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Blue Monday, And The Bizarre History Of That Awesomely Weird Choir Sound

A rat’s nest of generation loss gives the iconic choir sound the artifacts of most of the audio recording formats of the 20th century. … Read More Blue Monday, And The Bizarre History Of That Awesomely Weird Choir Sound

January 17, 2022January 22, 202210 Comments

The Panoptigon Offers ‘A Whole Range Of Weird Sounds’

At the 2019 NAMM Show, Quilter Labs introduced the Panoptigon, an optical sample playback device, based on the rare Optigan and Vako Orchestron instruments of the 1970’s. … Read More The Panoptigon Offers ‘A Whole Range Of Weird Sounds’

January 30, 2019February 15, 201913 Comments

David Van Koevering Has Died

Pioneering electronic musical instrument marketer David Van Koevering has died at the age of 77. … Read More David Van Koevering Has Died

January 31, 2018January 31, 201810 Comments

The Vako Orchestron – Kraftwerk’s Secret Weapon

The Vako Orchestron is a rare and bizarre sample playback keyboard that was a key part of Kraftwerk’s iconic sound. … Read More The Vako Orchestron – Kraftwerk’s Secret Weapon

April 10, 201713 Comments

New Sound Vako Orchestron Sound Disc – Drehorgel

Optigan.com has introduced a new Vako Orchestron disc, DREHORGEL.

December 8, 20161 Comment

Optigan.com Intros New Vako Orchestron Disc, DREHORGEL

Optigan.com has introduced DREHORGEL, a new sound disc for the Vako Orchestron.… Read More Optigan.com Intros New Vako Orchestron Disc, DREHORGEL

October 26, 20161 Comment

New Vako Orchestron Disc – Brass Ensemble


New 2013 Vako Orchestron Disc – BRASS ENSEMBLE was uploaded by: optigandotcom
Duration: 119
Rating: … Read More New Vako Orchestron Disc – Brass Ensemble

August 19, 2013August 18, 2013Leave a comment

New Vako Orchestron Discs – Solo Trumpet & Solo Trombone


New 2012 Vako Orchestron Disc – SOLO TRUMPET was uploaded by: optigandotcom
Duration: 87
Rating: … Read More New Vako Orchestron Discs – Solo Trumpet & Solo Trombone

November 25, 20123 Comments

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