Workshop
Picosynth
DIY Synthesizer Workshop
A no-solder synthesizer kit: children build their own instrument and make music with it.
Description
The Picosynth is a synthesizer kit designed to be easy to assemble, giving children a first look into the world of electronic music creation.
It can be assembled without soldering and with a single wrench, which makes it well suited for children from 9 years old.
In the workshop, children build their own Picosynth while learning about its components, followed by a music-making session where they can explore the instrument.
Workshop
Structure:
The workshop starts with a short introduction to how digital sound is created.
It is followed by a step-by-step assembly of the Picosynth, in which the function of each component is explained.
After building the device, the children can choose knobs and buttons in different colours to personalise their instrument.
Finally, they get a demonstration of its functions and are then free to make music on their own and ask questions.
Goals:
The workshop gives children their first hands-on experience with electronic music and electronic components.
It aims to get them interested in these subjects and motivated to explore them in more depth at home.
Everything is designed to be easy to understand, with enough depth to keep exploring without getting boring.
Demo Video
- Age
- 9+
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Participants
- 6 (more on request)
- Good to know
- No soldering needed, One wrench to build, Take-home kit
Book this workshop – Schools, associations and organisations can book this workshop for their group.