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Date(s): Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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If you want to get started learning about synthesizers, this is the event for yoThis workshop encourages participation by women and gender non-conforming individuals in electronic music performance. Participation is open to all genders and provides a hands-on opportunity to learn the basics of modular synthesis.
Synthesizers can be mysterious instruments and it can be hard to know why they make the noises they do. This workshop will begin to demystify synthesis, give you some hands-on experience with a modular synth, and direct you towards resources to continue the journey on your own.
After leaving the workshop you will be able to:
– Explain what modular synthesis is and how synths generate sound
– Name many of the waveforms used in synthesis
– Use an envelope and explain what it is
– Describe modulation sources and ways we can use them
– Create a patch and jam with it
Produced in partnership with Immaculate Conception and Media Ensemble. No prior experience necessary.u. North Coast Modular Collective will explain how to get started producing with hardware synthesizers, in a digital audio workstation, or with modular synthesizers. You can also connect with the local community of electronic musicians and instrument makers.
For teens & adults. Held in lower level program room.
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- Date(s): Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
- Cost: Free
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- Organizer: Ann Arbor District Library
- Organizer Phone: Not Provided
- Organizer Email: Not Provided
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
Address: 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
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