Richard Lainhart, 1953-2011

Richard Lainhart, a pioneer of modern modular synthesis,  died Dec 30th, 2011, from a post-operational infection. Lainhart had a classical education in composition and electronic music and created works in both audio and visual media. He was an advernturous synthesist, often performing with a Buchla 200e modular synthesizer and Haken Continuum controller. Lainhart’s wive, Caroline Meyers,… Read More Richard Lainhart, 1953-2011

Morton Subotnick Interview & Studio Tour

The latest episode of Electronic Independence features electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick. Subotnick gives a tour of his New York studio and discusses his career, working with Don Buchla, the Buchla Series 100 modular synthesizer and working with Ableton Live. Along the way, Subotnick gives some fantastic insight into the history of electronic music and… Read More Morton Subotnick Interview & Studio Tour