Cameron Jones: Synclavier and beyond, a life in music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Cameron Jones: Synclavier, singing, and a life in music (Interview)

We sit down for an in-depth conversation with Cameron Jones, co-inventor and principal software architect of the legendary Synclavier synthesizers. We talk about his early interests, his time with New England Digital and the Synclavier, and his life in and love of music.

The interview was recorded at Knobcon 2025, where Jones was a featured speaker.

To find out more about Cameron Jones and the past, present, and future of Synclavier, please visit the official website: https://synclavier.com

00:00 Introduction
00:29 Cameron Jones introduces himself
01:11 Being in the right place at the right time
05:25 Additive synthesis, FM synthesis, and sampling
11:45 Synclavier
15:05 The symbiosis of musicians and music technology
19:09 Composing in this era of music technology
22:59 The individuality of musicians and their instruments
27:00 Cameron Jones journey in music (orchestras, singing, theater)
41:20 Conclusion

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Chris Meyer’s Alias Zone Live in the Knobcon Chillout Room 2025: Circle, Deconstructed

video upload by Chris Meyer's Alias Zone + Learning Modular

"Live performance by Chris Meyer’s Alias Zone
Live visuals by Gordon’s Wireworks and Golfshoes Music

Part of the Paradise Lost 2025 tour: https://aliaszone.bandcamp.com/album/...



(special thanks to Jim Coker of Five12 Inc for making the Chillout Room happen)"

The Rigs Knobcon 2025

video upload by Kethrex

"Golden Shrimp Guild show featuring interviews and scenes from Knobcon 2025. Visit gsg.live for more information."

A Eurorack module that gets bored? Seaside Modular Proteus #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a look at Proteus from Seaside Modular. It's a Eurorack module that generates melodic patterns, repeating one melody with variations until the module gets "bored" with it, at which point it generates a new melody. There are knobs and CV control for the level of "boredom", i.e., between complete repetition and frequency regeneration, as well as controls for octave, rests, and other variety within a generated pattern. It has several user definable scales for generating melodies and accepts SCALA for additional scales and tunings.

To find out more about Protues, please visit https://seaside.digital
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 About the Protues
o:46 Demonstrating the Proteus
3:53 No-talking demo
4:34 Conclusion

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Knobcon 2025 with Jeremy Parker

video upload by Jeremy Parker

00:00 Intro
03:23 Welcome Reception
10:02 Entropy & Sons
12:10 Hive Mind Synthesis
13:56 Novation
15:57 Shrimp Tank Pt.1
18:54 TotoRobyn
20:07 Shrimp Tank Pt.2
21:17 Schedule
21:52 Big Room Saturday Night
22:51 Golden Shrimp Guild
25:31 Deft Audio
31:24 SISKworks
33:36 Dog Paw Music
36:30 Outro

"#knobcon #synthesizer @suitandtieguy

Here's my rundown of Knobcon 2025 'Synthmania XIII', with coverage of performances, new gear and the experience of actually getting to play there with Cowboy Ben Alman a.k.a @TheEntireRobot . Thanks to Suite And Tie Guy for letting us play on Friday, and Daniel Kushner for getting us on Saturday afternoon’s festivities with support from the whole Golden Shrimp Guild. What a blast! Here are some handy links:

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Żłob Modular: The Trepanator and other new modules at #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Kevin of Chicago-based Żłob Modular gives us a tour of his latest modules. There is a prototype expander for their existing SVF Filter module; and the Trepanator, an analog “Bent by Design” experimental instrument featuring a Dual VCO, Difference Rectifier, 3-band EQ, Sample/Track and Hold, and SVF(state variable filter) all built into one nonlinear module.

To find out more, please visit https://zlobmodular.com/
For more about Knobcon, please visit https://www.knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Overview of modules from Żłob Modular
0:51 The SVF Expander prototype
3:05 The Trepanator
4:47 Conclusion

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A real analog oscilloscope in a Eurorack module! #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We check out the Vondle Scope from Vondle Synths, a fully analog CRT-based oscilloscope in Eurorack format. It supports both one dimensional "signal" mode and XY mode. Vondle also has an optional camera to capture the scope image for video output.

To find out more, please visit http://synths.vondle.com/
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Vondle Scope
3:09 Vondle Camera
3:50 Conclusion

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SISKworks: fun with circuit-bent toys and instruments - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the circuit-bent instruments and toys from SISKworks, including a patchable Casio SK-1, a cassette-loop-based instrument, and a circuit-bent camera.

To find out more, please visit https://www.siskworks.com
More about Knobcon: https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:19 Circuit-bent SK-1
1:56 Cassettone (tape-loop instrument)
3:24 Circuit-bent toy camera
4:06 Conclusion

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Deftaudio Luma mu: LinnDrum voice in a Eurorack module! #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Our friends at Deftaudio present the Lumaµ (Luma-mu), a single voice version of their Luma 1 LinnDrum recreation in Eurorack format. It uses the same discrete electronics and EEPROMs as the original, with various CV options that allow one to use it as a traditional drum-machine or go in different creative directions.

To find out more, please visit https://deftaudio.com
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 The Lumaµ (Luma-mu)
3:15 Tonal wavetables
5:24 Importing your own sounds
6:11 Conclusion

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The Unique Instruments of A Magic Pulsewave Electronics - #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Andy Puls of A Magic Pulsewave Electronics gives us a tour of his unique and visually captivating instruments, including the new Obliquencer, the Lunar Orbiter, the Melody Oracle, and more.

To find out more, please visit https://www.melodyoracle.com/
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:12 Obliquencer
1:05 Lunar Module
1:50 Melody Oracle
2:02 Star Song
2:22 Touch Tones
2:36 Wave Expander

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Frequency Factory Dreamcatcher: a dreamy new granular synth - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We talk to Frequency Factory, a brand new company that debuted a prototype of their new synth Dreamcatcher at Knobcon 2025. It includes a granular synthesizer with lots of dynamism and control options, as well as a comb filter and other effects. It will also have wavetable and FM engines in the future.

To find out more, please visit https://www.frequencyfactorysynths.com/
To learn more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 The Dreamtacher
2:14 Extended demo including comb filter
3:16 Conclusion

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Erogenous Tones Structure HD: a Visual Generator Module - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"James of Erogenous Tones takes us on a tour of Structure HD, their new visual generator module which they are debuting at Knobcon 2025. It is based on a GLSL pipeline and contains hundreds of dynamic visual patterns and effects.

To find out more, please visit https://erogenous-tones.com/
To find out more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Structure HD
1:00 Demo of random patterns

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Knobcon 2025 SYNTHMANIA!! Walkthrough w / Interviews

video upload by Modular Wild

"Modular Wild Visits Knobcon 2025 SYNTHMANIA !! in Schaumberg , IL

00:00 Intro
00:14 Greetings
00:41 Hit the Road
00:44 Buc-ee's
01:22 Sunrise
03:44 Day 2 - Exhibit Hall
03:55 Infrasonic Audio / WMD "Cosmic Debris"
08:20 Frequency Factory
08:36 Scoopy Scoop Labs "Runę" Synthesizer
09:40 Submatrix BEETTWEEK
11:10 Otter-Mods Part 1 (aka tribute to old sonic state videos)
11:36 Catalyst Audio MIG Series Modules
11:59 A.M.P Products - Obliquencer and More!
19:15 Flashback
19:36 Synth City , Chicago
21:02 Erogrenous Tones
21:54 Vondle Synths
22:47 Drift DJ "Zero"
23:18 BOREDBRAIN
23:58 Fart Box 1 & 2 (or A and B)
24:53 Hive Mind Synthesis
26:00 Headbanger Heavy Metal Distortion

Dedicated to Leslie Rollins ,a fan, former friend, and Synth lover.

**as of 9-10 I am creating shorts for some f this longer video, please be patient while I get those posted later today and tomorrow. **

Help support my future work and tutorials , my goals include refining the video and audio production skills I have, reassemble a small Doepfer eurorack system, a tascam CD/DJ controller, and a new video camera in the interest of continuing making tutorials and demos for end users .

I'm grateful for gifts, but don't have a specific funding goal. no gift or donation is too small. If you wish to support my work with Modular Wild and Rauls’ World of Synths you may visit :
https://liberapay.com/raulsworldofsyn..."

Kanawha Music and Art: Long Division 2 & Filternator - #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We check out the new modules from West-Virginia-based Kanawha Music and Art. Long Division 2 is a classic polyphonic divide-down voice reminiscent of the electronic organs and string machines of the 1960s and 1970s. The Filternator is a filter module based on the resonators found in 1940s Hammond organs.

To find out more, please visit http://kanawhamusic.com/
For more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Long Division 2
2:45 Filternator
3:55 Conclusion

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Filternator

video uploads by Kanawha Music

Playlist:

1. "Filternator" module introduction

A no-talking introduction to our new module. Is it a Filter? Is it a Resonator? Yes...with a difference.

2. Filternator Stereo demo- no talking

Using two Filternator modules in parallel for stereo and the cool sounds you can make.

3. Filternator Drum & Guitar

What happens when you run a drum machine or a guitar through this module? Let's find out.

Filternator

"Is it a filter? Is it a resonator? Is it a filter bank? Yes- the new Filternator module is all of the above…with a difference. When developing the module and hearing how it treated signals, it was obviously filtering, but with high resonant peaks that were stronger than the incoming signal, at which point it was resonating up a storm. So what to call it? It’s resonating as much as it’s filtering, so we called it the Filternator!

It’s simplicity itself to use: plug your audio in the input, and the output goes to whatever you like down your signal chain. Use the wet/dry mix knob to control the amount of “filternated” signal you’d like to hear. Then comes the fun part: chose a mode, and start messing around with the switches. There’s a choice of three switches for the capacitors, and three switches for the coils used in the circuit. They can be used in any combination to set the filter frequencies and resonant peaks. If you like, automate the mix control with an external CV source. The one thing you don’t do is power it up…except for the external control voltage for the wet/dry mix, it’s completely passive! But unlike other passive filters, this design doesn’t drag down your signal level with resistors in the circuit, because there aren’t any. By using inductors instead, the signal doesn’t get attenuated as it does in a standard passive filter. Instead, it will actually boost signal levels as it nears the resonance peak.

Talk about skiff friendly, not only does it not take any power, but it’s nice and slim, just 12mm deep behind the (nice and thick aluminum) faceplate."
Long Division 2

video uploads by Kanawha Music

Playlist:

1. Long Division version II introduction

Introducing Long Division version II...in addition to the unlimited polyphony, we now have a choice of square or pulse waves, a Gate Out, illumination for the tuning trimmers, and more.

2. Long Division II with modules- Demo (no talking)

In addition to the Master Tune and Tone CV inputs, Long Division II has a Gate Out which can be used to trigger envelopes, etc. This video demonstrates some of the possibilities.

3. LD II Stereo Demo- No talking

A demonstration of Long Division II with the Stereo Mixer/Break Out helper module.

Long Division 2

"In addition to the complete features of the original Long Division module… 12 independent and free running oscillators, one for each note of the scale
Built in vibrato with speed and depth controls
Choice or organ or piano sustain
Tone Control
Variable release time
Tone and tuning CV inputs
100% analog tone generation
Plug and play operation
All 61 notes available all the time!
Long Division II also offers:
A choice of square or narrow pulse waves, great for those string machine sounds!
A Gate Out jack, to trigger envelopes on any note coming on
Internal illumination for the tuning trimmers, and
An optional stereo output!"

KNOBCON 2025 with JAde Wii

video uploads by JAde Wii

Two parts. Part 1 features opening performances. Part 2 features gear table/booth walkthrough. You can use the player controls to skip around.

Featuring: Hive Mind Synthesis, Modular for the Masses, Hakai Labs, Rainy Day, Hailstorm, 1010 Music, Oberheim, Buchla, Five12, Rain City, Noise Engineering, Synclavier, Fairfield, Dog Paw, SISKworks, EarthQuaker Devices, glowfish, WMD, Roland, Drift (zero), AMP, Gauche Electrosound, Vondle, Ocean Dreams, STG Labs / MuSonics, Synth City, Deftaudio.

💖SUPPORT→ https://www.patreon.com/join/jadewii
🌎 WEBSITE → https://www.jadewii.com/

See the Knobcon label below for additional posts.

Rune 1: Out-of-this-world synth from the planet Zlorb - #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We meet Zlorb from the planet Zlorb, who introduces us to the Rune 1, a new pressure-sensitive polyphonic synthesizer from his far-away solar system.

To find out more, please visit their YouTube and Instagram ‪@ScoopyScoopLabs‬
To find out more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Meeting Zlorb
0:20 The Rune 1 synthesizer
3:59 The sequencer
5:46 Conclusion

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Otterly original modules from Otter Mods 🦦🎛️ #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Elton Glover of Otter Mods gives us a tour of their offerings, including the O.T.T.e.R pattern generator, Itero step sequencer, and Triquetra triple shift register module.

For more information, please visit https://ottermods.com
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:37 O.T.T.e.R pattern generator
1:56 Itero step sequencer
2:36 Triquetra triple shift register module
5:36 Conclusion

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"Triquetra is a linear feedback shift register module, with three independent registers that have their own Gate and CV output. The clock for the second and third register are normalled to the first, but can be supplied with their own clocks to get a wide range of versatility from the module. A clock source is required to generate bits. The toggle switch will change between Looped and Free Run mode.

Each register has an attenuator for the CV output.

The Gate mode can be switched from a 50% clock cycle when the last bit is high, to a high output as long as the last bit is high. This gives the result of switching between either a “Trigger” style or “Leggato” style Gate. The Gate mode can be switched at any time by pressing all three buttons at the same time.

Each button corresponds to the three registers, and will cycle through the bit generating algorithms (seven in total). The LED will cycle through different colors corresponding to the following:

RED = LFSR1

GREEN= LFSR2

RED/GREEN= Small Number Modulus

BLUE= Fibonacci Sequence

RED/BLUE= Prime Number Sequence

GREEN/BLUE= Large Number Modulus

RED/GREEN/BLUE= Otter Mods Cryptograph"

Alternate panel design below.

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Dog Paw

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Bill of Dog Paw introduces us to their controller of the same name. Basically, it combines the features and layout of a grid controller with the touch and expressivity of a weighted keyboard. It also has a built in synthesizer, and fully supports traditional MIDI as well as MPE.

To find out more, please visit https://dogpawmusic.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 The Dog Paw
1:08 Conclusion

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Knobcon 2025 Live Performances

video uploads by The Breathalyzer (Shawn Johnson Music)

A few Knobcon performances spotted and sent my way via Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios).

Playlist: 1. Knobcon 2025 - Welcome Reception Set

Shortly after my arrival/check-in, I was asked if I could do a live set to open the Welcome Reception (the first live performances that open the annual Knobcon synth event). Just when you thought it was safe to go outside...in the big tent. Sorry for the bad camera work, everything was last minute, I didn't even have all the cabling I needed with me, lol. thanks to Brian Kupferschmid for the thumbnail photo

2. The Entire Robot Knobcon 2025 Welcome Reception (2:14)

Love Jeremy's soloing

3. The Entire Robot Knobcon Welcome Reception (3 minutes of blissful funk)

YEAH, MAN!

4. Chris Kuborn Afternoon Abstract Knobcon 2025

sorry for the obstruction there, here's Chris' complete performance (room audio). My room microphone was probably a little close, so the steel drum has a lot of presence.

5. TotoRobyn (Robyn Alman) Knobcon 2025 Afternoon Abstract

Live set from the Chill Out room at Knobcon

6. Brian Kupferschmid Afternoon Abstract Knobcon 2025

Very cool atmospheric/ambient guitar set from Brian.

7. Caro Arroba Knobcon 2025 Chill Out Room Set

8. Synsor (Steve McQuarry) Live at Knobcon 2025 Chill Out Room Set

The room audio was captured on a separate device, so it might not be syncrhonized with the video. The video freezes towards the end...low battery got me.

The enigmatic magnetic Demon Box from Eternal Research - #Knobcon 2025

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Alexandra Fierra of Eternal Research presents the Demon Box, an intriguing instrument based on sensing the dynamic changes in electromagnetic fields. Any electromagnetic source (e.g., electronic devices, magnets, etc.) or even inert objects will trigger MIDI and CV changes as well as changes in any audio being passed into the instrument.

To find out more, please visit https://eternalresearch.com/pages/the...

0:00 Introduction
0:10 The Demon Box
3:01 Conclusion

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