BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meetup//Meetup Calendar 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Hackers Guild X-WR-CALNAME:Hackers Guild BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316991830@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T200000 SUMMARY:DC412 - DEFCON Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nDC 412\, Pittsburgh's DEF CON community group\, meets at Hackers Guild PGH for an evening of security talks\, demos\, and project show-and-tell.\nFeatured talk (6:30 PM): Lessons Learned at Offen sive AI Con — Sam and John share what they learned at Offensive AI Con. Doors open at 6:00 PM\; the talk starts at 6:30 PM.\nAll skill levels welc ome. Free.\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH\, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/316991830/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261015T061428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T061428Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_315938385@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000 SUMMARY: MIDI Drum Machines Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\n**Space is limited. Please register on Eventbri te to reserve your spot:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996249429782\n\nM IDI drum machines are powerful tools for both music production and live pe rformance—but with so many devices and software options available\, gett ing started can feel overwhelming. This workshop is designed to remove tha t friction and get you creating quickly.\n\nIn this hands-on session\, you ’ll learn the fundamentals of working with MIDI drum machines using Akai ’s MPD-218 controller paired with MPC Beats\, a free\, professional-grad e music production platform available for PC and Mac. While the specific t ools used in class are Akai-based\, the concepts taught are broadly applic able across many drum machines and digital audio workstations.\n\nWe’ll start with the essentials: understanding the interface\, navigating workfl ows\, and using shortcuts efficiently. As the workshop progresses\, you’ ll move into crafting your own beats\, instrumentals\, and even full song arrangements using MIDI hardware.\nAlong the way\, you’ll experience how drum machines dramatically improve creative speed without sacrificing mus ical quality.\n\nParticipants will also receive a custom sample pack to ex periment with\, helping you jump straight into hands-on creation.\n\nThis workshop emphasizes learning by doing and is suitable for beginners as wel l as musicians looking to modernize their workflow or explore performance- oriented production techniques.\n\nHardware / Software Used\n\n* Akai MPD- 218 MIDI Drum Machine\n* Akai MPC Beats (free software)\n\nPrerequisites\n \n* No prior experience required\n* Basic familiarity with computers is he lpful\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n* Optional: your own MIDI controller or laptop\n * All required equipment is provided on-site\n\nSkill Level\n\n* Beginner to Intermediate\n\nTags / Categories\n\n* Music Production\n* MIDI\n* Elec tronic Music\n* Live Performance\n* Audio Engineering\n\n## FAQs\n\n**Do I need prior music production experience?**\nNo. This workshop is beginner- friendly and starts with the fundamentals.\n\n**Do I need to bring my own equipment?**\nNo. MPD controllers and PCs with software are provided. You ’re welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer.\n\n**Is the software f ree?**\nYes. MPC Beats is free and available for both PC and Mac.\n\n**Wil l this help with live performance as well as production?**\nYes. The works hop covers both beat creation and performance-oriented workflows.\n\n**Are these concepts transferable to other drum machines or DAWs?**\nYes. Most techniques taught are broadly applicable across many platforms. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/315938385/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260801T212058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T212058Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316897502@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T210000 SUMMARY:Open Hack Night DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\n**Join us to discover how Hackers Guild is the best place in SW PA for tech people to learn\, work\, and build community! **\n\nEvery Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 PM\, Hackers Guild hosts Open Hack Night\, our standing weekly event for people who enjoy pizza and building\ , exploring\, and understanding technology.\n\nOpen Hack Night is part soc ial gathering\, part open lab. There is no formal schedule\, presentation\ , or curriculum. Instead\, the space fills with people working on whatever they find interesting that week. You’ll see everything from embedded sy stems\, circuit boards\, and FPGAs to software projects\, cybersecurity ch allenges\, and experimental tools.\n\nSome attendees come to make progress on a project. Others come to ask questions\, trade ideas\, or see what fe llow members are working on. Many simply drop in to get a feel for the spa ce and the community. All of these are welcome.\n\nThis event is open to m embers\, prospective members\, students\, professionals\, and anyone passi onate about technology and hacking. If you are new to Hackers Guild PGH or considering joining\, Open Hack Night is the best way to meet people\, ex plore the space\, and see how the community operates.\n\nNo RSVP is requir ed. No membership is required. Bring your laptop\, hardware\, ideas\, or j ust come hang out.\n\n**What You’ll See**\n\n* Embedded systems and micr ocontrollers\n* Hardware prototyping\, circuit boards\, and FPGAs\n* Softw are development and experimental tools\n* Cybersecurity learning and chall enges\n\n**Who Should Attend**\n\n* Hackers\, engineers\, and technologist s\n* Students and self-learners\n* Professionals exploring new tools or do mains\n* Anyone curious about the Hackers Guild PGH community\n\n**What to Bring**\n\n* Laptop or hardware (optional)\n* Current project or idea (op tional)\n* Curiosity (recommended)\n\nPizza\, projects\, and people who lo ve building cool stuff are common.\n\n**Event Details**\n\nWhen: Every Thu rsday\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\n\nWhere: Hackers Guild - 2247 Babcock Blvd - Pit tsburgh\, PA 15237\n\nWho: Members\, prospective members\, and anyone pass ionate about technology and hacking\n\nCost: Free\n\nRegistration: Not req uired\n\n**FAQs**\n\nDo I need to be a member?\nNo. Open Hack Night is ope n to members and non-members.\n\nDo I need to RSVP?\nNo RSVP is required. You can just show up.\n\nIs this a class or workshop?\nNo. This is an open \, informal event with no structured instruction.\n\nWhat skill level is e xpected?\nAll levels are welcome\, from beginners to experienced professio nals.\n\nCan I just come to hang out?\nYes. Many people do.\n\n**Tags / Ca tegories**\n\nHacking\, Technology\, Cybersecurity\, Hardware\, Electronic s\, Software\, Embedded Systems\, Makers\, Pittsburgh Tech\, Community Mee tup URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/316897502/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261008T153205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T153205Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317054208@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T153000 SUMMARY:Intro to 3D Printing DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nNew to 3D printing? This session walks through how the Guild's printers work\, how a digital model becomes a physical obj ect (slicing\, materials\, settings)\, and what to know before your first print. Questions and project ideas welcome.\n\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH \, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/317054208/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T224116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T224116Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317054246@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T153000 SUMMARY:Intro to 3D Printing DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nNew to 3D printing? This session walks through how the Guild's printers work\, how a digital model becomes a physical obj ect (slicing\, materials\, settings)\, and what to know before your first print. Questions and project ideas welcome.\n\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH \, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/317054246/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T224540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T224540Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_jrtrbvykccbwb@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T153000 SUMMARY:Intro to 3D Printing DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nNew to 3D printing? This session walks through how the Guild's printers work\, how a digital model becomes a physical obj ect (slicing\, materials\, settings)\, and what to know before your first print. Questions and project ideas welcome.\n\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH \, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/jrtrbvykccbwb/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T224329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T224329Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_jrtrbvykcdbcc@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T153000 SUMMARY:Intro to 3D Printing DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nNew to 3D printing? This session walks through how the Guild's printers work\, how a digital model becomes a physical obj ect (slicing\, materials\, settings)\, and what to know before your first print. Questions and project ideas welcome.\n\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH \, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/jrtrbvykcdbcc/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T224329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T224329Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_jrtrbvykcfbcc@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T153000 SUMMARY:Intro to 3D Printing DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nNew to 3D printing? This session walks through how the Guild's printers work\, how a digital model becomes a physical obj ect (slicing\, materials\, settings)\, and what to know before your first print. Questions and project ideas welcome.\n\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH \, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/jrtrbvykcfbcc/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T224329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T224329Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_jrtrbvykcgbxb@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261023T212926Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T153000 SUMMARY:Intro to 3D Printing DESCRIPTION:Hackers Guild\nNew to 3D printing? This session walks through how the Guild's printers work\, how a digital model becomes a physical obj ect (slicing\, materials\, settings)\, and what to know before your first print. Questions and project ideas welcome.\n\nHosted at Hackers Guild PGH \, 2247 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/jrtrbvykcgbxb/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T224329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T224329Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.meetup.com/hackersguild/events/ical/ X-WR-CALNAME:Hackers Guild END:VCALENDAR