Even in this age of online social media, with myriad synthesizer-related social groups, YouTube performances and tutorials, there is still no substitute for having a physical location where like-minded, synth people can come together and meet face to face/ear to ear. The West Coast has an amazing (and LARGE) community of synthesizer enthusiasts, who all look forward to the times when we can meet up, hang out, break bread and learn new things about synthesis. Enter Synthplex®.
"Synthplex will be an incredible bonding experience for the whole synth community. I can't wait for it!" ~ Skyler King, Analogue Haven
“We’re looking forward to finally having a synth event of this scale in our area”. ~ Nate Jasmin, Novation
At Synthplex® we are all about synthesizers and electronic synthesizer music… We strive to book artists in a wide variety of genres such as; Ambient, Breakbeat, Berlin School, Chill Wave, Disco, Downtempo, Drum and Bass, Dub, Electro, Electroacoustic, Electronic Rock, Electronic, Ethnic Electronic, Experimental, Hardstyle, Hi-NRG, Hip Hop, House, Industrial, IDM, Jungle, Modbap, Modular Noise, Post-disco, Psy Trance, Synth Pop, Techno, Techno-Pop, Trance, and whatever else you may desire.
Interpersonal relationships are the primary reason for Synthplex® to exist and our Synthplex™ friends are electric! Here on the west coast, we have arguably the world’s largest community of synthesizer enthusiasts when you combine the music business element, the movie business element and the gaming industry elements of sound/ music creation… and we all look forward to the time when we all get to meet up, hang-out, check out the latest gear & software, listen to great electronic synthesizer based music, see some amazing classic vintage synthesizers in the Pop-Up Synth Museum, and we get to learn new things about synthesis! Synthplex® is the place where our synthesizer community gathers together once a year, and the place where you are sure to meet new people and reconnect with your longtime synth friends. Synthplex® has already become the new hot spot where likeminded synth people come together… for the love of All-Things-Synthesizer.
At Synthplex® we will not discriminate against anyone. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our events or operations… We love everyone the same! We strive to create a unified & loving community of synthesizer fans, who are all working together and are kind and tolerant.
There will be many opportunities at Synthplex® to get hands-on with a lot of synthesizer gear and much more. In the exhibit halls you will discover new products and you will get to dive deep into these products and experience them for yourself. All weekend long there will be equipment vendors giving demonstrations, and there will be daily DIY synthesizer building workshops (modular and other formats) going on in the morning and the afternoon.
Furthermore, Synthplex® has an extremely special Pop-Up Synth Museum, where you can experience firsthand many rare and valuable synthesizers with the guidance of museum docents. You don’t just get to listen and see these instruments, you actually get to tweak some knobs and play them! Note: Admission into the Pop-UP Synth Museum is a separate pass from the Synth Expo pass, as all profits from the Pop-Up Synth Museum will benefit the Bob Moog Foundation. Each year we will feature a new recipient for this donation.
Synthplex® is all about networking. You’ll meet countless people who will inspire you and give you encouragement. Synthplex® will have several music industry associations and their staff present to help you with understanding why joining their association will be beneficial to your success. We will also have professors and faculty members from various music education institutions, to help you cultivate your creativity and expand your knowledge of synthesis. This is the place where you can learn about getting your music out to the masses.
Synthplex® 2022 is going to be high voltage fun! We have many live performers that are synthesizer based & DJ style electronic musicians/ bands that will entertain you all weekend long on three stages. We also have Dublab spinning electronic music and interviewing our special guest artists and presenters. For the exhibition portion of Synthplex® 2022, we expect to have 150+ vendors, all exhibiting their latest products, and many will be AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE at the show! We will also have our Saturday night Gala Dinner Banquet with an industry giant performing an intimate set (Artist TBA). You can also take part in one of our DIY synth building sessions and don’t forget to visit our Pop-Up Synth Museum to see some incredibly rare vintage synthesizers.
Synthplex® will have an outdoor cook-out each day during lunchtime in the courtyard area, where you can sit outside in the sun and enjoy the live broadcast from Dublab, who will have their DJ's on-site spinning electronic music. In the hotel complex there are multiple bars, coffee barista, snack shop, and we have the Synthplex® Swag Shop located in the convention center lobby. The Marriott is also home to two quality restaurants and there are other breweries, pubs, restaurants and fast food joints right nearby. On top of all that, Saturday night is the Synthplex® Gala Dinner Banquet with an amazing live electronic music performance (Artist TBA).
These are the hours that registration will be open for exhibitors.
All exhibitors will set up their booths at this time.
These are the hours that registration will be open for attendees.
These are the hours that registration will be open for attendees.
Visit our exhibit halls which will be open for sales.
Alan Parsons will attend Synthplex “In Visio” LIVE from his studio! Alan Parsons has had a long love affair with music technology in general and synthesizers in particular. From his use of EMS synths with Pink Floyd to owning one of the first Fairlights to his iconic synth amalgams on Sirius. Throughout his production career and careers as artist and songwriter has explored new sounds and textures that only synthesizers can provide. Alan Parsons remains widely emulated and sampled and in his keynote address he’ll explain his philosophy of sound and production.
Presented by the Bob Moog Foundation.
Open for visitors with a ticket to the Pop-Up Synth Museum. Proceeds benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.
Educational & other seminars will be in the Marriott Hotel in the Pasadena, Hollywood/Glendale & Burbank rooms.
The hotel will be BBQing outdoors in the Courtyard.
Presented by the Bob Moog Foundation.
Dave Rossum, E-mu founder and inventor of the polyphonic synthesizer keyboard and pioneer of the first Emulator sampling keyboard and first sampling drum machines SP12/SP1200 - celebrates 50 years of industry changing electronic music developments through his current work with Rossum Electro Music!!!
These are the hours that registration will be open.
Open for sales & demos
Open for visitors with a ticket to the Pop-Up Synth Museum. Proceeds benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.
Educational & other seminars will be in the Marriott Hotel in the Pasadena, Hollywood/Glendale & Burbank rooms.
Delptronics WiiChuck Eurorack Module in room 123
The hotel will be BBQing outdoors in the Courtyard.
Jean-Michel Jarre will attend Synthplex “In Visio” LIVE from his Paris studio! Monsieur Jarre will interface with Synthplex attendees during his Fireside Chat replete with audience Q&A. Jean-Michel will also be accepting his 2020-2021 Synthplex Golden Ear Award! This Keynote address will be open to all the attendees on Saturday, October 29th at 4pm in the Hollywood / Glendale rooms in the hotel.
Suzanne Ciani is this years recipient of the Golden Ear Award and she will be performing live at the dinner banquet.
These are the hours that registration will be open.
Open for sales & demos.
Open for visitors with a ticket to the Pop-Up Synth Museum. Proceeds benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.
Educational & other seminars will be in the Marriott Hotel in the Pasadena, Hollywood/Glendale & Burbank rooms.
The hotel will be BBQing outdoors in the Courtyard.
Modular on the Spot will be performing in the courtyard. This event is open to the public.
These companies help make Synthplex Burbank a reality.
2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Synthplex® is taking place in beautiful Burbank, at the Marriott Convention Center, which is conveniently located adjacent the Hollywood Burbank Airport (previously known as Bob Hope Airport). The Marriott Hotel and Convention Center provides gorgeous facilities and rooms in addition to great bars and onsite restaurants. You are going to love this place. See map below for location.
Walking distance from the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), which is relatively small, extremely convenient, and easy to get in and out of quickly. Los Angeles Int’l/LAX (28mi) or Ontario CA Int’l/ONT (52) can be a one-hour Uber or taxi ride away depending on traffic. The Hollywood Burbank Airport is so close you will not need a rental car. Everything you need will be right at the Marriott which offers a complimentary shuttle.
At the LA Marriott Burbank Hotel, we have secured special discounted room rates of; $179 for a standard room or $229.00 for a suite (single or double occupancy). Click the appropriate link to select your desired room type. If you happen to call in to make your reservations at (800) 736-9712, you must mention Synthplex® to receive this special discount and please note that you are seeking reservations at the Burbank Airport Marriott (BURAP). All reservations must be made on or before Friday, October 14, 2022. Don’t delay, rooms will sell out quickly!