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Spectrasonics’ Eric Persing On Bob Moog


Eric Persing-CEO Spectrasonics was uploaded by: moogfoundation
Duration: 112
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July 8, 2008February 8, 2009Leave a comment

R2-D2’s Sound Design Secrets

Remember the video we published last week about the sound design of Wall-E? EM’s latest issue has an interview with Ben Burtt – the sound designer behind not only WALL-E, but also the Academy Award-winning sound designer behind R2-D2’s “voice” and the hum of light sabers. Burtt discusses the differences in doing sound design for… Read More R2-D2’s Sound Design Secrets

July 7, 2008July 7, 2008Leave a comment

Jean-Michel Jarre Apple Interview

Awesome Synthopia reader Anya Graham translated a recent Jean-Michel Jarre interview for us, and I thought it would be great to share. Thanks Anya! The intervew has a strong Apple focus, but is still interesting for its insight into how this synth music pioneer uses current technolog: You’ve used Apple products for a long time,… Read More Jean-Michel Jarre Apple Interview

July 7, 2008Leave a comment

Vince Clarke Talks Synthesizers, Analog & Virtual

Vince Clark, of Yazoo (Yaz), Depeche Mode & Erasure fame, is going on tour with Yaz partner Alison Moyet, and sat down with Native Instruments for a short interview that looks at the technology behind the new tour: You are famous as a user and collector of analog synthesizers, but computers made it into your… Read More Vince Clarke Talks Synthesizers, Analog & Virtual

July 7, 20082 Comments

Alchemists Of Sound Looks At BBC Radiophonic Workshop

The Alchemists of Sound is a great 2003 documentary taking a look at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. It features lots of fantastic archival footage, plus interviews that look at not just the history of the workshop, but the history of electroacoustic music and sound effects.

July 7, 20081 Comment

Richard Devine & The Stanton Control DJ System


Richard Devine & the Stanton Control System was uploaded by: remixhotel
Duration: 252
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July 4, 2008April 4, 2009Leave a comment

Documentary Looks At Why We Collect Vinyl

Wax Museum is a documentary view of the art of collecting vinyl. Featuring DJ Capsize as he interviews friends and strangers on a search for the answer to “what is the future of records?” via CrateKings

June 30, 2008June 30, 20082 Comments

Richard Devine Interview

Electron-Users has a nice interview with Richard Devine that touches on his music and the gear he uses to create it. In the article, he (of course) talks about using Electron gear, but he also touches on his reasons for composing: What inspires you to compose? I find inspiration from many different sources. Sometimes I… Read More Richard Devine Interview

June 19, 2008June 19, 2008Leave a comment

Will Wright & Brian Eno On Generative Music & Gaming

Last year, we brought you some great video of game creator Will Wright and Brian Eno on generative systems. Here’s the whole enchilada – their Long Now discussion of Spore and generative music and gaming. They touch on all sorts of topics, but it includes great discussions of generative processes and ambient music, fractals, compression… Read More Will Wright & Brian Eno On Generative Music & Gaming

June 16, 2008July 30, 20202 Comments

Will Gregory Interview, Pt. 2

Here’s the second part of the interview with Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory.  Goldfrapp Interview pt. 1

June 10, 20085 Comments

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