Drop-in Techno Drum Machine Lab

Presented by Theron Sunderland & Domenick Galati

Explore electronic music in this hands-on Techno Drum Machine Lab. Experiment with Korg Volcas and learn rhythm, sequencing, and sound design in a drop-in session for beginners–intermediate.

Explore the pulse of electronic music in this hands-on Techno Drum Machine Lab at the Fayetteville Public Library’s Center for Innovation. Participants will experiment with Korg Volca Beats drum machines and synthesizers while learning how rhythm, sequencing, and sound design shape the foundations of electronic music.

This drop-in friendly session offers guided exploration through two interactive stations designed for beginners through intermediate learners.

Want to learn more about techno? Make sure to join us on Wednesday, May 6 for a screening of God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines. Learn more →

About the presenters

Theron Sunderland is an electronic music performer of analog hardware as well as a vinyl turntable mixing disc jockey in Northwest Arkansas. He develops structured education programs focused on rhythm programming, gain structure, vinyl record beatmatching, sound design, and live electronic performance. His work emphasizes hands-on learning and community-centered creative expression. 

Domenick Galati (aka underscore) is an experimental electronic musician whose work draws from abstract techno, ambient noise, and deconstructed club forms. Shaped by CD-R culture, cracked software and the mid-2000s internet sharing era, his music emphasizes texture and atmosphere over clean production. He has released music on Memory Glands and Black Rhombus, and is currently based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7050 or email centerforinnovation@faylib.org 2-3 days before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

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