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Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound is the the UK’s first electronic music library. We are a non-profit, artist-led, community-oriented space in the centre of Glasgow offering affordable and free access to instruments, workshops, education and community.

Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound is the the UK’s first electronic music library. We are a non-profit, artist-led, community-oriented space in the centre of Glasgow offering affordable and free access to instruments, workshops, education and community.

WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

We offer weekly Open Sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays open to both members and non-members to explore the library- play, record, bring a friend, noodle, jam, have a coffee, create, process etc. etc... To join an open session - please book in advance using our booking system here.

We offer weekly Open Sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays open to both members and non-members to explore the library- play, record, bring a friend, noodle, jam, have a coffee, create, process etc. etc... To join an open session - please book in advance using our booking system here.

As well as Open Sessions we have a programme of monthly events including introduction workshops, regular clubs, masterclasses, exhibitions, gigs and more. Details of our current offerings can be found on our booking system. Our upcoming and previous programme includes workshops, performances and masterclasses from the likes of Suzanne Ciani, Barker, Cole Pulice, Loris. S Sarid, Scott Myles, Luke Fowler, Thomas Ankershmit, Maude Vǒs, and more.

As well as Open Sessions we have a programme of monthly events including introduction workshops, regular clubs, masterclasses, exhibitions, gigs and more. Details of our current offerings can be found on our booking system. Our upcoming and previous programme includes workshops, performances and masterclasses from the likes of Suzanne Ciani, Barker, Cole Pulice, Loris. S Sarid, Scott Myles, Luke Fowler, Thomas Ankershmit, Maude Vǒs, and more.

MEMBERSHIP

You can become a member of GLOSS - supporting the work we do, keeping the lights on and allowing us to grow with confidence with the support of our community. Members get a 60% discount on all Open Sessions, a 20% discount on all events/workshops, and an exclusive GLOSS enamel pin badge. You can find out more about membership and join over here.

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

A core part of GLOSS is our ongoing projects such as ITEM (Introduction to Electronic Music) and Future Sounds of Strathclyde which offer free access to workshop series, professional mentoring, recording studio time, free software and collaborative learning experience.


These projects have been made possible with the support of Creative Scotland, Ableton, Rubadub, Signal Sounds, Elektron, Instruo, Expert Sleepers, Bastl Instruments and Torso Instruments. We are working hard to be able to offer our next series of projects for late 2026 into 2027. Please sign up to our mailing list and/or connect with our instagram to be the first in the know.


We are also proud to work with Glasgow School of Art’s School of Innovation and Technology in offering an Institutional Membership. Through this, GSA-exclusive workshops, lectures and sessions are conducted at GLOSS - as well as that, all students of SIT are offered an included membership to GLOSS during their time at GSA.

A core part of GLOSS is our ongoing projects such as ITEM (Introduction to Electronic Music) and Future Sounds of Strathclyde which offer free access to workshop series, professional mentoring, recording studio time, free software and collaborative learning experience.


These projects have been made possible with the support of Creative Scotland, Ableton, Rubadub, Signal Sounds, Elektron, Instruo, Expert Sleepers, Bastl Instruments and Torso Instruments. We are working hard to be able to offer our next series of projects for late 2026 into 2027. Please sign up to our mailing list and/or connect with our instagram to be the first in the know.


We are also proud to work with Glasgow School of Art’s School of Innovation and Technology in offering an Institutional Membership. Through this, GSA-exclusive workshops, lectures and sessions are conducted at GLOSS - as well as that, all students of SIT are offered an included membership to GLOSS during their time at GSA.

CONTACT

If you’re interested in connecting with GLOSS, you can contact us here at hello@gloss.scot Our library consists of donations and long-term loans from individuals and organisations who recognise the value of creating an affordable point of access to electronic musics, instruments, culture, resources and community - and we are extremely thankful for the support we receive.

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NON-PROFIT

NON-PROFIT

COMMUNITY-BASED

COMMUNITY-BASED

ARTIST-LED

ARTIST-LED

5 Florence St, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 0YX

55.85115, -4.24782