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)

Autumn is on the way, and with it comes the end of our outdoor event season. Due to rain we are moving this event indoors at SLP with live electronic music from talented local musicians, Synth Library DJs, snacks, and drinks from our sponsors Woodshed Winery and Wayfinder Brewery. Come party with us!

Live Sets From:
Joel Noct
SPINES
Psy Ren
sw0rdswall0wer

+ Synth Library DJs

This is an all-ages show. Please bring an ID showing 21+ if you are planning to purchase alcohol. Please do not bring any outside food or drink.

Upstairs is the name of our new rooftop live performance series, but this event will be indoors due to weather. We hope to see you on September 12th at the exciting inauguration!

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Saturday, September 12th
5:30pm - 8:30pm
All Ages
21+ for drinking/bar purchases, bring ID

@ Eastside Exchange building aka the building containing SLP’s new space
123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)
enter through Synth Library Portland HQ, on the ground floor parking lot facing 2nd Ave. In the event of rain, the event will continue indoors

All ticket and beverage sales support Synth Library Portland!
$10 Presale - Limited Quantity
$15 General Admission

To ensure that we cover our expenses, we are not offering member discounts on this event. But as usual, no one is turned away for lack of funds! Reach out to info@synthlibraryportland.org if you need low or no-cost tickets.

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!

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 9th, 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

Due to rain we will be holding this inside at the Synth Library. The Library has limited capacity, and is generally first-come, first served, though we will try to make sure those paying the full suggested donation amount will get in!

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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
@ SLP

$5-$25 Suggested Donation
(donations to Synth Library Portland encouraged, just buy a ticket at the link below)

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)

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

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, September 4th, 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.

*NOTE: This week’s member drop in hours ends earlier than our normal 8:30 stopping point. Please plan to stay only until 7pm. Outer doors will be locking then.

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 - 7pm 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.

(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)

Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Mort Garson's Plantasia with us! We'll have instruments set up with the Instruō Pocket SCÍON for plant biofeedback. Bring your favorite houseplant to make music with, or listen to one of ours!

Featuring live ambient sets (inspired by the album) by:
Akemie
Casual Decay
Cave Cricket
Clayton Davis

About the Album:
September 3rd is the 50th anniversary of the release of Mort Garson's Plantasia, one of the earliest all-synthesizer records. It was recorded entirely on a Moog IIIc. Originally, it was only available to customers who purchased a houseplant from the Mother Earth boutique in Los Angeles or a Simmons mattress from Sears. In those 50 years it has become one of the most beloved and widely-pressed records of all time, often seen for sale in record shops and nurseries.

This event is open to the public. (see parking info below)

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Sunday, August 30th 2026
1 PM – 5 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
Nearby street parking is free at the meters on Sundays. If you park in the adjacent parking lot you'll need to pay at the kiosk and keep the receipt on your dashboard.

All ages (10+ recommended)
$0-$20 Pay What You Can tickets
Tickets/RSVP are required to attend.

Join us for a panel discussion on everything you need to know before starting or expanding your own audio or video 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.

Check out art from our panelists:

Limanjaya
Audrey E
Quemal
OkayMolg
Matthew Rempes

image credit: Tomi (@tomifromspace) and Brenton Salo (@brentonsalo)

Saturday, August 29th, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 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)

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, August 28th, 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, 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!

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 26th, 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

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.)

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.

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!

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, August 19th, 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)

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!!!

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)

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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)

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)