117th AES Convention
Historical Events:
BAY AREA ELECTRONIC MUSIC PIONEERS: INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC SYNTHESIS, AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING, AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Abstract:
The radiant evolution of electronic music can be attributed to a number of significant developments that took place along the California coastline from the 1960s to the present day. Innovations from the forefathers of electronic music’s wild west became the foundation for modern audio signal processing and electro-musical devices. From the tech benches of these pioneers came distinctive discoveries and instrumental technologies including alternative music controllers, audio generating algorithms, computer controlled music performance, digital audio sampling, musical event sequencing, musical synthesizer design, speech processing, and synthesized rhythm devices. A moderated panel discussion with our distinguished pioneers will be preceded by a short video presentation highlighting their innovations and contributions to electronic music. On-site demonstrations of various electronic music technologies will follow a Q&A session.
Quicktime video of the documentary produced by Gene Radzik