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Music technology

November 12, 2013

Music technology is forever evolving. From vintage synthesizers to the latest apps, artists often say they are influenced by innovative gear, software, and environments that shape the music they make.

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Music technology is forever evolving. From vintage synthesizers to the latest apps, artists often say they are influenced by innovative gear, software, and environments that shape the music they make.

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Analog synthesis and Other Places

Analog synthesis - the science and technology behind analog synthesizers - has shaped the way we hear the world. It's an old technology that's still firmly linked with the future. Mathew Watson is an Australian drummer and producer who's composed an entire album with just one machine, a 1972 EMS Aks synthesizer, and his drum kit.
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Tone deaf? No problem!

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Ghost Capsules on digital music tech

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Multitracking on the go

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Do-it-yourself synths

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