23 Results for "history"

How has the Role of the Producer changed in Modern Music?

We discuss the role of the producer and how it has changed throughout the history of recorded music, from acoustic recording to FL Studio.

A Touching Tribute to the OSCar and its Creator: Synth Journal

Cherry Audio releases a Polivoks filter plugin, Noise Engineering has new firmware, and Dave Spiers pays homage to the legendary OSCar and its creator.

The History Of Sequential: Celebrating 50 Years of Sequential

This year, Dave Smith’s Sequential Circuits celebrates its 50th Anniversary! We dive into the company's story in this History of Sequential.

Casio CZ-101, FM Synthesis, 4ms MetaModule: Synth Journal

The Casio CZ-101 displays unexpected talents in classical music, Dr John Chowning revisits the origins of FM and 4ms ships a revolutionary hybrid module.

The History Of Neumann: A Legacy of Recording Ingenuity

We explore the multifaceted history of Neumann, a manufacturer that has continually shaped the music recording process over the years.

The American Sound: The History Of API Audio

We look into the History of API Audio, a company responsible for many of the innovations in audio recording that we take for granted today.

Synth Journal: JunoMac 106, A Record That’s a Synth and Interactive Albums

Another week, another selection of synthy ephemera, including the JunoMac 106, a record that's also a synthesizer and a BBC blast from the past.

40 Years of Purple Rain – Prince and his Gear

Purple Rain turns 40! We take a look at Prince as a guitar player and the gear and techniques used in the creation of this timeless masterpiece.

The History Of Neve: The Gold Standard Of Recording

We look into the history of Neve, one of the most influential audio manufacturers of all time, and the journey of its founder, Rupert Neve.

The History Of Novation – Hitting Synthesis Peaks

England’s Novation have been shining bright in the synthesizer firmament for 30 years. Here is the Bass Station maker's star-studded story.

British Giants: The History Of Chris Huggett

Chris Hugget, designer of the Wasp, pioneered a hybrid analogue/digital synthesis and perfected it in instruments for EDP, OSC, Novation and more.

American Giants: The History of Oberheim Electronics

Tom Oberheim went from designing guitar pedals to some of the most revered synthesizers ever made. Here’s his incredible story.

American Giants: The History of ARP Instruments

From the Odyssey to the 2600 to the Omni, ARP ruled the synthesizer market in the 1970s and left an indelible mark on the world of music.

American Giants: The History of Moog

Moog changed everything and did it with class. Here is a brief history of the company and the man, from the theremin-beginning to the unsure future.

The History of ADAT: How Alesis changed Digital Recording

We look into the history of ADAT, a digital multitrack format that made professional recording more accessible throughout the 1990s.

Japanese Giants: The History of Korg Synthesizers

Always independent and always unique; we take a look at The History of Korg Synthesisers. The rebel company that did things their way...

Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers

In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.

“Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History” a new book from Bjooks

Now available! To celebrate 50 years of inspiration and innovation from Roland Bjooks has released a massive 400-page tome of Roland's fabulousness.

The Cassette Files: Four tracks of pure magic

RIP Lou Ottens, inventor of the compact cassette. We take a look back and discover how today's artists use cassettes to create artistic masterpieces.

HoRNet ELM128 MK2: the EBU R128 loudness meter gets an update

HoRNet Plugins ELM128 MK2 is an improved version of the EBU R128 compliant loudness meter. It offers a wide range of metering options for broadcasting, music production and mastering.

Moogseum to open in August with a “Moogmentum” jamboree

The Moogseum grand opening will be in August and features Patrick Moraz, Herb Deutsch, Larry Fast and Lisa Bella Donna with talks, conversations, VIP tours, workshops and live performance.

Ever pondered the history of polyphony? Check out Marc Doty’s new series

Marc Doty has released a new series charting the history of polyphony on his YouTube channel Automatic Gainsay. A master of synthesis and an engaging educator, grab a drink and settle down for some schooling.

AutoTonic: a new MIDI scale and transposition tool

A tool for transposing scales, discovering melodies and harmonies - let's see if we can work out what it does.