Music writing and more by David Ryan
Discover the grooveboxes that revolutionized electronic music, including the Roland MC-303, Korg Electribe EA-1, Akai MPC2000, Roland MC-505, Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1, Korg EMX-1, and Novation Circuit. From pioneering all-in-one production to shaping modern music-making, explore their impact.
Reviving the classic sound of the Grampian with Behringer's new Spring Reverberation 636. A true analog spring verb and pre-amp that emulates the Dub Reggae and Rock classic.
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The Moog Modular synthesizer revolutionized music in the 1960s. From avant-garde compositions to chart-topping hits, this innovative instrument shaped the sound of popular music for decades, leaving a mark on our sonic landscape and paving the way for the electronic music revolution.
How Bob Moog's voice-shaping marvel transformed music and captured the imagination of artists across genres.
Space Ibiza was for many the ultimate expression of the island's night life. Here's the story behind the memories.
Moog Music, the pioneering synthesizer company founded by Robert Moog, has been acquired by inMusic after facing financial uncertainties.
Discover the revolutionary impact of Kraftwerk's "Autobahn", a long-form musical journey redefining music culture and pioneering electronic music. Explore the bold innovation and enduring legacy of this iconic 1974 track.
When Moog Music introduced the Mavis in 2022, it marked a significant milestone in the company's mission to make analog synthesis accessible to a wider audience
Grooveboxes revolutionized electronic music production. Explore the evolution of these self-contained studios, from the Roland MC-303 to modern marvels like the Novation Circuit Tracks. Discover how they democratized music creation, empowering artists to craft beats and melodies with ease.
The early sound of house and techno came from a small circle of labels. Trax Records was a pioneer with rough edges like the city it hailed from.
You mean it's not just those compilation CDs? The story of the Ministry of Sound is bigger than you might imagine.
An entire generation of DJs made the pilgrimage to one store to find, buy, and talk about the latest records in the Australian electronic music community. This is the story of Central Station Records.
Brisbane's electronic and hiphop music community relied on this record store for the latest (and most classic) cuts. This is the story of Rockinghorse Records.
Often forgotten in the shadow of the MPC and SP1200 samplers, the E-mu Emulator was no less a legend. This is its story.
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
Explore Musique Concrète's origin, influence, and legacy in modern music. Dive into the world of sound beyond traditional musical boundaries.
Complex and expensive and powerful and did we mention expensive? The Synclavier wasn't quite iconic, but holds an important place in music history.
The sound of Kraftwerk is a global phenomenon, and it had a special place in stark room in Düsseldorf. The story of Kling Klang.
In 1976, Jean-Michel Jarre revolutionized the world of electronic music with the release of his groundbreaking album "Oxygène." This iconic record, consisting o
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.
Purpose built to smash dance floors, Pryda's "Aftermath" is a 15 minute monster that the TikTok generation won't ever understand.
The Party Mode updates to Beatport DJ allows you to mix together from anywhere. Is this a step towards the ideal DJ platform for the metaverse?
Discover Mort Garson's "Plantasia," the pioneering 1976 electronic album created for plants using Moog synthesizers, now a rediscovered cult classic in electronic music.
Moog's Desktop Revolution in Sound Processing
The Akai S2000 became the default sampler and a studio workhorse for an entire generation (who endured that tiny little screen and lived to tell the tale).
A guilty pleasure for many, and an icon of upbeat house music for others, Lola's Theme is undeniably beautiful.
Simon Dunmore, the long-standing CEO of Defected Records, has announced his resignation following a significant management change. Wez Saunders, who previously
Say hello to The Voltage Control. A quick post about why we've moved to a new domain and brand.
It's a safe bet that Defected Records (and founder Simon Dunmore) will be remembered as an icon for dance music labels. This is its story.
Sad news from Sequential as they announce that company founder and synthesizer pioneer Dave Smith has died at the age of 72.
Ibiza is the hub of so much of the European annual clubbing culture, and provides a seasonal highlight for producers, DJs, and of course, clubbers. This is its story.
Renowned composer Vangelis, known for Chariots of Fire's iconic score, dies at 79. His synth-driven melodies and space-inspired music left a lasting legacy.
One of the biggest names in dance music history, Carl Cox is as active and influential as ever. This is his story.
Arturia have released V Collection 9 with an incredible Korg MS-20 emulation, revamps of old faves, and new ideas around "augmented" instruments.
Unstable but magical, the Roland Space Echo holds a special place in studio history, even if it is slowly being consigned to being a museum piece. This is its story.
The future sounded tense, grim, and most of all, very awesome. The CS-80 synthesizer used on Bladerunner would become iconic under the hands of Vangelis.
Heavy and expensive and heavy and hard to maintain and... the Yamaha CS-80 is a sought-after synth, but is it deserving of the desire?
Lock down that aerial! It's the original pirate radio (and the stories of those who made it happen).
It's easy to take for granted how far Acid House has come. And important to look back at the pioneering "Acid Tracks" that helped the culture go global.
The sound of acid house, a little grey box, and countless hours of squelching bass lines, snarling filters, and raw energy.
It was heavy and slow and had a tiny screen and annoying knobs but it was amazing and here's its story. The S2000 in all its maddening glory.
Equally loved by electro bands in keytar mode, psytrance producers doing wild sweeps, or dub reggae plodding away, the SH-101 is a true icon.
This one is for the original nutters... the story of the history of the genre of Jungle.
In the spring of 2002, as digital technology was reshaping the landscape of music production, an unexpected contender emerged from a small workshop in Asheville
House music is now a multi-billion dollar industry. But it all started in the underground in Chicago.
Dub Reggae pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry has died today. We remember his life and legacy in music and in a wider culture of creativity and more than a little mischief.
It's the sound of rave culture in one big, bold, and iconic synthesizer blast. And the Hoover is here to stay.
The label that made IDM a thing, brought new sounds to the airwaves, and became an icon in the process.
Often considered the forgotten cousin of the larger Roland drum machines, there's some good reasons to not forget about the Roland TR-606.