Synth 101 (Women, Trans & Gender Diverse) Workshop

This hands-on three-hour introductory workshop is for women, trans and gender diverse people who want to get started making and shaping sound with synthesisers. Designed for complete beginners and taught in a welcoming and supportive group learning environment, Synth 101 introduces foundational concepts of synthesis through guided demonstrations and practical exercises on instruments from MESS’s collection. Held in the MESS education space and led by women, trans and gender diverse artists, Synth 101 teaches how to create and shape sound using core building blocks such as oscillators, filters, and envelopes. Working in pairs, attendees gain hands-on experience with plenty of opportunity to experiment, ask questions, and learn by doing. No prior experience is needed, curiosity is the only prerequisite. Demystify synthesis, learn the fundamentals and connect with MESS’s extended community of electronic music makers.