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RIP Berlin synth, drum machine legend Manfred Fricke of MFB
Manfred Fricke was democratizing analog machines for music and pioneering Berlin electronic invention over 5 decades – years ahead of this city becoming known for such things. We’ve lost him this month.
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Peter Zinovieff, UK synth pioneer and EMS co-founder, has died
It’s a tough moment for a whole generation in electronic music history. This weekend claimed the British legend Peter Zinovieff – deserving a look back at him and EMS and the VCS3.
Peter Kirn - June 28, 2021
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Mourning the loss of Elbee Bad and Rodney Bakerr, House music innovators
In an era of loss and grieving, we continue losing unsung heroes before their time. That included most recently not just one but two House music legends – Elbee Bad and Rodney Baker. It’s well worth not only marking their passing, but reflecting on why artists are not more sung in their lifetime, and whether […]
RIP Joel Chadabe, a leader of electronic music, interactive musicianship, and teaching
Peter Kirn - May 6, 2021
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Oberheim is back: a special reissue of a classic synth, and the name badge returns
Peter Kirn - March 4, 2021
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The Internet is throwing synth maker legend Dave Smith a 70th birthday party
Peter Kirn - April 2, 2020
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