Kijimi, key planet in new Star Wars flick, is named after the synthesizer

J.J. Abrams, mega-nerd – not only is the Star Wars writer/director a scifi fan, but synth fan, too. No spoilers here, but his love of a certain synthesizer comes out in Rise of Skywalker’s script.

In memory of Jean-Jacques Perrey

Soon after the loss of Don Buchla, another legend of synthesis has passed away. Jean-Jacques Perrey died last week. Perrey was a master of whimsy and invention. He’s of course best known for his collaboration with Gershon Kingsley, “Baroque Hoedown,” featured in Disney’s Electric Light Parade. But that’s emblematic of a broader contribution: he’s one […]

Peter Kirn - November 8, 2016

Hours and hours and hours of Autechre

Is IDM cool again? Like even calling things IDM? We think so. Now, there’s probably lots we could say about Autechre, but that’d take precious time away from you listening to all the Autechre-y Autechre that just Autechred into your Autechre. So, let’s just cover the facts, ma’am, in quick order – and they’re all […]

Peter Kirn - May 20, 2016

MICKEYPHON is a terrifying giant robot head that’s also a musical instrument

Peter Kirn - January 12, 2016

Watch The Retro-Fabulous, Colorful Real-time Freakouts of Robotkid

Peter Kirn - December 30, 2013

Transforming Books, Photos in Even More Disney Research

Peter Kirn - July 24, 2013

From Disneyland to You: Q+A with Creator of Disney's Air Interaction Aireal

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2013

From Disneyland to You: Q+A with Creator of Disney’s Air Interaction Aireal

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2013

Into Thin Air: Disney's Aireal Vortex Rings Give Tactile Feedback Where None Exists

Peter Kirn - July 22, 2013

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