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Control Your Vintage Synths with INARA | Knobcon 2026

We get a tour of the new INARA controller series from Five Lined Engineering at Knobcon 2026. These special-purpose controllers are designed to expose the deep parameter sets of …vintage synthesizers as physical controls and MIDI CCs for use in live performance and with DAWS. There are three current models, supporting the Korg DW-8000, Yamaha DX7 family, and Roland Alpha Juno, respectively.

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We check out the INARA controller from Five Lined Engineering, designed to bring new life to classic synthesizers.

We caught up with the team at Knobcon 2026 to see how the INARA controller addresses the limitations of vintage gear. By providing a dedicated interface, it offers much-needed sound control for instruments that are often difficult to program.

The demonstration showcases the unit interacting with several iconic machines, specifically the DX7 and the Roland Alpha Juno. It is a practical solution for anyone looking to get more out of their classic synthesizers without fighting complex menus.

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0:00 Introduction
0:33 INARA with Korg DW-8000
3:19 The philosophy of INARA controllers
4:22 INARA with Yamaha DX7/TX7
5:12 Conclusion

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