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SYNTHUX ACADEMY (Stichting PTM Academy)

Single ticket September 22nd DIY Workshop in House of Music Berlin

Single ticket September 22nd DIY Workshop in House of Music Berlin

Regular price $239.00 USD
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Build your very own Touch 2 synthesizer!

Discover the craft of building electronic music instruments - Build your very own Touch2 - a synthesizer with customizable faceplates and firmware. This hands-on workshop is perfect for electronic music enthusiasts of all levels, offering a unique, educational experience.

Kit + Soldering Iron (Pinecil 2!)

We have a limited number of Pinecil 2 soldering irons available as part of your kit. Normally priced at over €70 with the power supply, you can grab one for just €60 when you join the workshop.

Pinecil 2 is a top-tier soldering iron suitable for both beginners and pros. It’s compact, easy to use, and ideal for home or travel projects. We trust it for all our workshops!

Power supply included with the iron -> 12VDC; 3.5A; 36W

Workshop Structure

Assembling and Soldering

We’ll kick off with 1-2 hours of assembling and soldering the components for your Touch2. You’ll dive into the architecture of this innovative instrument with no prior experience required. We’ll provide all the tools and materials. You’ll even get to flash some code and bring your Touch2 to life.

Jamming and Learning the Instruments

Once your Touch2 is built, it’s time to jam! In the next 1-2 hours, you’ll explore live playing with Touch Bass, String, and FX, experimenting with open-source instruments from the Synthux community. Get ready for an electrifying session.

No Experience Required

Soldering can feel daunting, but don’t worry! We’ve designed our instruments to be beginner-friendly, and our team will provide hands-on guidance to make sure you succeed. All tools are provided, and we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

What to Bring?

Soldering Iron

If you’re opting for the kit without the Pinecil 2, please bring your own soldering iron.

Other Tools

We’ll provide essentials like solder and pliers, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer!

Computer

We’ll handle the firmware flashing for you, but if you want to bring your own computer, go ahead! It’s not required.

Portable Speakers

For the jam session, having your own speaker would be awesome. Just make sure it has an audio input and bring a mini-jack cable to connect your Touch2.

Meet Your Instructor

Sascha Knoch | Tontable

Sascha aka. shenangians. is a Berlin-based sound engineer, DJ, synth and sound enthusiast. Always eager to learn more about the creation of sounds and share his knowledge, he created TonTable - a platform for his musical output, sound design and offering practical workshops

Made in the Netherlands

All our products are designed, assembled and shipped from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Non-profit model

Synthux Academy is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to empowering musicians, artists, and makers with essential technical knowledge, programming skills, and design expertise. Our mission is to bridge the gap between art and technology through innovative custom-made instruments, DIY kits, and open-source resources.

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