Upcoming Events


We are now welcoming everyone to our new space in Lloyd Center, with events at least once a week, including workshops. We are also continuing our gear lending program, and have begun offering Studio Hours as well.

To stay up to date about future Synth Library events keep an eye on this always-updating webpage, follow our socials, and make you’re signed up for our newsletter!

NEW: Member Drop-In Hours
Members are invited to come to the space every Thursday afternoon from 4-7pm to play and ask our facilitators questions, no need to book time or RSVP! 
 


Intro to Modular Synthesis @ Control Voltage
Learn the fundamentals of modular synthesis in this beginner workshop with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice. This is a 90 minute version of the class, but we also regularly offer 3 hour versions on weekends in our space at lloyd center. 
Thursday, October 3rd 2024
5:30 - 7 pm
@ Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi Ave
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)

Intro to Tape Loops
In this workshop you will learn the magic of tape loops—how they work, how to make them, and why they've been a beloved technique for years.
This two-hour workshop is beginner friendly--no experience is required.  
Sunday, October 6th
12pm - 2pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$20
More info and Tickets here

Intro to Modular Synthesis for Women, Femmes, and Non-Binary
All Women, Femmes, and Non-Binary folks are welcome to join us as we learn the fundamentals of modular synthesis in this beginner workshop. We strive to create a welcoming environment and want to emphasize that no prior music or synth knowledge is necessary to attend. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice.
Saturday, October 12th
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low-cost or no-cost tickets)

Synthesizer Petting Zoo
A petting zoo, but with synths! Join us to befriend, pet, and play an array of instruments at our Shute Park Library friends over in Hillsboro.  Meet other synth heads, explore the collection of gear, and find out more about our Studio Hours and our Lending Program. We will have instruments set up and ready for solo or collaborative jamming. It's a great way to find like-minded friends and collaborators!
Sunday, October 13th
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
(or any portion of the above time window)
@ Shute Park Library
775 SE 10th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Free, RSVP required.

Synth Library Open House
All are welcome to join us for an informal open house at the synth library. Meet our facilitators, explore our collection of gear, and find out more about our Studio Hours and our Lending Program. We will have instruments set up and ready for solo or collaborative jamming. We will answer questions about our gear, event programming, and membership + volunteer opportunities if you want to get more involved.
Saturday, October 19th
12:00 am - 3:00 pm
(or any portion of the above time window)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
Free, RSVP encouraged.

Intro to Ableton Live
Join us for our Intro to Ableton Live 12 workshop. This is a beginner friendly workshop for all those looking to delve into this popular DAW.
Sunday, October 20th
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)

New Member Orientation
Learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access studio hours in this brief in-person gathering.
Friday, October 25th 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendence)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
RSVP Required

Synth History: ARP Instruments Day
This is the first installment of an interactive workshop series exploring groundbreaking electronic instruments, how they were created, and who created them. Each workshop focuses on one synth company at a time, this time ARP Instruments. We’ll have both vintage and reisssue ARP synths for you to play!
Saturday, October 26th
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)

Intro to Creative Breadboarding
Part 1

In this 2 part hands-on DIY workshop, we'll explain how and why breadboards are used in creative circuit design and get you started building right away. Beginners to electronics are encouraged to come!
Cost includes breadboard and components that you can take home.
Sunday, October 27th
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$30
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low-cost tickets)

Build a DIY Analog Video Synth/Enhancer/Glitch Device
Solder an AVE MOD kit (included) for glitchy visuals. Complete beginners to video art and soldering/DIY are encouraged to attend!
Saturday, November 2nd
3-6 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$50
(due to materials cost we can’t offer sliding scale tickets for DIY workshops)
Tickets are required to attend

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. Open to all.
Sunday, November 3rd 
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low-cost or no-cost tickets)

Women and Nonbinary Electronic Music Meetup
All women and non-binary folks are welcome to join us for a monthly event series that encourages learning together, jam together, and connect with other artists in the area. We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians for all femmes and enbies regardless of skill level or experience.
Wednesday, November 6th
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Recurs Every 1st Wednesday of the Month!
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
Free but RSVP required

Intro to Creative Breadboarding
Part 2

In this 2 part hands-on DIY workshop, we'll explain how and why breadboards are used in creative circuit design and get you started building right away. Beginners to electronics are encouraged to come!
Cost includes breadboard and components that you can take home.
Sunday, November 10th
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$30
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low-cost tickets)

Synth Library Open House
All are welcome to join us for an informal open house at the synth library. Meet our facilitators, explore our collection of gear, and find out more about our Studio Hours and our Lending Program. We will have instruments set up and ready for solo or collaborative jamming. We will answer questions about our gear, event programming, and membership + volunteer opportunities if you want to get more involved.
Saturday, November 16th
12:00 am - 3:00 pm
(or any portion of the above time window)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
Free, RSVP encouraged.

External Inputs & Instrument Processing
This workshop will show you approaches for sending any sound or instrument into audio processors for further shaping, with a focus on using hardware modular synths. Take your acoustic or electro-mechanical instruments to new worlds of sound!
Saturday, November 16th
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)

Complex MIDI Generation in Ableton Live
Learn the ins and outs of Ableton Live’s MIDI effects. Combine them in various ways to create complex sequences or add a little bit of generative flare to a live performance.
Sunday, November 24th
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)

Probability in Synthesis and Sequencing
Learn about probability’s outsized role in electronic music and how you can use constrained randomness to achieve intentional artistic outcomes.
Sunday, December 1st
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)

Synth Library Open House
All are welcome to join us for an informal open house at the synth library. Meet our facilitators, explore our collection of gear, and find out more about our Studio Hours and our Lending Program. We will have instruments set up and ready for solo or collaborative jamming. We will answer questions about our gear, event programming, and membership + volunteer opportunities if you want to get more involved.
Saturday, December 14th
12:00 am - 3:00 pm
(or any portion of the above time window)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, across from NAACP
Free, RSVP encouraged.


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