Join us at NYC Resistor, a makerspace in Brooklyn for an electrifying Synthesizer Night! Get ready to unleash your creativity, explore sonic landscapes, and connect with fellow synth enthusiasts in an evening dedicated to the mesmerizing world of synthesizers. This is a pay-what-you-wish event (recommended donation $8).

Synthesizer Night at NYC Resistor is a celebration of all things synthesizer. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, an avid collector, or simply fascinated by the possibilities of electronic sound, this event offers a unique opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals and revel in the captivating soundscape of synthesizers.

At Synthesizer Night, participants are encouraged to bring their own synthesizers, from vintage analog gems to cutting-edge modular wonders. It’s a chance to showcase your personal setup, experiment with new equipment, and dive into the rich sonic tapestry that synthesizers offer.

For those looking to enhance the collaborative experience, consider arriving early to connect your synthesizer to a MIDI/CV clock. This allows for synchronized timing among all instruments, creating a seamless musical fusion during impromptu jam sessions.

In addition to the collaborative jam sessions, the event provides a unique opportunity for a show and tell/play with anything that attendees bring. Share your favorite gear, experiment with different setups, and engage in hands-on exploration of various synthesizers and electronic music equipment.

The event unfolds in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing a platform for musicians, enthusiasts, and curious minds to connect, collaborate, and share their passion for synthesis. Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or an expert eager to inspire others, Synthesizer Night is the perfect setting to engage in conversations, exchange knowledge, and foster a vibrant community.

Throughout the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in impromptu jam sessions, where the collective energy of multiple synthesizers intertwines to create awe-inspiring sounds. Experience the joy of collaborating with fellow musicians, experiment with different genres and styles, and let the unique characteristics of each instrument shape your sonic explorations.

Additionally, for those who wish to showcase their skills and perform, there will be dedicated performance slots. Take center stage, captivate the audience, and let your creativity soar as you demonstrate the full potential of your synthesizer setup. To sign up for a performance slot, email [email protected] or join our Discord and post to #synth.

Whether you’re an ardent synth enthusiast, an aspiring musician, or simply curious about the captivating world of synthesizers, Synthesizer Night at NYC Resistor is an event that will inspire, educate, and leave you in awe of the boundless possibilities that electronic sound offers. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in an evening of music, collaboration, and innovation. Mark your calendars, pack up your favorite synths, and join us at NYC Resistor for a night you won’t soon forget. We can’t wait to see you there!

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to solder and build their very own ArduTouch music synthesizer from a kit—no prior experience required!

ArduTouch is an Arduino-compatible music synthesizer kit with a built-in touch keyboard and built-in speaker/amplifier. Build it, and it works! It’s super affordable, yet powerful, and comes pre-programmed with “Thick,” a 4-voice sawtooth synth that delivers phat, layered sounds right out of the box.

Along the way, we’ll cover the basics of how it all works, including an introduction to Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for total beginners. Once your synth is built (and we guarantee it will work—whether you finish during the session or at home later), you’ll get to explore its sound-shaping potential.

The fun doesn’t stop there: the ArduTouch also comes with an Arduino library packed with features and a collection of amazing example synths. With 10 different synthesizers available—from lush pads and drones to glitchy noise, sequencers, and psychedelic textures—you’ll have endless sonic worlds to explore.

To wrap things up, we’ll walk through how to reprogram your ArduTouch so you can load new synths or even start designing your own instruments. For those who want to go further, the included documentation is a gentle introduction to DSP and audio generation.

This workshop is designed for total newbies, so whether you’re into DIY electronics, experimental music, or just want to make some wild sounds, you’ll leave with a working synth and the knowledge to keep hacking on it.

Woody Poulard (aka GRNCH) is a Brooklyn-based artist/musician whose work focuses on generative audio-reactive visual installations and performances. He uses creative coding applications like TouchDesigner to generate real-time visuals, Blender for 3D design, and Ableton for music production. Trained in both audio and mechanical engineering, Woody also makes physical sculptures using digital fabrication techniques like 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing.

No masks required

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

We’re watching The Thing (1982) and playing zombie video games.

Also, it’s BYOB (and 21+).

Join us at NYC Resistor for a screening of John Carpenter’s enemy-within classic, The Thing!

Expect free popcorn and candy, movie pre-roll, and a video game after-party!

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this event is governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

You’ve Got Mail: A Screening of “U.S. Mail Computer System: Mailbox Explorer”

Step into an alternate reality where the U.S. Postal Service is powered by a bizarre, retro-futuristic operating system.
Join us for a special screening of the short film, “U.S. Mail Computer System: Mailbox Explorer.”

This film is an “employee training video” pulled directly from the archives of the fake tech company, NERKTEK.
Be prepared to re-imagine the world around you, starting with the familiar blue mailbox – elevated from simple street furniture to a celebrated community artifact at the heart of this strange digital system.

What began as an experiment in data visualization in TouchDesigner using 3D scanned point clouds, turned into an obsessive project in urban archiving to capture every mailbox in Ridgewood, Queens.
From there, it evolved into a fully realized interactive art installation—a fake operating system, a physical workstation for postal employees (debuted at the NYC Resistor 2025 Interactive Art Show), and finally, this film.

This screening explores the convergence of new and old technologies, alternative futures, and the hidden beauty of our city’s street furniture.

Who should attend? Anyone interested in:

• Experimental Film & Video Art
• Retro-Futurism & Speculative Design
• NYC History & Urban Exploration
• 3D Scanning, Creative Tech, and Interactive Art

Don’t miss this journey into a past that never was. Your training begins now.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

When cryptocurrency was first popularized by the emergence of Bitcoin, it made promises to ordinary folks to disintermediate economic transactions from entrenched middlemen like central banks or credit card companies who have long been pushing for a “cashless” future. Instead, consumer services like Venmo and CashApp have come to fill this desire, but using them comes with the same risks as relying on the big players: a lack of privacy and a dependence on centralized actors that might betray and de-bank you, punish you for chargebacks.

As both a buyer and a seller, the ideal would be a way to transact remotely the way debit or credit cards work, but with the privacy, reliability, and simplicity of physical cash. In this cryptocurrency primer, we’ll get straight at the heart of the issue: learning how to acquire, swap, and spend digital currencies that cannot be traced and that no one can prevent you from using in the future.

You’ll be introduced to a special class of cryptocurrency options called privacy coins—specifically Zcash and Monero—whose opaque ledger systems differ from Bitcoin’s transparent ledger to protect your financial data, and why that is the key distinction allowing you to transact privately and discreetly. You’ll also learn the lay of the land when it comes to the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, including methods for storing your funds safely, evaluating custodial and self-custody “wallet apps,” getting a feel for Know-Your-Customer (KYC) techniques, and becoming familiar with which cryptocurrency exchanges you can use more privately than others, preparing you for navigating the world of “crypto” better than HODL gang Bitcoin bros.

Who is this for?

Anyone with an interest in cryptocurrency and a proclivity for financial freedom and independence.

Your instructors:
Tech Learning Collective is an apprenticeship-based technology school for radical organizers founded in New York City that provides a security-first IT infrastructure curriculum to otherwise underserved communities and organizations advancing social justice causes. We train politically self-motivated individuals in the arts of hypermedia, Information Technology, and radical political practice.

Founded and operated exclusively by radical queer and femme technologists, we offer unparalleled free, by-donation, and low-cost computer classes on topics ranging from fundamental computer literacy to the same offensive computer hacking techniques used by national intelligence agencies and military powers (cyber armies).

Our students are primarily people of marginalized groups and other individuals who are politically engaged.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.