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Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo Returns October 17 – 18

September 11

The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo is coming back to NY next month. The two-day event pops up in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, October 17–18, at a 7,000-square-foot warehouse turned immersive playground for electronic music creator

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