Upcoming Events
We are ready to welcome everyone to our new space in Lloyd Center! Starting this week we will host events at least once a week, including workshops.
Many of our workshops hit capacity, so be sure to grab a ticket before they sell out! 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!
Video Synthesis using Max and Vsynth
A two-day workshop to learn about video synthesis with Max and VSynth, led by Kevin Kripper.
Saturday & Sunday, May 18th & 19th 2024
11:00AM - 3:00PM
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
$80
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for lower cost tickets)
Greenface Labs: Build a PBJ-EU
A hands-on DIY eurorack development workshop led by Shannon from Greenface Labs.
Sunday, May 19th 2024
3:30PM - 6:00PM
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
$64-69
(tickets required to attend)
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.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024
5:30-7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
RSVP Required
NOTE: We ask those wishing to attend to first attend the library’s new member orientation if they have not already done so.
New Member Orientation
Learn about our organization, and find how to begin checking out gear from our lending program and accessing studio hours, in this brief zoom meeting
Friday, May 24th 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Recurs Approximately every 2 weeks
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
RSVP Required
Intro to Tape Loops
A beginner friendly intro to making and using tape loops. Led by Jon Daries and Jose-Luis Olivares.
Sunday, May 26th
3:00PM - 4:30PM
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
$20
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)
Intro to Drum Synthesis
Dive into crafting percussion from scratch! This intermediate-level workshop explores the how and why of synthesizing drum sounds. Led by Max Jersak.
Sunday, June 2nd
3:30PM - 5:30PM
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
$20
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)
Women and Non-Binary Electronic Music Meetup
All women and non-binary folks are welcome to join us for the first of 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. Short presentation about overcoming the initial intimidation of modular synthesis led by Max Jersak.
Wednesday, June 5th
5:30PM - 7:00PM
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
Free
(RSVP at the link is required to attend)
June Modular on the Spot PDX 2024
Join us as we kick off the first show of Modular On The Spot 2024! MOTS PDX is free outdoor concert series taking place at a different location each month this Summer - an informal gathering for collective listening, connecting with other folks in the Portland synth community, and experiencing in nature a showcase of local sound artists and musicians as they create short hardware electronic sets.
Sunday, June 9th 2023
6 - 9 pm
location and RSVP page coming soon
Free (Donation to Synth Library Portland recommended)
Two-Comparator DIY Workshop
DIY workshop led by Matthew Rempes.
Sunday, June 16th
Time and tix TBA
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
System Møffenzeef Workshop
Møffenzeef Mødular designer Ross Fish explores these idiosyncratic modules and discusses creating sound and music on this idiosyncratic system. Regardless of modules or gear you use this talk can certainly inform and inspire your future patching technique!
Sunday, June 23rd
Time and tix TBA
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
$20
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)
Intro to Drum Synthesis
Dive into crafting percussion from scratch! This intermediate-level workshop explores the how and why of synthesizing drum sounds. Led by Ross Fish.
Sunday, June 23rd
Time and tix TBA
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Mortal Emblem Tattoo
$20
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)
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