The early models of the synthesizer were not given a warm welcome. In the 1950s, technological developments improved the quality and usability of synthesizers. But the instrument was frequently met with fear and distrust from experts and tastemakers of the ...

Known for their “cool detachment,” the Cars found a musical sweet spot with spiky power pop buffed into a commercial sheen.

Watch this video on YouTube. “If you follow the techno, dance, or DJ scenes, then you almost certainly know Richie Hawtin, the legendary DJ and producer whose enduring influence has shaped countless dimensions of the modern electronic music space.

When I first got to see the Expressive E Osmose way back in 2019, I knew it was special. In my 15-plus years covering technology, it was one of the only devices I’ve experienced that actually had the potential to be truly “game changing.” And I’m ...

Ever since they’ve had the means, people have had an interest in hearing what inanimate objects have to say. Or sing for that matter. Engineers at MIT turned spider web vibrations into Philip Glass-ian scores, for example. And NASA engineers have even ...

Browsing through the auction is like a trip through a museum. There are iconic drum machines like the Roland TR-606, legendary synths like the Synthi A (mislabeled as an AKS), and rare vocoders, including the Sennheiser VSM-201.

A lot of Roland's recent instruments, that aren't just rehashes of classic gear, take an "everything and the kitchen sink" approach. Sampling and drum synthesis? Why not. Presets numbering in the thousands — plural? Of course! A dedicated vocal effect ...

The King Crimson mastermind is best known for his ’59 Les Paul Custom, and there’s a reason most of his key instruments have been Gibsons – but he has a few “honorable mentions” too, like the '57 Strat Robin Trower gave

John Lennon found inspiration for The Beatles' Because in Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, creating a unique connection between classical and rock.