A History Of The Roland TB-303 In 12 Songs
Here’s a look at the history of the Roland TB-303 in electronic music through 12 songs.… Read More A History Of The Roland TB-303 In 12 Songs
Tag: history of electronic music
Here’s A Look At The Future Of MIDI From 1990
The BBC shared this video, from 1990, that offers a vintage look at MIDI and what it meant for the future of music-making.… Read More Here’s A Look At The Future Of MIDI From 1990
The Moogseum Is Back, After Damage From Hurricane Helene, And Ready To Inspire
Bob Moog Foundation founder Michelle Moog-Koussa let us know that the Moogseum is back in business, after being forced to close by damage from Hurricane Helene in September 2024.… Read More The Moogseum Is Back, After Damage From Hurricane Helene, And Ready To Inspire
Pete Townshend Donates Synth Collection To His Alma Mater For New Studio
The collection includes some of the most influential instruments in the development of electronic music, along with some modern ‘dream synths’.… Read More Pete Townshend Donates Synth Collection To His Alma Mater For New Studio
Synthesizers 1896 – 2024: A Dataset and Exploratory Insights
Developer Iftah Gabbai has released Synthesizers 1896 – 2024: A Dataset and Exploratory Insights, a dataset of hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines that’s available as an open source repo on Github.… Read More Synthesizers 1896 – 2024: A Dataset and Exploratory Insights
How The Synclavier Changed Music
The video looks at the creation and design of the Synclavier, its capabilities, its history and more.… Read More How The Synclavier Changed Music
The Untold Story Of The ‘Plantasia Moog’ Synthesizer
Here’s a look at the strange history of synthesist Morg Garson’s 1969 Moog IIIc modular synthesizer, the system featured on Plantasia and a host of other ‘Moogsploitation’ style albums from the late ’60s and ’70s.… Read More The Untold Story Of The ‘Plantasia Moog’ Synthesizer
Secrets Of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’ Bass Sound
Here’s an in-depth look at the creation of the iconic synth bass from ‘Superstition’, by Stevie Wonder, from the 1972 album ‘Talking Book’.… Read More Secrets Of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’ Bass Sound
The Ondioline Is A Rare Vintage Electronic Instrument That Offers Expressive Control That Most Modern Synths Lack
The Ondioline was created by French inventor Georges Jenny (1913 – 1975), who made the instruments from the late 1940s through his death in 1975.… Read More The Ondioline Is A Rare Vintage Electronic Instrument That Offers Expressive Control That Most Modern Synths Lack
The Beatles Use The Moog Synthesizer On ‘Here Comes The Sun’
‘Here Comes The Sun’ is a unique recording in many ways – and features an early example of a modular synthesizer being used on a pop album.… Read More The Beatles Use The Moog Synthesizer On ‘Here Comes The Sun’
