Culture

Interviews, event recaps, personal takes, and stories about the people and ideas shaping modular synthesis and synth culture.

Group photo of modular synth fans at Knobcon under purple lighting

7 min read

Knobcon: awkward, awesome, and worth the trip

Knobcon is weird in all the right ways. Gear everywhere, music nonstop, community at the center, and full of quirks.

Yellow German high voltage warning sign on a weathered wall

2 min read

Superbooth: where synth people feel normal

Superbooth is the one place where synth nerds feel totally at home—talking gear, patches, and FM without boring anyone.

Red prohibition sign over a blurred wall of Eurorack modules

8 min read

Modular music doesn’t exist, and that’s okay

Think modular music is just bleeps and bloops? Think again. Learn why modular synths are misunderstood and how they transcend genre.

Performer wearing glasses at a modular synth during a live show under purple light

12 min read

4 weeks of prep and my live show still fell apart

Live show prep requires dedication, but surprises are inevitable. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way.

New York Modular Society 5 year anniversary and expo poster for September 28, 2024 at Culture Lab in Long Island City

1 min read

New York Modular Society: five years strong

Join us for the New York Modular Society’s 5-Year Anniversary on September 28, 2024, at Culture Lab in Long Island City. Don’t miss out on great music and good vibes!

Mother Dessi seated in front of a swirling colorful backdrop

11 min read

Artist spotlight: Mother Dessicant

Explore Mother Dessicant’s journey into modular synths, live performance insights, and the gear behind her unique electronic soundscapes.

Dense Eurorack live rig with many white patch cables in pink lighting

15 min read

Live rig rundown: how I wasted a year

Explore the journey of seeking the perfect live rig with modular synths and the challenges of improving workflow, only to return to the original setup.