Ursula Winterauer, who performs under the moniker Gischt, is a composer, electronic music producer, and curator based in Vienna.

Her practice explores raw sonic structures shaped by digital processes, contrasted with analog warmth and the vulnerability of the human voice. This results in layered compositions that draw on industrial sound aesthetics, combining field recordings, bass guitar, synthesizers, and dense electronic textures into immersive environments. Often developed through close collaboration with musicians and performers, her works function as structural sound scores rather than fixed notation.

Winterauer develops pieces for ensembles, works as a sound designer and film composer, and creates compositions for contemporary dance. In addition, she is the bassist of the doom-metal band Eaeres and one half of the noise duo The Answer is No alongside Maja Osojnik. She is the co-founder and label head of Ventil Records, co-organizer and commercial director of the Unsafe+Sounds Festival and was the curator of New Salt – Festival for sonic exploration & digital art within the framework of European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024.