CMOS Synthesizer Workshop
Experience the thrill of creating your own drone/noise synthesizer from scratch using the powerful CD40106 CMOS logic chip, also known as the hex Schmitt trigger. This workshop is your gateway into the captivating world of synthesizer building.
What you will learn:
* Constructing a drone/noise synthesizer with the cd40106 CMOS Chip
* Building square wave oscillators with minimal components
* Basic understanding of oscillator principles
Workshop Highlights:
* Hands-on synth building: learn to assemble your very own CMOS synthesizer, step-by-step.
* Exploration with CD40106: harness the versatility of this chip for crafting unique square wave oscillators.
* Foundation for synth DIY: gain essential skills and knowledge for future synthesizer building projects.
Who Should Attend:
* Music enthusiasts eager to create their own unique soundscapes.
* Beginners interested in delving into the fundamentals of synthesizer technology.
* DIY enthusiasts looking to expand their skills into the realm of electronic music.
*** While the workshop is great for beginners, if you have zero experience in soldering, it is recommended that you attend the piezo noise box workshop first ***
All the tools and materials will be provided at the workshop.
Workshop fee: 50€ (together with the Piezo Noise Box workshop: 70€)
Maximum amount of participants: 10
Course language: English
Time: Sunday 14.4.2024, 13:00 – 19:00 (including a 30-minute break)
Register by sending an email to: zherbin.music(at)gmail(dot)com
A prepayment of the workshop fee is required with the registration.
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The workshop is held by Dmitri Zherbin, a musician, sound artist and experimental instrument builder based in Helsinki. For the last 15 years, Zherbin has been active in the local scenes as a performer, promoter, and a tape label owner. For the last five years or so Zherbin has been focusing on exploring the world of DIY noise instruments such as piezo boxes, tape loops and synthesizers.
https://dmitrizherbin.bandcamp.com/merch