People may mistakenly believe that electronic music began with the invention of synthesizers, but its roots can be traced much further back. Indeed, electronic instruments first appeared near the end of 19th century. Early pioneers of electronic music were mostly musicians and composers influenced by new technology that was becoming accessible and affordable for everyone. […]
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Come with us as we traverse three decades of electronic music history! From ambient experiments to modern pop classics, come explore with us an incredible musical journey! Scottish duo Boards of Canada is an exemplar of organic melodic downtempo electronica. By employing old school analogue equipment to loop, distort, and decay their sounds into an
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To experience the best of EDM, check out one of these amazing festivals! From featuring different genres’ artists all night long to spectacular stage shows featuring international acts from all corners, these massive events guarantee to get even the most avid partygoers moving all night long. Electric Zoo is one of New York City’s premiere
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Electronic music encompasses an eclectic variety of genres. Some of the more prominent genres include future bass, hybrid trap, deep house and trance. Numerous tape compositions exist, yet few have established themselves in this genre alone. But that could soon change! Origins Most people believe electronic music began with the development of the synthesiser in
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French music fans have long held an affinity for electronica. This genre has had an enormous influence on artists across the world and continues to be enjoyed on dance floors today. Daft Punk’s early releases may have helped bring attention to the scene, but they weren’t alone in doing so: Thomas Bangalter’s Roule label and
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EMAS is a club aimed at electronic music enthusiasts. Originating as an existing club with similar values, EMAS has expanded into an organization hosting major campus events. Composers employ various pieces of equipment to capture sounds – both electronic and microphoned; edit or modify them individually or collectively before finalizing into permanent forms for performance
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Rossy found an escape in music through her transient lifestyle, drawing from trap, future bass and classical elements to tell unique stories and bring listeners into her world. This year has seen innovative new interpretations of electronic sound, from Vietnamese melodies woven with narcotic, loping percussion to Kenyan ampaiano music reminiscent of South Africa. Additionally,
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This book, the inaugural volume in a three-volume series (also announced for 2012), provides both theory and practice of digital synthesis and sound design. The text follows a logical organization with theory chapters interspersed between practice chapters to allow concepts introduced in one to be put into effect during another chapter. Synthesis Synthesis refers to
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Honolulu offers plenty of opportunities for fans of electronic music to indulge their passion – Carl Cox New Years Hawaii or Lost in Paradise Music Festival are both excellent events to experience! We have you covered! Stay informed and up-to-date with the most exciting Techno/Electronic concert tours coming to Honolulu with our regularly updated calendar
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Electronic Dance Music, or EDM, is a genre that combines digital and analogue musical equipment to produce danceable songs that sound precise and full, unlike many acoustic genres that need significant audio engineering to sound clear. EDM originated in the mid-1980s when DJs began using sampler-sequencers and bass line generators to craft beats, leading to
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