30 Results for "history"

The Birth of the Fairlight CMI – When Computers Took Over Music

It's been 50 years since the inception of Fairlight, the company that brought us the first-ever commercial digital sampler, the Fairlight CMI. We take a look at how it started.

Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History

Some synth presets shaped the sound of entire decades. We check out some of the most famous synth presets in music history.

The End of G&L Guitars: How Leo Fender’s Second Company Went Bankrupt

It's only been about six weeks since G&L Guitars closed its doors. How did Leo Fenders second company get here?

The History of Oberheim Electronics: American Giant

Tom Oberheim went from designing guitar pedals to some of the most respected synthesizers ever made. This is the history of Oberheim.

The History of ARP Instruments: American Giants

From the Odyssey to the 2600 to the Omni, this is the history of ARP Instruments.

The History of Moog: From Modular to Messenger

Moog changed everything and did it with class. Here is a brief history of Moog, the company and the man.

30 Years of MP3: Between CDs and Streaming Came Napster and iTunes

30 years of MP3! Who can still remember the late nineties with Napster, Winamp, and the iPod? Without this format, none of that would have been possible.

The History of Korg Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

We take a look at the history of Korg synthesizers, the rebel company of the Japanese Big Three that did things their way.

Angus Young’s Gear: The Greatest Guitarists of All Time

Some guitarists can be recognized by a single chord. Angus is certainly one of them. But what makes Angus Young's gear so special?

The History of Yamaha Synthesizers: From GX to MODX

Let’s look back at some of the Japanese synths that have changed the face of music. First up, we look into the history of Yamaha.

60 Years of Technics: It’s Not Just the Turntable That Makes Music History – It’s DJ Culture and Sound Quality Together

From home hi-fi to club setups, Technics has become an integral part of the music landscape.

Sherman Filterbank, BBC Radiophonic Workshop & More: Synth Journal

In this edition, we discover the fascinating story of the Sherman Filterbank. Also: Spitfire Audio turns the BBC Radiophonic Workshop into a plugin!

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.

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.