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Lippold Haken Electronic Music Synthesis Lectures (ECE 402)

The goals of the course are to provide a familiarity with current methods of electronic/computer music synthesis and their theory of operation and design.… Read More Lippold Haken Electronic Music Synthesis Lectures (ECE 402)

January 29, 20237 Comments

The ARP Odyssey 50th Anniversary

The video is part ARP Odyssey history, part tech-talk and lots of audio demonstrations of the classic synth design.… Read More The ARP Odyssey 50th Anniversary

November 6, 20225 Comments

‘Lost’ ARP Demo From 1973

Here’s a vintage demonstration of several ARP synths, including the Pro-Soloist, 2600 & Odyssey.… Read More ‘Lost’ ARP Demo From 1973

November 6, 2022November 6, 20225 Comments

The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

Author Thom Holmes is the host of The Holmes Archive Of Electronic Music – a free podcast of vintage electronic music recordings and audio experimentation.… Read More The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

October 23, 2022October 23, 20223 Comments

Pop Up Synth Museum Coming To Synthplex 2022; Save 20% With Promo Code

Each year, Synthplex curates the Pop-Up Synth Museum, where you can get ‘hands-on’ experience with a wide range of unique and rare vintage synthesizers.… Read More Pop Up Synth Museum Coming To Synthplex 2022; Save 20% With Promo Code

October 22, 2022October 22, 20221 Comment

New Reverb Shop Supports The Moogseum

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced an Official Moogseum Reverb Shop, where you can buy used gear and help support the Moogseum.… Read More New Reverb Shop Supports The Moogseum

September 29, 20225 Comments

Hands On With Rare Gear At The Italian Synth Museum, Museo del Synth Marchigiano

Here’s an overview of the museum, along with demos of some of the rare instruments in the museum’s collection.… Read More Hands On With Rare Gear At The Italian Synth Museum, Museo del Synth Marchigiano

September 5, 20227 Comments

Inside The Swiss Museum Of Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM)

The collection features just about every synth and electronic instrument you can imagine, with classic instruments stacked floor to ceiling.… Read More Inside The Swiss Museum Of Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM)

August 30, 202222 Comments

The Syn-Ket, aka ‘The Morricone Synthesizer’, Was Way Ahead Of Its Time

Though it was introduced a year before the Moog modular synthesizer, it features microtonal tuning, velocity sensitivity and expressive pitch control.… Read More The Syn-Ket, aka ‘The Morricone Synthesizer’, Was Way Ahead Of Its Time

August 27, 2022August 28, 202217 Comments

New Mini Documentary, ‘The Fairlight Story’

Fairlight CMI-30A

The Fairlight Story tells the story of the creation of the Fairlight CMI, its cultural impact and ultimate demise. … Read More New Mini Documentary, ‘The Fairlight Story’

August 26, 20224 Comments

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