The E-mu Emulator (that almost never was) Often forgotten in the shadow of the MPC and SP1200 samplers, the E-mu Emulator was no less a legend. This is its story.
RNBO and Cycling74's new tool for interactive musicians and artists The team behind Cycling74 are one of the quiet heroes of the music and interactive design world. While most of us came to know and love them care of the wave of IDM music that championed their tools, such as Autechre all but ditching their studios to rely on Max/
Musique Concrète and the shape of sound to come Explore Musique Concrète's origin, influence, and legacy in modern music. Dive into the world of sound beyond traditional musical boundaries.
The Synclavier that made (and broke) electronic music careers Complex and expensive and powerful and did we mention expensive? The Synclavier wasn't quite iconic, but holds an important place in music history.
Kling Klang Studios: the spiritual home of Kraftwerk The sound of Kraftwerk is a global phenomenon, and it had a special place in stark room in Düsseldorf. The story of Kling Klang.
Jean-Michel Jarre's "Oxygène": A Pioneering Masterpiece of Electronic Music In 1976, Jean-Michel Jarre revolutionized the world of electronic music with the release of his groundbreaking album "Oxygène." This iconic record, consisting of six mesmerizing compositions, introduced audiences to a new sonic landscape and solidified Jarre's status as a pioneer in the genre. At its core,
The LinnDrum (the nicest drum machine from the nicest man in music) A pre-cursor to the drum machines and samplers of the future, the LinnDrum was a breakthrough, an icon, and a timeless source of rhythm.