A monthly free-to-all electronic music workshop & collaborative jam session held in the Gray Area lobby.

Gray Area is proud to present Synth Sessions, a free hands-on workshop and group jam open to all levels to expand your sonic horizons.

Every month, participants learn about a new synthesis topic (drones, sequencing, sound design, etc.), then collaborate on a group jam that will propel the workshop sounds into the beyond!

Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop with Ableton (or another DAW) or their own portable synth or drum machine. They may also use one from the Creative Resource Library (limited availability). Participants can also preview the instruments available from the Library and sign up to borrow one after the session. We have full modular systems, desktop synths and drum machines and a selection of Macbooks, iPads, midi controllers, and audio interfaces.

The workshop begins promptly at 6pm, followed by group jam time beginning at 7pm. There will be time at the end of the workshop for general questions and advice about synthesis. Please arrive in time to set up your instrument(s) before the jam begins.

This month's topic is:
All about ACID!

Mini workshop on one of the most beloved synth sounds ever invented - the squelchy, rubbery sound and hypnotic patterns of the 303.

The Creative Resource Library is a collaboration between Crowbar Corner and Gray Area.