The Internet is throwing synth maker legend Dave Smith a 70th birthday party

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Watch Elsa Garmire’s pioneering laser show from 1972 – futuristic and expressive even now

Peter Kirn - February 6, 2020

Bob Moog with imposters on a 70s game show is one of the best things ever

Peter Kirn - August 29, 2019

A documentary on Dresden’s techno scene, now free to watch

Peter Kirn - July 1, 2019

Composers doing normal s*** is one of the best things on the Internet right now

Peter Kirn - May 24, 2019

Heard it all before? Talking sound, discovery, and inspiration

Peter Kirn - May 14, 2019

Visualize pitch like John Coltrane with this mystical image

Peter Kirn - March 13, 2019

Buchla’s pioneering Thunder touch controller is back, on Sensel Morph

Peter Kirn - January 23, 2019

Synth pioneer Alan R. Pearlman, founder of ARP, has died

Peter Kirn - January 7, 2019

Gallery: a new documentary digs into techno’s 80s Detroit roots

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