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Masterclass

SKALA - How to Bring Your Synths to Life

Thursday 07.08.2025

16:30–18:00

Kraftwerk Zurich

Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zurich

WITH
SKALA (she/her)

Masterclass in English
You’ve loaded a preset, played a chord, and thought: “Why does this sound so boring?” Don’t worry — you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to stay that way! In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to turn dull, lifeless synths into expressive and vibrant sounds. These skills will help you add character and energy to your electronic tracks. Topics include:
• Synth layering for depth and presence
• Detuning and stereo width for a spacious sound
• Adding movement through modulation, filters, and automation
• Creating warmth with targeted saturation (with before-and-after examples)
This masterclass with Berlin-based producer and DJ SKALA is perfect for anyone producing electronic music who wants to take their sound to the next level — whether you’re just getting started or already releasing tracks.

07.08.2025

16:30–18:00

Kraftwerk Zurich

Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zurich

SKALA - How to Bring Your Synths to Life

WITH
SKALA (she/her)

Masterclass in English
You’ve loaded a preset, played a chord, and thought: “Why does this sound so boring?” Don’t worry — you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to stay that way! In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to turn dull, lifeless synths into expressive and vibrant sounds. These skills will help you add character and energy to your electronic tracks. Topics include:
• Synth layering for depth and presence
• Detuning and stereo width for a spacious sound
• Adding movement through modulation, filters, and automation
• Creating warmth with targeted saturation (with before-and-after examples)
This masterclass with Berlin-based producer and DJ SKALA is perfect for anyone producing electronic music who wants to take their sound to the next level — whether you’re just getting started or already releasing tracks.

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SKALA (she/her)

Coming from the vibrant city of Berlin, SKALA is a visionary music producer, vocalist, and DJ whose core mission is to catalyze emotional openness, which she likes to call "eSKALAtion." Starting her musical journey as a child, she blends classical piano skills with modern electronic music. SKALA's music is a masterful fusion of organic percussions, glitchy elements, and synthesized leads, creating a soundscape marked by heavy bass lines and airy melodies. Her tracks made it several times to the Beatport Top 50 Charts in Melodic Techno and Electronica. in deutsch In 2023, SKALA expanded her influence in the music industry by co- founding the label Amaeo with her partner Theologos. This new venture aims to introduce innovative music and support emerging artists in the industry.