Author: Timm

The SUPERBOOTH23 trailer is here!

SUPERBOOTH23 – the biggest trade fair and festival for electronic musical instruments is taking place at FEZ Berlin from 11th to 13th of May. More than 220 international exhibitors get together with artists, users, distributors, media partners and everyone who is interested in modular systems, synthesizers, studio equipment and innovative instruments.

With manufacturers from all over the world, SUPERBOOTH23 is a key event when it comes to the development and design of tomorrow‘s new musical instruments. As always, SUPERBOOTH23 is not just an industry event, but also kindly invites everyone interested in electronic music-making to try the countless exhibits themselves and to get to know the manufacturers personally. Visitors can also experience the world of synthesizers and music studios at the many presentations, workshops, and concerts.

At SUPERBOOTH23, there is something for everyone, from beginner to expert. Along with presenting the latest products,SUPERBOOTH provides an international platform for social, technical and artistic exchange.

SUPERBOOTH23‘s welcoming and inclusive spirit also manifests itself in its continuing initiative for a more inclusive industry, with the declared goal of making electronic music-making accessible to everyone. There will be special workshops for women and non-binary participants again, as well as a „Minibooth“ for children and adolescents that is happening in collaboration with the FEZ-Berlin one week before the main event.

Tickets are available now at www.superbooth.com:

One-day ticket: 39€ (reduced: 29€)

Three-day ticket: 98€ (reduced: 79€)

___________________________________________________________________ SchneidersLaden.de presents SUPERBOOTH23

Synthfest France this weekend!

The 10th edition of the French festival entirely dedicated to synthesizers is about to happen during the weekend. The annual meeting brings together synth addicts from across the country in Nantes with exhibition, concerts, workshops, demos, and a really big synthesizer raffle. There will be more than 50 exhibitors and several concerts (Joachim Garraud, Olivier Delevingne, Marco Caro, Maman Küsters), workshops and demonstrations. Make sure to visit Synthfest France when you are close to Nantes this weekend!

And if you can’t make it, there will be SUPERBOOTH23 happening in Berlin from 11-13 May!

INFO
SynthFest France 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10
21/22/23 APRIL 2023


L’Odyssée
Le Bois Cesbron, 44700 ORVAULT / NANTES / FRANCE
LINKS


Website: www.synthfestfrance.com

Steckblatt 23.1 – the SchneidersLaden Magazine

The new Steckblatt is here! Now free with every order at SchneidersLaden or free to pick up at the showroom at Kotti and Musik Bading in Neukölln. Get your copy while supplies last!

This Steckblatt features stories about the new Buchla LEM 218, SSF Steady State Gate, AnalogFX SER-2020, some insights into the work of legendary synthesizer designer Ken Macbeth and much more. Of course there is also the Basic Patching section and the Setup of the Month.

Cover Artwork by Elke Steiner.

Video: Obertonstruktur der Kaulquappe – live @SUPERBOOTH22

Anyone who is on the road with so much hp has some plans! And the Obertonstruktur der Kaulquappe has delivered! A wonderful set, danceable, entertaining and interesting.
Obertonstruktur der Kaulquappe is a modular synthesizer sound project by Matthias Grossmann and Gabriel Ammon.

Like tadpoles the band is in constant musical transformation during their sets. Sometimes spherical, sometimes driving, quivering – invigorating sounds of electronic music that go deep under the skin. The countless cables, knobs and lights support the hypnotic effect of the driving sounds.

The music of the “Kaulquappen” found its beginnings in 2012 with self-built acoustic devices and a manageable number of synthesizers. They lost themselves from noise to drone and experimental excursions, eventually finding themselves in technoid beats and basslines. Since the beginning of 2018, the duo has been playing an experimental techno set that wants you to dance.

https://www.obertonstrukturderkaulquappe.ch

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/


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Video: Workshop with Bernhard Rasinger @SchneidersLaden

Take a dive into the wonderful world of Bernhard Rasingers approach to vector synthesis and its possibilities to create fascinating structures on oscilloscopes. In this workshop Bernhard presents techniques to generate specific geometric shapes with the signals generated by his modular synthesizer.

It is mesmerizing to see these shapes appearing on the oscilloscope, bending and re-shaping them by simply adjusting a parameter on the modular synth. For all this you don’t need any fancy expensive modules, you can get a long way with standard modules you might already have. Just add any oscilloscope and start creating. Thank you Berhard for introducing us to this awesome topic!

https://www.instagram.com/brlaser/

SchneidersLaden:
https://schneidersladen.de/en
https://www.instagram.com/schneidersladen/

SchneidersLaden presents SUPERBOOTH23:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/

Video: TOKTOK live at SUPERBOOTH22

Toktok are longtime companions of Andreas Schneider and his ventures – in the past they already played at the celebration of SchneidersBuero‘s 4th anniversary and the first Superbooth trade show party in 2002 – so it was about time for a gig again!

The band was formed in 1994, when the members of the group were still working as organizers in the free party scene, collaborating with the soundsystem Spiral Tribe, among others. In the meantime, they had a series of hits, including their collaboration with singer Soffy O and their single Bang Bang in cooperation with Nena.

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:

https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/


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New (old) neon sign at SchneidersLaden Neukölln

We worked a little longer on Friday night and now have a new (old) neon sign! The recycled lettering SABA shines again – newly arranged and elaborately repaired. We have made it our goal to gradually restore the old neon signs, which have illuminated Karl-Marx Straße 186 for many decades, and put them back in their original place.

We are rearranging the old brand names of companies, some of which no longer exist, and giving them a new life. Of course, we use the old technology, which, as long as the glass tubes remain intact, can function for many decades without failures. We had to replace some of the tubes, but the result was worth it!

Video: Linalab live at SUPERBOOTH22

For Superbooth, Linalab brought in an acoustic drummer to add power to her electric guitar, which is processed by a Eurorack modular system. She also uses an array of desktop synthesizers, electronic drums, samples, melodies and noises. Expect electronic post-rock with a touch of dreamscapes and melancholic electronica.

Linalab not only exists on stage, apart from playing in stages and festivals, she understands music as a research, being one of the pioneers in the practice of Live Coding and a becoming a significant artist in Europe in the use of modular synthesizers.

Linalab composed her first work, Eclíptica, inside a telescope and imitated it´s shape. In Doom, her second EP, she tries to imagine how the end of the world would sound, turning out four small destructions. In her work Still Alive, she realizes that there is no Doomsday, only intermediate days, no  apocalypse, no epic destruction, only infinite rearrangements of particles that originate infinite sonic possibilities. The latest and stunning work, Desire Paths, is a meeting point, a mother ship that takes us to hypnotic worlds from which we do not want to return.

www.linalab.com

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:

https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/


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SOOPER WINDOW – SUPERBOOTH23

SchneidersLaden dedicated one of their windows in Neukölln to the greatest synthesizer show on this planet – SUPERBOOTH23 will open its doors on May 11th for three special days of exhibition, talks, concerts, workshops and more – with about 200 exciting exhibitors from around the globe! Make sure to be there! Get your ticket on Superbooth.com.

New videos from SUPERBOOTH22

Two more performance videos from last years SUPERBOOTH22 have been released recently. Eden Grey and Navs Modular Lab have both performed on the Beach Stage.

Eden Grey

Miami-based Chelsea Bruno also known as Eden Grey makes music using her own techniques approaching music technology, in an effort to express the ineffable. Dr. Bruno began researching and working with the Eurorack modular synthesizer whilst earning her Masters’ degree at Florida International University in Music Technology. Here is her concert:

www.edengrey.bandcamp.com

Navs Modular Lab

Navs is the writer of the influential blog, Navs Modular Lab, and co-host of Basic Electricity, Berlin’s first concert series dedicated to improvisation with modular music systems. He makes music with analogue and digital modular synthesizers. The blog www.navsmodularlab.blogspot.com has been an excellent source of information, tips and tricks for modular synthesizer enthusiasts for many years now. Thanks for playing this concert Navs!

www.navsmodularlab.blogspot.com

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:

https://www.superbooth.com/en/

https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln

https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/

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Modular Beginner Workshop for FLINTA* – 30. March

 

As an addition to our regular Modular Beginner Workshops we are offering a workshop exclusively for FLINTA* on Thursday March 30 at 6pm. Our dear colleague Jessica Kert will welcome you and tell you about her approach to modular synthesis.

The last workshop of this kind was a great success with lots of cool people, a lovely atmosphere and nice conversations. We are looking forward to another evening where we can bring people together to share their passion about music and learn together.

A big thank you to Julia (music / photo) for the wonderful pictures from the workshop in February!

Please feel welcome to join us and learn the basic vocabulary of modular synthesis and how to patch! To secure your space in the workshop please write an email to Jessica: JK@schneidersladen.de

Date: 30th of March – 6pm – at SchneidersLaden, Kottbusser Tor


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Video: Julia Bondar live at SUPERBOOTH22

Julia Bondar is a Ukranian-born and Barcelona-based electronic music artist, singer and songwriter. She is also co-owner and absolute advocate of Endorphin.es. Julia was already supposed to play at the SUPERBOOTH20 After-Party in 2020 which unfortunately never happened. This time it did happen! Julia presented live versions of her album „Bonding“ on our Beach Stage.

www.soundcloud.com/juliabondarmusic
www.juliabondar.com

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/


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The Minibooth!

In about two months it is time for SUPERBOOTH23! There will be new exhibitors from all over the world who will officially attend for their first time. Of course the Superbooth Berlin team is also looking forward to welcome the many exhibitors, guests and artists that have supported the event throughout the years. The list of exhibitors is growing, now there are more than 160 brands listed already and there are more to come.

But the noteworthy news for today is not the number of exhibitors, but an event called Minibooth. It will take place on the weekend before Superbooth, also in the FEZ-Berlin and is focused on education for kids at the age of 5-14. Superbooth Berlin are not the organizers of this event, but of course they support it and maybe some of you have capacities and ideas to attend or contribute to this event, too. Please find the official introduction, the date and contact below. Participation is free of charge and it will be a great opportunity to introduce the fascination for synthesizers to the next generations in a playful way. If you are interested, please write to Tim & Julius at: minibooth@fez-berlin.de

Check out this message by the Minibooth Orga-Team fo more information:

Invitation to participate in the

Minibooth 2023

on May 6 and 7, 2023 12.00 to 18.00 o’clock at FEZ Berlin

For the first time, FEZ Berlin is organizing the Minibooth. As a warm-up for the Superbooth, it aims to introduce the next generation to the different aspects of electronic music. We are looking for creative minds, enthusiastic contributors and people who are interested in getting involved with an interactive offer for children.

Your offer for the kids can be, for example, a stand, an installation or a workshop. It is important that you enjoy guiding the children of different ages on their first journey into electronic music. On the Minibooth, the kids can playfully learn how electronic sounds are created and how you can make them yourself, manipulate them or combine them with your own voice. They will get to know unusual musical instruments and can learn or make new instruments themselves in workshops. Of course, there will also be concerts and a party for the kids, so everyone can try out the dance floor and shake a leg.

The event will take place on May 6 and 7, 2023 – one week before Superbooth. The target group are children and teens from 5 to 14 years accompanied by their parents.

If you are interested in participating, please send us a short email to minibooth@fez-berlin.de as

soon as possible, ideally until 3rd of March.

We will review your ideas and get back to you by the beginning of March to discuss if and how we can implement them on site.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Your Orga Team of the Minibooth

Video: GRP – A1

The GRP AA1 is the smallest GRP synthesizer you can buy at the moment, but sonically it is anything but small. Of course you have to live with some limitations, e.g. that it is a single oscillator synthesizer. But you do have a sub-oscillator and a noise source that you can fade in. The single envelope is routed to the filter cutoff frequency and can also be applied to the VCA. There are also two other options available for the VCA: Gate + Release and Hold. With its many CV inputs and outputs and the well-implemented MIDI interface, you get a small synthesizer with great potential. Yes, it has limitations, but the sound, size and price make the GRP A1 a good choice if you are looking for a analog mono synthesizer.

Let’s listen to the GRP Synthesizer A1 – a very small analog monosynth with a high-quality sound, MIDI, CV connectability – it can be used stand-alone in its very solid case, or mounted in a eurorack modular synth. It has a good size for jamming and a quality feel.

The sound is similar to the bigger GRP synths. The filter design has a lot of character and is capable of producing formant/vocal-like sounds and a liquid sounding resonance. The great sounding distortion parameter offers many more options for designing sounds. With its MIDI and CV/Gate inputs this is a synthesizer that fits in all studio or live-environments.

Learn more about the GRP Synthesizer A1: https://schneidersladen.de/en/grp-synthesizer-a1

Video: songs:from the Lemon Tree live at SUPERBOOTH22

songs:from the Lemon Tree is the solo project of Bon Harris – one of the charismatic faces and heads of Nitzer Ebb. He produced a few brilliant videos titled „songs:from the lemon tree“ during corona times from home and in May 2022 he brought this project to the SUPERBOOTH22 stage.

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/


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Video: SUNROOF – live at SUPERBOOTH22

In March 2019, Gareth Jones and Daniel Miller were heading to a György Ligeti concert at the Barbican. Friends and collaborators for almost 40 years, the pair – as they often do when together in the same city – spent a couple of hours beforehand improvising with modular systems. Unusually, this time they decided to record the session and then, over a pre-concert meal before heading into the Barbican, Gareth asked a question that seems logical after years of working together on recording sessions or remixing other artists: “Are we actually going to make a record together before we die?”

The following day Daniel phoned him and suggested they do just that!
The result is Electronic Music Improvisations Volume 1, a collection of eight improvised modular pieces recorded as live in various studio spaces across London in the spring and summer of 2019. This album was released by the Parallel Series, a sublabel of Mute on 21 May 2021.

Daniel has been a regular guest and performing artist at SUPERBOOTH since years and we were very happy to have him with Gareth perform on our Beach Stage – who also didn’t have his first appearance on our stages, but performed at the very first SUPERBOOTH in Berlin as “Spiritual Friendship” – his project with Nick Hook!

SUPERBOOTH Berlin:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/


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Vector Synthesis Workshop with Bernhard Rasinger

We are very happy to announce a special workshop about Vector Synthesis with Bernhard Rasinger on the 23rd of February!


Vector Synthesis is a type of sound generation that was for a long time quite underrepresented in modular synthesis. While it was introduced in 1986 by Sequential Circuits with the Prophet VS and expanded by the Yamaha SY and TG line of synths, it is only in the last two or three years that there has been modernized serious approaches to this special form of synthesis. Now you find it in new synths by Korg and others – but also in Eurorack format, where you could get a modue that is especially designed to do Vector Synthesis, or just build something from basic modules. And this is what our dear friend Bernhard Rasinger will be talking about – Vector Synthesis in Eurorack format. Bernhard has been our guest before when he presented his stunning modular controlled laser – check out the video from SUPERBOOTH18!


The workshop is designed to bring an alternative perspective to sound making to the instrument. The topics for the workshop are:

  • 90 degree Phase Difference
  • Size matters with Amplitude Modulation
  • The secret life of Resonant Multimode Filters
  • Quadratur Oscillators are cool

Write an email to info@schneidersladen.de to secure your space for the workshop!

Date: 23rd of February // 7:30pm // SchneidersLaden, Skalitzer Straße 135a, Berlin

See you there!

sooperRADIO – 2 year anniversary

If you missed the latest edition of sooperRADIO we strongly recommend to listen to the archived show here!

The sooperRADIO is a live radio format from the team of Superbooth Berlin. Meanwhile have broadcasted shows for 2 years as part of the program of Radio Woltersdorf.

This episode is about the new exhibition Hearwhatyousee by Sascha Bachmann (HAND). Also the new Sunroof album will be presented, for which a conversation with Daniel Miller about the production of the record was recorded. In addition there will be an detailed report with the two gentlemen of Chaosmology, Alexander Spree and Michael Mowitz.

Listen to the two hour radio show now! And get your SUPERBOOTH23 tickets now!

Video: Metasonix RK2 XS-VCA

Here is a quick look at the Metasonix RK2 XS-VCA module – a tube-based VCA module with that Metasonix DNA. At gentle, soft settings the module is able to behave like a pretty normal VCA with some tube distortion but with rising gain the clipping distortion gets more and more. Turn up the Feedback and all hell is breaking loose. Sounds great right! Learn more about the RK2 XS-VCA: https://schneidersladen.de/en/metasonix-rk2-xs-vca


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Modular Workshop exclusively for FLINTA* at SchneidersLaden

As an addition to our regular Modular Beginner Workshops we are offering a workshop exclusively for FLINTA* (in a previous version of this text we used the term ‘women and non binary’ – FLINTA* is the more accurate term) on February 16th at 6pm. Our dear colleague Jessica Kert will welcome you and tell you about her approach to modular synthesis.  

We know the synthesizer and (music scene in general) is a male dominated community – we see that every day. Therefor we will try to have these workshops more often in the future.

Please feel welcome to join us and learn the basic vocabulary of modular synthesis and how to patch! To secure your space in the workshop please write an email to JK@schneidersladen.de

Date: 16th of February – 6pm – at SchneidersLaden, Kottbusser Tor


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Jessy & Miquel – live modular music this Thursday

Nothing to do on Thursday evening? The SchneidersLaden Modular Workshop was already fully booked? But you can’t get through Thursday evening without your dose of modular synthesizers? Then we are happy to announce that there is a solution for this serious dilemma: Jessica and Miquel from SchneidersLaden will play live modular synthesizer music for you at the next Berlin Modular Society event – this Thursday at Fitzroy, doors 7:30pm, music from 8:30pm.

Here is the complete line-up:

Kiriel

Miquel Dangla

Jessica Kert 

drusnoise 

PRVNTK

Get more info and your tickets now: https://ra.co/events/1652181

Ticket Sale for SUPERBOOTH23 starts today!

SUPERBOOTH BERLIN is opening the ticket presale for this year’s SUPERBOOTH23. The world‘s premiere trade fair for electronic music instruments is happening from the 11th to the 13th of May at FEZ-Berlin.


Over 200 exhibitioners from over 34 countries will present the latest in synthesizers and electronic music technology at the unique trade fair with the spirit of a festival. With manufacturers from all over the world, SUPERBOOTH23 is a key event when it comes to the development and design of tomorrow‘s new musical instruments. As always, SUPERBOOTH23 is not just an industry event, but also kindly invites everyone interested in electronic music-making to try the countless exhibits themselves and to get to know the manufacturers personally.

Visitors can also experience the world of synthesizers and music studios at the many presentations, workshops, and concerts. At SUPERBOOTH23, there is something for everyone, from beginner to expert. Along with presenting the newest products, SUPERBOOTH thus also wants to provide an international platform for social, technical and artistic exchange.

SUPERBOOTH23‘s welcoming and inclusive spirit also manifests itself in its continuing initiative for a more inclusive industry, with the declared goal of making electronic music-making accessible to everyone. Thus, it is again hosting special workshops for women and non-binary participants, as well as a „Minibooth“ for children and adolescents under 14 that is happening in collaboration with the FEZ-Berlin one week before the main event.


Tickets are available now at www.superbooth.com:

One-day ticket: 39€ (reduced: 29€)
Three-day ticket: 98€ (reduced: 79€)

Foto: Angela Kroell / Superbooth Berlin

Video: Weston Audio – AD110 Analog Drum Synthesizer

Here is a quick look at the Weston Precision Audio AD110 – a six-voice analog drum module inspired by the famous Boss DR-110. It features single outputs for each drum voice and an additional mix output that reacts to the accent input. This is a simple to use module with a great sound and feel. You’ll notice that it is possible to create “ghost notes” with combing long decay sounds with accents – very nice!

Learn more about the AD110: schneidersladen.de


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First Modular Beginner Workshop in 2023

For the first time in 2023 we’re holding a workshop for modular beginners in our beloved SchneidersLaden showroom at Kotti in Kreuzberg. Join us on Thursday, January 26.

Our goal is that you can confidently make your own first patch afterwards and have a good time. Although we are nerds we won’t get too technical. Along the way we will show you basic patch techniques as well as tell you some stories about the history of (modular) synths and the Eurocrack scene.

Starts at 6pm / Kotti above REWE (ring bell: schneidersladen)

Workshop is limited to 12 participants, so…
>>> Please write for confirmation: info@schneidersladen.de directly now !!! <<<

SchneidersLaden – NOW in Kreuzberg AND Neukölln

SchneidersLaden now has two locations! On Friday, January 6, there was a opening event for invited guests in the new location on Karl-Marx Straße 186 in Berlin Neukölln. Here, from now on, the products ordered online will be shipped, handed out for pickup, or sold directly. In addition, the store at Kottbusser Tor will continue to serve as a showroom where customers can try out, test and experience the products.

The way to set up the new store at the historic location of the former Musik Bading was a hard piece of work, but from the first reactions of the guests at the opening ceremony, it has been worth it.

Thank you to all the guests who celebrated the opening with us and to everyone who made this next step possible! And we apologize to those who were not there. We had little time to create a proper guest list in advance, and most of the guests were invited when we happened to meet them in the last weeks.

What is where? – Now the stores in Neukölln and Kreuzberg are open and we are looking forward to welcoming you! If you just want to buy something or pick up your online order, please come to SchneidersLaden at Karl-Marx Starße 186, Neukölln. If you want to try out a module or synthesizer or get advice from the SchneidersLaden product experts, please visit the showroom at Kottbusser Tor in Kreuzberg.

Here are some impressions from the opening event:

Exhibit: three bodies by Thomas Kircher

Our dear friend and colleague Thomas Kircher is presenting his final thesis – an installation – from today until Friday at “Zukunft am Ostkreuz”. The installation with modular synthesizer is called “three bodies” and here is what he has to say about it:

“I was always interested in and fascinated by the common history of analog computers and (modular) synthesizers. For this installation, I patched a modular synth to act as an analog computer by programming it with a physical model known as the „Three-Body Problem“. The resulting „data“ is processed and sonified with simple sound-generating circuits. Its approach to spatialization uses ever-so-slightly changing constructive and destructive interference patterns derived from the model.”

In other words, “three bodies” is a meditative and interactive sound sculpture suitable for children of all ages.

We recommend a visit to Zukunft am Ostkreuz! See you there!

Exhibit: three bodies by Thomas Kircher

Zukunft am Ostkreuz 
Laskerstraße 5
10245 Berlin

12-14 January 2023, 6-10PM

SchneidersLaden – Soon in Kreuzberg AND Neukölln

Once in short: “Due to the relocation of our warehouse and pickup station, no shipping can take place between 23.12.2022 and 09.01.2023. We appreciate your understanding.” This is what is stated on our website.

Here is the slightly longer form: We are leaving Ritterstraße, with our offices and a whole lot of storage space, partly because the rent there has become unspeakably high. This is a development that affects every inch of ground in Kreuzberg, as we all know. But that is only one part of the story. The other, more important and more beautiful reason for moving out of Kreuzberg is that we had the opportunity to get an old historic music store in Neukölln. A property with a lot of history and relation to music, which unfortunately fell victim to a fire a few years ago.

For the time being, we are only moving the warehouse and the pick-up station to Neukölln, before – if everything goes according to plan – the store will also move to the old Musikhaus Bading, but we are not there yet. First of all, the warehouse and some office space will move to Neukölln in the next few days, which is why we can’t offer shipping during the above mentioned period. We are looking forward to offer you a pickup station in Neukölln already in January.

Just to point it out clearly: The showroom will remain at Kotti until further notice!

We’ll keep you informed of further developments.

Have nice holidays and take care of each other! See you – then in Kreuzberg and Neukölln.

SchneidersLaden – Le numéro français

About a year ago, we had the opportunity to create a direct customer support for the French-speaking part of Europe. SchneidersLaden has had established ties of friendship and business with our south-western neighbors for a long time. Early on, Marc Sirguy (Eowave/Modularsquare) and Andreas Schneider worked together and Andreas still carries Eowave products in his Alex4 distribution.

However, all this is only mentioned as a side note. The real reason for this text is our French phone number and the person behind it: Maxime.

Maxime was working in support and sales here in Berlin and everything was fine until the world changed permanently. With the restrictions that came during the pandemic affecting us all, so as for very heartening personal reasons, he wanted to move his center of life back to his home country. Because the opportunity arose to live there closer to his family in the countryside, the idea came up – Maxime now provides telephone and email support in French as well and also processes the orders with his colleagues in sales. He is in constant contact with the logistics and the showroom and in particular with Miquel, his contact person for all important developments here on site in Berlin and who in turn is the first contact person himself for our Spanish-speaking customers.

So far, the concept has proven to work really well, Maxime reports good conversations and new regular customers. After a short visit in Berlin he is now back to work in France. Merci Maxime, à bientôt – remember we have your number: +33756276637

SchneidersLaden:

Skalitzer Str. 135a
10999 Berlin
at Kotti above REWE
U1, U8 – Kottbusser Tor

Tel: +49-30-6958087-70
Tel France: +33756276637
Support and sales:
info@schneidersladen.de

Video: Joranalogue Workshop @SchneidersLaden

A few weeks ago SchneidersLaden welcomed Frits Jacobs from Joranalogue. Frits gave a workshop on the complete product line of Joranalogue, looking a bit into the future and talking about modules that are not yet available for purchase. Frits not only teaches what you can also find in the product description for the modules online, but also brings many great examples of patch ideas and applications. There is a lot to learn here!

The video of the workshop documents the visit at SchneidersLaden and hopefully gives a good insight into the design philosophy of Joranalogue. We would like to thank Joranalogue for visiting us in Berlin, Frits Jacobs for the great presentation, Estefania Huygen for recording the video and the initial editing and last but not least all our wonderful guests.

Links:
https://schneidersladen.de/en
https://joranalogue.com/

Roma Modulare 2022 – tomorrow!

Alex4 at Roma Modulare – Tomorrow Roma Modulare happens – the Italian Synth Meet! With Doepfer and Frap Tools two manufactures from Alex4 Distribution are present. Additionally, you’ll be able to see Moog, Joranalogue and many more. There will also be workshops and presentations – so if you are near, go check it out!

The entrance to Roma Modulare 22 is free. Registration is required through the form on this page.

For the last time in 2022: Don’t Panic! – Workshop

For the last time in 2022 we’re holding a workshop for modular beginners in our beloved SchneidersLaden showroom. Join us on Thursday, December 8.

Our goal is that you can confidently make your own first patch afterwards and have a good time. Although we are nerds we won’t get too technical. Along the way we will show you basic patch techniques as well as tell you some stories about the history of (modular) synths and the Eurocrack scene.

Starts at 6pm / Kotti above REWE (ring bell: schneidersladen)

Workshop is limited to 12 participants, so…
>>> Please write for confirmation: info@schneidersladen.de directly now !!! <<<

DAS TRAUTONIUM – with Peter Pichler @UdK Berlin – 23. Nov

Even though this comes at relatively short notice, we encourage you to explore the history of the one of the earliest electronic instruments at the University of the Arts in Berlin on November 23.

The UdK is currently organizing various lectures about the university’s own history. Of course, information about the radio test center (Radioversuchstelle) from the 1930s cannot be missing.

On November 23rd, 2022 there will be an information evening about the radio test center in the UdK and the Trautonium will of course play a very important role. Peter Pichler was therefore invited to present the instrument live and to give a concert in the large concert hall of the UdK.

It is very good to see that the history of this important instrument and the origins of electronic music in and from Berlin are being honored in that way. He plays classical, pop and film music and will explore what is possible with one of the first synthesizers ever made.

Anyone who wants to come is invited. Admission free!

23. November 2022

From approx. 8:30 p.m. – approx. 9:45 p.m

Concert hall of the UdK

Hardenbergstrasse 33

10623 Berlin

There will also be a live-stream, if you can’t make it in person: here

And if you can’t wait to see the Peter Pichler play the Trautonium, feel free to watch this SUPERBOOTH19 performance of him.

Review: The MODOR DR-2 + now at SchneidersLaden

The MODOR DR-2 is one of the more unique drum machines of recent years. The fully digital sound generation, the sound shaping and the refusal to imitate classic drum machines make it stand out. A DR-2 was added to the SchneidersLaden showroom a few weeks ago and has been very well received. Now Monsieur Piper aka Youtuber Wine&Synths has taken a closer look at the machine and the latest firmware of the underrated Modor DR-2 and raises the question if the MODOR could be the best drum machine of 2022.

Don’t Panic! – Workshop for modular beginners – Nov 24th

In reminiscence of the excellent workshops of Thomas K., who is currently engaged in other responsibilities, here is the announcement of the next Modular Beginner workshop on November 24 in the words of Thomas:

We’re holding another workshop for modular beginners in our beloved showroom. Our goal is that you can confidently make your own first patch afterwards and have a good time. Although we are nerds we won’t get too technical. Along the way we will show you basic patch techniques as well as tell you some stories about the history of (modular) synths and the Eurocrack scene.

Starts at 6pm / Kotti above REWE (ring bell: schneidersladen)

Workshop is limited to 12 participants, so…
>>> Please write for confirmation: info@schneidersladen.de directly now !!! <<<

sooperRadio with Aditya Nandwana/Animal Factory Amplification

Today it’s that time again, SooperRadio is going on the air! From 5-7 pm it’s all about electronic music and musical instruments with a Superbooth perspective.


During the eleventh broadcast in late October you will get recent impressions and news from India. Aditya Nandwana from Animal Factory Amplification gives us a detailed presentation of some of his modules. The Indian manufacturer of guitar effects and Eurorack modules has also visited and exhibited at Superbooth a few times. In 2018, he was able to win Alexander Hacke for a lecture-concert to introduce the Godeater effect device. Here is the video about it:


A few weeks ago Aditya also visited SchneidersLaden, where he presented his newest (and the older) modules in a workshop. The video is still in the works. But here you can find a video of an earlier workshop of Animal Factory Amplification at SchneidersLaden:


Enjoy the show! You can listen to it here:
In Berlin on 88,4 MHz or in Potsdam on 90,7 MHz or via stream on piradio.de

Joranalogue Workshop at SchneidersLaden – Thursday 6:30pm

On Thursday we welcome Frits from Joranalogue at SchneidersLaden. Frits will give a special workshop on Joranalogue’s wide product range, presenting some interesting patch ideas and going into detail about which modules do which tasks and why. There is certainly a lot to learn here!

Come by for a little Joranalogue masterclass, nice people, good conversations and a cool drink.

  • Jorananlogue Workshop
  • Thursday, 20th of October
  • Start 6:30pm

ATOM TM – R3V live @SUPERBOOTH22

One of the highlights of this years SUPERBOOTH22 for many guests: ATOM TM with his audio-visual work R3V – performed in the Auditorium on Friday of SUPERBOOTH22.

The German composer, musician and producer ATOM TM, alias Uwe Schmidt, now living in Chile, has been a guest of several Superbooth events already and we are fortunate that he played this show in 2022.

ATOM TM:
www.atom-tm.com
www.instagram.com/atomtm_official

SUPERBOOTH22 & SOOPERgrail:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-n4…


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Tape Loop Workshop by HAND – at SchneidersLaden

For the next workshop we have invited a special guest. Some of you may already know Sascha from the Tape Loop workshops at Superbooth. Because the workshops were so well received there, we thought we should bring Sascha to Kotti. We are looking forward to an exciting workshop and invite you to join us. The available places are limited, so register quickly: Send an email to ts@schneidersladen.de

Date:

13. October from 7:30 pm at SchneidersLaden

What to expect:

This basic workshop deals with tape loop variations, different recording and cutting/gluing techniques. The goal is to create your own tape loop. There is no previous experience is required.

All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring the following: 
  • Cassettes (only the screwable ones please)
  • Walkmans/4 track recorders/tape players
Duration 90min // Cost 40euro
  • via Paypal to Sascha
  • in cash at the workshop

(incl Goodie Bag – Tapeloop Vinyl/ Sample Pack/ Cassette Loop)

Your host:

Sascha Bachmann is a musician from Berlin. Under the pseudonym HAND, the trained drummer creates experimental music, made for dancefloor and art spaces.

At some point in the 80s he dug out his father’s old Tesla tape recorder. By listening to music with his homies his first interest awakens. A cornerstone is laid. He dedicates himself to soundscapes that are brought to life with its sampled heartbeat.

http://hand-music.com

https://www.facebook.com/Handmusik/

https://schneidersladen.de/en

DIY workshop at SchneidersLaden – September 29th

Workshop on September 29th at 6pm: it’s DIY time! If you want to dive into the topic of DIY, we offer you help in assembling selected DIY kits. We’ll have all the tools you need, set up some tables and power extensions in the showroom and we will have a full fridge full of cold drinks. During the workshop, you will assemble a module of your choice with the help of our workshop experts. Feel free to build your first (or even twentieth) module with us – bring it to life at SchneidersLaden.

BUT please choose your module wisely! Please follow this advice:

To make life easier for you and us, and to be able to complete the kit on that evening, it is important to choose the right kit for the workshop. This means if you have never used a soldering iron, please consider building one of these kits:

https://schneidersladen.de/en/4ms-passive-multiple-kit <- most easy!

https://schneidersladen.de/en/4ms-shuffling-clock-multiplier-diy-kit

https://schneidersladen.de/en/4ms-rotating-clock-divider-diy-kit

https://schneidersladen.de/en/4ms-euro-swash-kit

or one of the two expanders for the RCD or SCM:

https://schneidersladen.de/en/4ms-rcd-breakout-diy-kit

https://schneidersladen.de/en/4ms-scm-breakout-diy-kit

These kits give the impression that they are suitable for absolute beginners, BUT they are not too easy to solder. These kits and their extremely worth reading instructions are great teaching tools, but need a bit more experience or time when it comes to soldering.

https://schneidersladen.de/en/mki-x-es.edu-erica-synths-edu-diy-vco

https://schneidersladen.de/en/mki-x-es.edu-erica-synths-edu-diy-vca

https://schneidersladen.de/en/mki-x-es.edu-erica-synths-edu-diy-eg

https://schneidersladen.de/en/mki-x-es.edu-erica-synths-edu-diy-sequencer

https://schneidersladen.de/en/mki-x-es.edu-erica-synths-edu-diy-vcf

https://schneidersladen.de/en/mki-x-es.edu-erica-synths-edu-diy-mixer

If you want to participate, please write an email with your name and the DIY-kit you want to solder to Timm ts@schneidersladen.de – he will give you more information how to proceed with ordering the kit and reserving your space. The workshop is free, you only pay for the kit you want to assemble! See you soon!

Video: WLK-Audio – Inductive Filter Bank

Here we have some minutes with the Inductive Filter Bank by WLK-Audio: This device is for those of you who want to get a special sound-shaping tool for their studio – a high-quality and meticulously developed tool for sound design and fine-tuning work alike. At first look the Inductive Filter Bank doesn’t give that that instant “must-have”-feeling. Fixed filter bands, no MIDI… and what does “inductive” even mean, right? But that first impression isn’t doing this device any justice. In fact the Inductive Filter Bank does an incredible job as a creative tool for sound design And it tempts far too often to the thought: Maybe I should also send this track/instrument/sound through the WLK!

The filter bank is based on discrete coil technology and offers a very elegant overdrive behavior that has a wonderful character and saturation. It is simply a pleasure to saturate any audio signal with the filter bank because the output signal never becomes obtrusive or annoying. The frequency specific distortion is a specialty of this unit.

All in all it’s a great tool for high-quality sound refinement, sound design, saturation and – if you want – the possibility to create a great vintage lo-fi sound.

Get yours here: https://schneidersladen.de/en/wlk-audio-inductive-filter-bank

Workshop with Lisa Morgenstern @SchneidersLaden

UPDATE: For health reasons the workshop with Lisa Morgenstern had to be canceled. We wish Lisa a speedy recovery and hope to be able to do the workshop at a later date.

In this workshop it’s finally about how to bring your music on stage. Some of you might have seen her wonderful concert at the last SUPERBOOTH22. We’re looking forward to getting more insight into her live setup, how she integrates her modular system into her performance, and the challenges and benefits of doing so. Lisa also knows how to work with keyboard instruments and her voice, which we’re especially excited about. We’re already dusting off the Rhodes and you can now register for the evening with Lisa Morgenstern at info@schneidersladen.de.

WORKSHOP at SchneidersLaden – Lisa Morgenstern, Thursday 15 September from 7:30pm.

Video: Veith Von Tsotzhousn & Anton Filatov & VanTa – live @SUPERBOOTH22

For their SUPERBOOTH22 performance Veith Von Tsotzhousn and Anton Filatov invited video artist VanTa for some visual expansion of their sound. Veith Von Tsotzhousn has always been on the lookout for ways out of predictability. His music translates complexities into soundscapes by means of polyrhythms and polyphonies as a liberation from western corsets; field recordings, as well as recordings created in collaboration with classical musicians, constitute its foundation. Anton Filatov is an experimental Saxophonist and modular artist bringing additional ways of expression to the stage.

The three artists invite you to set sail on a musical journey through the mist into an unknown territory. Here, ambience is not an end in itself, but rather a genre of unpredictability; dark and impenetrable yet plentifully warm and witty.

https://www.instagram.com/von_tsotzhousn/

https://www.instagram.com/antoonfilatov/

https://www.instagram.com/vantanalogue/

SUPERBOOTH22 & SOOPERgrail:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://www.soopergrail.com/en/
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln


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Video: CLYSTRE – live @SUPERBOOTH22

Clystre is the alias of German musician Carsten Rochow, a former indie rock multi-instrumentalist turned synthesist/sound designer. He is playing a complex system of Eurorack Modular Synthesizer and a Buchla Music Easel. Drawing from an admiration of both east and west coast styles, Clystre combines elements of Music Concrète, Minimalism, Krautrock, Berliner Schule, Synth-Pop, IDM, Drone, Noise, Ambient and others to craft his unique sound. This ambitious approach to synth/modular music could easily yield a cacophony, but with Clystre, the approach feels intuitive, thoughtful, playful and highly gratifying. The process of creating music, sculpting sound, and shaping progressions with modular systems is not only a journey, but a relationship between man and machine.

Clystre has released a song called Arpichelago on Youtube to promote his collection of recordings and compositions. Arpichelago is driven by an elaborate arpeggio created with a Buchla Music Easel.

The live audio reactive 3d Visuals are made by MiDeRic – 499reality for all concerts in the Circus Tent. -> http://www.mideric.com/

Clystre:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdgIkDRywa8mceMF6Qh8iw
https://soundcloud.com/clystre

SUPERBOOTH22 & SOOPERgrail:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://www.soopergrail.com/en/welcom…
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-n4…


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Stolperbeats and more – WORKSHOP this Thursday!

This week it’s getting rhythmic! We have Making Sound Machines as our guest on Thursday, presenting their Stolperbeats. This extraordinary sequencer pays special attention to rhythm and particularly not quite straight rhythms as known from hip hop for example – the module offers incredibly interesting shuffle, swing or groove (you name it) options that make this classic step sequencer incredibly groovy (pardon the word).

This thing is incredibly fun and always surprises with patterns and grooves that bring a breath of fresh air to your Eurorack system. It’s also handy that Stolperbeats can do MIDI I/O and can therefore be integrated wonderfully into any studio.

The second outstanding aspect of the module is the overview of all steps (!) – 64 steps each for the kick and snare channels and 16 steps each for the other 4 channels. So you have a complete overview of 6 different instruments in any situation. A feature not to be underestimated.

SchneidersLaden invites you to this evening with Making Sound Machines, some cold drinks and nice people. Be sure to stop by, Thursday – September 1st at 7:30pm. Sign up now at info@schneidersladen.de.

Video: Schneider TM & “SPARK” – live @SUPERBOOTH22

Schneider TM played an improvised live set with the fascinating prototype of the electro-acoustic experimental guitar “SPARK” at this years SUPERBOOTH22 and SOOPERgrail. This special guitar was developed together with the luthiers Kora Jünger and Frank Deimel from Deimel Guitarworks.

In addition to conventional magnetic and piezo pickups, some of which are installed in different positions in the body such as the headstock etc. for expanded sound possibilities, the guitar also has playable reverb springs, one of which is attached to the tremolo construction and can be tensioned. The different sound sources can be combined via a global selector switch and sent to an integrated electronic LesLee, which oscillates back and forth between the signals and is connected to CV In & Out sockets for integrating e.g. modular synthesizers via control voltage. The “SPARK” can not only be played acoustically, electrically and electronically, but as an electro-acoustic sound object it also offers possibilities for playing techniques that are not typical for guitars.

Schneider TM is the internationally reknown multidimensional music project of Dirk Dresselhaus which oscillates extensively between adventurous electronic pop-music and experimental, sometimes improvised freeform music, while occasionally bringing these and other opposing elements together.

Schneider TM:
https://schneidertm.net/

Deimel Guitarworks:
https://deimelguitarworks.com/

SUPERBOOTH22 & SOOPERgrail:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://www.soopergrail.com/en/welcome.html
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-n4KiXI-s3JToBhwNo2WnA


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The SchneidersLaden Advanced Workshops are back!

The Modular Beginner Workshops in SchneidersLaden are very popular and often booked out long before the next date. What is missing since the beginning of the pandemic are the advanced workshops with artists, experts and manufacturers – this will change soon: New Advanced Workshops and Events from 25th of August!

The upcoming series of 5 workshops is more versatile than ever and should offer something exciting to everyone who is interested in electronic music and its creation.

August 25th: It starts with a special guest from far away: Aditya from Animal Factory Amplification – located in Bombay, India – contacted us a few weeks ago, because he will be in Germany again. We are happy to take this opportunity and turn the meeting with Aditya into the second workshop on his creations at SchneidersLaden. (here is the first one, in case you missed it)

September 1st: One week later we continue with Making Sound Machines from Düsseldorf, who caused a stir last year with their Stolperbeats sequencer for eurorack – we are happy to welcome the Rookie of the Year at SchneidersLaden. And we are curious about the story behind Stolperbeats and to meet the makers!

September 15th: Two weeks later we are looking forward to a special guest and the first Artist Workshop of the year – with Lisa Morgenstern. We could already convince ourselves of her skills at SUPERBOOTH22 and are looking forward to insights into her live set and to meet someone who can handle the many keyboard instruments in the showroom. With a little luck, we’ll have the new Rhodes MK8 on site by then. That would be something – Lisa Morgenstern on the new Rhodes.

September 29th: Another two weeks later it’s your turn – it’s all about hot irons and melting metal – it’s DIY time! If you want to dip your toes into the topic of DIY we can offer some help with assembling some selected DIY-Kits. During the workshop you will assemble the modules with the help of our experts from the workshop. Dare to build your first (or even twentieth) module with us – bring it to life in the showroom at Kotti. More info on the modules and how to register will be published soon!

October 13th: The last date of this workshop series is also on the topic of do-it-yourself. Here it’s all about Tapeloops with Sascha Bachman aka HAND. This technique needs some finesse and patience, but always delivers fascinating results with the incomparable character of real tape. Your host for this evening has already shown how to cut and reassemble tapes, open and close cassettes and make music with them during many workshops at SUPERBOOTH.

We are happy to be able to offer you such a nice program. The first three dates are of course free, please register at info@schneidersladen.de as places are limited. The two DIY dates are paid – more info coming soon!

This is a short overview so you can mark the dates in your calendar and prepare for the opening-event next week with Animal Factory Amplification – Thursday, 25th of August. Please write an email to info@schneidersladen.de to save your space!

Techno TV documentary with SchneidersLaden

A documentary about the history of techno in Germany – this can hardly work without mentioning SchneidersLaden. In the documentary series of the HR “Im Club – Wir sind Kultur” you will also see two familiar faces from the SchneidersLaden team, HerrSchneider and our dear colleague JakoJako! We are happy about this acknowledgement and recommend the docu-series, which highlights many facets of club culture and has some nice pictures and stories to offer.


You can find the documentary in the ARD-Mediathek: HERE

The picture is a screenshot of the mentioned documentary.

Video: Weston Precision Audio – B2 Kick/Bass Voice & XAOC Devices – Koszalin

In this video we listen to two quite interesting modules, both in combination and separately. This is not a video manual or tutorial, just some sounds and patches with these two modules.

The Xaoc Devices Koszalin is a digital stereo frequency shifter with linear thru-0 and exponential FM – Xaoc Devices have once again managed to build a module on a digital basis, which delivers an incredibly precise and high-quality sound. Even if we push it to the limits more often in this video, the sonic quality shows in almost every situation.

The B2 Kick/Bass Voice module from Weston Precision Audio describes itself virtually by its name. It features an oscillator, envelope, filter and VCA – in other words, everything you need for a monophonic, subtractive synthesizer – only here everything is designed to create kicks and bass. The versatile oscillator with waveshaper, the great sounding filter and the well thought-out user interface make working with the module a great delight.

Get yours at SchneidersLaden.de

ALBINOBROTHERS – live @SUPERBOOTH22 & SOOPERgrail

After three albums Tobias Werner has finished his Albinoblues-triology. For this reason he goes on tour with that material for the first time. The duo of drums (Ronny Wunderwald) and guitar (Tobias Werner) is on the road as ALBINOBROTHERS.

With much less electricity than the other concerts of the event, the two artists bring proper blues to the stage here and thus expand the already wide range of musical styles that could be experienced live at SUPERBOOTH22 and SOOPERgrail.

SUPERBOOTH & SOOPERgrail:
https://www.superbooth.com/en/
https://www.soopergrail.com/en/welcome.html
https://twitter.com/Superbooth_Bln
https://www.instagram.com/superbooth_berlin/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-n4KiXI-s3JToBhwNo2WnA


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ABOUT STROMKULT


STROMKULT is our platform for updates and news on SCHNEIDERSLADEN and SUPERBOOTH, selected electronic musical instruments and events related to modular synthesizers, sequencers, competent drum machines, analog modular systems, midi tools, controllers, converters and related products of all kinds. You can find all kinds of events related to these topic in our EVENT CALENDAR. Also on this site you will find lots of videos from SUPERBOOTH – the world’s largest trade fair for electronic musical instruments, news about events and workshops at SCHNEIDERSLADEN.

Herr Schneider started in 1999 with SCHNEIDERSBUERO as a sales and marketing platform for the smallest manufacturers and inventors of electronic musical instruments. Products were shown online, in our showrooms and at the original SUPERBOOTH – workshops and countless reviews have been featured in magazines all over Europe.

These very special instruments and tools are now often available from specialist dealers all over Europe and can be purchased directly from our webshop SCHNEIDERSLADEN worldwide.