DIY Effect Building Workshop @ Synthfest

The Cram Audio DIY Tank Reverb is an analog circuit that uses an actual spring reverb tank to gives you a lush reverb effect. The module offers control for Mix and Feedback allowing you to tailor the reverb from subtle to overdriven, with many interesting settings along the way, helping you to craft the unique tone required to set your composition apart from the crowd.

The Cram Audio DIY Tank Reverb drives the reverb tank via discrete transistors to ensure rich clean reverb tone. The Mix potentiometer helps you to proportion the wet & dry signals and the feedback potentiometer helps to extend the natural decay of the reverb tank - almost to infinity if desired.

Learn to build your very own 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧! You'll be experimenting with eerie sci-fi sounds in no time. The Theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer. It's named after its inventor, Leon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
The 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻 is controlled by of two antennas which function as position sensors. Each antenna forms one half of a capacitor with each of the thereminist's hands as the other half of the capacitor. These antennas capacitively sense the relative position of you hands and control oscillators for frequency with one hand, and volume with the other. The electric signals from the Theremin are sent to an amplifier via a 1/4" jack.
Learn and save. You will solder, assemble components, and customize your very own musical instrument. No prior experience soldering is necessary - bring your creativity and enthusiasm to learn more about effect pedals! Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into the world of DIY electronics and create a unique and sophisticated effect pedal.

If you need help with your circuit, your instructors have 20+ years’ experience building, designing, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry. So rest assured that we will get your effect working and get you jamming. Expect this workshop to last 3 – 4 hours. You’ll leave with a working module and a good handful of electronics knowledge. I hope to see you there!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, United States