INFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS & PAID PROGRAMMING
Schedule subject to change.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
The Basics of Synthesis 10:30am (Copper/Maize)
Marc Doty, the undisputed king of YouTube synthesizer videos provides as comprehensive a primer about synthesis which could be reasonably expected to fit in ninety minutes.
Tiny but Mighty Setups with Circuit Rhythm & Eurorack 12:30pm (Copper/Maize)
Novation Product Specialist, Shanda Nunez aka Trovarsi, will demonstrate a creative approach to integrating Novation’s groovebox Circuit Rhythm with Eurorack. By demonstrating how to sample loops and one shots from a small Eurorack system to create a sonic library, she will show how the Circuit Rhythm can be a powerful tool integrated in any small hybrid system for both studio and live performance.
35 Seconds at Altamont 2:00pm (Copper/Maize)
The first person to play a custom Moog modular synthesizer at a rock festival was not Keith Emerson, it was Knobcon 11 Guest of Honour Doug McKechnie. We’re going to hear his story and learn how his influence extended beyond his career in this live interview and AMA moderated by Suit & Tie Guy.
Reverb's Final Frontiers 4:00pm (Copper/Maize)
Jon Sonnenberg explains the concept of reverb in a different light, showing many examples of alternate ways to create reverb-type effects.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Why and how to play Buchla 200e live 10:30am (Copper/Maize)
TamiX will show her live set approach in Buchla 200e, compare with eurorack, and discuss her modular live set techniques.
The Other Analog: The Rise and Fall of Photonic Synthesis 12:30pm (Copper/Maize/Sage)
Perhaps the most fascinating forgotten era in the history of synthesis is the period of time where the photon was the shining hope for the authorship of sound. This technology presaged polysynths, samplers, and complex synthesis. Marc Doty takes you on a tour of the history, the technology, and the groundbreaking instruments that used light to make sound.
VAST: What's it all about? 2:00pm (Copper/Maize)
Professional K2000 programmer Shane Etter answers the eternal question: What the hell was Kurzweil VAST and what could you actually do with it?
BUILD WORKSHOPS - Saturday and Sunday
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Build a Matrix Mixer!
1-2 Hours (beginner)
Low-Gain Electronics and synthCube host the building of this standalone passive matrix mixer with a custom Knobcon faceplate and choice of Banana or 3.5mm format.
Build a Chaos Generator Module!
1-2 Hours (beginner)
Keven Kalay from Żłob Modular will host the building of this chaos generator module. This build is for both adults and kids who can safely wield a soldering iron.
Build an effect module, or two!
1-2 Hours (intermediate)
Modular for the Masses will guide you through the process of building your choice of effect module.
Open Build Workshop!
1-2 Hours (intermediate)
The folks at Befaco will guide you through the process of building one of their many incredible modules.
KNOBCON HIGHLIGHTS
Synthesizers, Workshops, Synthesizers, Performances and more Synthesizers!
Friday night is a party!
Hang out with other knobcon attendees, have a drink and catch gear-centric performances.
Gear, Gear, Gear!
Get your hands on amazing vintage pieces and the latest and greatest boxes. Monosynths, polysynths, modular and more will all be there.
Meet The Makers
Many boutique manufacturers will be on hand demonstrating and even selling the gear they produce.
Join us for Great Build Workshops
Learn the basics of soldering, or take your hobby to the next level!
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Feedback from previous Knobcons
As expected, a spectacular event
Learned a lot, laughed a ton, listened to good music, met great people and bought too much new gear. I have no complaints at all!
The whole thing was extremely enjoyable
I made more friends last weekend than I have in years that are in to the same stuff as me. Cheers to everyone involved in planning it!
Had a great time!
Even though I did not know anyone there, I was made to feel welcome and part of the gang.
Thanks for the awesome time everyone!
I saw tons of amazing things for the first time and met tons of cool people, not a bad one in the bunch!
Had a great time!
Learned a lot about modular synths and other gear. Enjoyed the "low-key" relaxed environment and the Knobcon staffers were helpful and very professional. Hope to make it back next year.
Knobcon was amazing!
Loved getting to try out the new and old gear. Everyone there was super cool, and I will definitely be back next year.