The wartime Ukrainian modular scene was the subject of Synth Days, an event held in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event’s program included the Synth Days first lecture, “What modular synthesizers are — and how to stop being afraid of them,” presented by Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments in an accessible, primarily beginner-oriented format.

The gathering took place at the NU31 Hacker Space, which was led by Artem Synytsyn and supported by residents who contributed to the venue. The program also featured a live performance by Konstantin Poveda using a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop, which he described as “modular hip-hop,” and a first workshop that soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules.

Power outages and other war-related challenges occurred during the event, the Ukrainian modular community continues to develop even amid war and instability, and further educational lectures and performances are planned within the Synth Days framework.

The Synth Days event took place in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The gathering was held at the NU31 Hacker Space, which was led by Artem Synytsyn and supported by residents of the space. The program included educational and performance elements organized under the Synth Days framework. Organizers scheduled additional educational lectures and performances as part of the event series.

The first lecture was titled What modular synthesizers are — and how to stop being afraid of them. Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments presented that lecture in an accessible format primarily oriented toward beginners. Konstantin Poveda performed live using a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop and described the genre as modular hip-hop. The first workshop at the event soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules, and the gathering experienced power outages and other war-related challenges. The Ukrainian modular community continues to develop even amid war and instability, and there was a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to help among participants.

The Synth Days event took place in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the NU31 Hacker Space. NU31 was led by Artem Synytsyn and residents of the space contributed to hosting the gathering. The event was organized under the Synth Days framework and combined educational components with live performances. Organizers scheduled additional educational lectures and performances as part of the Synth Days series.

The first lecture at the event was titled What modular synthesizers are — and how to stop being afraid of them, and it was presented by Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments in an accessible format primarily oriented toward beginners. The program included a hands-on workshop in which participants soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules. A live set in the program was performed by Konstantin Poveda using a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop, and Konstantin described the genre of his performance as modular hip-hop. Companies and organizations named in connection with the event include Sitka Instruments, Tembra Modular, Crazy Chicken Modular, and NU31 Hacker Space.

The gathering experienced power outages and other war-related challenges during the event. There was a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to help among participants. The available materials state that the Ukrainian modular community continues to develop even amid war and instability. Further educational lectures and performances are planned within the Synth Days framework.

Requested detailed technical information about the live performance at Synth Days by Konstantin Poveda is not provided in the available materials. The source materials do not specify which modular modules were used, how individual modules were patched, the particulars of signal routing, or whether external effects units were employed.

They also do not provide exact descriptions of the laptop software, sample libraries, tempo settings, synchronization methods, or how the modular and laptop components were integrated at a technical level. No technical diagrams, equipment lists, or step-by-step performance notes appear in the materials consulted. The available sources do not provide this information.

NU31 Hacker Space in Kyiv hosted the Synth Days event and was led by Artem Synytsyn. Residents of NU31 contributed to the space. The venue accommodated educational and performance elements organized under the Synth Days framework. Further educational lectures and performances were planned within that framework.

The first workshop at NU31 soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules. Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments presented the event’s first lecture, which was aimed primarily at beginners. Konstantin Poveda performed live using a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop and described the genre as “modular hip-hop.”

Companies and organizations named in connection with the event include Sitka Instruments, Tembra Modular, Crazy Chicken Modular, and NU31 Hacker Space.

Power outages and other war-related challenges occurred during the Synth Days gathering in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026. There was a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to help among participants. The Ukrainian modular community continues to develop even amid war and instability. Organizers planned further educational lectures and performances within the Synth Days framework.

NU31 Hacker Space hosted the event under the leadership of Artem Synytsyn. Residents of NU31 contributed to the space. The event’s first workshop soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules. Konstantin Poveda performed live using a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop and described the genre as “modular hip-hop.” The first lecture was titled “What modular synthesizers are — and how to stop being afraid of them.” Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments presented that lecture in an accessible, primarily beginner-oriented format.

Power outages and other war-related challenges occurred during the Synth Days gathering in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026. These disruptions affected workshops, lectures, and performances organized under the Synth Days framework. Participants and organizers continued activities during the event despite those disruptions. There was a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to help among participants. The available materials record those operational difficulties alongside descriptions of participant cooperation.

The available materials state that the Ukrainian modular community continues to develop even amid war and instability. Organizers planned further educational lectures and performances within the Synth Days framework. The program at the first Synth Days event included the lecture “What modular synthesizers are — and how to stop being afraid of them,” presented by Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments, a hands-on workshop soldering Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules, and a live set by Konstantin Poveda using a hybrid modular-and-laptop setup. Konstantin described the genre of his performance as “modular hip-hop.” The materials record community-led contributions at NU31 Hacker Space under Artem Synytsyn’s leadership.

Conclusion

The Synth Days gathering in Kyiv on April 11, 2026 showcased the resilience and creativity of the Ukrainian modular and DIY synth community. Despite power outages and wartime pressures, organizers, attendees, and NU31 Hacker Space residents ran beginner-friendly lectures, soldering workshops for Tembra Modular modules, and live sets blending modular and laptop workflows. Presentations such as Oleksiy Hrachov’s primer on modular synthesizers and Konstantin Poveda’s “modular hip-hop” performance highlighted education, experimentation, and hybrid performance techniques.

Looking ahead, Synth Days plans more educational events, workshops, and concerts that will further strengthen the local scene, promote modular synthesis literacy, and support Ukrainian instrument makers. Ultimately, the event demonstrated how community, proactivity, and shared knowledge can sustain artistic practice during instability while fostering long-term growth for modular synth culture in Ukraine.

The Synth Days event took place in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the NU31 Hacker Space, which was led by Artem Synytsyn, and residents of NU31 contributed to the space.

The program included the Synth Days first lecture, “What modular synthesizers are — and how to stop being afraid of them,” presented by Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments in an accessible, primarily beginner-oriented format, and the first workshop soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules.

The event also featured a live performance by Konstantin Poveda using a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop, and Konstantin described the genre of his performance as “modular hip-hop.”

Power outages and other war-related challenges occurred during the gathering, there was a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to help among participants, further educational lectures and performances are planned within the Synth Days framework, and the available materials state that the Ukrainian modular community continues to develop even amid war and instability.

Konstantin Poveda performed live at the Synth Days event in Kyiv on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He used a hybrid setup of modular synthesizer and laptop during his performance. Konstantin described the genre of his performance as “modular hip-hop.” The performance was part of the Synth Days program that combined educational components and live sets.

The source materials do not specify which modular modules were used, how individual modules were patched, or the particulars of signal routing. They also do not provide exact descriptions of the laptop software, sample libraries, tempo settings, synchronization methods, or how the modular and laptop components were integrated. No technical diagrams, equipment lists, or step-by-step performance notes appear in the materials consulted. The available sources do not provide this information.

NU31 Hacker Space in Kyiv hosted the Synth Days event and was led by Artem Synytsyn. Residents of NU31 contributed to the space and to hosting the gathering. The venue accommodated educational components and live performances organized under the Synth Days framework. Organizers planned further educational lectures and performances within the Synth Days series.

The event’s program included a lecture presented by Oleksiy Hrachov of Sitka Instruments and a live performance by Konstantin Poveda using a hybrid modular-and-laptop setup. The first workshop at NU31 soldered Ukrainian-designed Tembra Modular modules. Companies and organizations named in connection with the event include Sitka Instruments, Tembra Modular, Crazy Chicken Modular, and NU31 Hacker Space.