Sam Barker & Cycle Instruments Tetrachords – Workshop ‪@schneidersladen_berlin‬

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"On September 18, 2025, SchneidersLaden hosted a very special event: musician and producer Sam Barker presented the extraordinary Eurorack module Tetrachords, joined by Josh from Cycle Instruments.

Sam Barker is known for his inspiring and unique performances – if you’ve seen his set at Superbooth, you know how intense and original his music can be. In this workshop, he shared some of his creative techniques and insights into his process.

At the center of the evening was the Tetrachords: a polyphonic CV & MIDI note sequencer featuring four flexible tracks, a powerful modulation matrix, CV and trigger inputs, MIDI over TRS & USB, i²c connectivity, and SD storage for songs and patterns. Perfect for complex harmonies, arpeggios, or polyphonic sequencing – versatile, intuitive, and deeply musical. Josh from Cycle Instruments added unique perspectives on the development and design of Tetrachords. This made the evening not only a performance, but also a deep dive into creative workflows and innovative instrument design.

Whether for inspiration, learning, or simply enjoying – here’s the full workshop recording."