Bloop Groop Weekender Pics & Upcoming Event

Pics from the last events are currently up on Bloop Group. It looks like they had a fantastic event with over 160 people in attendance. They sold out their last three events. If you'd like to go to their next one, you might want to get a head start on it: Bloop Groop 16: Hang, Jam, Play Friday 24 April 2026 18:30 21:30.

On a side note, Caroline Swords of Bloop Group will be an official SUPERBOOTH 2025 Attendee.

Knobcon Number Fourteen Set For Sept 11-13, 2026

Details follow:

"The World's Only
Synthesizer Convention Returns

Knobcon Number Fourteen
September 11-13, 2026
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago

Buy your tickets today and save $25!

Early bird pricing means tickets are just $50 through May 31, $75 at the event

Experience as little or as much Knobcon as you can handle! It all starts on Friday evening, September 11th, with the welcome reception featuring live music, video art, and a cash bar. Saturday, September 12th is packed with exhibits and workshops, followed by a banquet featuring our guest of honor. Multiple live music and immersive video spaces round out the evening. Sunday, September 13 brings another full day of exhibits, workshops and camaraderie.

Make it a weekend by booking a hotel room for only $144 per night. Check-in as early as Thursday, September 10 and enjoy the same room rate through Monday, September 14. By booking a room at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, you'll be on-site for the full event so you're sure not to miss any of the excitement and the only traveling you'll have to do is riding the elevator!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Make your room reservations now to ensure your stay on-premises to extract the full Knobcon experience! The Hyatt sold out again last year and were directing attendees to nearby hotels for accommodation.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration is open, too! The exhibit hall will fill up quickly, so don't hesitate to book your table or booth! Learn about all the opportunities available on the Knobcon website.

Knobcon - the world's only synthesizer convention - is now in its fourteenth year and going strong. Held just outside Chicago near O’Hare International Airport, this convention brings exhibitors and attendees from all over the world. Knobcon exhibitors run the gamut from manufacturers and retailers to DIY enthusiasts, makers, artists and more!

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.

Learn more about Knobcon at our website knobcon.com"

Snippets from Mother Lode Synth Meetup on April 26, 2026

video upload by Brian Comnes

GRADIENT NOISE Coming to ICMC 2026

Gradient Noise: Work in Progress with Dirtywave M8 and Processing.org
video upload by John C.S. Keston

https://audiocookbook.org/gradient-noise-at-icmc-2026/

"I'm pleased to announce that I will be performing the world premiere of my piece Gradient Noise at the International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) in Hamburg, Germany on May 11 at 9:30pm. The following video except represent the work in progress. The final piece will be 10 minutes long and contain up to four layers of instruments with independent, corresponding, video objects.

Since 2019 I have been composing animated graphic scores for ensembles and soloists. Examples include Parking Ramp Project, SYNTAX, and Rhodonea. These generative works are projected for both the performers to read and audience to experience. I write software to generate and animate the geometric forms, and establish rules on how the forms are read, whilst allowing improvisation and the emotional response of the performer to play an integral part in each piece.

Gradient Noise, written using the Processing.org language, translates values generated by the Perlin noise algorithm into independent layers of seamless loops repeating at variable intervals. These loops are visualised as geometric forms, abstract visualizations, and evolving structures. The data generated is aleatoric, but the values can be tuned to range between slowly moving gradients or rapid, angular forms. When the sound and visuals are synchronized I respond not only to the animation but also to the changes in the timbre of my instruments.

Through Gradient Noise I am rethinking the relationships between musicians and machines. By translating the properties of n-dimensional Perlin noise into a musical language, the piece presents a unified ecosystem with coordinated timbres and geometric forms. Thus generating a living environment that requires active participation and improvisation. Ultimately, the work presents a contemporary model for computer music where the performer does not simply follow a score, but negotiates a path through a responsive, multi-sensory experience.

More on AudioCookbook.org:
https://audiocookbook.org/gradient-no...

ICMC Official Conference Website:
https://icmc2026.ligeti-zentrum.de

Audio in this video entire produced using the Dirtywave M8 tracker:
https://dirtywave.com/"

Mother Lode Synth Meetup #4

Details via Brian Comnes:

April 26, 2026 at Elvis Rhythm and Brews, 78 Main Street Sutter Creek CA

Noon to 4PM - asking $10 voluntary donation to help support the venue.

Synthfest France2026 - Olivier Briand

video uploads by Olivier Briand

Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles.

Playlist:

1. Synthfest France2026 vendredi 17 avril salle 500...ambiance
2. Demo SynTesla Olivier Grall SynthFest 2026
3. Demo Oberheim Synthfest France 2026 par Olivier Grall, Michael Gyre, Benoit Widemann
4. Présentation SynTesla Synthfest France 2026

Next New England Synth Fest Set For Northeastern University, Saturday, May 2

Details follow:

New England Synth Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Northeastern University in Ryder Hall (11 Leon St, Boston, MA 02115). Right next to the Ruggles T Station. DIY workshop starts at 11am. Performances, lectures, exhibits, and petting zoo are happening 12pm to 6pm.

Performances by DannoTronic, Deftly Demolition, Doomsdroid, Edith Snugglenut, Eric Crawley, Mute City, NoizCode, Nick Homenda, NXOR, Scott Lumsden, Stephen DeJesus, and TotoRobyn.

Bring your headphones to check out synths in the petting zoo. Visit our vendors and exhibitors, Circuit Happy, Digital Awareness, SynthCube, Tall Dog, and more. Join in the music making in the Jam Room. Full day of lectures listed here. Plus, a morning DIY workshop with Cram Audio: build a Handheld Synthesizer!

FREE (except the DIY workshop). Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Linkedin for more info and updates.

AN EXCHANGE OF NOIZ 021926

video upload by thenoiztemple

"An Exchange of Noiz (AEON) is a bi-monthly showcase of Experimental, Electronic, Drone, Ambient and just plain Weird Music in Houston, TX.

Curated by SPIKE the Percussionist. [ http://manipulate.net/ ]

The performance space provided by Sound Exchange Record Store. [ http://www.soundexchangehouston.com/ ]

The shows are free and beverages are provided by our sponsor EQUAL PARTS BREWING [ https://equalpartsbrewing.com/ ]

Performances by:

POSTULE 0:00
ILLICIT RELATIONSHIP 14:26
MUZAK 29:23
ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING 41:44
DANNY KAMINS 55:17
VERTIGO BLUE 1:04:21"

E-Day 2026 - 11th of April 2026

video upload by MoonSatellite Lone Wolf

"Don’t forget E-Day 2026!
Saturday, April 11 — an exceptional day ahead.
Featuring Lisa Bella Donna, MoonSatellite, Perge and BySenses.
Catch my set at 7:20 PM.
Hosted by Ron Boots 🙂

Tickets → https://www.groove.nl/shop/e-day-2026..."

Reminder: Berklee & Friends Honor Alan R Pearlman in Concert on April 9

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation:

April 9, 2026
Berklee & Friends
Honor Alan R Pearlman in Concert
A concert celebrating the
Centenary of Alan R Pearlman:
classic, jazz, pop, electronica, ambient & more!
April 9 @ 7:30 PM Boston, MA

Performances by:

Michael Bierylo • Richard Bru • Jennifer Hruska Project • Massimo Ferragamo • David Frederick Jr & David Fredericks Sr • Collin Russell • Kristina Warren

Lights by:
Deftly D & Jose Octavio

Read the Press Release!

🎛️ Exploring the Synth Petting Zoo | Toronto 2026 🎶

video upload by Vintage Sounds and Synthesizers Canada

"I checked out the Synth Petting Zoo at the Wavelength Music Festival + Conference 2026 in Toronto — and it was such a unique experience!

Held at InterAccess from March 19–21, this FREE, all-ages interactive exhibit lets you get hands-on with a wide range of synthesizers and electronic instruments. Whether you're a total beginner or a synth nerd, you can actually play the gear, experiment with sounds, and learn from on-site experts. ()

This event is part of the larger Wavelength Music Festival + Conference, a celebration of independent music, creativity, and community featuring live performances, panels, and immersive art experiences across the city. ()

In this video, I take you inside the Synth Petting Zoo, show off some of the gear, and capture the vibe of this super cool interactive space."

Bloop Groop Weekender Set for Sunday, Mar 22

You can find full details on the upcoming event this weekend at https://www.bloopgroop.com/...

"Bloop Groop, Dublin's hardware-synth hub famous for its low-pressure “Hang, Jam, Play” sessions, announces its debut 3-day Weekender from Friday 20 to Monday 23 March 2026, with live electronic shows, low-stakes sets, maker demos, talks and hands-on DIY.

Since late 2024, Bloop Groop - founded by Caroline Swords and Gary Byrne - has quietly grown into a regular fixture of Dublin’s electronic music calendar, hosting informal meets where newcomers and old pros share short, loud hardware sets to a friendly crowd. The project now counts a core membership (and surprisingly civilized WhatsApp community) in the hundreds, with over 150 live performances hosted across jams, meets and gigs in Dublin City spaces like The Digital Hub and Trinity College Dublin. The gang shares knowledge, support, and collaborates on music. And, of course, buys and sells each other gear!"

https://www.bloopgroop.com/

Reliq Instruments Workshop @SchneidersLaden – Hybrid Audio, CV, MIDI & DAW Workflows

video upload by SchneidersLaden

"In this workshop at SchneidersLaden, the team from Reliq Instruments presents Reliq, an open hub for audio, CV, MIDI, and DAW integration. Sequencing, mixing, modulation, and routing merge into a performative workflow where signal flow itself becomes a creative element. The session explores the philosophy behind the instrument and demonstrates how it can serve as the centerpiece of complex studio and live setups."

Ferry Island Modular x Synavernissa 2026

video upload by Ferry Island Modular

"Synavernissa 2026 was a great time. Thank you to everyone who came out to chat with us and check out Four Seas — a wonderful debut in home waters. 🌊

Thanks to our dear friend Jesse @yesseinen for his amazing set, to Susanna @nasuvil for bringing her Theremin and running it into Four Seas (more on this soon! 🤩), and big thanks to Lari @raccoon.kuittinen for putting it all together. ❤️

See you next time!

#eurorack #synthesizer #modularsynthesizer #ferryislandmodular #fourseas #synavernissa #helsinki"

Buchla & Friends & Friends

video upload by Robots Are Red and Mega Modular Corp.

"2026 Buchla n Friends & Friends.

Brought to you by Mega Modular Corp."

Boston Modular and Synth 10 Year Anniversary Event & Showcase

via Sam Holland:

"Sam Holland from Boston Modular and Synth here. We are a Meetup group and performance event series based in the Boston area, with around 900 members in our Meetup group. We have been around for a bit over 10 years, and regularly meet at Synthcube in Waltham, MA. Artists that have been active at our events include Bill T Miller, Bob Familiar, Noizcode, Switch Angel, and many others. We are a sister organization to New England Synthfest.

We are hoping to do a post celebrating our 10 year anniversary! We have an event at Synthcube on March 21st - it will be an 8-act showcase, including TotoRobyn, Noizcode, EmeraldArcana, Metal Tiger, Bill T Miller, and others. We also have a compilation thats out for pre-order: https://bostonmodular.bandcamp.com/album/boston-modular-and-synth-10-year-anniversary-showcase. 25 recordings from Boston Modular events in the past 10 years by 25 artists."

"Electronic musicians, synthesists, modular enthusiasts, drum machine savants, chiptune creators, drum machine freaks, noise mavens, visualists, and all around nice people. We live primarily in the greater Boston area, but folks are known to drive in from all over the Northeast. Our basic practice is a monthly Meetup group where anyone is welcome to play a 5 minute live performance using any type of electronic instrument (including acoustic instruments with electronic treatments). As of 2026 our regular home was Synthcube in Waltham, MA. Boston Modular and Synth also runs performance showcases a couple of times a year with longer, more organized sets.

Boston Modular and Synth first met on October 12, 2015 in West Roxbury, MA under the organizing force of Paul Geffen. The current primary organizer is Sam Holland, aka Metal Tiger.

To learn more about the organization, please go to bostonmodular.org.

Album credits:

All tracks recorded by the performers at a Boston Modular and Synth event
Compilation organized by Sam Holland
Mastering for all tracks done by Bob Familiar.
Album art by Koala Steamboat (not sure how you want to bill yourself here).

Special thanks to: Bob and Kristina for their amazing work, Eric Crawley and Kent for their longstanding work that laid the foundation for the scene and run our sister organization New England Synthfest, the Watertown Public Library for hosting us for years in their makerspace and library meeting room, everyone who submitted a track, Irwin and Max for helping so consistently at events, Mike, Jeff, and Chris at Synthcube for giving us such an amazing home base, Deftly-D for organizing the visual bill for the release party, and an extra special thanks to Paul Geffen for the work he put in getting this group started. We wouldn't be where we are today without you."

Berklee & Friends to Honor Alan R Pearlman in Concert

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

April 9, 2026 • Save the Date!

Berklee & Friends Honor Alan R Pearlman in Concert

Join a host of Berklee faculty and faculty emeritus, students and friends showcasing their work featuring ARP Synthesizers! Schedule and list of artists coming shortly.

Where: Berklee College of Music, David Friend Recital Hall

When: April 9, 2026 • 7:00

Cost: Free!

Synth East 2026 Highlights & Performances

video upload by Molten Music Technology

Playlist:

1. Synth East 2025 Highlights

As the dust and electrons settle on another Synth East it's good to spend a little time reliving those moments of synthesizer loveliness. Here are your Synth East 2026 highlights.

2. Synth East 2025 Norwich Synth Club Performances

Two performances from members of the Norwich Synth Club. The first group are called A Vector in Hilbert Space and the second group are called D A C 3.

For more information about the club go here: / norwichsynth [Facebook]

3. Synth East 2025 All-Star Patch-Off

Draw two modular artists out of a hat and persuade them to improvise live on stage - that is the Patch-Off and these are your stars:
Paulee Bow - / @magicalsynthadventure3216
Finlay Shakespeare - https://finlayshakespeare.bandcamp.com/
Nicki from Dots - https://www.iamseeingdots.co.uk/
Gaz Williams - / gazwilliams
Steve Davis - https://theutopiastrong.bandcamp.com/
Robin Vincent - https://moltenmusictechnology.com/
Visuals by Sloon - / sloon_visuals

4. Synth East 2025 Magical Molten Modular Synth Adventure

Saturday night performance by Paulee Bow and Robin Vincent posing as the Magical Molten Modular Synth Adventure.

Paulee Bow - / @magicalsynthadventure3216 Robin Vincent - https://moltenmusictechnology.com/
Visuals by Sloon - / sloon_visuals

And one from Robin Rimbaud-Scanner's channel:

Live at Synth East Norwich (21 Feb 2026)

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"A selection of the opening sequence of music I performed at Synth East in Norwich recently, supporting my old sonic pals Cabaret Voltaire."

Molten Music Monthly February 2026 - Synth East Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A compact show for you this month but still full of exciting happenings and quirky bits of gear. I'll have a full report on Synth East next week all being well and do come along to the Live Stream on Sunday night at 8pm."

Index - 0:00
Intro - 0:12
Synth East - 0:31
Look Mum No Computer Eurovision 2026 - 5:55
FlatSix Modular Shroud of Turing - 9:35
Musical Beings Tembo - 11:10
GRM Tools Atelier - 14:29
Eventide Music Mouse - 16:35
NOMN FOAM - 18:12
Gooey Audio Next - 20:03
Safari Audio Superkeys Cubby - 21:!5
Cherry Audio SH-MAX - 22:28
Waldorf Protein - 24:13
Infinite Digits Ezeptocore - 25:32
Otter Mods - 26:50
Tembra Modules - 28:49
York Modular - 30:24
Sonic RetroCast - 33:15
Synth South West - 35:03
Synth Picnic - 37:46
Coming up - 39:53

Soundmit moves to Cremona @ CremonaMusica October 2–4, 2026 — Cremona, Italy

via Soundmit

"We are excited to announce an important update for the upcoming Soundmit.

For the first time, the event is moving from Turin to Cremona and will take place inside CremonaMusica, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs dedicated to musical instruments.

📍 Cremona, Italy
📅 October 2–4
🌍 20,000+ international visitors
🏢 400 exhibitors from 35 countries

CremonaMusica in Numbers: https://cremonamusica.com/faf/

This edition marks a historic moment: it is the first official opening of Cremona towards music technology and electronic innovation.

Within CremonaMusica, Soundmit will host a dedicated area focused on:
Synthesizers
Modular synths
Pro audio
Studio gear
App & Software
Music Production
DJ gear
Boutique instruments
Innovative instruments and emerging technologies

⚠️ As this is the first integration of music technology within CremonaMusica, exhibition spaces are limited. For booking and information: info@soundmit.com"