The Moog Polymoog, The ‘Gary Numan Synth’
Here’s a look at the history of the Moog Polymoog, how it works, and how Gary Numan adopted one of the presets to help define his sound.… Read More The Moog Polymoog, The ‘Gary Numan Synth’
Tag: history of electronic music
Exploring The First Buchla 100 Modular Synthesizer At Mills College
This modular synthesizer played a pivotal role in the development of so-called ‘West-Coast Synthesis’, and was used by Pauline Oliveros, Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, Warner Jepson, and many others.… Read More Exploring The First Buchla 100 Modular Synthesizer At Mills College
How The Korg MS-20 Synthesizer & SQ-10 Sequencer Shaped The Sound Of German Electronic Music
Here’s a look at the Korg MS-20 synthesizer and the SQ-10 step sequencer, and how they shaped the sound of a group of German musicians in the late 70s and early 80s.… Read More How The Korg MS-20 Synthesizer & SQ-10 Sequencer Shaped The Sound Of German Electronic Music
Bob Moog Foundation Archives Expand With Donation Of Herb Deutsch Collection
The collection of materials, which totals nearly 300 items, helps document the early days of synthesis.… Read More Bob Moog Foundation Archives Expand With Donation Of Herb Deutsch Collection
A 1969 Introduction To The Moog Synthesizer
When this was originally broadcast, the Moog synthesizer was just starting to reach a mainstream audience.… Read More A 1969 Introduction To The Moog Synthesizer
Inside The Eboardmuseum, “The World’s Largest Synth Museum”
Bad Gear host Florian Pilz decided take a week off, and met up with Gaz Williams to take a visit to the ‘mind-blowing’ Eboardmuseum, in Klagenfurt, Austria.… Read More Inside The Eboardmuseum, “The World’s Largest Synth Museum”
Did Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Copy A Synth Demo Record?
“It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right…”… Read More Did Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Copy A Synth Demo Record?
New Music From Mort Garson, ‘Zoos of the World’
Garson’s new album, Journey to the Moon and Beyond, features a variety of tracks, many of which have been unavailable for five decades.… Read More New Music From Mort Garson, ‘Zoos of the World’
Roland’s Forgotten Touchpad Computer Music System From The ’80s
The Roland Computer Music modules are a range of devices from the ’80s, designed for use with any computer that can be fitted with a MIDI port.… Read More Roland’s Forgotten Touchpad Computer Music System From The ’80s
The Story Of The Giant Korg MS-20 Synthesizer
It’s like a standard MS-20, except that it’s ridiculously huge.… Read More The Story Of The Giant Korg MS-20 Synthesizer
