Saturdays · to Sat 28 Nov
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio · Melbourne
a free tour through rare synths that shaped electronic music
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Discover the instruments that shaped electronic music history and continue to shape its future.
This free guided tour takes you through MESS’s historically significant collection of rare instruments ranging from a theremin built by Theremin himself (circa 1933-4) to Australian innovations like the Fairlight CMI, an instrument which revolutionised global music making.
Led by a rotating mix of artists including the MESS co-founders and studio supervisors, expect to hear the stories behind the sounds: the utopian manifestos printed in vintage synth manuals, DIY movements that democratised modular synthesis, and the Australian-made instruments whose profound contributions to electronic music history we are privileged to preserve and share.
The instruments aren’t kept behind glass, so this is your chance to see them up close, understand how they work, and experience first hand the philosophy that inspires MESS to bring people together through music-making.
Fourth Saturday of each month.
Quick answers
When is MESS Studio Tour?
Saturdays, to Sat 28 Nov. There are 2 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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