# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Seven Synthesis & Sound Design Techniques Taught Hands-On at the Vintage Synthesizer MuseumAbout this EventHands-On Synthesis II is a follow-up to our Fundamentals of Synthesis workshop at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum. In this small-group, hands-on workshop, we'll explore seven essential synthesis and sound-design concepts that go beyond the basic VCO → VCF → VCA signal path.What we'll exploreWe'll work through:Multiple Oscillators — Combining oscillators, tuning them to musical intervals, and using subtle detuning to create richer and more complex sounds.Oscillator Sync — Understanding how one oscillator can force another to restart its waveform, creating distinctive changes in harmonic character.Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) — Exploring how changing the shape of a waveform changes its harmonic content and timbre. We'll use an oscilloscope so you can see the waveform change as you hear it.Noise — Using noise both as an audio source and as a modulation source, and exploring how filtering and modulation can transform it into useful musical material.Filter Envelopes — Using an envelope to control filter cutoff and shape the timbre of a sound over time, rather than simply controlling its volume.Cross Modulation — Using one oscillator as a modulation source for another, and exploring the transition from pitch modulation to complex audio-rate modulation.Ring Modulation — Combining two signals in a fundamentally different way to create new frequencies and dramatically different harmonic structures.See It. Hear It. Play It.Each concept will be introduced with a combination of live demonstration, hand drawn diagrams, and, where useful, oscilloscope demonstrations so you can see what's happening to the actual waveform while you hear the result.After each concept is explained, participants will work in pairs at selected synthesizer stations throughout the Vintage Synthesizer Museum. You'll experiment with the technique on multiple vintage instruments and rotate between them, allowing you to hear how the same underlying synthesis principle can behave very differently from one synthesizer to another.You'll get hands-on time with instruments from the VSM collection, including legendary synthesizers such as the Minimoog, Roland Jupiter-8, and Yamaha CS-80, along with a selection of other vintage instruments chosen specifically for the concepts we're exploring.This isn't a demonstration where you simply watch someone else operate the instruments. You'll also be operating them yourself.A Natural Next Step After FundamentalsHands-On Synthesis II assumes a basic understanding of synthesizer architecture and signal flow.Completion of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum's Fundamentals of Synthesis workshop or equivalent hands-on experience with analog subtractive synthesis is recommended. Feel free to contact us directly to see if this workshop is the right fit for you.You should already be comfortable with concepts such as:VCO, VCF, and VCAEnvelopes and LFOsCV and GateBasic synthesizer signal flowBasic subtractive synthesisWe'll build on that foundation rather than starting over.Small Group, Hands-On InstructionThe workshop is currently limited to 6 participants, allowing everyone substantial time with the instruments and the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.You'll be working with the Vintage Synthesizer Museum's collection of vintage and classic synthesizers, not software emulations or demonstrations on a screen.The goal isn't simply to learn what these techniques are called. It's to understand what is actually happening to the signals inside a synthesizer, hear the result, see it when possible, and learn to recognize and use the technique on different instruments.Come ready to listen, experiment, turn knobs, and make some strange sounds. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0635c020-a479-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/065fdd60-a479-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w667-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/06716990-a479-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/068789a0-a479-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/069f3050-a479-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w900-h740-dcf8e8d8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/hands-on-synthesis-ii-beyond-the-basics/100001998407325105 - **Event Categories**: workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Vintage Synthesizer Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 195, max: 195, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Vintage Synthesizer Museum - **lat**: 34.1192876 - **long**: -118.1986393 - **full address**: Vintage Synthesizer Museum, 1200 N Ave 54, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fd29e0f4d18e9de7d5fc3323f5dde02018cc877f4daaec1bb9174b8dea27744d-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787405535 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics being held? - **A:** Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Vintage Synthesizer Museum, 1200 N Ave 54, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics? - **A:** Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics? - **A:** Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics is organized by Vintage Synthesizer Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hands-On Synthesis II: Beyond the Basics is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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