Synth Library NYC is a lending library of synthesizers, recording equipment, modular gear and other electronic musical instruments. We are a membership organization committed to community and education, and increasing access to music technology, especially to those who may be under-represented in these fields/who may not otherwise be able to afford. Membership is free and members have access to borrow instruments to take home for four weeks.
We are open to all with priority access to those who have been traditionally marginalized from the fields of music production, and/or have faced long-standing economic and opportunity inequalities: including BIPOC and individuals of all marginalized genders (including but not limited to trans women, cis women, trans men, non-binary, intersex, gender nonconforming, two-spirit and questioning folx.)
We owe special thanks to the founders of Fem Synth Library in LA who have consulted with us along the way and POWRPLNT, a network of Brooklyn artists dedicated to providing equal access to digital arts education, and our 501c3 fiscal sponsor.
We are currently seeking partners - either in the form of donations of electronic instruments, help with service repairs, providing virtual tutorials on how to use gear, or any other ideas you might have! Please reach out if you would like to get involved (email below).
If you have the means, we are also accepting financial donations (click here to donate!) which helps us purchase synths, cables, cases and other program supplies. We are fiscally sponsored by POWRPLNT, a non-profit 501c3 organization and can provide a tax receipt.
Synth Library is currently stewarded by Cy X and Heidi Sabertooth and our 350+ members and counting.
We are open to all with priority access to those who have been traditionally marginalized from the fields of music production, and/or have faced long-standing economic and opportunity inequalities: including BIPOC and individuals of all marginalized genders (including but not limited to trans women, cis women, trans men, non-binary, intersex, gender nonconforming, two-spirit and questioning folx.)
We owe special thanks to the founders of Fem Synth Library in LA who have consulted with us along the way and POWRPLNT, a network of Brooklyn artists dedicated to providing equal access to digital arts education, and our 501c3 fiscal sponsor.
We are currently seeking partners - either in the form of donations of electronic instruments, help with service repairs, providing virtual tutorials on how to use gear, or any other ideas you might have! Please reach out if you would like to get involved (email below).
If you have the means, we are also accepting financial donations (click here to donate!) which helps us purchase synths, cables, cases and other program supplies. We are fiscally sponsored by POWRPLNT, a non-profit 501c3 organization and can provide a tax receipt.
Synth Library is currently stewarded by Cy X and Heidi Sabertooth and our 350+ members and counting.
DONATE GEAR (USED OR NEW) ︎
Our library has grown primarily via donations from our community and our favorite electronic music companies. You can also donate via our donation form.
We especially give thanks to our early donors whose contributions helped us launch this project: Ableton, Analog Cases, Arjun Sawhney, Austin White, Critter & Guitari, Dave+Gabe, Enrique Martinez, Focusrite, George DeMoura, Heidi Sabertooth, Jason Halal, Josh Heckadecimal, Kelly Vigil, Landscape FM, Luis Nieto Dickens, Make Noise, Maxwell Neely-Cohen, Mike Crowley, Moog, Myra Al-rahim, Natalie Galpern, Native Instruments, Novation, Patrick White, Peter Pearson, Rob Seurat, Rachel Noon, StemModular, Steven Salazar, Teenage Engineering, Tim Cox, Tommy Stang
OUR HOME: HEX HOUSE
Hex House is a growing community located in East Williamsburg. Hex House is quickly becoming a place for debuting experimental electronic music, synth garden, a place of worship, a place for cognitive play, a space to cut your teeth in performing, a place to read the poetry from deep in your heart and so much more.