Kanawha Music Race-Runner: vintage analog phaser | #Knobcon 2026
Chris Nagorka from West Virginia-based Kanawha Music and Art demonstrates the Race-Runner analog phaser module live at Knobcon 2026. The Race-Runner is a recreation of the analog phaser from …a 1970s Crumar electric piano.
Kanawha Music Race-Runner: vintage analog phaser | #Knobcon 2026
Chris Nagorka from West Virginia-based Kanawha Music and Art demonstrates the Race-Runner analog phaser module live at Knobcon 2026. The Race-Runner is a recreation of the analog phaser from …a 1970s Crumar electric piano.
Mike Sisk from Siskworks demonstrates the Capstan SM, a unique tape loop synthesizer prototype, at Knobcon 2026. One can think of it as a “poor man’s Mellotron”.
This instrument uses …a physical tape loop to create sound. There are five note buttons, each with a trigger and independent speed knob for the motor. Additionally, there are several available effects via a built-in microprocessor. There is even a sequencer that can drive the cassette loop.
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Capstan SM
0:38 Effects
1:52 Sequencer
2:44 ConclusionShow More
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Lens filter from New Systems Instruments | Knobcon 2026
Evan from New Systems Instruments takes on a tour of the new Lens filter. It is designed to have a very wode range of focus (bandwidth), allowing from very …tight focus on harmonics in the incoming sound to wide moderately-filtered sounds. It also has feedback options for drive and other effects.
The Lens is expected to be available later this fall (2026).