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Secrets Of Kraftwerk’s Vocoder, The Sennheiser VSM201

In his latest video, German synthesist Hainbach takes a look a the Sennheiser VSM201 Vocoder, a very rare ’70s audio effect. … Read More Secrets Of Kraftwerk’s Vocoder, The Sennheiser VSM201

September 14, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

A History Of The Roland TR-909 In 16 Songs

This video offers a short history of the Roland TR-909 drum machine in 16 songs. … Read More A History Of The Roland TR-909 In 16 Songs

September 9, 20256 Comments

New Documentary – Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

This is the story of Roger Linn, a guitarist and songwriter from Los Angeles who created the modern drum machine and changed the sound of modern music.… Read More New Documentary – Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

September 3, 2025September 3, 20254 Comments

Exploring The Buchla 200 System, aka The Electric Music Box

The latest video from synthesist and music educator Dr. Sarah Belle Reid takes an in-depth look at the Buchla 200 Series modular system, aka The Electric Music Box.… Read More Exploring The Buchla 200 System, aka The Electric Music Box

August 24, 2025August 28, 202516 Comments

Exploring The Hammond Novachord, A Polyphonic Synthesizer From 1939

While the Novachord does not offer deep synthesis capabilities, it’s a powerful and unique instrument, featuring full polyphony, envelopes, LFO modulation and filters.… Read More Exploring The Hammond Novachord, A Polyphonic Synthesizer From 1939

April 28, 2025April 28, 20255 Comments

The Moog Liberation & The Rise Of The Keytar

Here’s an in-depth look at the Moog Liberation and the rise of the keytar.… Read More The Moog Liberation & The Rise Of The Keytar

March 17, 20254 Comments

The Story Of The Matrix-12 Synthesizer With Tom Oberheim

The Bob Moog Foundation shared this mini-documentary about the Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer, considered by many to be one of the greatest synths ever created.… Read More The Story Of The Matrix-12 Synthesizer With Tom Oberheim

February 22, 2025February 24, 20255 Comments

Making Music With The Oldest Running Computer In America

It’s terrible music, but it’s a fascinating journey to get there.… Read More Making Music With The Oldest Running Computer In America

December 24, 20241 Comment

A Look At The Rare EMS VCS4 Synthesizer

Here’s a look at the rare EMS VCS4 synthesizer.… Read More A Look At The Rare EMS VCS4 Synthesizer

December 15, 2024December 16, 20241 Comment

A History Of The Roland TB-303 In 12 Songs

Here’s a look at the history of the Roland TB-303 in electronic music through 12 songs.… Read More A History Of The Roland TB-303 In 12 Songs

December 5, 2024December 5, 202414 Comments

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