To function with glitches; malfunction
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The use of digital technology to induce altered states of consciousness.
Glitching most commonly refers to sound experiments, but can be used to describe other digital sensory alterations, as well as future experiments using technology not yet available.
The term originated in Boston by psychonauts experimenting with altered listening. The name comes from VST plugin Glitch, with which the original experiments were performed.
Basically, it involves running a microphone through an effects processor and listening to it through headphones. The result of experiencing the world like this leads to an altered state of awareness.
Visual glitching can be done with a camera and video goggles. Glitching can be interfaced with EEG brainwave technology (such as the Emotiv Epoc) to create a feedback experience. Future glitching will make use of technology as it becomes available (such as Augmented Reality). Glitching can also be networked between many glitchers, even over the internet, to induce Massively Multiplayer Online Psychedelic Experiences (MMOPE).
Glitching is sometimes seen as an alternative to Mind-altering drugs, but can be used in synergy.
Glitching most commonly refers to sound experiments, but can be used to describe other digital sensory alterations, as well as future experiments using technology not yet available.
The term originated in Boston by psychonauts experimenting with altered listening. The name comes from VST plugin Glitch, with which the original experiments were performed.
Basically, it involves running a microphone through an effects processor and listening to it through headphones. The result of experiencing the world like this leads to an altered state of awareness.
Visual glitching can be done with a camera and video goggles. Glitching can be interfaced with EEG brainwave technology (such as the Emotiv Epoc) to create a feedback experience. Future glitching will make use of technology as it becomes available (such as Augmented Reality). Glitching can also be networked between many glitchers, even over the internet, to induce Massively Multiplayer Online Psychedelic Experiences (MMOPE).
Glitching is sometimes seen as an alternative to Mind-altering drugs, but can be used in synergy.
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Microphone + headphones + laptop + backpack + Ableton Live + VST effects = Glitching.
"Hey, they're opening a Glitching Club where people can have altered sensory experiences in a social setting. BYOG"
Microphone + headphones + laptop + backpack + Ableton Live + VST effects = Glitching.
"Hey, they're opening a Glitching Club where people can have altered sensory experiences in a social setting. BYOG"
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-- anxiety inducing
-- annoying
Beginning in southern Ontario Canada, specifically Burlington, "Gritchy" has been in ever expanding use since the late 1960's
-- anxiety inducing
-- annoying
Beginning in southern Ontario Canada, specifically Burlington, "Gritchy" has been in ever expanding use since the late 1960's
-- His acne was everywhere. It was gritchy to look at.
-- Sex in any position on dry sand and without a blanket, is gritchy.
-- Sex in any position on dry sand and without a blanket, is gritchy.
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1. N. A genre of music, sometimes considered a subset of ambient or idm, which focuses on the idea of "errors" as a musical element. The "errors" in question are usually digital; a common element in glitch music is the rhythmic squeaking clicking noise which occurs when you play back a CD which has been badly scratched.
Seen less commonly, sort of local slang:
2. Adj/Adv. Something which produces pleasantly confusing and/or unpleasantly disorienting effects akin to those commonly resulting from listening to glitch music.
3. Verb. Doing something to someone which produces such effects.
1. N. A genre of music, sometimes considered a subset of ambient or idm, which focuses on the idea of "errors" as a musical element. The "errors" in question are usually digital; a common element in glitch music is the rhythmic squeaking clicking noise which occurs when you play back a CD which has been badly scratched.
Seen less commonly, sort of local slang:
2. Adj/Adv. Something which produces pleasantly confusing and/or unpleasantly disorienting effects akin to those commonly resulting from listening to glitch music.
3. Verb. Doing something to someone which produces such effects.
1. "Oval is probably the most well-known artist in glitch, and his album "Systemisch" can be said to define the genre."
2. "The entire game consists of rolling up random 3D objects into a big wad and then throwing them into the sky. It's pretty glitch."
3. "'I saw Being John Malkovich this weekend, it totally glitched me."
2. "The entire game consists of rolling up random 3D objects into a big wad and then throwing them into the sky. It's pretty glitch."
3. "'I saw Being John Malkovich this weekend, it totally glitched me."
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Commonly used, though ill approved term (especially when uttered in the presence of a female) making reference to the genitalia of a female/general presence of a female.
Favoured most notably for its distinct onomatopoeic effect.
Can also be used with great effect to discombobulate a member of the female sex who is unaware of its definition. Pick your yat wisely, however, as you don't want to ask someone who knows the definition. This game is called 'Risk Gwatch'.
Commonly used, though ill approved term (especially when uttered in the presence of a female) making reference to the genitalia of a female/general presence of a female.
Favoured most notably for its distinct onomatopoeic effect.
Can also be used with great effect to discombobulate a member of the female sex who is unaware of its definition. Pick your yat wisely, however, as you don't want to ask someone who knows the definition. This game is called 'Risk Gwatch'.
"Excuse me gwatch"
"Alright gwatch"
"Her gwatch flaps are epically large"
"Excuse me, may I please use your gwatch?"
"Alright gwatch"
"Her gwatch flaps are epically large"
"Excuse me, may I please use your gwatch?"
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