SuperBooth Berlin

A short update on our planning for SB25: For those who haven’t heard from us in a while, yes, we are still here, and as always at this time of year, we’re in the intensive phase of planning and are very busy, trying to work out all the big and small challenges and surprises a venue like the FEZ surprises us with. But the situation looks quite good and everything is coming together well, and in 7.5 weeks, it all begins again at FEZ—Berlin.

One thing we can confirm already: all the familiar areas and rooms at the FEZ will be available and part of the event, including the Orbitall space center, which was last integrated in 2019. The @inagrm Institute is confirmed as an exhibitor in this room.

According to the current plan, the outdoor areas—including the toads, audiovisual tent @499reality, with Acidbooth, the @korg_berlin space and radio next to a installation by @seufz234 —will be accessible until 9 PM, with late-night events continuing at the Waldkater next door, as last year, but this time with more preparation time since we know about the toads in advance. Not to forget, @bobeats YouTuber meetup in the wood on Saturday again.

The pro audio area has been further developed, and there will be workshops, presentations and masterclasses, along with DIY activities and, of course, a full concert program across several stages. We’ll share more detailed information on the concerts at the beginning of April. Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to the single topics, exhibitors and various areas. Expect to see many familiar faces among our loyal regular exhibitors, as well as exciting new inventors, especially from the Eurorack community.

Raffle Deadline:

All ticket numbers purchased before 31.3.25 will be entered into the draw. If you want to participate, you still have exactly two weeks from today to decide about whether you‘ll join us in May. More on that with the next post.

We’re looking forward to three great days with all of you.

Is there something you missed last year or anything specific you would wish for?

Workshop – Analog Computing & Eurorack

On March 20. we are once again hosting an exciting workshop! This time with a special guest: qetu.

qetu has been exploring the Eurorack world for three years now with a focus on sound research, generative patches and creative misuse of modules. This led to his research of the possibilities of analog computing with Eurorack modules.

What can you expect?

qetu will bring along an analog computing-centric Eurorack case and a real analog computer (“The Analog Thing”). The talk and live patching will be about:

  • What is an analog computer – and how does it fit in with Eurorack?
  • Which Eurorack modules are suitable for analog computing?
  • Live patching: setting up oscillators, visible & audible on the scope
  • Q&A, hands-on and joint patching

The workshop is free and without registration – just come along, watch, ask questions or patch along! 🚀🎚

Workshops – March 2025 – with two Specials!

Let’s move on to the next round of workshops, this month with two specials at SchneidersLaden!

We are starting as usual with two Modular Beginner Workshops. Here you can take your first steps into the world of modular synthesizers or refresh your existing knowledge. No previous knowledge is required, the workshops are free and we have a full fridge with drinks – so there are no more excuses. Come along!

Modular Beginner Workshop: March 6 & 13 – 7pm – Free of charge

On March 20th we have a guest who built an analog computer out of Eurorack modules just because he knew how! We really wanted to find out more about this – and you can join us! Come along and experience how to compute with a small analog modular system! We’re really up for it!

Modular Computing with Eurorack: March 20 – 7 pm – Free of charge

At the end of the month we have another special – Oxi Instruments are in town and visiting us! Come by on March 27th and we’ll find out what they want to show us. We’re looking forward to meeting the makers of Oxi ONE and the modular mini-polysynth Coral!

Workshop with Oxi Instruments: March 27 – 7 pm – Free of charge

All workshops take place at Karl-Marx-Straße 186 in Berlin-Neukölln!

And don’t forget our video synthesizer workshop series with Cinema_av – every Tuesday from 7pm!

New Video Synthesis Workshop Series!

Dive into the captivating world of video synthesis with modular synthesizers with CINEMA.AV and SchneidersLaden!

Join us for an exciting workshop series at SchneidersLaden, you can explore the art of video synthesis over six immersive sessions with CINEMA.AV. Whether you’re a curious newbie or a seasoned expert, this course offers something for everyone.

Led by our experienced host, who’s well-versed in the intricacies of video synthesis, each session promises to be an enlightening journey into the realm of visuals and sound. From understanding the basics to delving into advanced techniques, you’ll gain valuable insights and hands-on experience every step of the way.

The first date is a more general introduction into the topic of video synthesis. The following dates focus on specific devices or manufacturers, with a special on March 25th where we will have Bastien from Syntonie as our special guest!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your skills and dive deeper into the world of video synthesis. The course is free and you don’t have to register, just come by. We’ll start on March 11th and continue the series on the following Tuesdays. 

The dates and their topics:

March 11: 

Intro to Video, we’ll cover a wide variety of video synthesizers available

March 18:

Sleepy Circuits Hypno // Mezzz // vidOS

March 25:

Syntonie // LZX – w. Bastien from Syntonie live!

April 1:

LZX Industries // Video Headroom Systems

April 8:

Erogenous Tones Structure

April 15:

Entropy & Sons Recursion Studio

🗓️ Dates: Every Tuesday from March 11th – April 15th

🕒 Time: 7pm

📍 Location: SchneidersLaden, Karl-Marx-Str 186

💰 Price: Free – Donations very welcome!

🔗 Register: No need to register

See you there!

New life in our old Showroom!

Next week, the Synthesizer Museum Berlin will open its doors in the old SchneidersLaden showroom at Kottbusser Tor. The Synthesizer Museum team has been working hard to create the ideal presentation of classic, iconic (and expensive) synthesizers! We were lucky enough to have a peek here and there and discovered some real treasures. Go check the Synthesizer Museum out – you already know the way 😉

The Synthesizer Museum Berlin invites you to its first exhibition. On February 12, 2025, the temporary exhibition opens in Berlin Kreuzberg, featuring over 50 legendary and rare synthesizers and closely related electronic instruments. This unique collection of genre-defining exhibits offers an exciting journey through time.

Open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Admission: €12 per person
Tickets and more information: www.synthesizermuseum.info

Modular Workshops – February

Please note: We have corrected the Dates for the workshops! All Workshops are on Thursdays!

Modular Beginner Workshops: 6 / 13 / 20 February

Curious about modular synthesis? Ready to dive into the world of patching and sound design? SchneidersLaden is excited to host more Modular Beginner Workshops this February! The new showroom is coming together nicely, so we are very happy to welcome you there! 🙂

The Beginner Workshops are perfect for anyone starting their journey into modular synthesis or looking to sharpen their skills. Our SchneidersLaden team will guide you through the fundamentals of synthesis, patching techniques, and more, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Modular Sequencing Workshop: 27 February

This workshop is for those who have had their toes in the water for a while. We will be looking at sequencing in modular synthesizers. This means that we will talk about creating movement in patches – not necessarily done with sequencers, but with basic building blocks of modular synthesizers, like switches, clock dividers, LFOs and more. We’ll try out some patches and try to embrace “modular thinking”.

We start all workshops at 7pm

Details

  • Time: 7 PM
  • Location: SchneidersLaden, Karl-Marx-Straße 186, 12043 Berlin
  • Cost: Free of charge
  • Registration: No registration required – just drop by!

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the joy of modular synthesis!

Zahlung per Überweisung

Sparkassen in Deutschland haben ohne nachvollziehbare Gründe wiederholt von Überweisungen auf UNSERE Konten abgeraten. Wegen dieser akuten Geschäftsschädigung sehen wir uns genötigt, dagegen juristisch vorzugehen und bitten hierfür um Mithilfe.

Sollten Sie / Solltet Ihr Schwierigkeiten haben oder gehabt haben, eine Bestellung per Überweisung zu zahlen, informieren Sie uns bitte umgehend an accounting@schneidersladen.de oder rufen uns an, damit wir der Sache sofort nachgehen können. In allen bisher uns bekannt gewordenen Fällen hat sich die Bankfiliale bei uns entschuldigt, die Vorgänge konnten sofort und unkompliziert abgewickelt werden, es liegt hier offensichtlich ein Fehler vor !!

EXTENDED REPARATURBONUS

Auch 2025 gibt es einen Zuschuss vom Staat, wenn man ein elektronisches Gerät reparieren lässt – anstatt es zu entsorgen. Erstattet werden 50% der Ausgaben, maximal 200 EUR, was auch bei der Wiederherstellung eines defekten Synthesizers schnell zusammenkommen kann. Da unsere Werkstatt wegen Auftragsstau bereits bis Ende Februar ausgebucht ist, empfehlen wir die rechtzeitige Anfrage nach einem Termin. Hier oder anderswo im Netz gibt es weitere Informationen: https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/beitrag/2025/01/berlin-reparaturbonus-2025-fortsetzung.html

Join Our Modular Beginner Workshops at SchneidersLaden!

Curious about modular synthesis? Ready to dive into the world of patching and sound design? SchneidersLaden is excited to host more Modular Beginner Workshops this January! We are still in the process of preparing our new showroom, where we will be holding our workshops from now on. We have a lot of space and therefore no longer have to limit the number of participants – that’s why we no longer require registration for the workshops – just come along! 🙂

Workshop Dates

  • 16 January 2025
  • 23 January 2025
  • 30 January 2025

Details

  • Time: 6 PM
  • Location: SchneidersLaden, Karl-Marx-Straße 186, 12043 Berlin
  • Cost: Free of charge
  • Registration: No registration required – just drop by!

These workshops are perfect for anyone starting their journey into modular synthesis or looking to sharpen their skills. Our SchneidersLaden team will guide you through the fundamentals of synthesis, patching techniques, and more, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the joy of modular synthesis!