound design and instrument-making * Activities include: * Listening and sonic awareness exercises * Exploration of everyday materials as sound-makers (striking, rubbing, bowing) * Basic principles of instrument design and amplification * Introduction to recording with smartphones * Mentoring from Crash musicians Wednesday 29th October - Sampling, Mixing, and Electronic Instruments 10am-4pm (including a 1-hour lunch break) Sound transformation and performance interfaces * Activities include: * Sharing and analyzing recorded material from Session 1 * Creating and manipulating samples using accessible tools (e.g. phone apps or instructor-provided Arduino-based samplers) * Introduction to op-amps, mic preamps, and basic amplification principles * Graphic notation and conducted improvisation * Blending electronic and acoustic instruments * Mentoring from Crash musicians Thursday 30th October - Composition & Rehearsal 10am-4pm (including a 1-hour lunch break) Composition, structure, and collaborative refinement * Activities include: * Composition workshop using participants’ instrument, recordings, and electronics * Rehearsing solo or small-group works * Applying extended techniques, graphic scores, and improvisation * Mentoring from Crash musicians Friday 31st October - (Optional) Informal Performance/Sharing 12 noon (duration approximately 1.5 hours) Informal sharing of works - friends and family can attend.

“How to Make, Buy, and Use Contact Mics” is a 5 episode series I am working on for my Patreon channel. The series will cover not just what’s in the title, but also how to process the sounds from contact mics in creative ways, and using contact mics in performance settings. Which item is my dog in the video for? Did you catch it? Since you read this far, if you want to join Patreon before the series drops,\ DM me for a discount code. #Contactmic #sounddesign #diyinstruments #experimentalmusician

Last Chance to See! @galwayintarts the premiere of 🌊 Not Breaking 🌊 🌊 This Wave Drowns Hate 🌊 14th - 27th July in the Bailey Allen Hall at #giaf #giaf25 I worked with community members in and around #Galway, to make this work. I thoroughly enjoyed being in Galway during such an inspiring and vibrant time. #ireland The artwork prompts inspiration of a more sustainable human relationship with the #ocean in the face of declining ocean health and #microplastics A huge thank you to the project’s producers Beta Festival and local producers Culture Works @startseu @discuss_ai i @betafest_irl @dublincityuniversity @portofgalway @artsofficegalwaycity @cultureworks.ie with contributions from @galwaycitypartnership @galway.hooker.sailing.club @accessforallgalway @scoilbhrideshantalla @universityofgalway_semca and special thanks to @interfaceinagh @cctunigalway Long Credits: Artist: Kat Austen Digital Artist: Daniel Hengst AI Researchers: Sarmad Khan, Shubhanker Banerjee, Boualem Benatallah, ADAPT Participatory Researcher: Emma Clarke, DCU Engineering: Ed Devane Community Partners: Access for All Galway, Galway City Partnership, University of Galway, Scoil Bhríde Shantalla, Galway Hooker Sailing Club, Interface Inagh Vision Contributors: Maeve Kernan, Maria Buckley, Time, Ciaran Oliver, Susanne Lally, Bartley Fannin, eclaire, Teanasea, Marina Postir, Cormac Ó Gibne, Oksana, Yermolieva, Yana Diadchuk, Alona, Flanna Bell, Olena Tolkachenko, Kateryna Samko, Elvira Sieitabla, Kostiantyn Aleksandrov, Josh Cuskelly, Sean McManus, AJ, Dobrusia, Niamh Snowdon, Erin Smith, Ailbhe Whyte, Leon McAleenan, Linda Schirmer, Breda Burns, Laney Mannion, Natasha Johnson Production BetaFestival: Producer CultureWorks: Local producers Special thanks to @interfaceinagh where I cast the bronzes, @galwayartscentr and @galway.hooker.sailing.club and the #AnamCara the sails of which feature in the exhibition, and @cctunigalway for the space, equipment and support. #atlanticocean #atlantic #coast #sailing #coral #lighthouse 📸Photos by @tomflanaganstudio except numbers 7,8 & 9 by Kat