Following on from his 2021 book, Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back), Oli Freke returns with a Synthesizer Evolution A6 zine series.
The invention of the synthesizer in the 1960s changed musical culture and music production forever, giving musicians whole new worlds of sound to play with. Vintage Synths celebrates that invention and its subsequent history by picking out 46 of the most influential, important or most interesting synths from 1939 – 1998. They represent the introduction of a new technology, had a particular impact, or maybe even formed the basis of entirely new genres.
Explore the most legendary synthesizers ever created, including the Minimoog, ARP 2600, Yamaha DX7, Roland Jupiter 8 and more, with detailed descriptions and the stories behind their development.
Key Features:
- The latest release from author Oli Freke following his acclaimed 2021 book Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back)
- Formatted as a highly portable and collectible A6 zine series focusing on vintage hardware
- Chronicles 46 of the most influential, important, and interesting synthesizers spanning from 1939 to 1998
- Highlights instruments that introduced groundbreaking technology, made major cultural impacts, or birthed entirely new musical genres
- Explores legendary synthesizers like the Minimoog, ARP 2600, Yamaha DX7, and Roland Jupiter 8
- Includes detailed descriptions and the historical stories behind the development of each classic instrument
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