Sound Workshops & Artist Talks
All sound workshops & artist talks below are included in the entry price this year!
Once you have your DMF24' ticket, the doors of educational sound madness open before you...
Modular Synth Beginner Workshop by Jony Wegewijs
12:00-13:30
Modular synthesiser workshop for super beginner synth explorers! For those who are curious to how the modular synthesiser works, for those who either have no modular system yet, or just stared out with one!
This workshop is all about learning the basic building blocks of a modular synth, how to patch and bring ideas to reality using buttons, switches and jack cables, and how to think out your own system that fits your needs!
About Jony
Jony is a musician of many shapes, as a producer, keyboardist and teacher. They have a lifelong obsession with music theory and have found a new way to push their boundaries using modular synths. Their obsessive nature and fluid identity come together in a style of music that is hypnotic, pulsating, ear-tingling and kind.
Workshop starts at 12:00 and will take about 1.5 hrs, after this walk-in-workshop, you'll be ready to hit the DMF modular market or soldering workshops, to start your modular Journey!
https://www.instagram.com/jony.wegewijs
Live Performance & Artist Talk by Roey Tsemah - Simple TOUCH 2
14:00-15:00
The Touit
The Touit crafts experimental music that spans from ambient through noise to techno, utilizing live looping and feedback. Renowned for their innovative approach, they make use of unique electronic music instruments, many of which they design themselves.
As the founder of SynthUX Academy, The Touit is dedicated to advancing the field of electronic music, both as a performer and an educator.
Melancholytron Synthesizer by Allard Krijger
15:00-16:30
Melancholy like you've never heard before…
Discover the Melancholytron Synthesizer
Unveil the sonic mysteries of the Melancholytron, a synthesizer that pushes the boundaries of melancholy. At this year’s Dutch Modular Fest 2024, immerse yourself in the unique auditory landscape crafted by Allard Krijger, the mastermind behind this melancholic instrument.
Presentation by Allard Krijger
Get an exclusive insight into the creation of the Melancholytron with a special presentation by Allard Krijger himself. Learn about the inspiration, design, and technological challenges that brought this extraordinary synthesizer to life. This talk will provide a captivating deep dive into sound synthesis and design.
Live Performance
Witness the Melancholytron in action as Allard Krijger delivers an melancholic performance, reminiscent of rainy mondays, pondering tuesdays, wasted wednesdays, and in general quite sad weeks all together, while showcasing the synth’s unique sonic capabilities. Experience the slow, sad textures and emotional depth that define the Melancholytron's sound, taking you on a journey through melancholy and perhaps sadness that range from depressive gorges to beautiful though painful memories of things that have gone by.
Be melancholic together!
Don't miss this chance to be part of the future of melancholy with the Melancholytron. Secure your spot today and prepare to be inspired by the limitless possibilities of melancholic synthesis!
"A Wavefolder is not a Wavefolder" by Threetom Modular
16:30-17:00
Designing synth circuits using analog simulation software.
Threetom is gonna take you on a ride for those who dare to dive deep, deeeeep, deeeeeeeeeeper into the wicked world of wave wave wave folding folding folding....
https://www.threetom.com/
https://www.instagram.com/threetommodularsynthesizers/
"I’ll walk you through a simple wavefolder design and hope to show you how there’s actually no waves being folded at all ????. See you soon at DMF2024! ❤️"
Artist Talk with Estroe and Sonartraffic
17:00-17:30
Estroe, also known as Esther Rozendaal is sharing her experiences with her deep dive into modular in the recent year!
From sound design to modular synth setup, she'll chat with the DMF team about the pro's and con's of modular life and where to find the unexpected.
Artist Talk will be hosted by Allert Aalders from Sonartraffic. and Modulation. Utrecht!
Workshop Test Equipment by Mono-Poly
17:30 - untill ... who knows how late.. 'till Dennis stops chatting about test equipment which will probably be after 2-3 hours.... 🙂
Let’s dive deeper into the world of Dennis Verschoor the Mack Daddy of modular synth events in the Netherlands. Before Hainbach and before Look Mum No Computer, there was Dennis. If there’s one man who truly saw the magic in these machines and dedicated himself to preserving them, it’s Dennis.
Dennis is the mastermind behind the Waveform Research Centre at WORM Studios, a space that you can actually rent! But hold on to your horses...
Dennis will be holding an exclusive workshop at the Dutch Modular Fest! Whether you’re intrigued by the concept or a bit terrified by the idea (or the space it might take up), Dennis will guide you through everything you need to know.
Here’s what he’ll be covering in this 2 to 3 hour session:
1. Introduction/Buy Guide
2. Explanation of Various Devices
3. How to Make Music with Test Equipment
4. Q&A Session, tryouts
KIDS WORKSHOP Waveformers by Musikarbeiter
Open Workshops all midday!
The waveformer installations visualise raw electronic sound from different perspectives in a format designed for kids form 9 to 99. Participants explore concepts like frequency, amplitude, basic waveforms and resonance in a fun and interactive way.
Musikarbeiter creates workshops that are based around sound exploration, research and working with sound rather than creating music in a more conventional way. Even if you’re not a musician, with one twist of a knob, you certainly can become a Musikarbeiter.
Bring you’r kittens to DMF and teach them young!
more kids programme on the festival KIDS page!