Cassettone, “The Poor Man’s Mellotron”, At Knobcon 2026
At Knobcon 2026, Mike from SISKworks was showing the Cassettone, described as a “poor man’s Mellotron”, and the Modified Tape Player Prototype, a motor-controlled cassette instrument.
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Knobcon Returns This Weekend & Here Are 10 Free Admission Codes
Knobcon is back for its fourteenth edition this weekend, September 11 – 13, at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Illinois.… Read More Knobcon Returns This Weekend & Here Are 10 Free Admission Codes
Knobcon Announces Programming, Guest Of Honor & Vendor List
The annual event features a trade show, lectures, synth DIY, live performances, a synth banquet and more.… Read More Knobcon Announces Programming, Guest Of Honor & Vendor List
Knobcon Returns To Chicagoland Sept 11-13, 2026
The annual event features a trade show, lectures, synth DIY, live performances, a synth banquet and more. … Read More Knobcon Returns To Chicagoland Sept 11-13, 2026
Otter Mods Intros Three Modules For MU, Eurorack Modular Synthesizers At Knobcon 2025
At Knobcon 2025, Otter Mods introduced three new modules, which they plan to make available in both Moog and Eurorack modular synth formats.… Read More Otter Mods Intros Three Modules For MU, Eurorack Modular Synthesizers At Knobcon 2025
New Documentary On Synths & Synthesists, Wavelengths
While other synth focus more on the instruments or the history of electronic music, Gilbert’s film looks more at the synth scene and the people that are into synths.… Read More New Documentary On Synths & Synthesists, Wavelengths
Eternal Research’s Demon Box EMF Instrument/Controller Ready for Preorders
The Demon Box can be used on its own to create unique sounds or it can be incorporated into a larger setup including as an audio-visual controller.… Read More Eternal Research’s Demon Box EMF Instrument/Controller Ready for Preorders
Knobcon Number Thirteen Coming To Chicagoland Sept 5-7, 2025
The event, now in its thirteenth year, features performances, workshops and vendors.… Read More Knobcon Number Thirteen Coming To Chicagoland Sept 5-7, 2025
The Palindrones Live At Knobcon 2024
The Palindromes are made up of David Battino (Waveform Magazine, Electronic Musician Mag) and Aaron Higgins (1010 Music)… Read More The Palindrones Live At Knobcon 2024
VCV+ Offers An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Of Modular Synthesis
VCV+ is a new subscription option for VCV Rack users that gives you instant access to VCV Rack Pro and a massive library of premium modules.… Read More VCV+ Offers An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Of Modular Synthesis
