Synthesizer Workshops at SchneidersLaden: A whole series of videos

At SchneidersLaden, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting a series of engaging and insightful workshops with some excellent companies and people! From innovative drum machines to intricate modular systems, these events have given synth enthusiasts an up-close look at some fascinating machines.

We’re excited to release some of the recent workshops and recordings that were long overdue today – sorry for the delay! A few hours of in-depth insights into our favorite topic – enjoy!

Each of these workshops offered a unique opportunity to learn from the creators themselves and explore the fine tools shaping modern synthesis. Stay tuned for more events and exciting collaborations at SchneidersLaden!

Modor Workshop with Marcel Belmans at SchneidersLaden

ACL Modular Synthesizer Workshop with Stefan Lewin – SchneidersLaden

Workshop with Circuit Happy at SchneidersLaden

Workshop with Andreas Zhukovsky of Endorphin.es at SchneidersLaden

Wednesday: Structure – Video Synthesizer Workshop

Mr. @cinema.av will once again teach you about the fascinating world of video synthesis! This time we’ll be learning about the mighty Structure video synthesis module!

STRUCTURE is a visual generator module that already brings so many functions with it that it is ideal to be your first video synthesis module or you can use it as a perfect centerpiece of your bigger video synthesizer – it even has a handy screen!

Find us above REWE supermarket at Kottbusser Tor, our doorbell is located in the entrance area of REWE.

Start: 7pm!

The workshop is free (donations very welcome)!

Join us!

2nd October 2024 – 7PM

SCHNEIDERSLADEN, BERLIN – SKALITZER STRAßE 135a

Modular Beginner Workshop for FLINTA* – 1st Oct

Modular Beginner Workshop exclusively for FLINTA* – Tuesday – 1st October – 6pm – SchneidersLaden, Kotti

As an addition to our regular Modular Beginner Workshops at SchneidersLaden we are offering a workshop exclusively for FLINTA* next Tuesday. Our dear colleague Jessica Kert (@jessyandthechords) will welcome you and teach you her approach to modular synthesis.

We’ll cover the basic vocabulary and principles of synthesis needed to navigate the world of modular, and of course you’ll be able to ask the questions that your own research didn’t provide the answer to.

After the Beginner Workshop you can get some drinks at the bar and connect with other synth enthusiasts.

The workshop is free of charge, and there is no registration required! Just come by and enjoy the time you spend learning a new creative form of expression!

SchneidersLaden, Kottbusser Tor – Tuesday 1. October – 6pm

ADDRESS: SKALITZER STRASSE 135A, 10999 BERLIN – AT KOTTBUSSER TOR – FIND OUR DOORBELL IN THE ENTRANCE AREA OF REWE!

Workshop 26. Sept. – Shakmat Modular at SchneidersLaden

Join us for a special evening with Shakmat Modular at the SchneidersLaden showroom in Kreuzberg! This exclusive workshop will take place at one of Berlin’s iconic synth spaces, SchneidersLaden in its former location at Kottbusser Tor – Skalitzer Straße 135a, 10999 Berlin. This is one of the last workshops in our beloved old showroom, which has been a cornerstone for modular enthusiasts and electronic music lovers in this city.

Shakmat Modular, known for their innovative and performance-oriented Eurorack modules, will take you on a journey through their world of sound design. The workshop will include an insightful performance and demonstration of their gear, highlighting unique patching techniques and musical workflows. After the presentation, we’ll transition into the informal part of the evening with drinks and personal conversations—a great chance to meet fellow enthusiasts and engage with the creators.

Date & Time: 26. September – 7 pm

Location: At Kotti – Skalitzer Straße 135a – above REWE Find our doorbell in the entrance area of REWE

SchneidersLaden has long been at the heart of Berlin’s modular synthesis community, providing a hub for modular gear, workshops, and knowledge exchange. The Kottbusser Tor showroom has become a landmark for both beginners and professionals. As we bid farewell to this space, this event is an opportunity to celebrate its rich history while exploring new sonic frontiers with Shakmat.

Important Note: Due to the unfortunate closure of our Instagram account, we kindly ask for your support in promoting this event. Any efforts are much appreciated as we work to recover our social media presence!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Here is the video from Shakmat’s last visit!

10th Music Instrument Makers Meetup – 18. September!

Summer is over, let’s nerd out on gear again!

We’re excited to welcome AtoVproject and Datanoise again for their 10th Music Instrument Makers Meetup in our Kottbusser Tor showroom! Whether you’re an experienced designer, just curious about music tech, or simply want to hang out with like-minded creators! This meetup is free and open to everyone.

Come for the show-and-tell, stay for the jams and inspiration. Bring your personal project or just swing by to get ideas for something new.

Support the event by grabbing a drink or leaving a donation. Let’s talk instrument design, troubleshoot, and connect!

See you there!

When? -> 18th September – 7pm

Location:

SchneidersLaden (Old Showroom)
Skalitzer Str. 135A, 10999 Berlin
Above the REWE, free admission.

Modular Workshop with ACL: Sept: 19th!

Join us on September 19th at 7pm for a special ACL Modular Synthesizer Workshop at the legendary old SchneidersLaden showroom at Kottbusser Tor. This free workshop offers a rare opportunity to meet Stefan Lewin of ACL (Audiophile Circuits League).

Gain exclusive insights into the company’s philosophy and design approach, and enjoy hands-on demonstrations of their impressive modular synthesizer system. ACL stands for high-quality and (mostly) analog modules. Their impressive product range is one of the larger ones in our industry!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with other enthusiasts and engage in in-depth discussions with a true industry expert.


See you at the workshop! SchneidersLaden – Kottbusser Tor – Skalitzer Straße 135a.

Tuesday 19. September – 7pm. At Kotti above REWE! Find our doorbell in the entrance area of REWE!

Free, no registration required!

Update: Everybody BADING now!

Over the summer we concentrated the shop and all our demo into Musik-Bading, Karl Marx Str. 186, to let you find mostly everything and everybody easily at one place. Our Pharmacy / „Apotheke“ is still under construction to host more complex Systems and Synthesizers only (e.g. Buchla, Analogue Systems, Black Corporation, visual modulars ..). Currently it is open for you on appointment only, please ask.

Starting in October 2024 our repair, return and bugfix department will leave the more or less beloved Kottbusser Tor to become a real synthesizers pharmacy at Ganghofer Str. 1. Weekly workshops still happen at Kottbusser Tor every Thursday until we can move them into our next shop „Laden2“ next door to BADING in November? So hopefully soon we are all in Neukölln being easy and competent .. Looking forward to welcome you on board!

SchneidersLaden Now Open Every First Saturday of the Month!

We have some fantastic news to share! Because our open Saturdays during the Summer Sales were so well received, we are now doing them regularly. SchneidersLaden will now be open on the first Saturday of every month!

For those who can’t visit us during the weekdays, this is your chance to explore our wide selection of synthesizers and electronic musical instruments in person. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your sonic journey, our team will be here to help you find the gear you need.

Visit our store in Neukölln at Karl-Marx-Straße 186!

Mark your calendars and join us on the first Saturday of each month – starting 7th September – from 12-6pm. See you there!

Your SchneidersLaden Team

Workshop Situation SchneidersLaden

Modular Beginner Workshops at SchneidersLaden

Soooo, time for another Modular Beginner Workshop at SchneidersLaden, right? Then let’s do two! On August 1 and 8, Jessica and Miquel will show you how to find your way into the world of modular synthesizers. In addition to a few basics that are important to know, you’ll get a thorough explanation of how patching works. Afterwards, you can all have a go at the modular synthesizer carousel together. Drinks are also available.

So, don’t panic! We’ll help you with your first patch! The workshop is free, the participants are really fun and we look forward to seeing you there! We don’t accept excuses. Come along!

Modular Beginner Workshop:

Thursday 1. & 8 August

Start: 6pm

At Kotti – Skalitzer Straße 135a – above REWE Find our doorbell in the entrance area of REWE

Free – No registration required

New Workshop Videos – now online!

Around SUPERBOOTH24, we had three workshops at SchneidersLaden, of which we still owe you the recordings. We are pleased to be able to publish them today! Check out the workshops of Crosspatch, Bela and Body Synths below – and check out SchneidersLaden.de for more infoemation about the presented instruments.


Mitja from Crosspatch presented his sequencer module Triggerpad, which manages to be very small for its possibilities. The immediate workflow is made possible by using a grid-based pad controller to act as a user interface for the sequencer – clever!

The second workshop is a presentation of Gliss by Bela.io – the Gliss module is such a powerhouse of tactile control and such a wealth of features that it really only makes sense to own several of them. Gliss can help pretty much anywhere in your system.


The third video is the Body Synths Workshop for the Metal Fetishist. This little drum machine is so immediate and so much fun that Body Synths sold out the first batch in no time. A great and well-deserved success – even more impressive when you consider that this is Body Synths‘ first product!

* oh and hello! This is Timm writing this text. – You have just read my first post on SchneidersBuero. Thank you!