Knob No Click 2026 Boutique Modular Synthesizer Festival Showcases DIY Makers

Knob No Click brought France’s boutique modular synthesizer scene to Tulle, with a four-day program of masterclasses, module makers, an exposition and live performances from February 25 to February 28, 2026. The original report summarized the edition this way: “Knob No Click — a boutique modular synthesizer festival held in Tulle, France — ran its 2026 edition between February 25 and February 28, showcasing masterclasses, module makers, an expo floor and live performances. Coverage published on February 27, 2026 summarised the festival’s pro”

Organisers presented events across Médiathèque Éric Rohmer and L’Empreinte, Scène Nationale Brive-Tulle, with Des Lendemains Qui Chantent listed as the presenting structure on the festival page. The Des Lendemains listing framed the gathering in its own words: “Knob, No Click rassemble sur quatre jours la scène française des musiques électroniques artisanales — artistes modulaires, makers, bidouilleur.se.s, luthier.ère.s, penseur.se.s. Un rendez-vous qui mêle concerts immersifs, masterclasses, jam ouverte, exposition pédagogique et conférence d’histoire sonore. Un festival qui fait aimer la synthèse, sans fétichisme ni nostalgie : ici, on tourne des knobs, on fabrique, on transmet.” The page also displayed the literal note “\Knob = bouton.”

Ticketing was straightforward: Des Lendemains Qui Chantent listed a “Pass festival 20€” and single events on the program, including a headline evening at L’Empreinte: “• 20h – 15€ Concert HÉLÈNE VOGELSINGER.” The site supplied full artist copy for Vogelsinger: “Hélène Vogelsinger est compositrice, sound designer, vidéaste et directrice artistique du label Microsmose. À travers une pratique singulière mêlant musique, image et architecture sonore, elle développe des oeuvres immersives et introspectives, profondément reliées au vivant. Elle explore, à l’aide de son synthétiseur modulaire, des lieux abandonnés ou isolés et y interprète ses compositions. Ces espaces deviennent des partenaires de création : porteurs d’énergie, de mémoire et de résonance, ils influencent sa manière de jouer, ses gestes et sa perception du temps.” The event page offered calendar downloads for ICS, Google iCalendar, Office 365 and Outlook Live and displayed a Billetterie link.

English-language coverage from Synth Anatomy ran on February 27, 2026, situating Knob No Click in the wider festival season: “The synthesizer festival season kicked off with Buchla and Friends. Last week was Synth East by Robin Vincent.” Synth Anatomy noted organizers “have a full program planned for all four days, including masterclasses, exhibitions, and live concerts where you can even participate yourself,” and acknowledged timing: “Yes, the article is a bit late, but there’s still time to visit the festival.” The site also carried its funding disclosure: “SYNTH ANATOMY uses affiliation & partner programs (big red buttons) to finance a part of the activity. If you use these, you support the website. Thanks!”

A Bandsintown listing for “festival Knob No Click 2026” appeared online as well, but the page excerpt mixed U.S. sites like Six Flags Darien Lake - Darien Center, NY and Erie County Fairgrounds - Hamburg, NY with French places like Paray Le Monial - Paray-le-Monial and La Corderie Royale - Rochefort, France. The Bandsintown excerpt also displayed “Find a Place to Stay: Hotels & Rentals Near festival Knob No Click 2026” and many calendar icons; the page does not make clear how those venue entries relate to the Tulle festival.

What remains to be confirmed for future coverage are the full day-by-day lineup, a complete list of module makers and exhibitors on the expo floor, masterclass instructors and session times, and attendance figures. Des Lendemains Qui Chantent, Médiathèque Éric Rohmer and L’Empreinte anchored the festival in Tulle, and the event left one clear impression from the organiser manifesto: “ici, on tourne des knobs, on fabrique, on transmet.”