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Cram Audio Technologies

Guitar effect pedals. Visually stunning. Sonically pleasing. We are in Providence, RI.

11/01/2026

In this workshop we will build an analog fuzz effect pedal that fits in an Altoids Tin. The fuzz sound was popularized by the psychedelic movement in the 1960s. You hear this guitar sound from bands like The Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Iron Butterfly, The Ventures, J. Mascis, The Cramps, The Stooges, St. Vincent, and many more.
We will build a fuzz circuit that produces that familiar rumbling saturated tone. You may bring your own guitar and amp so you can try out your Altoids Fuzz as soon as you build your circuit. We will provide the soldering iron, parts, instructions, and all tools you’ll need.
If you need help with your circuit, your instructor has 30+ years’ experience building, designing, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry. So rest assured that we will get your fuzz working and get you jamming. Expect this workshop to last 2 – 3 hours. See less

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

Fun times today at SynthCube today building the Altoids Fuzz pedal for guitar.

10/24/2026

Working hard on Altoids Fuzz

10/24/2026

Come build a hand held synthesizer with us on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. We hold a DIY Workshop at AS220 Community Studios. You might have an out of body experience.

https://as220.as.me/schedule/a4675895/?appointmentTypeIds[]=98558197

10/21/2026

Checking in from metro Detroit, was spotted stylin' in his Cram tee shirt. Check Nathan out on his socials, -OR- if you are in the metro Detroit area, stop by for one of his gigs. He does not disappoint, playing originals & covers.

10/21/2026

Today at Cram World Headquarters, we had a visit from 's Ed Guild, as we continue to prototype a Euro-Rack version of analog tank reverb. In this vid, you'll see & hear the signal from Ed's impressive synth set up go from dry to dripping wet reverb..

10/11/2026

In this two-hour workshop we will build a version of the Atari Punk Console synthesizer that fits in an Altoids tin. You'll get all of the necessary materials and detailed instructions. We'll have all the equipment: soldering iron, hand tools, and more. I'll bet that you have fun.
The synthesizer runs on a 9V battery and is made to plug in to a guitar amplifier via a quarter inch jack. There are two potentiometer controls – Pulse Width and Frequency, which contour the synthesizer's tone. Once your circuit it built and running, we will experiment with its sonic capabilities by using a guitar amplifier and effect pedals.
This is a low part count project - easy build for beginners! But if you need help with your circuit, your instructor has 20+ years’ experience building, designing, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry. So rest assured that we will get your synthesizer working and get you ready to explore the worlds of lo-fi synthesizers and electronics. Expect this workshop to last 2 – 3 hours. Limited to 8 adult participants.

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Providence, RI

Website

https://www.cramaudio.com/

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