Events
Electronic Music Meetup for People in Recovery (Now on 1st Saturday Night of the month!)
Now on Saturday Nights!
Every first Saturday of the month!
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, August 1st, 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
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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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)
Modular On The Spot Portland - August @ Cathedral Park
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 6 PM and continue until approximately 9 PM 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:
- 6 pm -
Stuart Frederich-Smith
Demodex
Production Unit Xero
Matthew Rempes
Ivan Jan
Hemadaxis
- 9 pm -
Sunday, August 2nd 2026
6 pm - 9 pm
@ Cathedral City Park (at the Outdoor Stage)
6705 N Pittsburg Ave, Portland, OR 97203
Google Map Link for Outdoor Stage
$5-$25 Suggested Donation
(donations to Synth Library Portland encouraged, just buy a ticket at the link below)
Women and Non-Binary 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.
(New Date/Time/Schedule)
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(Now twice as long!)
Synth Library Portland (new location)
@ 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)
Member Drop-In Hours
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, August 6th, 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!
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.
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, August 7th, 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.
The Fourier Transform and You
A potentially gentle introduction to the Fourier Transform and it’s applications in audio processing. This talk offers an accessible overview for and applications of the Fourier transform and its derivatives: the Fourier Series, Discrete Time Fourier Transform, and the FFT.
The following topics will be covered:
The biological basis for how frequency and time are perceived
A manual calculation of the Fourier Series for a square wave and analysis of its components
The time–frequency uncertainty principle
Combining signals: multiplication and convolution
The impulse and its response.
Applications, including filtering, modulation and information compression.
Measuring frequency spectra of signals at the library.
~~~Some calculus and trigonometry will be shown, but math skills are not required to get intuition and delight!~~~
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
1:30 pm - 3 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
Tickets are required to attend.
$10-20 Sliding Scale
No one turned away for lack of funds - email info@synthlibraryportland.org for low/no cost tickets if needed.
Build a DIY Gristleizer Pedal
In this workshop, we will be building the legendary Gristleizer pedal. Based on a design by a British teen in an electronics hobbyist magazine, the Gristleizer was named by Chris Carter of Throbbing Gristle, and you can hear its strange effect on many of their tracks (the vocals on Hamburger Lady are a very clear example). The Gristleizer gives a type of tremolo effect, with controls for changing the waveshape and speed of the tremolo's LFO, a switch to toggle between VCA and VCF, a wet/dry knob, and an effect gain control that, when cranked, can add some pleasant distortion to the output.
The workshop includes all the supplies needed to build the pedal and a metal enclosure to house it in. While some soldering experience will make the build go faster, this project is beginner friendly and we will teach you how to solder.
DIY beginners are welcome! No prior experience is necessary, and we are happy to teach you how to solder.
Led by Jon Daries
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Sunday, August 9th, 2026
1 pm - 4 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
Tickets are required to attend.
Price for SLP members: $75
Price for Non-members: $100
(note that you must be logged into your WithFriends account with an active membership to obtain the discounted price)
Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build a pedal including the metal enclosure. We will have soldering irons and solder available for all attendees.)
Tickets are required to attend
Synth DIY Meetup
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, August 12th, 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
Member Drop-In Hours
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, August 13th, 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!
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 also have several CRT monitors set up, and anyone is welcome to bring their rigs or play around on the various stations of gear we'll have set up there already (enabling techniques such as mixer feedback, camera feedback, video synthesis, and glitch processing).
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. Email us in advance if planning to bring your work.
There will be a small gear swap table at the space to buy/sell/trade your video gear.
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Saturday, August 15th 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
All ages (10+ recommended)
$0-$20 Pay What You Can tickets
Tickets/RSVP are required to attend.
Intro to Synthesis
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.
Sunday, August 16th, 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)
Modular On The Spot Portland - Quadraphonic @ Pier Park
Join us for an evening of live music outdoors and in resplendent quadraphonic sound, presented by Synth Library Portland. Watch some of Portland's finest audio-wranglers play 6 back-to-back sets using modular/hardware gear!
Listeners will be experiencing this immersive sound experience up close by sitting within the radius of our four speaker/sub array, with all performers situated in the very center.
The show will start at 6 PM and continue until approximately 9 PM 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:
- 6 pm -
Lewis Guignard
Zachary Egge
amoja
vyger
CRBN
Francisco Botello
- 9 pm -
Accessible restrooms and water fountains are on site but we encourage everyone to come prepared. Please bring your own food, beverages, and blankets/chairs to sit on. It's important to stay hydrated in the heat so bring plenty of water. Be prepared for the weather as there may not be shade available everywhere - bring sunglasses, sunscreen, sun shelters, umbrellas, appropriate clothing, etc. as you see fit.
In the spirit of the ambient tradition, engage or disengage from the music as you wish. Feel free to read, paint, write, dance, listen, and deeply listen. Quadraphonic performances can be drastically different depending on where the listener is situated so feel free to change location or walk around during the show, so long as this is not disruptive to other listeners. Also, while talking during performances is acceptable, we ask that you are respectful to the performers and those around you when doing so. Please be good stewards of the park by picking up any recycling/trash and not disturbing neighboring houses on the way out post-show.
Plenty of street parking nearby!
Sunday, August 16th 2026
6-9 PM
@ Pier Park
10325 N Lombard St, Portland, OR
$5-$25 Suggested Donation
(donations to Synth Library Portland encouraged, just buy a ticket at the link below)
Donations to Synth Library Portland are encouraged!!!
Member Drop-In Hours
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, August 20th, 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!
Build a 4MS DIY Looping Delay or DIY Sampler
Tickets are $20, but this does NOT cover the cost of the kit itself, which is required to attend. However, the ticket does provide access to purchase a kit at a significant discount, which offsets the ticket cost paid here.
Signup spots/kits allocated to the workshop are limited, so do not reserve a ticket unless you are committed to purchasing the (discounted) kit and attending the workshop. Once you purchase a ticket we'll send you a link to be able to purchase the kit at 20% off. The money you spend for this ticket on pools goes to help support the library and cover the costs of providing the workshop itself.
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will build and take home one of two synth modules: Looping Delay (https://4mscompany.com/ldkit), or Sampler (https://4mscompany.com/samplerkit)!
Looping Delay offers crystal-clear clock-synced delay for looping up to 90 seconds, echoes, sound-on-sound, Karplus-Strong synthesis, and more. Sampler allows you to record, play and loop stereo .wav files from a microSD card. It also includes a sample pack of hundreds of samples. Both modules feature through-hole parts suitable for beginners, and a smaller circuit board with surface-mount parts is already assembled. Both kits are offered at 20% below retail price for this workshop, and previous soldering experience is not required. The modules are in the eurorack synthesizer format and require a eurorack power supply.
We will confirm your kit choice and send a workshop-exclusive 20% off coupon code by email two days before the workshop. You can make the payment online at that time or online on the day of the workshop (no cash please). Kits will be brought to the space rather than mailed. Note that while tickets are free, signup spots/kits allocated to the workshop are limited, so do not reserve a ticket unless you are committed to purchasing the (discounted) kit and attending the workshop.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
1:30pm-4:30pm
Location:
@ 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)
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Tickets are $20, but this does NOT cover the cost of the kit itself, which is required to attend. However, the ticket does provide access to purchase a kit at a significant discount, which offsets the ticket cost paid here.
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. Watch: Open Channels April 2026: Full Performance
New date!
Sunday, August 23rd, 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)
~ Our new location ~
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.)
Member Drop-In Hours
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, August 27th, 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!
Women and Non-Binary 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.
(New Date/Time/Schedule)
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(Now twice as long!)
Synth Library Portland (new location)
@ 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)
Member Drop-In Hours
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 3rd, 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!
Build an Infinite Digits DIY Pikocore
Build a DIY Pikocore workshop! Pikocore is a hackable, open-source, lo-fi music mangler based on the Raspberry Pi Pico. This sampler/fx device is great for breakbeats and more. It's part of the "...core" line of open source products by the same creator, Infinite Digits.
DIY beginners welcome! No prior experience necesssary and we are happy to teach you how to solder. All skill levels are encouraged to sign up, volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners through each step. You'll leave with a finished, working pikocore ready to play!
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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
(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)
$49
(Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build a Pikocore. We will have soldering irons/solder available for all attendees. 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
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.
Saturday, September 5th, 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)
Modular On The Spot Portland - September @ Kenilworth
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 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 -
Machine Self
Geoffrey PB
Porcelain Girls
Cave Cricket
CJA
glossolalia swamp
- 8 pm -
Sunday, September 6th 2026
5 pm - 8 pm
ONE HOUR EARLIER THAN PRIOR MOTS 2026 SHOWS
@ Kenilworth Park
SE Holgate Blvd & SE 34th Ave
$5-$25 Suggested Donation
(donations to Synth Library Portland encouraged, just buy a ticket at the link below)
Member Drop-In Hours
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 10th, 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!
Portland Synth Improvisers Collective (PSiC) Meetup & Jam
A Wonderful group jam! Bring your own instruments and play electronic music with fellow community members.
See PSIC’s webpage or the event page listed below for more info.
Arrive at 3 pm to setup; the jam starts at 3:30 pm. Breakdown and cleanup by 5:30.
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
3 pm - 5:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
entrance on 2nd ave side
Street parking at metered spots on nearby streets are free on Sundays OR but you can pay $5/hr at the kiosk if you want to park in adjacent Eastside Exchange parking lot
Generally recurs the 2nd Sunday every other month but be sure to RSVP separately to each event.
Free
(RSVP required to attend)
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, 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 17th, 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!
Member Drop-In Hours
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!
Member Drop-In Hours
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!
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.
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)
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.
Saturday, November 7th, 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
~~~
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.
Saturday, December 5th, 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)
New Member Orientation
123 NE 3rd Ave (entrance on 2nd avenue side)
(lot parking is free during Friday at this time)***
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 actually attend or request to be taken off this list)
Friday, July 31st, 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)
(Entrance on 2nd avenue side)
***Free lot parking is available during this time, BUT please get a code and follow validation procedure shown on signage inside, or ask our staff for details before you park
Parking enforcement is strict so be sure to display your receipt correctly
Member Drop-In Hours
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, July 30th, 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!
Synth DIY Meetup
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, July 29th, 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
Intro to Video Synthesis
Interested in making your own video art or learning more about the visual tools the library offers? Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction to the techniques and tools of Video Synthesis! We'll explain what a video synthesizer is, covering basic terminology and demonstrating the exciting ways they can reshape video in real time. We'll walk through examples of generating abstract shapes and patterns, colorizing video and layering them together. There will be guided hands-on time with the library's collection of video synthesizers, both from the studio setup and our lending program.
Instructors:
Matthew Rempes, Thomas Fang
Sunday, July 26th, 2025
12:30 pm - 3 pm
Location: Synth Library Portland
~At our new location in Eastside Exchange building~
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012, Portland OR 97232
Entrance is on the 2nd Ave Side
NOTE :
Metered parking on street is free on Sundays, Pay to park in the lot
$10-$20 sliding scale
(Tickets/RSVP are required to attend. No one is turned away for lack of funds.)
Build a Hagiwo 6 Band Voltage Controlled Filter Bank
Join us to build HAGIWO's open-source SSI2190 Filter Bank, a compact 8HP Eurorack module that splits your audio into six CV-controllable frequency bands. Use it as a hands-on EQ, shape noise into percussion, or feed in LFOs for evolving, spectral drones. This build includes one SMD component, which we'll solder together during the session.
DIY beginners welcome! No prior experience necesssary and we are happy to teach you how to solder. All skill levels are encouraged to sign up, volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners through each step. You'll leave with a finished, working filter bank ready to patch into your rack.
Led by Stuart Frederich-Smith
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Saturday, July 25th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
NOTE: schedule shifted back 30 minutes from originally listed, with start time changed from 1pm to 1:30pm
~ Our new location ~
Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
$75
Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build a module. We will have soldering irons/solder available for all attendees. 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
Member Drop-In Hours
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, July 23rd, 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!
Gay Synth Hang
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, July 22nd, 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)
Intro to 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, July 19th, 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)
Build a Nosio Levitation Oscillator Drone Synth
SOLD OUT
In this workshop participants will build and take home a Noisio Levitation Oscillator. The Leviation Oscillator is a 10 oscillator drone synth. https://noisio.de/boards/levitation-oscillator
The Noisio Levitation Oscillator kit contains all parts needed to assemble this module. This kit is appopriate for beginners, there are no surface mount components and all parts are large and easy to solder.
DIY beginners are welcome! No prior experience is necessary. If you are brand new to DIY we can teach you the skills you need to complete the project (including how to solder) and facilitators will be there to assist with troubleshooting to help get your build working if you run into any problems.
Price includes:
——Kit with other necessary parts/components for the build
——a small ~$10 dollar donation to Synth Library Portland (the rest of the ticket price entirely goes to cover parts costs for each kit)
(Like other SLP DIY workshops where the price is mostly parts costs, we cannot offer no-cost or reduced-cost/NOTAFLOF tickets, nor can we offer membership discounts this time.)
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
1 pm - 4 pm
@ Our new location in the Eastside Exchange building
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012
Portland, OR 97232
Tickets are required to attend.
$70
SOLD OUT
Member Drop-In Hours
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, July 16th, 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!
Synth DIY Meetup
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, July 15th, 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
Portland Synth Improvisers Collective (PSiC) Meetup & Jam
A Wonderful group jam! Bring your own instruments and play electronic music with fellow community members.
See PSIC’s webpage or the event page listed below for more info.
Arrive at 3 pm to setup; the jam starts at 3:30 pm. Breakdown and cleanup by 5:30.
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
3 pm - 5:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
~ Our new location ~
Generally recurs the 2nd Sunday every other month but be sure to RSVP separately to each event.
Free
(RSVP required to attend)
Artist talk: Baseck
Life, Inspiration, and Production Techniques: Baseck's Journey Through Sound
An artist talk about Baseck's personal journey in electronic and fringe music undergrounds, origins to the present day. Breaking barriers through music, throwing events and its intrinsic intertwining with community building, blasting frequencies and producing tracks. "Less gear is more!"
Born in the high desert of California and renegade raised, Baseck is an explosive energy within the underground, fusing technology, art, rhythm and rave into high-octane, hyped-on experiences. A master of the machines, freak of the frequencies, Baseck cuts through the monotony of modern club music, evoking chaotic feelings of euphoria and beauty. Playing with juxtaposed extremes of dark and light, Baseck is forever chasing the distinctly wild emotions of early rave experiences yet simultaneously moving the sound and culture forward with razor-sharp focus. The Los Angeles Chicano visionary is fearless, one of one, sustaining the raw and do-it-yourself ethos within electronic music while worldbuilding through every set. Whether heating up Boiler Room on four decks, collaborating with AG Cook and Boys Noize, or playing marathon 10-hour sets at Insomniac's Escape massive, Baseck's warrior rhythms are designed to shock the dancefloor and shatter our day-to-day continuum.
https://www.instagram.com/baseck/
If you missed Baseck's modular drums workshop at S1 back in 2018, here's your chance to learn more. You can ask Derrick about techniques you heard at our 10th Anniversary show and with a little luck we might hear some bonus beats at the end of the talk.
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
4pm - 5pm
All ages
Location: Synth Library Portland
123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012, Portland, OR 97232
$15 General Admission
$10-14 sliding scale (limited quantity)
Tickets are required to attend. No one is turned away for lack of funds, so email info@synthlibraryportland.org for lower/no-cost tickets if these present a financial barrier to attendance.
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.
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, July 10th, 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.
SLP 10th Anniversary Party
Synth Library Portland invites you to celebrate our 10th anniversary with our biggest event of the year, a very special night of live electronic music!
Performances by:
Eric Schlappi
Golden Donna
Wet Mango
Baseck
Live visuals by:
Synth Library VJs
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
8pm to midnight, 21+
at Process PDX (5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202)
$25
limited sliding scale tickets available upon request
Member Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours for members of any tier to drop by the library every Thursday 4-8:30pm, no RSVP needed! For the July 9th hours, we will wrap up early around 7:30 and head to Process for our 10th Anniversary party.
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, July 9th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 7:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Our new location ~
We are likely to wrap up early and head to Process PDX for our 10th Anniversary Party!
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
(New Date/Time!) Women and Non-Binary 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.
(New Date/Time/Schedule)
Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
(Recurs every 4 weeks exactly, same time and place)
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(Now twice as long!)
Synth Library Portland (new location)
@ 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)
Modular On The Spot Portland - July @ Pier Park
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 6 PM and continue until approximately 9 PM 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:
- 6 pm -
dsp mystic
Empty Gestures
Trust Anchor
Wired Habitat
Limanjaya
Clayton Davis
- 9 pm -
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
6 pm - 9 pm
@ Pier Park
10325 N Lombard St, Portland, OR
$5-$25 Suggested Donation
(donations to Synth Library Portland encouraged, just buy a ticket at the link below)
New Member Orientation
at our new location:
123 NE 3rd Ave
Portland OR 97232
(lot parking is free during Friday at this time)
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 actually attend or request to be taken off this list)
Friday, July 3rd, 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)
~ Our new location ~
Member Drop-In Hours
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, July 2nd, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Our new location ~
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Synth DIY Meetup
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, July 1st, 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
MEMLNaut: Controlling Synths & Sequencers using Embodied Machine Learning
Geeky Punks and Emute Lab Instruments invite everyone to a hands-on workshop exploring the MEMLNaut, a new approach to controlling and sequencing synthesizers, effects, drum machines, sequencers etc, using on-the-fly Embodied Machine Learning through simple hardware controls. Participants will get a brief non-technical introduction to what Machine Learning is, what it means for musicians and other creative practices, and how it can be used for interactive shaping of sound design, composition, production, live performance and more. Then, for the rest of the session, attendees will experiment and gain hands-on experience with using the MEMLNaut to play with all kinds of software and external gear.
Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring their own headphones and, if any, hardware devices (they should support being controlled via at least one of: CV inputs, MIDI DIN, or MIDI-over-USB). Additionally, participants can bring their own laptop with software like DAWs, plugins, Pure Data or Max/MSP etc, as well as hardware controllers like MIDI controllers or console-style gamepads. Several other hardware synths will also be available to play and experiment with, courtesy of the Synth Library Portland.
Even if you are not planning to personally use them, consider bringing the following gear in to facilitate other's exploration if you have the following:
---Laptop
----USB A/C to USB B (for connecting to hardware)
----USB-MIDI interface (for laptop -> hardware)
---MIDI-CV interface or module (for laptop -> Eurorack)
---Gamepads and MIDI CC controllers
Goal: Attendees understand at a basic, practical, and intuitive level, what Machine Learning is and how it can be used to control synths, drum machines, sequencers etc.
No prior experience is required, all levels welcomed!
Links:
https://geekypunks.com/
https://www.emutelab.org/
https://meml.lnfinitemonkeys.org/a-immersive.html
(older) https://musicallyembodiedml.github.io/memlnaut/
Sunday, June 28th, 2026
3:30 pm - 7 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~At our new location in Eastside Exchange building~
(Entrance is on 2nd Ave side of building)
Please use metered parking on street which is free on Sundays, or pay to park in parking lot at kiosk if using the official lot on 2nd Ave. Please email info@synthlibraryportland.org if you have questions.
$10-20 Sliding Scale
Tickets are Required to attend.
If tickets present a financial hardship preventing your attendance, please contact info@synthlibraryportland.org to ask about low cost tickets.
Make A Mikrophonie DIY Eurorack Module
Learn to make your own contact mic and preamp in eurorack form! In this workshop you will assemble and take home a Music Thing Modular Mikrophonie V3 module.
DIY beginners are welcome! No prior experience necesssary and we are happy to teach you how to solder
This workshop is preceded by the "Contact Mics & Piezos: Every Speaker is a Microphone" DIY workshop, both of which are piezo/contact mic focused, and this was not by mere coincidence! We grouped these two workshops together because they have complementary yet distinct material covered and very different DIY projects to take home. We encourage folks sign up to both and make a whole afternoon of it! What a technically simple yet amazingly useful and philosophically intriguing way to create or capture sound!
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
3 pm - 5 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Our new location ~
$45
(Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build a module. We will have soldering irons/solder available for all attendees. A small portion of the fee also goes to support Synth Library Portland so we can continue to host events like this one)
Contact Mics and Piezos: Every Speaker is a Microphone
Ever wanted to hear the sound of ice melting? Or record the sound of metal expanding? Contact mics can make that possible!
In this workshop we'll be exploring the mighty piezo crystal, how to convert vibrations into sound and back into vibrations again, and how to turn a colander into a custom reverb device.
You'll learn how to make your own contact mic and how to build a simple amplifier for a piezo transducer. All parts for these will be provided, but feel free to bring something from home to use for the custom reverb device. Anything that will vibrate can work, but the best results tend to be with metal objects or thin plastic.
This workshop involves soldering, and beginners are welcome. No prior knowledge of soldering or audio electronics is required. Attendees will build their own devices at separate soldering stations and all building/soldering tools will be provided on site.
NOTE: This workshop is followed by the "Make a Mikrophonie" DIY Eurorack module build workshop, both of which are piezo/contact mic focused, and this was not by mere coincidence! We grouped these two workshops together because they have complementary yet distinct material covered and very different DIY projects to take home. We encourage folks sign up to both and make a whole afternoon of it! What a technically simple yet amazingly useful and philosophically intriguing way to create or capture sound!
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
12 pm - 2:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Our new location ~
$40
includes supplies to build two contact mics and an amplifier
Taught by: Jon Daries
Member Drop-In Hours (New Extended Hours & New Location!)
NEW LOCATION (123 NE 3rd ave)
NEW EXTENDED HOURS! (open until 8:30pm instead of 7pm)
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, June 25th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Our new location ~
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)
Gay Synth Hang
It's pride and we're inviting you to join us for the first of 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, June 24th, 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)
Intro to Synthesis
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.
Sunday, June 21st, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
~ Our new location ~
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)
Rooftop House Warming
Join us for drinks & music on our spectacular rooftop event space to celebrate the opening of our new location in Central Eastside. We are so thrilled to have such a wonderful space to blossom into as we continue growing over the next 5 years. We’re thrilled that we’re now able to offer multiple concurrent events as well as access stretching late into the evenings - something we never had while at the mercy of mall hours. And the cherry on top is this gorgeous rooftop event space hovering above the Burnside Bridge. It’s a special place where we’ll be having shows with live sets, learning synthesis in the great outdoors, and parties for the community like this one where we share our favorite tunes.
Bring some tracks or just sit back and let SLP DJs spin while sipping (21+ drinks) as the sun goes down, with all proceeds going to help our library.
Open decks 6-7pm
Synth Library DJs 7-9pm
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Saturday, June 20th
6pm - 9pm (21+)
Open decks 6-7pm
Synth Library DJs 7-9pm
@ Rooftop of Eastside Exchange building
123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Enter through Synth Library Portland on the ground floor of the 2nd Ave side of the building.
~ Our new location ~
$5 - $10 sliding scale
All ticket sales go straight to Synth Library Portland
(no one turned away for lack of funds
Modular System Design (postponed - new date forthcoming)
Join us for a panel discussion on everything you need to know before starting or expanding your own modular system. Beginners are encouraged!
Our panel of local artists will share what they’ve learned after years of composing and performing with modular systems. We will explain the basics of the Eurorack format and discuss how to choose modules and cases that fit your budget and design goals.
We will leave ample time for Q&A. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to ask your modular questions in a judgement-free environment.
Listen to music made by the panelists:
Limanjaya
Audrey E
Quemal
OkayMolg
Presented by Jakob Kintzele
image credit: Tomi (@tomifromspace)and Brenton Salo (@brentonsalo)
This event is being rescheduled! Please stay tuned for the new date. We will email ticket holders.
Old date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
Portland, OR 97232
~ Our new location ~
$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 (New Extended Hours & New Location!)
NEW LOCATION (123 NE 3rd ave)
NEW EXTENDED HOURS! (open until 8:30pm instead of 7pm)
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, June 18th, 2026
(Recurs same time every Thursday)
4 pm - 8:30 pm
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
~ Our new location ~
Free
(RSVP encouraged but not required)