Events
Women and Nonbinary Electronic Music Meetup - This month in collaboration with Women In Music's Portland Chapter!
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This month in collaboration with Women In Music's Portland Chapter! We will be hosting four 20 minute show and tell demos from local artists discussing their work and processes, including two from Synth Library Portland. This month we are extending our event from the normal 7pm to an 8pm end time. Note however that the mall technically closes at 7pm so the outer doors to the building may be locked from entry past 7pm, and we will need to leave promptly at 8pm.
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All* are welcome to join us for this 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 5th, 2025
(Recurs every first Wednesday of the month)
5:30 pm - 8 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
***Note that Synth Library normally technically only invites attendees who self-identify as women or fall (loosely) under the non-binary umbrella. Because Women In Music welcomes all genders to their events we are (very slightly) altering our policy to accommodate the for this month's meetup.
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Synth Library Open House
During this time the library will be open for all to explore our collection of gear and meet our facilitators! It’s also a great chance to learn more about member perks like our lending program, drop-in hours, and studio hours.
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
(Recurs every 4 weeks)
2 pm - 5 pm
(Come at any time, or stay the whole time!)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Portland Synth Improvisor Collective (PSIC) Meetup & Jam
A Wonderful group jam! Bring your own instruments and play electronic music with fellow community members.
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
3 pm - 5:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP required to attend)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
VNYL 101: Intro to Turntablism (Session A)
Prepare to plunge your hands into the wax during this 90-minute turntablism-taster! The workshop will cover a quick history of vinyl DJing, turntable and mixer setup, signal flow, and essential gear tips, but then comes the fun part--practical skills: beatmatching, smooth mixing, cueing, cuts, drops, and an introduction to basic scratching. You’ll also pick up fundamental DJ etiquette and best practices—like track selection flow, proper vinyl handling, and monitoring techniques—so you can walk away ready to practice and impress. No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity and your rhythm.
Session A and Session B are identical workshops (two smaller class sizes accommodates hands-on instruction with limited gear)
SESSION A
Saturday, November 15th 2025
1 pm - 2:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
(This is an intermediate level class but beginners are absolutely welcome)
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
VNYL 101: Intro to Turntablism (Session B)
Prepare to plunge your hands into the wax during this 90-minute turntablism-taster! The workshop will cover a quick history of vinyl DJing, turntable and mixer setup, signal flow, and essential gear tips, but then comes the fun part--practical skills: beatmatching, smooth mixing, cueing, cuts, drops, and an introduction to basic scratching. You’ll also pick up fundamental DJ etiquette and best practices—like track selection flow, proper vinyl handling, and monitoring techniques—so you can walk away ready to practice and impress. No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity and your rhythm.
Session A and Session B are identical workshops (two smaller class sizes accommodates hands-on instruction with limited gear)
SESSION B
Saturday, November 15th 2025
3:30 pm - 5 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
(This is an intermediate level class but beginners are absolutely welcome)
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
How MIDI Works: Theory and Design
The workshop describes
- Why MIDI exists at all
- What is happening electrically on a MIDI cable (with demo)
- the basic MIDI IN and MIDI OUT circuits
- what can go wrong with these circuits in a real DIY project
- the Type A and Type B Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) MIDI connector types
- A DIY TRS to DIN Type A and Type B identifier device (with demo)
- special TRS MIDI issues
- A better MIDI OUT circuit that is protected against Eurorack power supplies and control voltages
- A better MIDI IN circuit that automatically works with Type A or Type B MIDI wiring and is protected against Eurorack power supplies and control voltages
- How to make your own USB Host to MIDI adapter using a Raspberry Pi Pico and the MIDI I/O circuits described above (with demo)
- How to find all of my Raspberry Pi Pico USB MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI projects on GitHub so you can build them yourself
NOTE: While this is a hardware-focused talk, no building/soldering will be done and there is no physical project/device to take home, only knowledge.
Instructor: Paul Kovitz
Sunday, November 16th 2025
1 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free (RSVP required!)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
New Member Orientation
In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!
Friday, November 21st, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Intro to Drum Synthesis
Join us as we dive into crafting percussion from scratch! This workshop will introduce how drum sounds are made, both in principle and in practice.
Instructor: Max Jersak
Saturday, November 22nd 2025
1 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
(This is an intermediate level class but beginners are absolutely welcome)
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
Electronic Music Meetup for People in Recovery
All people in recovery are welcome to join us at Synth Library Portland for a monthly event series designed to foster connection, creativity, collaboration, and community among local artists.
We aim to create a supportive and empowering space where people in recovery—however they choose to define it—can grow, express themselves, and build relationships, regardless of experience or skill level. This is an inclusive, welcoming space for all.
While Synth Library Portland is providing the gathering space and sponsoring this free event you do not need to be a member of the library to attend, though we hope you consider joining our diverse crew of creatives.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Repeats same time every last Tuesday of the Month!
5:30 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
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[Cancelled for Thanksgiving] Member Drop-In Hours
Member Drop-In Hours this week is cancelled this date for Thanksgiving.
We’ll be returning to normal on drop-in hours next week, on December 4th, 2025.
[Cancelled] - Thursday, November 27th, 2025 - [Cancelled]
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Black Friday Benefit for Synth Library Portland
Our biggest event of the year!
Do Not Miss It!
Bring Friends!
We’ll have a curated lineup of great performers to come see. Come out to show your support, win raffle prizes, hang out as a community, and raise the funds we need to continue our mission providing access for all.
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Doors at 5pm featuring:
Ambient Vinyl DJ Bar + Lounge
Interactive Patchable Modular Silent Disco
Glitch Photo Booth
Raffle + Silent Auction
Installation by Cylcop Toad
and More!
Live Music performances:
~ 6pm ~
Music Mystique
Solenoid
Spines
Family Trust
Production Unit Xero
~ 9pm ~
Performing Live Visuals All Night:
Matthew Rempes + Madonno Productions
Friday, November 28th 2025
5 pm - 9 pm
@ 1222 Lloyd Center H220 (In the old GAP, where we held VideoSync) [view map]
2nd floor, walk toward ice rink/atrium if coming from Synth Library Portland HQ
All ages
$10-50 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, please show your support for the library!)
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, December 3rd, 2025
(Recurs every first Wednesday of the month)
5:30 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Video Mixer
Join us for a video art and visual synthesis workshop and meetup at the Synth Library! Whether you're into software, hardware, flatscreens, CRTs, raster or vector, euro, lasers, VHS, LZX or anything else that makes light wiggle - we're into it!
We'll have several CRT monitors set up and anyone is welcome to bring their rigs or mess around on the gear we'll have set up there already.
Presentation: TBA
Open Projector: Attendees are encouraged to share their own video art works during the open projector portion. We can play VHS, DVD, or most digital formats from SD card. Pieces should be under five minutes long. Attendees are encouraged to share their own video art works during the open projector portion. We can play VHS, DVD, or most digital formats from SD card. Pieces should be under five minutes long. There will be a small gear swap table at the space to buy/sell/trade your video gear.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
12 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$0-$20 sliding scale
(Tickets/RSVP are required to attend. No one is turned away for lack of funds.)
Synth Library Open House
During this time the library will be open for all to explore our collection of gear and meet our facilitators! It’s also a great chance to learn more about member perks like our lending program, drop-in hours, and studio hours.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
(Recurs every 4 weeks)
3 pm - 6 pm
(Come at any time, or stay the whole time!)
Starting one hour later than our normal open house time
Video Mixer event will end immediately prior - come to both!
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Open Channels
The mixer channels are open—bring some gear and share your sounds, or just come to see what happens. This monthly gathering is for electronic musicians of all experience levels to connect, experiment, and share with the community. Our goal is to lower the barrier to entry and bridge the gap between performer and audience. It's perfect for new musicians or experienced musicians looking to simply try out new material and techniques in a low-stakes environment.
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
3:30 pm - 6 pm
Performance slot signup at 3:30 pm, Music starts at 4 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(Performance slots are determined on site on a first come, first served basis. RSVP encouraged to receive an email reminder about the event but does not reserve a performance time slot.)
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, December 10th, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
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.
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
Exploring Granular Synthesis
This workshop provides an introduction to the principles, history, and practice of granular synthesis, a method of sound generation and transformation based on the manipulation of very short audio fragments, or “grains.” Participants will trace the development of granular concepts from early musique concrète and electroacoustic works through to modern digital and modular implementations.
The session will combine theoretical discussion with practical demonstration. Topics include the origins of the sound-particle concept in the work of Dennis Gabor, the evolution of grain-based composition, and the implementation of granular techniques in both software and hardware. Participants will explore granular synthesis with free software tools as well as modular hardware including the Mutable Instruments Clouds, and Intellijel Multigrain, applying these systems to create evolving textures, time-stretched transformations, and complex soundscapes.
Instructor: Stuart Frederich-Smith
Saturday, December 13th 2025
1 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
(This is an intermediate level class but no prior technical background or experience is required. Beginners are absolutely welcome!)
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
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, December 14th, 2025
3 pm - 6 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
Modbang Presents: Synth Library Portland Benefit Show
Final event of the year!
Do Not Miss It!
Bring Friends!
Come out for our second of two benefit concerts, our final event of the year!
We’ll have a curated lineup of great performers to come see. Come out to show your support, win raffle and silent auction prizes, hang out as a community, and raise the funds we need to continue our mission providing access for all.
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Doors at 8pm:
Raffle + Silent Auction
Live Music performances starting at 8:30pm:
~ 8:30pm ~
everything is circles
Akemie
CRBN
Foliage Beats
Pink Buddha
~ 11:30pm ~
Performing Live Visuals All Night:
The Wet Show + Nathalie Owen FitzSimons
Saturday, December 20th 2025
8pm - 11:30pm
@ The Six
(Venue below The Midnight cocktail bar) [view map]
3341 SE Belmont St
Ages 21+
$10-50 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, please show your support for the library!)
Intro to Modular Synthesis for Women, Femmes, and Non-Binary Folks
Welcome all Women, Femmes, and Non-Binary folks! This introductory workshop teaches the fundamentals of modular synthesis. If you are new to synths don't worry! Neither a traditional background in music nor a familiarity with electronic instruments are necessary to attend - in fact, the course is explicitly designed for total beginners.
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
3 pm - 6 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
Electronic Music Meetup for People in Recovery
All people in recovery are welcome to join us at Synth Library Portland for a monthly event series designed to foster connection, creativity, collaboration, and community among local artists.
We aim to create a supportive and empowering space where people in recovery—however they choose to define it—can grow, express themselves, and build relationships, regardless of experience or skill level. This is an inclusive, welcoming space for all.
While Synth Library Portland is providing the gathering space and sponsoring this free event you do not need to be a member of the library to attend, though we hope you consider joining our diverse crew of creatives.
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Repeats same time every last Tuesday of the Month!
5:30 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Electronic Music Appreciation
"We are the music makers" but what about the listeners of the music makers?
Have you thought about how your listeners perceive your sonic journey? If you are curious, join us for a relaxed and fascinating electronic music appreciation evening. We are going to play some classics and obscure tunes, focusing on beats, textures, layers and fun facts. But above all, we are going to enjoy the art of listening to music.
Open to anyone who enjoys listening to electronic music. No musical experience needed. Good vibes are required.
Instructor: Raul Cueto
Saturday, October 25th 2025
1 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
New Member Orientation
In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!
Friday, October 24th, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
Intro to Ableton Live
Join us for our Intro to Ableton Live workshop. This is a beginner friendly workshop for all those looking to delve into this popular DAW. We'll introduced to the program's main aspects including layout, audio recording, working with MIDI and software instruments, session vs arrangement view, effects, and more. By the end of the workshop you should have the tools to get started making music in Ableton Live.
Instructor: Jonah Bloom and Bryan Gibbs
Sunday, October 19th 2025
3:30 pm - 6 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
NW Loopfest
NW Loopfest is a Live looping showcase featuring local and regional looping technology artists. NW Loopfest celebrates creativity and community, welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
All ages
$10-20 sliding scale
No one is turned away for lack of funds
Ticket link: https://withfriends.events/event/78wwJexj/nw-loopfest/
NW Loopfest is an independent festival not curated by Synth Library Portland, but we are happy to host!
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
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, October 12th, 2025
3 pm - 6 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
Synth Library Open House
During this time the library will be open for all to explore our collection of gear and meet our facilitators! It’s also a great chance to learn more about member perks like our lending program, drop-in hours, and studio hours.
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
(Recurs every 4 weeks)
2 pm - 5 pm
(Come at any time, or stay the whole time!)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Get To Know Our Library: Test Equipment
Join us for this free and informal explainer covering the video desk, Test Equipment Corner, our home for audio madness made with old analog laboratory test equipment mostly dating back to the 50's, 60's, and 70's available at the synth library! All ages and skill levels are welcome, though some material may be approached from an intermediate synthesis perspective.
This is the third event in the "Get to Know Our Library" series, with hopefully more to follow!
Saturday October 11th, 2025
2PM to 3PM (Concurrently with the Open House)
Synth Library Portland
1256 Lloyd Center
Lloyd Center Mall, 2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Instructors: Thomas Fang
$0-10 sliding scale
Tickets are encouraged but not required to attend. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
(Additional) New Member Orientation
We’ve added this extra new member orientation in an effort to accommodate those who have work/obligations that prevent them from attending our typical Friday evening time (e.g. October 24th @ 6pm). The same material will be covered.
In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
2 pm - 3 pm (please arrive on time)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
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, October 8th, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
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.
Open Channels
The mixer channels are open—bring some gear and share your sounds, or just come to see what happens. This monthly gathering is for electronic musicians of all experience levels to connect, experiment, and share with the community. Our goal is to lower the barrier to entry and bridge the gap between performer and audience. It's perfect for new musicians or experienced musicians looking to simply try out new material and techniques in a low-stakes environment.
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
3:30 pm - 6 pm
Performance slot signup at 3:30 pm, Music starts at 4 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(Performance slots are determined on site on a first come, first served basis. RSVP encouraged to receive an email reminder about the event but does not reserve a performance time slot.)
Build a DIY Zlob Modular Eurorack Module
In this hands-on DIY workshop, we'll build one of your choice of two modules from Zlob Modular:
Zlob Modular Dual VCA
The Dual VCA is a 2hp 2 channel Analog VCA and Mixer Eurorack Module
OR
Zlob Modular Triple Cap Chaos
The Triple Cap Chaos(C^3 Chaos) is a 2hp analog, chaos based, noise oscillator, pseudo ring modulator/harmonics generator, and audio mangler Eurorack module
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
12 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Beginners welcome, we can provide tools and teach you how to solder!
Ticket to build Dual VCA Kit - $65
Ticket to build Triple Cap Chaos Kit - $55
Tickets are required to attend. Admission covers the cost of parts for the build along with a small instructor fee, and assists Synth Library Portland with overhead costs for our space.
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
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, October 1st, 2025
(Recurs every first Wednesday of the month)
5:30 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Electronic Music Meetup for People in Recovery
All people in recovery are welcome to join us at Synth Library Portland for a monthly event series designed to foster connection, creativity, collaboration, and community among local artists.
We aim to create a supportive and empowering space where people in recovery—however they choose to define it—can grow, express themselves, and build relationships, regardless of experience or skill level. This is an inclusive, welcoming space for all.
While Synth Library Portland is providing the gathering space and sponsoring this free event you do not need to be a member of the library to attend, though we hope you consider joining our diverse crew of creatives.
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Repeats same time every last Tuesday of the Month!
5:30 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Bassline Synthesis
Attention lovers of low frequencies!
Join us for an afternoon of sound design and sequencing everything bass. This genre-agnostic, hands-on workshop will help you identify how your favorite basslines are created and explore ways to synthesize your own from scratch. We will use the basic building blocks of modular synthesis so that you can apply what you learn to virtually any synthesizer. Patching exercises will range from beginner to advanced; we will adapt to meet your ability level and interests.
Synthesis experience is encouraged but not required for this workshop. Deep, rich basslines are only a few patch cables away.
Instructor: Jakob Kintzele
Saturday, September 27th 2025
1 pm - 3 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
(This is an intermediate level class but beginners are absolutely welcome)
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
New Member Orientation
In this brief in-person gathering you can learn about our organization, how to begin checking out gear from our lending program, and how to access all our member resources including weekly drop-in hours, studio hours, and more!
Friday, September 26th, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(CANCELLED) Modular On The Spot PDX - September @ Rocky Butte
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN AND PERFORMER AVAILABILITY
[originally planned for September 14th]
Join us for an evening of live music outdoors at MOTS PDX presented monthly all summer by Synth Library Portland. Watch some of Portland's finest audio-wranglers play 6 back-to-back sets using all modular/hardware gear!
The show will start at 5 PM and continue until approximately 8 PM (one hour earlier than prior MOTS) but you are welcome to come and go as you please. This is an informal all ages show so bring your friends and family.
Performers:
- 5 pm -
Ovr.Grwth
Musique Mystique
everything is circles
Max Myriad
Pink Buddha
Production Unit Xero
- 8 pm -
5 pm - 8 pm (one hour earlier than typical!)
@ Rocky Butte
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd - Portland, OR
Free
(donations to Synth Library Portland encouraged, just buy a ticket at the link below)
Intro to Creative Breadboarding
In this hands-on DIY workshop, we'll explain how and why breadboards are used in creative circuit design and get you started building right away.
We'll build an oscillator that can make a speaker buzz. We'll explore how this works, and then expand upon the simple oscillator to create some of the basic parts of a synthesizer on your breadboard. No experience with electronics, synthesizers, or breadboarding is required. Beginners are encouraged to come!
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
1 pm - 4 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$30
(The cost of the workshop includes a breadboard and parts, which you can take home)
Synth Library Open House
During this time the library will be open for all to explore our collection of gear and meet our facilitators! It’s also a great chance to learn more about member perks like our lending program, drop-in hours, and studio hours.
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
(Recurs every 4 weeks)
2 pm - 5 pm
(Come at any time, or stay the whole time!)
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
Portland Synth Improvisor Collective (PSIC) Meetup & Jam
A Wonderful group jam! Bring your own instruments and play electronic music with fellow community members.
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
1 pm - 3:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP required to attend)
brother vs robot: On Performing Live Visuals
New date: September 13th, 2025
Join multimedia artist Brother vs Robot for a hands-on workshop exploring live visual performance techniques used in Portland’s electronic music scene. As the resident visual projectionist for events like Modbang, Cyberpunk Disko, and Inversion, Brother vs Robot will demonstrate his visual rig in action—including the Critter & Guitari EYESY video synth, the VSPERI WAAAVE_POOL, and live camera feedback setups. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how these tools are blended in real-time to create immersive stage visuals.
About the Artist:
Brother vs Robot is the music and visual project of Portland-based artist Colin Robson. He creates genre-fluid dance music using hardware samplers, modular synths, and live instrumentation. His performances combine tightly constructed beats with reactive visuals, forming a distinct audio-visual experience rooted in rhythm and real-time hardware interaction.
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
$20
(Tickets are required to attend. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no-cost tickets)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-7 pm, no RSVP needed!
If you’ve never been to the library before and want to check it out, feel free to stop by at this time. Check in with our facilitators when you arrive and we’ll introduce you to the space.
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
(Recurs every Thursday at the same time)
4 pm - 7 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map) first
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)