Tickets now available for Knobcon Number Twelve, September 6-8, 2024!
What is Knobcon?
Knobcon is a one-of-a-kind synthesizer convention now in its twelfth year. Complete with performances, workshops and vendors, Knobcon allows for a fully immersive experience. Attendees can get their hands on an incredible amount of equipment, learn from industry professionals and talk directly with designers of some of today's most innovative synthesizer products.
Held just outside Chicago, Ill., at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, the entire event takes place under one roof. Enthusiasts travel from all parts of the world to attend this yearly event. Direct access to all major forms of transportation make this an easy destination for those traveling.
Who should attend?
If you are interested in electronic-based or experimental music and the tools used to create it, this is the place for you. The diversity and passion of those at knobcon make it enjoyable for all experience levels.
| Friday, September 6 | ||
| 4p-7p | Exhibitor Setup (Exhibitors only in halls) | Mahogany, Sage |
| 7p-11p | Welcome Reception (Live Music) | Sapphire Pavilion |
| Saturday, September 7 | ||
| 10a-6p | Exhibit Halls Open | Mahogany, Sage |
| Lectures/Paid Programming | Copper/Maize | |
| DIY Build Workshop | Sienna I/II | |
| 10a-5p | JAMMspace (Open Mic) | Sienna III/IV |
| 12p-4p | ModWiggler Lounge | Cyan |
| 2p-6p | Afternoon Abstract (Live Music) | Slate |
| 6:30p | Golden Knob Banquet | Sapphire Pavilion |
| 8:30p-12a | Knobcon Big Room (Live Music) | Sienna III/IV |
| Chill-Out Room (Live Music) | Slate | |
| Player's Club (Live Music) | Sapphire Pavilion | |
| Sunday, September 8 | ||
| 10a-4p | Exhibit Halls Open | Mahogany, Sage |
| Lectures/Paid Programming | Copper/Maize | |
| DIY Build Workshop | Sienna I/II | |
| 4p-7p | Exhbitor Tear-Down | Mahogany |
Printable Schedule
2024 Live Music Events
2024 Vendors and Exhibitors
- 1010music
- 4ms Company
- AI Synthesis
- After Later Audio
- AmpersandAmpersand
- Analogue Solutions
- Ashton Research
- Bastl Instruments
- Boredbrain Music
- Bjooks
- Buchla
- Catalyst Audio
- Circuit Happy
- Conductive Labs
- Crey Emporium
- Deftaudio
- Denki Oto
- Dreadbox
- Drift DJ
- Earth Modular Society
- EarthQuaker Devices
- Electronic Hardware Corporation
- Entropy & Sons
- Erogenous Tones
- Eternal Research
- Fairfield Circuitry
- Five12
- Frequency Central
- Future Retro
- Golden Shrimp Guild
- GS Music
- Hammond
- Hite Studios
- Hive Mind Synthesis
- Industrial Music Electronics
- Infinite Digits
- Infinite Machinery
- Infrasonic Audio
- JoMoX
- Karltron
- Landscape
- LoBlast
- Lunatic Altar
- Madisynths
- Melbourne Instruments
- Metalphoto of Cincinnati
- Michigan Synth Works
- Midiverse Modular
- Modbap Modular
- Modular for the Masses
- Muse Electronic Instruments
- New Systems Instruments
- NIIO Analog
- Noise Engineering
- Novation
- Oberheim
- Oddment Audio
- OXI Instruments
- Point and Click Systems
- PWM
- Rain City Modular
- Rides in the Storm
- Rogan Corporation
- Sequential
- SetonixSynth
- Signals Music Publishing
- Sleepy Circuits
- Soma Laboratory
- Studio Electronics
- Swamp Flux
- Synthcube
- SynthRISE
- Synthesis Technology
- this.is.NOISE
- Tidbit Audio
- Toys that Make Noise
- VCV
- Vondle Synths
- Weston Precision Audio
- Wildwood Soundworks
- Zlob Modular
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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.