New Sample Library Inspired By The BBC Radiophonic Workshop – Radiophonica

Hollow Sun has released a new sample library, Radiophonica, that’s inspired by the vintage sounds of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop: Ian Boddy needs no introduction. As one of the UK’s leading synthesists and owner of the DIN record label, apart from his many successful solo albums, Ian has worked with many of the greats in… Read More New Sample Library Inspired By The BBC Radiophonic Workshop – Radiophonica

The Sound Makers – Inside The BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Electronic music blog It’s Full Of Stars has shared a fun vintage audio tour of the BBC’s Radiophonic Workshop from 1963: The Sound Makers is a documentary about synthesis and sound manipulation at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop from 1963. It was part of the BBC’s RECORDED PROGRAMMES PERMANENT LIBRARY which is an archive on vinyl,… Read More The Sound Makers – Inside The BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Synthtopia Gives Much Respect For The Women Of Synthesis For Ada Lovelace Day

In honor of Ada Lovelace Day – an international day of blogging to celebrate the achievements of women in technology and science – we’d like to pay some respect to a few of the women of synthesis and electronic music. This is in no way comprehensive – it’s just intended to be a reminder of… Read More Synthtopia Gives Much Respect For The Women Of Synthesis For Ada Lovelace Day

Chris Carter’s Experimental Tribute To The BBC Radiophonic Workshop

This is a brief tribute to the experimental work of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, made by Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle). All the sounds and loops originate from the BC8 synth, the Gakken SX-150 synth and the BugBrand Weevil synths. All the effects and processing is done with the Boss pedals. “Oh yeah,” notes Carter.  “I… Read More Chris Carter’s Experimental Tribute To The BBC Radiophonic Workshop