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New Interview With Synthesist Suzanne Ciani

Here’s a new interview with synth legend Suzanne Ciani. … Read More New Interview With Synthesist Suzanne Ciani

May 22, 20261 Comment

New Book, Machines, Offers Jean-Michel Jarre’s Personal Take On The History Of Electronic Music

The new book offers a personal take on the history of electronic music, from electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre. … Read More New Book, Machines, Offers Jean-Michel Jarre’s Personal Take On The History Of Electronic Music

April 30, 2026May 1, 2026Leave a comment

The Bob Moog Foundation Expands Their Archive With Unique Rensitron Keyboard

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced another unique addition to their Archive – Bob Moog’s earliest known keyboard instrument design, the Rensitron.… Read More The Bob Moog Foundation Expands Their Archive With Unique Rensitron Keyboard

April 27, 2026April 27, 20263 Comments

The Past, Present & Future Of Korg Synthesis

The session dives deep what makes Korg unique, from their analog heritage, to the acoustic synthesis of the Phase8 synthesizer. … Read More The Past, Present & Future Of Korg Synthesis

April 2, 2026April 2, 20264 Comments

The EMS Synthi 100 Modular Synthesizer

This video takes a look at the EMS Synthi 100, a rare modular monster synth, originally introduced in 1971. … Read More The EMS Synthi 100 Modular Synthesizer

March 12, 2026March 15, 20263 Comments

New Documentary, Muzix Non Stop, Looks At Creator Of The World’s First Hybrid MIDI Multitrack Composition System

A new documentary that looks at the creator of the first commercial MIDI hardware/software multitrack composing system for personal computers, Muzix Non Stop, debuts Nov 13, 2025 in New York. … Read More New Documentary, Muzix Non Stop, Looks At Creator Of The World’s First Hybrid MIDI Multitrack Composition System

November 12, 20251 Comment

Oberheim OB-1 Retro Synth Review

In his latest video, synthesist Alex Ball offers a retro synth review of the rare Oberheim OB-1 synthesizer.… Read More Oberheim OB-1 Retro Synth Review

November 5, 2025November 7, 20254 Comments

The Hammond Novachord, “The World’s Most Versatile Musical Instrument”

The Novachord is considered by many to be the first commercial polyphonic synthesizer, predating the mass-market polysynths of the ’70s by thirty years.… Read More The Hammond Novachord, “The World’s Most Versatile Musical Instrument”

October 25, 2025October 25, 20253 Comments

Inside The Vintage Synthesizer Museum In Los Angeles

This episode of Helium Vision features a visit into the Vintage Synthesizer Museum, in Los Angeles. The Vintage Synthesizer Museum is an interactive place, where everything is set up so it can be played and recorded.

October 25, 20255 Comments

Minimoog Prototype Exhibit Coming To Moogseum Nov 14-16, 2025

The event marks the 55th anniversary of the first Minimoog being shipped on November 19, 1970.… Read More Minimoog Prototype Exhibit Coming To Moogseum Nov 14-16, 2025

September 25, 20251 Comment

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