Korg Turns 50 – What’s Korg’s Best Synthesizer Yet?

In 2013, Korg celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded by Tsutomu Katoh, Korg released their first product in 1963, the Disc Rotary Electric Auto Rhythm machine Doncamatic DA-20. In 1973, Korg introduced their first synth, the MiniKorg. Since then, Korg has had an impressive run. They’ve released a steady stream of electronic music gear, including classics like the MS-20, the PolySix,… Read More Korg Turns 50 – What’s Korg’s Best Synthesizer Yet?

Kurt Weill’s ‘Lost In The Stars’, On Theremin + EXH Talking Machine

Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a performance, by Rob Schwimmer, of Kurt Weill’s Lost in the Stars. Schwimmer uses a Moog Etherwave Theremin, played through an Electro Harmonix Talking Machine, inspired by Peter Pringle’s virtuosic performance of Puccini’s Nessun Dorma. Schwimmer has worked with a wide range of artists, ranging from Antonio Carlos Jobim to Laurie Anderson… Read More Kurt Weill’s ‘Lost In The Stars’, On Theremin + EXH Talking Machine