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Exploring The Hammond Novachord, A Polyphonic Synthesizer From 1939

While the Novachord does not offer deep synthesis capabilities, it’s a powerful and unique instrument, featuring full polyphony, envelopes, LFO modulation and filters.… Read More Exploring The Hammond Novachord, A Polyphonic Synthesizer From 1939

April 28, 2025April 28, 20255 Comments

The Moog Liberation & The Rise Of The Keytar

Here’s an in-depth look at the Moog Liberation and the rise of the keytar.… Read More The Moog Liberation & The Rise Of The Keytar

March 17, 20254 Comments

The Story Of The Matrix-12 Synthesizer With Tom Oberheim

The Bob Moog Foundation shared this mini-documentary about the Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer, considered by many to be one of the greatest synths ever created.… Read More The Story Of The Matrix-12 Synthesizer With Tom Oberheim

February 22, 2025February 24, 20255 Comments

Making Music With The Oldest Running Computer In America

It’s terrible music, but it’s a fascinating journey to get there.… Read More Making Music With The Oldest Running Computer In America

December 24, 20241 Comment

A Look At The Rare EMS VCS4 Synthesizer

Here’s a look at the rare EMS VCS4 synthesizer.… Read More A Look At The Rare EMS VCS4 Synthesizer

December 15, 2024December 16, 20241 Comment

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

December 5, 2024December 5, 202414 Comments

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

November 2, 2024November 3, 20247 Comments

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

October 23, 20244 Comments

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

October 22, 2024October 22, 20247 Comments

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

October 17, 2024October 17, 20245 Comments

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