Workshops at SchneidersLaden

Published on Dec 10, 2018 SchneidersLaden

"SchneidersLaden regularly invites artists and manufacturers to hold workshops and performances in the shop. Products are always presented in a musical context and explained with practical examples. During the open discussions with the audience, all open questions will then be answered. These events are always free of charge and are primarily intended to connect people and share knowledge. These video documentations concentrate on the actual workshop and performance part of the evening - for the full experience you have to come by in person. Hope to see you soon ant SchneidersLaden!"

Playlist:

1. Surgeon - workshop and performance at SchneidersLaden
2. An introduction to Mutable Instruments @SchneidersLaden - Part 1
3. An introduction to Mutable Instruments @SchneidersLaden - Part 2
4. Richard Devine and Surachai - Workshop at SchneidersLaden, Part 1
5. Richard Devine - Performance and Workshop at SchneidersLaden, Part 2
6. Walker F. presenting Make Noise at SchneidersLaden

Performances and Concerts at SchneidersLaden

Published on Dec 12, 2018 SchneidersLaden

1. DeWalta & Shannon live at SchneidersLaden
2. Gaël Loison of Touell Skouarn live at SchneidersLaden
3. Nicolas Bougaïeff – live performance for Endorphin.es at SchneidersLaden
4. Richard Devine - Performance and Workshop at SchneidersLaden, Part 2
5. LADY STARLIGHT - Workshop and Performance at SchneidersLaden

10 years of Verbos Electronics - Workshop at SchneidersLaden

video uploads by SchneidersLaden

Playlist:
10 years of Verbos Electronics - Mark Verbos - Workshop at SchneidersLaden
10 years of Verbos Electronics - Mark Smith - Workshop at SchneidersLaden
10 years of Verbos Electronics - Tom Holroyd - Workshop at SchneidersLaden

"Celebrating '10 years of Verbos Electronics' workshop at SchneidersLaden - what an evening! We have rarely had so many guests and such an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you!

It started with the three presentations by Mark, Tom and Mark on how to play live with a Verbos modular system and went on well into the evening with lots of nice conversations and exchanging of memories. What was different from ten years ago? The workshop took place on the rooms of SchneidersLaden, there was a kids' play area and some heads were slightly grayer than back a decade ago. So, quite some things changed, but it was wonderful to see that a new generation is growing up that shares the same passion."

Dieter Doepfer Special at SchneidersLaden

Published on Dec 24, 2018 SchneidersLaden

"On December 6th we had reserved the whole Thursday evening for a very special gentleman - Dieter Doepfer! And it was worth it! Dieter took care of the guests and listeners all evening, even baked them cookies! In addition there was a unique Modular Beginner workshop by him, a presentation of his latest products (disco!) and an exquisite live performance by Dieter himself!"

Playlist:

1. DIETER DÖPFER modular live set at SchneidersLaden
2. DIETER DOEPFER cookie lessons - at SchneidersLaden
3. DIETER DÖPFER modular beginner workshop at SchneidersLaden [filters & speech synthesis]
4. DIETER DÖPFER about the early days

Free Workshop with Wowa Cwejman Coming to SchneidersLaden

via STROMKULT

"Workshop with Wowa Cwejman about his 4 new modules! July-5th @SchneidersLaden
Jun 22, 2018 | Workshop at Schneidersladen

We are very pleased to be able to announce another workshop with Wowa Cwejman. The release of four new Cwejman modules is coming closer and Wowa Cwejman is coming to SchneidersLaden to present his latest creations and to answer your questions. This workshop is about the updated BLD, AP-1 and VM-1 modules which will be available as MK2 versions and about the totally new VC-SC Stereo Compressor. Please send an e-Mail to Timm to save your space in this workshop – we have to limit this event to 30 people.

You missed our last workshop with Wowa Cwejman? No worries – you can watch a video of it here.
Participation is free-of-charge as always!
Looking forward to seeing you at SchneidersLaden on July 5th, 7pm!"

SchneidersLaden Showroom Sound for Superbooth20 Home Edition

Published on Apr 23, 2020 SchneidersLaden

"We created a sample pack with all those noises and sounds that we all know from our visits to Schneidersladen, the video gives you a few impressions of the making of and a first preview what to make with it.

SchneidersLaden and especially the Showroom in Berlin Kreuzberg have a special atmosphere - as we can‘t experience this during these times we decided to bring some of this to your home for the Superbooth20 Home Edition.

Download the sample pack at Superbooth.com and create something with it. Give your tracks some of that SchneidersLaden flavor with these raw sounds from the showroom.

Here is a direct link: https://tinyurl.com/y8hbcpmu"

SUPERBOOTH21 in 6 Weeks - Program and Special Event Tickets

SUPERBOOTH21 is coming this September 15 through 18. See https://www.superbooth.com/ for full details on the event.

Press release on the Program and Special Event Tickets follows:

Berlin, August 2021

SUPERBOOTH21 in 6 weeks - the program and the special event tickets

Many national and international exhibitors and their innovative synthesizers and effect devices attract thousands of music makers to FEZ-Berlin every year. Equally attractive are the numerous concerts and special events. These inclu- de many workshops that invite you to join in, the SchneidersLaden Tour and the comfortable arrival by boat shuttle from Berlin Mitte.

Stage program: This year, SUPERBOOTH21 will feature four stages. In addition to the auditorium and the seaside stage, two new venues will be added: the Finn- hütten and the Fuchsbau.

In the auditorium, there will be Gesprächskonzerte (lecture concerts) and talks - with Jean-Michel Jarre, Reinhold Heil, Atom TM and T.Raumschmiere among others. Early Wednesday evening, the Miller-Zillmer-Foundation will present it- self to invited guests in the auditorium, where it will celebrate its two-year an- niversary. This year the Miller-Zillmer-Foundation makes possible the workshop series with Gammon and his Modular Synthesizer Ensemble, as well as - in co- operation with Mute Artists Ltd. - the headlining concerts on the seaside stage every evening: Yann Tiersen, hackedepicciotto, JakoJako and Pole.

The past 18 months have left room for many artists to go into the studio and write new music. SUPERBOOTH21 is one of the first opportunities to bring the results of these processes on stage and so there are some premieres to see. Yann Tiersen (Mute, release date: August 27, 2021) presents his new album „Kerber“. Also from hackedepicciotto (Mute), st.raumen (release date:
30. August 2021) and Pole (Mute) there is something new to hear.

The seaside stage will also feature Maarten Vos, Bloody Mary, Carolina Eyck, Kitmun and Ain TheMachine X SBNH, among others. The stage at the Finnhütten will be hosted by the legendary Tresor. For the 30th anniversary of the Berlin club and label, there will be concerts every night at 8:30 p.m. by e.g. Z.I.P.P.O, Carlota and Artik.

The ever-popular Gesprächskonzerte will mainly take place at the Fuchsbau. On this new stage, SOMA Laboratory, Verbos Electronics, Haken Audio, Polyend, U-HE, Joranalogue and Bitwig, among others, will musically present their pro- ducts. In addition, you can also get involved yourself at the Fuchsbau and contri- bute to the musical background of the event at the Modular Carousel.
Workshops & DIY: The various DIY workshops will take place in the cozy ambien- ce of the DIY tent at the Fuchsbau. Workshops offered are from Befaco, Leaf Audio, Making Sound Machines, Touellskouarn and Shakmat Modular, among others. Due to the severe limitation of places, tickets for the DIY workshops should be booked early.

Other workshops include the Tapeloop Workshop on September 18 (for up to 5 participants), the Kreativ Klangsafari in cooperation with the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and of course Gammon‘s Modular Synthesizer Ensemble, who will once again be working on a daily performance with students and presenting it at 1:30pm.

Tickets for many workshops can already be booked online and can be found here.

Livestream & virtuelle Gesprächskonzerte (lecture concerts): Those who are unable to attend SUPERBOOTH21 in person can look forward to the daily lives- tream. Here, the highlights of the various stages will be shown in a three-hour program. This also includes the virtual Gesprächskonzerte, which offer exhibitors who cannot come to SUPERBOOTH21 the unique opportunity to present them- selves to the audience simultaneously online and on site - live on screen in the auditorium. Among other things, the Gesprächskonzerte by and with Noise Engi- neering and Animal Factory Amplification will be presented here.

Boat shuttle: The boat shuttle departs daily from the old historic harbor in Berlin Mitte in the direction of FEZ-Berlin. The landing stage can be found at Mellow- park. From here there are precise signs to find the right way to FEZ-Berlin.

Tickets for the boat shuttle are available now and are very limited. It is advisable to be quick! Here you can get the tickets.

SchneidersLaden Tour: The tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Germa- ny‘s most important synthesizer store - SchneidersLaden. For this tour Andreas Schneider has asked one of his first employees to tell interested guests about the history of SchneidersLaden, SchneidersBuero and Superbooth – and to provide insights into the current showrooms and behind the scenes of SchneidersLaden in Berlin Kreuzberg.

What‘s left to say? Stay healthy everyone and get vaccinated so we can spend a wonderful SUPERBOOTH21 together in September!

And: Day tickets for SUPERBOOTH21 are currently still available for all time periods on superbooth.com and can be combined at will with the special event tickets for workshops, boat shuttle and the exclusive tour through Schneiders- Laden.
Tickets for DIY workshops are only valid in combination with any day ticket for SUPERBOOTH21. All special event tickets are strictly limited and can only be booked in advance of the event.
All tickets are available exclusively via pre-sale on superbooth.com - there will be no box office to ensure a contactless transaction.

Please note that access to the exhibition grounds will only be granted with a daily negative rapid test, complete approved vaccination or convalescent status.

Surgeon - workshop and performance at SchneidersLaden

Published on Dec 10, 2018 SchneidersLaden

"In 2016, the techno artist Surgeon explained his current live set to a limited number of SchneidersLaden customers and employees. Such a workshop for advanced users of modular synthesizers and interested guests takes place regularly at SchneidersLaden at Kottbusser Tor."

Buchla Opens First-Ever European Distribution & Service Center

"April 10, 2013, Musikmesse, Frankfurt, Germany: Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments (BEMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex4 Distribution GmbH as exclusive European distributor for all BEMI products, including the 200e-series modular synthesizer system and the new Music Easel Electronic Music Box. Effective immediately, all European Buchla fans and customers can turn to Alex4 for everything from full systems to individual modules and parts, as well as for outstanding repair service.

Attendees of this week's Musikmesse Frankfurt show are invited to visit Alex4 on Stand C51 in Hall 5.1 to check out samples from the current BEMI product lineup, including the Skylab 10-panel modular synthesizer, a custom-configured 18-panel 200e system, and the reissue of the revered Music Easel, a portable, performance-oriented instrument with a break-through price point that has put the synth on everyone's "must-have" list.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to have Alex4 stocking and selling all of our products," noted Lewis Chiodo, a BEMI managing partner and the company's director of international sales. "Alex4 and their sister company Schneidersladen have long been the go-to companies for innovative, high-end electronic music products, and we're extremely pleased to now have Buchla instruments so expertly represented in Europe."

Alex4 will also be responsible for providing repair service throughout the continent---a real bonus for Buchla users who, until now, needed to ship modules back to the U.S. for servicing.

For more information, please visit BEMI at www.buchla.com, Alex4 at www.alex4.de, and Schneidersladen at www.schneidersladen.de.

About Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments:

Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments, LLC, is the new incarnation of Buchla & Associates, the world renowned designer and manufacturer of advanced electronic musical instruments. Company CTO Don Buchla is known as the co-inventor of the analog synthesizer, and has been the creator of highly innovative electronic music tools for over 50 years.

About Alex4 Distribution GmbH:

Based in Berlin, Germany, Alex4 is the distribution arm of the long-established synth shop, Schneidersladen. Alex4 specializes in unique analog synthesizers and innovative musical hardware from specialist manufacturers."

Joranalogue - Workshop @SchneidersLaden

video upload by 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."

Jürgen Michaelis from Jomox - live at SchneidersLaden

Jürgen Michaelis from Jomox - live at SchneidersLaden from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Jürgen Michaelis played a live performance for us during his workshop at SchneidersLaden. He brought the unique Resonator Neuronium to play alongside the Alpha Base and T-Resonator. After that he talked us through the interesting construction of and relation between the T-Resonator and Resonator Neuronium and answers questions from the audience. This time in German.

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SchneidersLaden presents SUPERBOOTH19"

Workshop with Wowa Cwejman @SchneidersLaden

Published on Jan 15, 2019

"At the beginning of July 2018 SchneidersLaden had the opportunity to welcome Wowa Cwejman again. The occasion was the presentation of four new modules. Wowa Cwejman was so kind to give us an overview of these modules in the large showroom of SchneidersLaden, together with Tom Körting they went through all new aspects of the modules and patched some sound examples. With the displayed oscilloscope you get a good sense of what is happening with the signals. All in all a lot of new possibilities to explore!

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SchneidersLaden presents SUPERBOOTH19"

Phonoschrank - live at SchneidersLaden

Phonoschrank - live at SchneidersLaden from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Phonoschrank presents his experimental noise and drone music in SchneidersLaden. He plays two SOMA Lyra-8 synthesizers in combination with a eurorack effects rack. After this very nice event and incredible performance we invited him to play again - this time at the Berlin Marathon September 15th and 16th!

Don't miss this! See you there!

---> Sunday // 11am // SchneidersBuero - directly at the marathon course!
---> Ritterstraße 3 in Kreuzberg"

ALM Busy Circuits - workshop at SchneidersLaden

Published on Sep 2, 2019 SchneidersLaden

"Matthew from ALM Busy Circuits was visiting SchneidersLaden for a special workshop in August 2019! His innovative and established eurorack designs have found their way into many many modular cases. Matthew played a short performance and talked the audience through the patch he was using. This is an all ALM system - if you every wondered how this would sound like, this is your chance."

Richard Devine & Surachai @ SchneidersLaden

Richard Devine @ SchneidersLaden, Part 1 from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"As two very special Guests, Richard Devine and Surachai made a workshop inside Schneidersladen together discussing some insights and explanations on their musical way to generate sounds and more .. Starting with the american view on things like the early eurorack its ending up in making some sounds in a little live set and discussing questions .. this will happen in part 2, to be released very soon on this channel."

Snazzy FX - workshop and live performance at SchneidersLaden

Published on Aug 23, 2019 SchneidersLaden

"On August 15th 2019 Dan Snazelle payed SchneidersLaden a visit to talk about his work as a musician and manufacturer of musical instruments. During the workshop Dan presented a short live performance, similar to what he plays in clubs and he talked through his system. By focusing on his own modules he explained what purpose his own designs serve in a modular system that is dedicated to live performances."

Wowa Cwejman Has Passed Away

Some sad news in today. Legendary synthesizer maker Wlodzimierz Cwejman, known as Wowa Cwejman to the synth community, has passed away. As anyone who has visited this site over the years knows, his creations are recognized as the best of the best when it comes to quality and sound. He will be sorely missed.

The following was shared by Maho Cwejman:

“I’m incredibly sad to say that Wlodzimierz Cwejman (Wowa ) passed away yesterday. Wowa was an incredible man making great things and I love that we made so many together. Right now I hope you appreciate I need some time but will come back as soon as possible with an update to Cwejman. I want to thank everyone for your support and kind words🙏 Wlodzimierz Cwejman 1949-2021

Cwejman music AB
#Cwejman”


A tribute by verstaerker:

In Memory of Wowa Cwejman
video by verstaerker

"In memory of Wowa Cwejman who passed away 30.01.2021
Thank you Wowa for you wonderful instruments wich always inspired me making music.

The video is from a workshop long time ago in Schneidersbuero .. i think around 2008.
The music is made in 2007 after i bought my Cwejman S1. The sounds are done with a Doepfer A-154/155 Sequencer, Cwejman S1 and a Roland JV1080 for the pad.

Rest in Peace!"


And a couple of interviews from the archives:

Wowa Cwejman Interview From Totally Wired [previously posted here]

Published on Jan 19, 2017 brian tregaskin

"last bit of totally wired which includes interview with wowa cwejman"

Totally Wired was a documentary associated with Schneiders Buero, the people behind SUPERBOOTH.

Workshop with Wowa Cwejman @SchneidersLaden [previously posted here]

Published on Jan 15, 2019

"At the beginning of July 2018 SchneidersLaden had the opportunity to welcome Wowa Cwejman again. The occasion was the presentation of four new modules. Wowa Cwejman was so kind to give us an overview of these modules in the large showroom of SchneidersLaden, together with Tom Körting they went through all new aspects of the modules and patched some sound examples. With the displayed oscilloscope you get a good sense of what is happening with the signals. All in all a lot of new possibilities to explore!

Update: a tribute from C Nich0llsL.



"Single take recording from Cwejman S1. I was fortunate to pick up one of the last batch (in grey). Had been kicking myself for not getting one when they fist launched for several years. It is beautiful.
The recording had been sitting on my desktop for a couple of months. After hearing of Wowa's passing, I am sharing as an homage to the beautiful tone of this instrument and to the man that created it.
Recorded through Strymon;s Night Sky, the resonances seem to stretch out into the darkness.
Left unadorned for those who may want to take a moment and gaze at the Night Sky.
Thank you, for a beautiful instrument."

AtoVproject DHO Workshop at SchneidersLaden

video upload by SchneidersLaden

"The workshop by AtoVproject about the DHO – Dual Harmonic Oscillator at SchneidersLaden. AtoVproject introduce their exciting new oscillator and play a performance so you can hear the module in a musical context.

Complex oscillators are renowned for their amazing sonic potential. The DHO uses the power of digital controls to improve accessibility and inspiration. Each analog oscillator generates four octaves of triangle waves and modulates each other using through-zero FM. All of this is channeled through a four-stage diode wavefolder.

For extremely complex modulation there is the power of simplex noise implemented in the DHO. This is an algorithm straight out of the video game industry. One twist of a knob allows you to dynamically modulate 10 parameters. You can explore infinite soundscapes and give life to the whole module with just one CV input. This fantastic noise source can also direct the frequencies of up to 10 internal LFOs, injecting motion and complexity into your sound without cluttering your rack with external modulation sources."

Instruo workshop at SchneidersLaden

Instruo workshop at SchneidersLaden from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Jason Lim from Instruo came to SchneidersLaden to introduce himself and his instruments to our guests. After his short performance he talks us through the patch he was playing. Take a close look at what Jason brought with him, there are some brand new designs in his case - including an ADSR - Cèis, a loop sampler - Lùbadh, a granular sampler Arbhar, filter, utilities and more!

We are impressed of the whole product line and the passion Jason puts into his work. And we can't wait to try all the new modules again! Next chance to see them will be at SUPERBOOTH19 - 9-11 May at FEZ Berlin. See you there!"

A real life expression of Schneidersladen, autumn 2013 (german)

A real life expression of Schneidersladen, autumn 2013 (german) from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"HerrSchneider alias SchneidersBuero erzählt in seinem Schauraum alias SchneidersLaden von der Begestierung für elektronische Musikinstrumente, Modularsysteme und kleine Hersteller, von der Motivation seiner Kunden, von der Freude am einfachen Strom und dem Anspruch seines Handelns. Er erklärt seine Idee von der regelmäßigen Neuordnung des Ladens, der immer wieder anders zusammengebaut Kunden und Anwender auf immer wieder neue Ideen bringen soll und kann. Der Anspruch an Qualität und Motivation der Lieferanten wird mit den Gewohnheiten beim Kauf eines Bio-Apfels verglichen, was leider noch nicht der Realität des Marktes entspricht. Die derzeit ausgestellten Geräte in Ihrer Menge und die Athmosphäre des Ladens werden hervorragend echt dargestellt."