Riley’s pioneering electro-acoustic music of the 1960’s influenced musicians like Pete Townshend of The Who and classical composers like Steve Reich alike.… Read More Terry Riley Lost Interview + ‘Music With Balls’
This short video documents some of the musicians that have used samples of Kraftwerk in their music, ranging from Sir Mix-A-Lot to Pink to New Order to DJ Shadow, and in the 80s, 90’s, 00’s through today. … Read More Who Sampled Kraftwerk
Director Robert Fantinatto (I Dream Of Wires) has shared an update and preview for Subotnick, his upcoming documentary on electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick.… Read More Subotnick Documentary Update
Synthesist Ben Edwards, aka Benge, has released 20 Systems – his 2008 album, featuring 20 tracks made on 20 synthesizers spanning 20 years – for the first time in digital formats.… Read More ’20 Systems’ Features A History Of Synthesis Via 20 Classic Synthesizers
This pair of videos features the late Milton Babbitt (1916 – 2011) sharing a vintage take on electronic music. … Read More Milton Babbitt On Electronic Music (1966)
Wolfgang Palm – founder of PPG (Palm Products GmbH) and pioner of digital and hybrid synthesis approaches – has announced that he is retiring.… Read More PPG Founder Wolfgang Palm Retires, Sells Business
The Simmons SDS-3 was the precursor to one of the most iconic instruments of the 80’s.… Read More A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)
NPR”s ‘All Things Considered’ has an iconic jazzy theme. But long-time listeners may remember that the original version featured a classic ‘switched-on’ synthesized arrangement. … Read More The Lost Synthesizers Of Don Voegeli & National Public Radio
Synthesist Hainbach documents his visit to Willem Twee Studios, a studio in the Netherlands that features a mix of traditional electro-acoustic studio gear and vintage synthesizers. … Read More Inside The Stockhausen Dream Studio
Supernature, released in 1977, is one of disco’s all-time great tracks, reaching number one in the US dance charts in 1978. Its iconic synth lead, created with an ARP Odyssey synth, remains one of the genre’s most memorable melodies.… Read More Cerrone On Making The Disco Synth Classic, ‘Supernature’
