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
Tag: history of electronic music
Tom Whitwell On The History Of Synthesizers
This video, via mylarmelodies, captures a discussion by Tom Whitwell (Music Thing Modular) on The History Of Synthesizers.
The Lost Synth Score To Apocalypse Now
The soundtrack is an interesting look at what might have been – including a Tomita-style take on Richard Wagner’s Ride Of The Valkyries.… Read More The Lost Synth Score To Apocalypse Now
The Story Of The Yamaha DX7 Presets
Dave Bristow and Gary Leuenberger programmed the original DX7 factory patches – a task that quadrupled in size, shortly before the keyboard went into production. … Read More The Story Of The Yamaha DX7 Presets
New Poster Shows The Evolution Of Synthesizers
“I’ve just completed work on a poster with every production synth released between the 1960’s and the 1990s,” explains Freke. “That’s about 275 of them! All hand drawn and arranged in chronological order.”… Read More New Poster Shows The Evolution Of Synthesizers
Inside The Radiophonic Workshop In 1976
The BBC shared this 1976 video, which features Roger Limb, of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, demonstrating how electronic music was made for TV and radio. … Read More Inside The Radiophonic Workshop In 1976
Blade Runner: Do Androids Dream Of Electronic Beats?
Do Androids Dream Of Electronic Beats looks at Blade Runner, its iconic score by Vangelis and its influence for the last 35 years. … Read More Blade Runner: Do Androids Dream Of Electronic Beats?
Revolution Of Sound: Tangerine Dream Documentary Debuts Sept 7
Revolution Of Sound: Tangerine Dream is a new documentary that looks at the work and legacy of electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream. The film, by Margarete Kreuzer, debuts Sept 7, 2017. Scheduled screens are listed at the RealFiction site.
Leonard Bernstein Introduces The Moog Modular Synthesizer In 1969
Bernstein’s program explores Bach, “switched on, turned on, rocked, rolled, shaken & baked”. … Read More Leonard Bernstein Introduces The Moog Modular Synthesizer In 1969
The Complete Guide to Synthesizers, Sequencers and Drum Machines
The book offers a vintage view at many classic synths, along with some not-so-classic synths….… Read More The Complete Guide to Synthesizers, Sequencers and Drum Machines
