Synth Library Portland presents:
Halloween Open House
(Part of ADX Fest)

Join us on Halloween for our spooky community gathering featuring tricks and treats, drinks, live modular synth scoring of silent horror classics, live video synthesis, and Synth Library DJs.

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Performers:

Audrey E
Bandcamp

Cult of Zir
Bandcamp - (Nolan Ashley)
TOP NOTCH CARTOON ESCAPISM
art-rock. jazz-punk. noise-prog. glitch-goth. cut-up cautionary tales. CULT OF ZIR CAN SEE THE PRESENT!!

Tall Guy
Instagram - (Andrew Kostka)
Tall Guy makes music with both analog and digital sources. Their set will feature an assortment of spooky ambient tones, as well as some familiar themes from horror movie classics.

Patrick Barber

Instagram

Bandcamp
Patrick Barber is a sound artist currently obsessed with the guitar as an instrument and sound source. He has played in numerous ancient rock and noise bands including Blowhole, Stymie, Expatriate and Kalberer Hotel Supply.

B
(Carlos Burgos)
From Mérida, Venezuela.
Using old tools to solve new problems.
Eclectic Dance Experimental from the Andes Mountains to the Willamette Valley
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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
5pm - 6:30pm: Kid Friendly + Costume Contest
6:30-9pm: Darker Vibes

@ Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Enter on the 2nd Ave side, if you dare!

Free
(RSVP Encouraged but not required)
Donations to Synth Library Portland are much appreciated!

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.

Click Here to Sign Up (signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you actually attend or request to be taken off this list)

Friday, October 30th, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Library Entrance and Parking Lot on 2nd Ave Side ~

PARKING NOTE:
Parking is free on Friday from 5-9pm but be sure to check with staff on arrival for validation procedure, or else you might get a ticket

NOTE: We ask those wishing to attend to first attend the library’s new member orientation if they have not already done so.

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 29th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

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 28th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

All ages encouraged!

Come press buttons, turn knobs, hit pads, and hear the sounds synthesizers and drum machines actually make. We’ll kick things off with a synth performance and demo in the first 30 minutes, and then Synth Library Portland’s instruments are yours to explore — no experience or musical background required. SLP Volunteers will be on hand to help you with the equipment and answer questions about the gear on hand and Synth Library Portland. 

Sunday, October 25th, 2026
2 pm - 4 pm

@ Beaverton City Library
Inside Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St (Map)
Beaverton, OR 97005

Free
(no rsvp required)

This advanced Ableton Live class explores the art and mechanics of creating performances that feel genuinely live, spontaneous, and responsive. Students begin by examining the science of synchronization and human entrainment, learning why audiences unconsciously connect to a performer’s rhythm, energy, and timing. From there, the class develops the idea of live performance as a conversation rather than a one-way playback experience, showing how electronic performers can create that sense of dialogue between instruments, effects, loops, and live-played elements. Students will explore advanced approaches to controllers, MIDI mapping, routing, filters, one-shots and loops, and the strategic use of Ableton’s Session and Arrange Views. The emphasis throughout is on balancing structure and control with risk, improvisation, and real-time responsiveness.

Students will also learn techniques for making electronic performances feel dynamic and unpredictable, including follow actions, loop-length variation, sampler randomization, modulators, LFOs, automation, and sophisticated sound-switching strategies. The class covers multiple-controller setups, custom Drum Rack techniques, layered routing, filter-based expression, two-keyboard performance systems, chain selectors, and other methods for changing sounds and musical elements without interrupting the performance. By combining programmed automation with manual control and a tangible live-playing element, students will build performances that can react to the moment rather than simply reproduce a predetermined track. The ultimate goal is to develop an Ableton Live setup that gives the performer both the reliability needed to stay musically coherent and the freedom to take risks, make decisions in real time, and create a compelling connection with the audience.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops with Ableton Live installed to follow along but it's not required.

Presented by:
Jonathan Haidle (AKA Pink Buddha)
IG @pink.buddha.music

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM- 4:00 PM
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Location: @ Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Free parking from 1-5 on Saturdays but you must follow procedure (info and kiosk code inside) and display ticket from the kiosk on dash during time parked
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$10-20 Sliding Scale
Tickets are required to attend.
No one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no cost tickets if needed.

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!

(signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date, but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you attend or request to not receive emails)

Friday, October 23rd, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Free, but RSVP is required.

Parking is also free in the building’s lot during this time with validation; ask our volunteers for instructions.

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 22nd, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

In 1959 Daphne Oram walked out of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, which she had helped create a year earlier, and set up her own studio in an oast house in Kent. There she spent a decade building the Oramics machine: ten strips of 35mm film running over photocells, waveforms painted onto glass slides, pitch written out as hand-drawn dots and lines. It had no keyboard. You didn't play music, you drew it.

We'll spend an hour on the history, then an hour drawing scores by hand and listening them together in an app making its debut at this workshop.

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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
(entrance on 2nd ave side, street parking is free on Sundays, otherwise you can pay hourly for the parking lot)

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

Learn the fundamentals of synthesis (focusing on hardware modular) in this beginner workshop, with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice. Open to all. Great for total newcomers to electronic music or as a way to get folks with some experience introduced to modular gear.

Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
(entrance on 2nd ave side, street parking is free on Sundays, otherwise you can pay hourly for the parking lot)

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

The Portland Synth Library and PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater co-present a one-of-a-kind documentary about pioneering American composer, teacher, and Deep Listening founder Pauline Oliveros. ON SCREEN: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros 

Before the film, in honor of Pauline, a modular synth for drones and field recordings will be on hand courtesy of the synth library for individuals to try out.

This will be followed by a visual and audio treat from the band !mindparade before moving into director Daniel Weintraub’s fascinating documentary Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros. 
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ON SCREEN: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros
2022. Directed by Daniel Weintraub. Runtime: 117 minutes. 
Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros tells the story of the iconic composer, performer, teacher, philosopher, technological innovator, and humanitarian, Pauline Oliveros. She was one of the world’s original electronic musicians, one of the only females amongst notable post-war American composers, a master accordion player, a teacher and mentor to musicians, a gateway to music and sound for non-musicians, and a technical innovator who helped develop everything  from tools that allow musicians to play together while in different countries to software that enables those with severe disabilities to create beautiful music. On the vanguard of contemporary American music for six decades, her story illuminates the pathway to how we got where we are and where the future will take us in the worlds of music, the philosophy  of sound, and the art of listening.
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ON STAGE: !mindparade (musicians)
!mindparade blends elements of art pop, psych, and experimentalism. Their music has been described as a “bedroom symphony marked by flourishing psychedelic arrangements” (NUVO) and “a perfect slice of what’s best in Oregon Pop Music.” (Oregon Arts Watch).  The band tours its distinct sound to venues big and small, with recent appearances at festivals like Treefort Fest (Boise), Freakout Fest (Seattle), Sh’Bang Festival (Bellingham), and Lose Yr Mind Fest (Portland). They have shared the stage with acts such as Bill Callahan, Pearl and The Oysters, The Shivas, Corridor, and many more. !mindparade is based in Portland, Oregon. In 2020, the group founded their own label, Neon Underground Archives, in order to self-release their genre-bending records. Their 2026 release, “Neon Gummi Jukebox”, dives into a progressive synthesizer driven genre they have dubbed “vaporprog”.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
6:30pm - 10pm
6:30pm Doors
6:30pm - 7:20pm SLP Tabling
7:25pm - 7:55pm !mindparade Performance
8:05pm - 10pm Film

PAM CUT’s Tomorow Theater
3530 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

$15
(tickets required to attend)

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 15th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

We're inviting you to join us for a new monthly event series that provides a warm space for gay people to learn, jam, and connect with other artists in the area. Inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos so queers of all kinds are welcome here. We use the term gay here to mean LGBTQIA+ in the broadest sense, encompassing the entire queer umbrella. If you’re wondering whether this event is for you or not, the answer is a resounding "yes!"

We want to create a welcoming environment to help grow our community of electronic musicians. It's for all gay folks regardless of skill level or experience. Socialize, learn, create, connect, and jam out!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

Sequencers are perhaps the most fundamental tool for making electronic music, but are rarely taught beyond simple technical tutorials. This workshop will explore how to use sequencers as tools for composition, sound design, and live performance.

Using a mix of Synth Library lending favorites like the Moog Mother-32 and Korg SQ-1, popular sequencer plugins from Ableton Live, and the free, open-source modular platform VCV Rack, we will explore how to use sequencers as musical instruments and tools. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops, tablets, or phones loaded with their favorite digital audio workstation (DAW) or sequencing software to use for live exercises in the final part of the workshop.

Presented by Clayton Davis
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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
1:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location: Synth Library Portland
Our new location in the Eastside Exchange building:
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Free parking from 1-5 on Saturdays but you must follow procedure (info and kiosk code inside) and display ticket from the kiosk on dash during time parked

$10-20 Sliding Scale
Tickets are required to attend.
No one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no cost tickets if needed.

Turn everyday sounds, loops, and recordings into playable instruments.

Explore creative sampling with Ableton Live’s Simpler. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll learn how to find or record sounds, chop and slice audio using transients, build custom drum kits, and transform samples into playable instruments. We’ll cover the basics of Simpler and sample editing while exploring how artists use sampling to turn existing and found sounds into entirely new music. No advanced Ableton experience required.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops with Ableton Live installed to follow along.

Presented by Kelly Merrill

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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
@ Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Free parking from 1-5 on Saturdays but you must follow procedure (info and kiosk code inside) and display ticket from the kiosk on dash during time parked

$10-20 Sliding Scale
Tickets are required to attend.
No one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no cost tickets if needed.

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 8th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance on 2nd Ave Side

Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!


Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

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. Watch: Open Channels April 2026: Full Performance

Sunday, October 4th, 2026
3 pm - 6 pm
Performance slot signup at 3 pm, Music starts at 3:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance on 2nd ave side, Street parking is free on Sundays or you can pay to park in the lot

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.)

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.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Repeats same time every First Saturday of the Month!
6 pm - 8 pm
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012 (view map)
Entrance is on the 2nd ave side

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Parking is not free in the parking lot on Saturday nights, so pay hourly fee at kiosk or use street parking. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Ask staff inside for help/suggestions if needed
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Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

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.

Click Here to Sign Up (signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you actually attend or request to be taken off this list)

Friday, October 2nd, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Library Entrance and Parking Lot on 2nd Ave Side ~

PARKING NOTE:
Parking is free on Friday from 5-9pm but be sure to check with staff on arrival for validation procedure, or else you might get a ticket

NOTE: We ask those wishing to attend to first attend the library’s new member orientation if they have not already done so.

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 1st, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

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, September 30th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map) Portland, OR 97232
~Entrance to the Library is on 2nd Ave side~
Lot parking (2nd ave side) is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays
PLEASE SEE SIGN INSIDE PARKING VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)

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.

We will be teaching you:
- how audio tape works,
- how cassettes and cassette players work,
- and how to hack a cassette to make a tape loop.

By the end of the workshop you will have made at least one tape loop and will go home with supplies to make some more on your own.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
-Enter from parking lot on 2nd avenue side
-if coming from 3rd avenue it's down the outer large staircase nearer Burnside Bridge

PARKING: Be sure to arrive early to account for parking. Parking in adjacent 2nd Ave lot is not free on Tuesdays so you will need to pay $5/hr if parking there. There are several places open to street parking at that time of day, with two hour visitor spots allowing for a free parking experience. Check east of our building and MLK/Grand avenues.

$20
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)

Join us for our first swap meet at the new space, more vendors, more room for gear, more room! Buy, sell, barter, and trade your way into some exciting new gear. Rid yourself of the instruments inevitably collecting dust and burning a hole in your conscience. Or come to browse and be a gear nerd with us!

If you want to have a dedicated place to set up and plug your gear, we will have half-table setups available but we ask for a $25 donation to the library in exchange. If you want to reserve one of these spots, please purchase a vendor ticket. If you have your own folding table and can bring one please do, we may or may not need it to accommodate all vendors.

If you don't need to set up/display the gear you are selling you are still welcome to come as an attendee to buy, sell, trade, barter. We require all attendees to RSVP by getting a free RSVP ticket.

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Sunday, September 27th 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
(Enter from parking lot on 2nd avenue side)
(if coming from 3rd avenue it's down the outer large staircase nearer Burnside Bridge)

NOTE :
Metered parking on street is free on Sundays, or pay $5/hr at kiosk to park in the adjacent 2nd ave parking lot

All ages (10+ recommended)
$25 required donation for vendors (includes dedicated space to set up gear)
Free RSVP required for non-vendor attendees
Vendor ticket OR free RSVP is required to attend.

Solder up a complete FM drum voice and take it home for your rack. The 2OPFM is a 6HP Eurorack module with two sine oscillators and a snappy decay envelope, built for kicks, toms, cowbells, and metallic percussion. Four knobs: decay, FM amount, pitch, and the ratio between the two operators. CV over decay, FM, and pitch, plus a trigger input.

We'll build the modules together, and try out a few demo patches. No soldering experience or tools required, this is a great first build.
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Saturday, September 26th 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

(on 2nd avenue side, parking in lot during this time is free but see email sent shortly before workshop for details on parking validation procedure to ensure you don't get a ticket)

$80

(Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build the device. A small portion of the fee also goes to support Synth Library Portland so we can continue to host events like this one)

Tickets are required to attend. No waitlist, if it's sold out then no more tickets are available.

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!

(signup form may refer only to the nearest upcoming date, but these take place monthly and you will receive reminders each month until you attend or request to not receive emails)

Friday, September 25th, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Recurs Every 4 weeks
(Email us if your work schedule prevents attendance)
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Free, but RSVP is required.

Parking is also free in the building’s lot during this time with validation; ask our volunteers for instructions.

Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 24th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

Entrance is on the 2nd ave side
Parking in adjacent lot is free from 5pm - 9 pm on Thursdays but you must display a receipt from kiosk to avoid a ticket, so get the kiosk code from us prior to parking.
If you have questions about parking just ask staff inside!

Free
No Pools Event Page/RSVP link, just stop by!

Come join us at Synth Library Portland for a Synth DIY Meetup every two weeks.
A place for SDIY folks to discuss their current projects, build, debug, and grow community together.

While this isn't a place to drop off non-working gear for repair we can discuss ways to debug your projects and provide the necessary equipment for you to work on it yourself: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
(Recurs every other Wednesday)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Lot parking is free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays, See staff inside for parking validation info

Free for Members (RSVP encouraged, not required)
$5-10 Sliding Scale for non-members
Help support us with a donation at check out!
No one turned away for lack of funds

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, September 20th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
Entrance is on 2nd ave side
Street parking is free on Sundays OR pay at the kiosk to park in the lot adjacent to the entrance

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)