# Event Details - **Event Name**: DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am – Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: We will supply the parts, instructions, tools, and expertise. Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo in an Altoids tin.About this EventChoose what you’d like to build In this workshop! We have two kits with Guitarist in mind. These circuits kits fit in Altoids tins. ALL are suitable for beginners and the DIY curious.Pick from these musical effects:∙ ??????? ????? ???? ∙ ??????? ???????You'll get all of the necessary materials and detailed instructions. We'll have all the equipment: soldering iron, hand tools, and more. Participants have a blast while they learn.Altoids Noise GateThe Altoids Noise Gate passes the intended, deliberate sound of your guitar playing and blocks many types of unwanted noise. This noise usually comes from high-gain amps and pedals as well as electromagnetic interference. Especially if you use high-gain distortion pedals, a noise gate may improve your tone by shutting down the unwanted background noise. Use the potentiometer to adjust the noise gate cut-off point.Unlike most pedals, you don’t “hear” the noise gate”. When it’s working you hear more silence between the musical passages.Altoids TremoloTremolo is actually the first commercially available effects unit. The first tremolo pedal is the DeArmond Tremtrol, made in the '40s, which consisted of a mechanical motor passing signal through conductive oil. Billy Gibbons at one point had two of these in his rig.Tremolo began in amplifiers as a hands-free vibrato, which is why so many amps just call it that. however, Gibson put the first tremolo in an amp, and despite it being called vibrato.As for some classic songs that use it, check out Duane Eddy's "Rebel-Rouser" and Tommy James and the Shondells’ "Crimson and Clover” or “How Soon is Now” by The Smiths.These are low part count project - easy build for beginners! But if you need help with your circuit, your instructors have 20+ years’ experience building, designing, and troubleshooting electronic circuitry. So rest assured that we will get your effect working and get you ready to explore the worlds of sound synthesis and electronics. Expect this workshop to last 2 – 3 hours.This is brought to you in conjunction with our sponsors: @synthcube @smallbear @pcbway https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/30878560-a467-11f0-b39f-f51a5524d99b-rimg-w1146-h740-dcc1daf0-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waltham/diy-guitar-pedal-workshop-build-a-noise-gate-or-tremolo/100001772820025419 - **Event Categories**: music, workshops, entertainment, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 75, max: 75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waltham - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Small Bear Electronics - **lat**: 42.3704448 - **long**: -71.24635409999999 - **full address**: Small Bear Electronics, 167 Prospect Street, Waltham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bbdf3c84696a44f3a21093a604bdc49f44c6a8fa1f71eea1bc494f50d7a91721-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc14191c-gmir.jpg?v=1759942396 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo being held? - **A:** DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo takes place on Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am to Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Small Bear Electronics, 167 Prospect Street, Waltham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo? - **A:** DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo is organized by Cram Audio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DIY Guitar Pedal Workshop - Build a Noise Gate or Tremolo is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waltham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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