Description
Workshop edition · 21–22 November 2026
Elektron machines · Berlin
Elektron Machines Weekend with RETHE
Two afternoons of hands-on music-making on Elektron machines, led by RETHE.
Berlin · Sat 21 & Sun 22 November 2026 · €299
At a glance
Elektron Machines is a weekend workshop with RETHE, built around Elektron machines. Over two afternoons you sit at the table with real hardware and learn how to make music on it, step by step, with your hands on the machines.
We have the machines ready in our classroom: two Digitakt, a Digitone, a Syntakt and a Tonverk. You work in a small group, so you get time on the gear and RETHE is close enough to answer questions as they come up.
You come to learn the machines and the workflow, and you leave with a clear idea of how to build your own tracks on them. The workshop suits anyone curious about Elektron hardware, from first-timers to people who already own a machine and want to get more out of it.
The program
Day 1 — Learn
Meet the machines
We start with the machines themselves and the way of working that makes Elektron hardware fast and fun.
- Getting to know the Digitakt, Digitone, Syntakt and Tonverk
- Sequencing and sound basics, hands on the machines
- RETHE’s Elektron workflow, step by step
Day 2 — Make
Build your own tracks
On Sunday you put the workflow to use and start turning ideas into music.
- Building patterns and turning them into a track
- Playing and jamming together with the group
- Questions, tips and what to practise next
On the table
- 2 × Digitakt · sampler and sequencer
- 1 × Digitone · FM synthesizer
- 1 × Syntakt · digital drum computer and synth
- 1 × Tonverk · sampler and multitimbral instrument
What you leave with
Hands-on time with the Digitakt, Digitone, Syntakt and Tonverk
A clear workflow for building tracks on Elektron machines, learned from RETHE
Experience making music together with others in the room
A clear idea of what to practise next
Schedule & location
| Day | Time | What | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 21 Nov | 12:00–16:00 | Meet the machines | Classroom, Berlin School of Sound, ACUD Kunsthaus, Veteranenstraße 21, 10119 Berlin |
| Sunday 22 Nov | 12:00–16:00 | Build your own tracks | Classroom, Berlin School of Sound, ACUD Kunsthaus, Veteranenstraße 21, 10119 Berlin |
Two days · 2 × 4 hours
€299
Machines are on the table. You bring your ears and curiosity.
