Fri, March 17, 6pm-9pm
Sat, March 25, 4pm-7pm
Free - RSVP above
PICA, 15 NE Hancock Street, Portland, OR, 97212
Remembering to Remember: Experiments in Sound
Probability in Synthesis and Sequencing: Mutable Instrument Marbles + More
Wed, March 29, 6pm-8pm
$30 (scholarships available, contact info@synthlibraryportland.com)
CETI Lab @ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218 Portland, OR 97201-3295
CETI SoundSPA 2023
Hardware and Software Synthesis: Shaping Sound for Total Beginners
Wed, March 29, 10am-1pm
$30 (scholarships available, contact info@synthlibraryportland.com)
CETI Lab @ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218 Portland, OR 97201-3295
CETI SoundSPA 2023
Introduction to Spatial Audio
Thurs, March 30, 6pm-8pm
$30 (scholarships available, contact info@synthlibraryportland.com)
CETI Lab @ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218 Portland, OR 97201-3295
CETI SoundSPA 2023
Video Mixer
Sat, April 1, 1pm-3pm
Free with RSVP
CETI Lab @ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218 Portland, OR 97201-3295
CETI SoundSPA 2023
Phase and Frequency Modulation (with Eric Schlappi and the Three Body)
Sat, April 8, 2pm-4pm
$10-20 (sliding scale, contact info@synthlibraryportland.com)
N Portland (location sent to ticketholders)
Build a Eurorack Synthesizer Module (with AI Synthesis)
Sat, April 15, 1pm-4pm
Price varies by module kit
PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth, Portland, OR
Open Library Hours @ p:ear Gallery
Hang out, learn, and play synthesizers for First Thursday in the Pearl District
Thursday, 6/1/23
5:00-8:00 PM
@ p:ear Gallery
338 NW 6th Ave C, Portland, Oregon
Free with RSVP
Modular on the Spot PDX
Hear great local musicians play live hardware electronic sets outside!
Sunday 6/4/23
6:00-9:00 PM
@ Overlook Park
1599 N Fremont St, Portland Oregon
Free with RSVP
(donations encouraged; all money goes to fund Synth Library Portland)
Video Mixer
informal video synthesis meetup
Saturday, 6/10/23
1:30-3:30 PM
@ CETI Institute
1855 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon
Free with RSVP
Introduction to Modular Synthesis
A hands-on 90 minute workshop for total beginners
Saturday, June 17th 2023
Session 1: 12:30-2:00 PM
Session 2: 2:00-3:30 PM
Inside Portland Synth/Modular Expo
@ Briq Studio
209 NW 4th Ave #3, Portland, Oregon
$10
Open Library Hours @ PDX Synth Expo
We’ll have gear set up so join us at our table! Meet our facilitators, learn more about synthesis, get involved with the library, or just hang out with other synth nerds.
Saturday, June 17th 2023
12:00-6:00 PM
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Sunday, June 18th 2023
11:00AM-5:00 PM
Inside Portland Synth/Modular Expo
@Briq Studio
209 NW 4th Ave #3, Portland, Oregon
Free with RSVP
Demystifying the Elektron Workflow
Honed Strategies for live Elektron sets with Ramon Mills AKA Production Unit Xero
Tuesday, June 27th 2023
7-9 PM
@ The Hallowed Halls
4420 SE 64th Ave, Portland, OR
$20
Build a DIY Analog Video Synthesizer/Enhancer/Glitch Device
Solder an AVE MOD kit for glitchy visuals. Complete beginners encouraged!
Saturday, July 8 2023
1-4 pm
@ PCC Interactivity Lab
PCC Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth, Portland, OR
$30
Modular On The Spot PDX
Live Modular Sets Outside Perched Atop PDX at Sunset
Sunday, July 9 2023
6-9 pm
@ Rocky Butte
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd
Free
(RSVP/Donation to Synth Library Portland Encouraged)
Paseo PDX 2023
Open Library Hours with Synth Library Portland
Sunday, July 16 2023
3-6 pm
@ Shemanski Park, South Park Blocks (near the Portland Art Museum)
Free and open to the public
Global Groove
Witness Nam June Paik’s 28 Minute Video Art Masterpiece on Loop
Saturday, July 29th 2023
6 - 10 pm
last Showing Starts at 9:30 pm
Movie Madness Miniplex
@ 4320 SE Belmont
Free (no tickets necessary)
Video Mixer
[CETI Enchanted Technology Festival ‘23]
Informal meet up for the PDX video art/synthesis/glitch community, including a presentation and gear set up ready to play.
Saturday, July 29th 2023
1:30 - 3:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
Free with required RSVP
Intro to Programmable Electronics with Teensy
[CETI Enchanted Technology Festival ‘23]
The ideal first step towards building with teensy microcontrollers, programming the brain for your DIY projects with no soldering required. Friday, August 4th 2023
1 - 4 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
$5
Modular Synthesis Techniques:
Feedback Patching and Listening
[CETI Enchanted Technology Festival ‘23]
This intermediate level synthesis class takes you into the theory, practical uses, and banshee wails of feedback patching in modular environments. Often gorgeous yet ever dangerous, never Linear and always unpredictable.
Saturday, August 5th 2023
10 am - 12:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
$5
Oscilloscope Graphic Artist Synth DIY Workshop
[CETI Enchanted Technology Festival ‘23]
Create a eurorack video synth from a kit while covering principles of oscilliscographics. Learn techniques to lasso phosphor-tickling cathode rays into lissojous shapes. No soldering experience required. Saturday, August 5th 2023
1 - 5 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
$60 (includes kit)
Volunteer Orientation Sessions
Have you wanted to get more involved with the library but didn’t know where to start?
This in-person onboarding seminar will get you up to speed about the many types of work that helps run and grow our orgainzation.
We’ll cover in detail how to facilitate our lending program, host or assist workshops, manage event logistics, and many more behind-the-scenes administrative tasks inherent to non-profits.
Friday, August 4th 2023
6:30 - 8:30 pm
OR
Saturday, August 5th 2023
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Location emailed once attendance is confirmed
Free, RSVP Required
August Modular on the Spot PDX 2023
-Third and Penultimate of the Season- Sunday, August 6th 2023
6 - 9 pm
@ Kelley Point Park
N Kelly Point Park Rd
Free (Donation to Synth Library Portland recommended)
Intro to Modular Synthesis
Learn the fundamentals of modular synthesis in this beginner workshop with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice.
Wednesday, August 9th 2023
5:30 - 7 pm
@ Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi Ave
Free (no ticket or RSVP necessary)
Hip Hop in the Park Open Library Hours
Join us at the park where our facilitators will be hanging out, talking synths, and giving one-on-one instruction for anyone who wants to learn. We will have synthesizers, drum machines, and more set up for the community to play.
Sunday, August 27th 2023
2 - 6 pm
@ Lents Park
4808 Southeast 92nd Avenue
Free
September Modular on the Spot PDX 2023
-Fourth and Final of the Season-
Sunday, September 10th 2023
6 - 9 pm
Pier Park
@ 10325 N Lombard St
Free (Donation to Synth Library Portland recommended)
Video Mixer
Informal meet up for the PDX video art/synthesis/glitch community, including a presentation and gear set up ready to play.
Saturday, September 16th 2023
1:30 - 3:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
Free with required RSVP
Introduction to Live Visuals
Learn the fundamentals of live performance with video and light.
Sunday, September 17th 2023
1 - 4 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
$40
Strategies for Developing Live Modular Performances
Chair Emeritus of the Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music Michael Bierylo talks strategies for developing a cohesive musical form that can be used in a variety of performance situations.
Friday, September 22 2023
5:30-6:30 PM
Free, no ticket necessary
@Leaven Community Center
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Free, no ticket necessary
An evening of quadraphonic electronic sound, featuring
performances by:
Francisco Botello, Wild Card, and eMBee
An intimate series of live Quadraphonic Music performances played in a church-like acoustic environment.
Friday, September 22 2023
7:30-9:30 PM
@Leaven Community Center
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
$10
(sliding scale and no one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.com for a no-charge ticket)
DIY Synth Build
Build your own eurorack synth module: Sampler or Looping Delay from 4ms Company
Saturday, September 23rd 2023
1:00 - 5:00 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
Cost varies with kit
NEW DATE:
Intro to Modular Synthesis
Learn the fundamentals of modular synthesis in this beginner workshop with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice.
Wednesday, October 11th 2023
5:30 - 7 pm
@ Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi Ave
$10 - tickets required to attend
(No one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low/no-cost tickets)
New Library Member Orientation
Learn about our organization and how to begin checking out gear from our lending program in this brief zoom meeting
Friday, October 20th 2023
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Recurs Friday @ 7 pm Every 3 Weeks
@ Zoom (room info emailed day before)
RSVP Required
New Volunteer Orientation
Have you wanted to get more involved with the library but didn’t know where to start?
This in-person onboarding seminar will get you up to speed about the many types of work that helps run and grow our organization.
We’ll cover in detail how to facilitate our lending program, host or assist workshops, manage event logistics, and many more behind-the-scenes administrative tasks inherent to non-profits.
Monday, October 23rd 2023
6:30 - 8:30 pm
@ location sent via email
RSVP Required
NOTE: We ask those wishing to attend to first attend the library’s new member zoom orientation if they have not already done so.
Video Mixer
Informal meet up for the PDX video art/synthesis/glitch community, including a presentation by Aaron Ross and gear set up ready to play.
Saturday, November 4th, 2023
1:30 - 3:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
Free with required RSVP
Using Oscilloscopes with Synthesizers
Uncover why scopes are useful for synthesis and show how they work. We will have both analog and digital types on hand, including several Mordax DATAs, to learn firsthand how to use them in a patch. Some understanding of synthesizer terminology, like waveforms, envelopes and triggers is useful but not necessary to attend.
Tuesday, November 7th 2023
5 PM - 7 PM
@ Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi Ave, 97227
$10 tickets required to attend
(No one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low/no-cost tickets)
Open Library Hours @ CETI
Join us at our community partner CETI Lab for hands-on synth fun.Our facilitators will bring at least one piece of gear with them to play themselves and to share but the focus is what you bring to the session. We encourage folks to come in with their gear to ask questions, get feedback, discover new techniques, talk shop, collaborate, or simply hang out.
The electronic instruments you bring can be either loaned gear checked-out from our lending program or gear that you personally own. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU 1855 SW Broadway
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Room 218
Free (RSVP Encouraged)