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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, 20248 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

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

October 4, 2024October 4, 20245 Comments

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

October 4, 2024October 4, 20241 Comment

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

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