John Chowning discovered a gold mine: frequency modulation. A simple formula allowed the creation of complex, ringing, "bell-like" timbres. 10 years later, this sound would conquer the world in the form of the Yamaha DX7.
Welcome to an interactive map of electronic sound evolution. From the first experiments with electricity to neural audio. Navigate the timeline, explore events, listen to music.
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>EVENTSClick on cards to learn details and listen to tracks.
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