build a mini DIY eurorack modular synthesizer system
Come and solder your very own standalone mini modular synthesizer system for cost of materials! This is a great intensive for learning soldering and kit building (no experience necessary).
If you're brand new, read our Zine: "What is a modular synthesizer?"
this workshop will run 3 separate times, each will be a separate build of the full system from scratch (you only need to come to 1 date)
seats are limited! 10 seats per workshop
The System we're building
a noisy digital FM synthesizer made up of:
2opfm, a 2 operator full fm voice module (try it in VCV Rack)
europi, a reprogrammable modulation source
a stereo headphone output module
a USB-C power input module
6 HP blank space to fill with whatever you want
All modules are fully open source
retail cost of the system would normally be ~$450.
Reserve your spot
cost is $130 to attend the workshop and take home your own DIY instrument, which covers cost of materials.
Pay $30 today to reserve a spot. Pay the rest (totaling $130) on the day of the workshop.
Optionally, anybody can purchase a “Pay it forward 💸🔄” ticket to support Synth Library NYC. If we receive $130 in donations, SLNYC will be able to acquire one of these systems for its collection. If we receive $260, SLNYC can acquire 2 systems. SLNYC is a volunteer-run lending library expanding access to synthesizers and electronic instruments.
If you cannot afford to pay $130 but still want to solder with us and build a synth, contact us. You may be able to help us build a synth for SLYNC's collection.
this project is organized by Jonah Senzel and Daniel Shinbaum through the Synth Library NYC 2026 residency program.