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The Golden Shrimp Guild take over the Knobcon Big Room for an afternoon of unforgettable performances.
This event is included in your Knobcon admission.
Start time is 1:00PM.
Featuring
JADE WII
THE ENTIRE ROBOT
LIBBALOOPS
LUQUADO
Knobcon party with live music and a cash bar. (Sapphire Pavilion)
Your admission fee gets you into the entire 2 1/2 day event, beginning with the party on Friday night, so plan to arrive early! After a day of traveling and setting up, unwind with a few drinks and see some unique gear-centric performances. It's a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
This event is intended for Knobcon attendees, it is not open to the public. Non-attendee partners are welcome as a guest.
Doors open at 6 pm, music starts at 7pm and runs until 11pm.
PERFORMANCES TBD
Explore a range of musical styles from meditative to uptempo modular in Afternoon Abstract, an open format live music showcase. This event is included in your Knobcon admission.
Start time is 1:30pm
Featuring
Cory Flanigan
Quartet of Uncertainty
The MicroDot Ensemble
Paul Vnuk Jr.
Chris Kuborn
Manweiler
TotoRobyn
Brian Kupferschmid
Every rave needs a chill-out room, and Knobcon is no different. Five12's Jim Coker will be hosting the Knobcon Communications Chill-Out Room located in Slate, after the banquet on Saturday night. This event is included in your Knobcon admission.
Start time is 8:30PM
Featuring
Caro Arroba
Mike Metlay
Michael A Firman
Synsor
Alias Zone
Zymodelica
POB
The Palindrones
Monaco 74
Visuals
GordonsWireWorks & Golfshoe Music
Join us for Great Build Workshops
Learn the basics of soldering, or take your hobby to the next level!
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.
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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.