Synth East 2024 has now happened, and you’ll find the full show report under the About menu. We’re looking forward to 2025, but here’s what you missed!
The Saturday Expo fills the Arts Centre with tables of synthesizers. We have exhibitors from both the synth community and manufacturing covering all sorts of synths, modular and music technology.
Manufacturers
We have an exciting range of manufacturers attending the Expo on the Saturday. They will be displaying their latest gear and give you the opportunity to check it out and talk to them about what interests you.
AMSynths
Eurorack modules and DIY with a focus on vintage recreations.
https://www.amsynthstore.co.uk/
Apollo View Modular
Boutique Eurorack including Rabbit Hole, Curiouser and Allscillator.
https://www.apolloviewmodular.com/
Ashun Sound Machines
Makers of the digital wave morphing synthesizer Hydrasynth.
https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/
Arturia
Synths, controllers, software synths, effects, audio interfaces and Eurorack cases.
https://www.arturia.com/
Befaco
Huge range of Eurorack modules and DIY kits.
https://www.befaco.org/
Buchla
Legendary West Coast Modular Synthesizer company.
https://buchla.com/
DPW
Boutique Eurorack and Guitar Pedals that love MÖG distortion.
https://dpw.se/
Erica Synths
Dark Eurorack, synths and drum machines from Latvia.
https://www.ericasynths.lv/
Eventide
Eurorack and effects.
https://www.eventideaudio.com/
Expert Sleepers
Home of the Disting and an expanding range of analogue Eurorack modules.
https://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/
Expressive E
Maker of the Osmose and Touché expressive controllers.
https://www.expressivee.com/
Knobula
Maker of the Pianophonic, Poly Cinematic, Kickain and Chord Pilot Euororack modules.
https://www.knobula.com/
Korg
Japanese synth behemoth with a long history of synths, drum machines and ARP recreations.
https://www.korg.com/uk/
Making Sound Machines
Home of StolperBeats and the Farb modules.
https://makingsoundmachines.com/
Midicake
Maker of the desktop ARP machine.
https://www.midicake.com/
Modular Perfection
High-quality, wooden modular cases.
https://modularperfection.com/
Moog
Legendary hardware and software synthesizers, modular and instruments.
https://www.moogmusic.com/
Officina Del Malista
Turntable-based Malista System of sequencing and control.
https://www.officinadelmalista.com
PMT Norwich
The synth department of our local PMT store is bringing a load of synths for you to try.
https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/stores/norwich/
PWM
Makers of the Malevolent and Mantis synthesizers.
https://www.1pwm.com/
Rides in the Storm
Eurorack modular based on vintage instruments and effects.
https://rides-in-the-storm.de/
RYK Modular
Distinctive Eurorack modules including the M185 Sequencer, Vector Wave and Night Rider.
https://rykmodular.bigcartel.com/products
Synthesizer Evolution
Oli Freke’s now legendary artwork celebrating the history of synths in music and culture.
https://www.synthevolution.net/
ThinkRadio
Portable, battery-powered DMX lighting interfaced with Max/MSP.
https://thinkrad.io/
Thonk
Purveyors of the finest Eurorack and synthesizer kits and DIY.
https://www.thonk.co.uk/
Transistor Sounds Labs
Home of the Stepper Acid Sequencer and forthcoming Stepper Drum Machine.
https://www.transistorsoundslabs.com/
Voltage Vibes
Master of Eurorack patching, routing and utility.
https://voltagevibes.com/home/
Community
From the local and wider community we have some special interest groups supporting the Expo.
EMOM
Electronic Music Open Mic, Norwich edition. Meets every first Thursday of the month in the Rumsey Wells pub to book yourself into a 20-minute performance slot.
https://www.facebook.com/electronicopenmicnorfolk
Norwich Synth Club – SYNesTHeisa
Long-running enthusiasts gathering for both performers and appreciators.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorwichSynth
Pro Synth Network
A thriving online and YouTube community that has a synth-based live stream every Friday. With a bit of luck, Robbie will bring a nice big synth with him.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosynthnetwork
https://www.youtube.com/@ProSynthNetwork
Take the Fear out of the Gear
Synthesizer enthusiasts and YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying all things synthesizery.
https://www.youtube.com/@takethefearoutthegear6229
Mike Gorman synthesizer emporium
Mike is a regular feature at synthesizer events and comes with a whole table of fascinating old and new synthesizers.
Book a table
If you are a synth or modular manufacturer interested in booking a table with us for the Saturday expo, then please contact me on robin at moltenmusictech dotcom. Space is limited, but we do have a few tables spare at the moment.
This is the proposed layout for 2024. We’ve managed to squeeze in a couple more tables. Please be aware that you may or may not have space behind you; you won’t necessarily have a wall behind you or storage space anywhere other than underneath. It’s a table – you get it? Access and setup are from early Saturday morning, doors open at 10:30am, and close at 5pm.
