Intro to Hardware Samplers with Eddie Leonard
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!
Event Details:
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Location: IO Music Academy San Francisco
