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!
~ Holiday Season Schedule Changes ~
Thursday 11/28, No Drop-In hours (Thanksgiving)
Friday 11/29, No Lending Pick-Ups (Fundraiser Event)
Thursday 12/26, No Drop-In hours (Christmas)
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!
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, November 22nd, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendence)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
RSVP Required
MODBANG PDX (All Proceeds go to Synth Library Portland)
Hardware performances from Daedalus and More!
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
8:00 - 11:00 pm
$15
@ The SiX (Venue beneath The Midnight Society bar)
3341 SE Belmont
Daedelus: Performance Techniques
A workshop with pioneering electronic musician, performer, and educator Daedelus!
Let's examine what it is to bring studio to stage, performance without boundary, and invite improvisation back into your productions. With an emphasis on practical steps from button press to soundsystem's shudder. Short demonstrations on two modalities; Monome and Modular. From ethos to actualization.
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
Tickets are available now!
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, 2024
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)
Black Friday Community Showcase Fundraiser
Snub the materialist fervor of black friday by coming out to support your favorite nonprofit offering free gear access to the masses! Come to the mall (of all places on that day) to see our members and volunteers performing music sets with visuals at our space in the mall. Each short performance will be followed by a short artist talk/Q&A about their artistic process. See event page for schedule/lineup.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
$10-50 Sliding Scale
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, 2024
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)
Benefit Show at Turn Turn Turn!
Our biggest event of the year!
We’ll have a curated lineup of great performers to come see. Come out to show your support, win raffle prizes with cool gear, hang out as a community, and raise the money we need to continue our mission providing access for all. See event page for schedule/lineup!
Friday, December 6th, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(or any portion of the above time window)
@ Turn! Turn! Turn!
8 NE Killingsworth St
$10-50 Sliding Scale
Mixing Fundamentals 2: EQ and Compression
These workshops simplify the foundational aspects of audio creation and provide a clear understanding of mixing techniques using accessible tools found in any DAW or live mixer. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your mixing skills, this course will help you bring your music into focus, with clarity and balance. One of three standalone but related workshops to be presented monthly. A computer is not necessary to attend - you're welcome to watch and learn. Event page with tickets will be added soon!
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
$10-20 Sliding Scale (tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for low-cost tickets)
Buchla Paradigm, Beginner's Mind: A Workshop with Todd Barton
Join us for a beginner friendly dive into the Buchla Paradigm with synthesis legend Todd Barton. We will deep dive into the multi functionality of Buchla/Tiptop modules and create lots of diverse tones, textures, and soundscapes using only a minimal setup of three modules, the 259t, 281t, and 292t.
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
More info, event page, and tickets coming soon
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.
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
$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)
Final Community Showcase Fundraiser
Our final event of the library’s biggest year yet! Come out to show your support, help raise money, and win prizes with gear raffles and more. Our members and volunteers are going to be at the space putting on a show for you! See event page for schedule/lineup.
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(or any portion of the above time window)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near dicepool
$10-50 Sliding Scale
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