Step away from the computer and into the world of vintage hardware in this hands-on workshop with beatmaker and hardware enthusiast Eddie Leonard. Whether you're curious about the legendary MPC workflow or just want to experience making music without a DAW, this session is the perfect place to start.

About the Workshop:

In this interactive workshop, Eddie will walk you through the essentials of hardware-based music production. You’ll get an up-close look at gear like the MPC 2000 and Teenage Engineering KO II, and learn how to construct beats from samples using only hardware.

You’ll learn about:

• The fundamentals of hardware samplers and grooveboxes
• Eddie’s sampling techniques and creative workflow
• The essentials components of a “DAWless” setup
• The benefits and limitations of vintage gear

About Eddie Leonard:

Eddie Leonard is an Oakland-based beatmaker obsessed with vintage samplers and analog gear, who still saves his beats on floppy disks and zip drives. Known for his raw, experimental boom-bap beats and engaging online content, he’s built a dedicated community of hardware heads through YouTube and Patreon. His music and content inspires people to dig into old machines and start creating music on their own terms.

Why Attend?

• Learn from a Hardware Pro: Gain firsthand insights from Eddie’s deep experience with vintage gear and hardware workflows.
• Get Inspired: Watch music come to life—no computer, just pure hands-on creativity.
• Connect: Meet like-minded music makers and build your creative community.
• Free Entry: No explanation necessary!