In this hands-on workshop, Portland based artist and educator Casual Decay demonstrates generative composition techniques and breaks down evolving modular patches.

Bridging the gap between technical expertise and artistic inspiration, we will explore the roots of generative composition, along with various principles of ecology and how they can inspire more complex and interrelated synthesis and composition. In this workshop we will discuss how to use a variety of synthesizers and effects to approximate the dynamics of the natural world while maintaining melodic and compositional cohesion.

2/5, 1pm-3pm
$10 - $20 Sliding Scale
North Portland, OR / address will be sent in follow-up email

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Casual Decay is the experimental ambient project of self-taught multimedia designer Jon Nasrallah. Equipped with a biochemistry degree and a background in STEM Education and perceptual studies, Nasrallah approaches his art with the curiosity and discipline of a true sonic scientist.

Following the workshop, Nasrallah will perform his original modular compositions at The Old Church in downtown Portland with fellow local ambient / electronic artists Moss Wand and Ann Annie.

Separate tickets for the performance can be found here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8472774/toc-moon-seriesfull-snow-moon-sound-bath-wmoss-wandcasual-decay-album-releaseann-annie-portland-the-old-church-concert-hall-

Synth Library Portland programming is funded in part by the Regional Arts and Cultural Council (@regionalarts), the Fred W. Fields Fund of Oregon Community Foundation (@the_ocf), and CommuniCare students at Portland State University (@communicareor).