Modular
Synthesis &
Electronic
Sound Design
(BEGINNER COURSE)

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Whether you are completely new to synthesis or a curious hobbyist looking to deepen your understanding, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to approach any modular system and begin making music with intention, clarity and creativity.

Discover the foundations of synthesis and learn to create your own sounds from the ground up in this hands-on beginners course at Schneiders Keller. The only space in London where you can explore modular hardware in person and learn directly from industry professionals.

What will
you learn?

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This course focuses on outcomes rather than a technical syllabus. By the end, you will understand both how to build sounds and why synthesis works, which sets you up to explore with purpose.

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Sound Physics: Waveforms and the fundamentals of audio.
Core Modules: Master Oscillators, Filters, VCAs, and Envelopes.
Voltage Logic: How to use CV, Gates, and Triggers.
Patch Building: Constructing a full synth voice from scratch.
Dynamic Motion: Adding life via LFOs and modulation.
Tone Shaping: Techniques for musical expression and "feel."
Hardware Skills: Hands-on proficiency with physical gear.
Hybrid Practice: Integrating VCV Rack for home study.

Who is this
course for?

No Equipment
Or Prior
Knowledge
Is Required!

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Why learn
with us?

Sessions 4x 2hr
Equipment Provided
Class Size 8

Price £299

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systems and electronic instruments, gaining practical and tactile skills that software alone cannot provide. Our ethos is rooted in community, experimentation and hands on discovery. This course is designed to reflect that spirit.

Schneiders Keller is the only dedicated space in London where you can learn modular synthesis on real hardware. You will be guided by people who work with these instruments every day.

You will use a wide range of high quality modular systems and electronic instruments, gaining practical and tactile skills that software alone cannot provide. Our ethos is rooted in community, experimentation and hands on discovery. This course is designed to reflect that spirit.

About your
tutor

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As well as being a guitarist and pianist, he is a synthesis enthusiast with a particular interest in sampling and sound manipulation.

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and accessible guidance, making him an ideal mentor for those taking their first steps into synthesis. He is also a musician and performer in three-piece avant-psych band Voka Gentle. With Voka Gentle he has made records with producers from Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Grizzly Bear, Nick Cave) to Sam Petts-Davies (Radiohead, Frank Ocean, Roger Waters).

William Stokes is an educator, researcher and synthesist with extensive experience in teaching electronic sound and music technology. He writes for Sound On Sound magazine, contributes to academic research on electronic music and teaches at City, University of London.

His approach combines clear technical understanding with creative and accessible guidance, making him an ideal mentor for those taking their first steps into synthesis. He is also a musician and performer in three-piece avant-psych band Voka Gentle. With Voka Gentle he has made records with producers from Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Grizzly Bear, Nick Cave) to Sam Petts-Davies (Radiohead, Frank Ocean, Roger Waters).

Why learn
with us?

Boredbrain Music Xcelon SL Dynamic Analog Desktop Mixer

Boredbrain Music Xcelon SL Dynamic Analog Desktop Mixer

Buchla Ziggy Desktop Synthesiser

Buchla Ziggy Desktop Synthesiser

Make Noise Plexiphon

Make Noise Plexiphon

Knobula Drum Farm

Knobula Drum Farm

Verbos Electronics Voltage Multi Stage 10

Verbos Electronics Voltage Multi Stage 10

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