The Synthesizer Revolution

A deep-dive into the history and sound of the synthesizer.

Hosted bySwitched On Pop

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

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Bob Moog & the Birth of Synthesizers

'Twenty Thousand Hertz' explores the remarkable early synthesizer sounds, which used punch cards to create sound.

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The Science of Synthesizers

Despite looking very much like pianos, synthesizers can create thousands if not millions of different sounds and combinations. Learn about the science behind it.

Synth History

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Wendy Carlos’ ‘Switched on Bach’

WQXR’s James Bennet takes a look at the one and only 1968 Bach synth rendition, ‘‘Switched on Bach” by Wendy Carlos.

Switched on Pop

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How the Iconic Buchla Synthesizer Works

We couldn’t talk about synthesizers without mentioning Suzanne Ciani. Or talk about Suzanne Ciani without talking about Don Buchla and the iconic Buchla synthesizer.

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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Drum Machines Through the 80s

Another example of the versatility of synthesizers are drum machines. Host Alan Cross dives into how they influenced and changed 80’s music.

Ongoing History of New Music

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The Sound of the 1980s

Journalist Sam Sanders and host Charlie Harding explore the synthesizer sound of the 80s.

Switched on Pop

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Making EDM

EDM or Electronic Dance Music wouldn’t exist today without the invention of synthesizers. Respected techno artists Hans Berg walks us through the making of EDM.

Ask.Audio Synth Stories Podcast

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Curated byJorge Patino

7 CLIPS35 MINS

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The Synthesizer Revolution

Bob Moog & the Birth of Synthesizers

Twenty Thousand Hertz

The Science of Synthesizers

Synth History

Wendy Carlos’ ‘Switched on Bach’

Switched on Pop

How the Iconic Buchla Synthesizer Works

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Drum Machines Through the 80s

Ongoing History of New Music

The Sound of the 1980s

Switched on Pop

Making EDM

Ask.Audio Synth Stories Podcast

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