Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
Founded as a supportive and all-inclusive group for users and appreciators of hardware and software synthesizers, the SC Synth Co-op hosted their first event in 2016 as a way to connect with like minded users and share knowledge of electronics in music applications. Since then, SC Synth Co-op has become the preeminent resource for discussion, education, and sharing in the Santa Cruz electronic music community.
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Upcoming Events

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Past Events
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Apr. 23, 2026
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Apr. 9, 2026
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Mar. 26, 2026
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Mar. 12, 2026
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Feb. 26, 2026
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Feb. 12, 2026
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Jan. 22, 2026
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Jan. 15, 2026
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Dec. 11, 2025
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Nov. 13, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Oct. 23, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup - October 2025
Thu., Oct. 16, 2025
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Sep. 25, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Sep. 11, 2025
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Jun. 26, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., May. 22, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., May. 1, 2025
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**Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, this month's Meetup will be held May 1st. ***
A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Apr. 24, 2025
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Join us Thur, Apr 24 as we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of EMOM with performances by Pale Bu Dot, OMINO, Special Thoughts, Trimpot, Creature Crenshaw, Kinch, and visuals by BenBen.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Apr. 10, 2025
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Mar. 13, 2025
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Feb. 27, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
FREE TO ATTEND!
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Feb. 13, 2025
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Indexical
A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Electronic Music Open Mic
Thu., Jan. 23, 2025
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.
Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup
Thu., Jan. 9, 2025
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A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative
This event is presented by the Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative










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