Comparing Synthesizers · Moog Minimoog The Moog Minimoog was invented in 1971 by Bob Moog. It was called the Minimoog because it was smaller than other synthesizers from that era. It is one of the most popular synthesizers of all time · Prophet 5 The Prophet 5 was one of the most popular synthesizers of the 1980s and although it lacked midi functions it was still the most successful out of all the prophet synthesizers made. Its analogue effects and string sounds are still some of the best around. · Roland Juno 106 The Roland Juno was released in 1985 and is still used today because of its easy programming. Polyphony Polyphony is the ability to be able to play more than one note at the same time. Early synthesizers such as the Minimoog were not polyphonic but Monophonic. This means that if 8 keys were pressed still only the one sound would be heard. The Prophet could handle 5 at the same time while the more advanced Juno 106 could handle 6. The user interface on the Minimoog is user friendly. Where most people just twist and turn the knobs to get the sound they want. The panel with all the controllers and knobs on is hinged so that it could be placed vertically instead of horizontally for easier use and access. It features three voltage- controlled oscillators, a noise source, VCA, warm resonant filter and mixer as well as pitch and bend sliders. It has 44 keys with lower note priority, as well as an external input and 'S-Trigger' jack which allows it to be connected to a drum controller or ribbon controller and was generally easy to use. The Minimoog casing is made out of wood. The overall design was a first in terms of size because it was so small compared to the massive synthesizers used before it. Each of the knobs are big and move smoothly which enabl the user to play and tweak at the same time. The Prophet 5 is a design to the Minimoog but has allot more keys.
An analysis of Mycerinus and Kha-merer-nebty II and Augustus of Primaporta, reveals that there are many similarities, but also many differences between these two pieces of sculpture. These similarities and differences are found in the subject, style, and function of both works of art.
Next we come to a point in time where a great leap had to be made. Musicians had made positive steps forward in the way of pitch and time but of only one or two notes at a time. What was needed was an in instrument that gave players control of many pitches simultaneously. The mechanism ...
As a musician one of the most frequent questions that I receive is, “What instrument do you play?” When I answer, the look on the persons face is a face of confusion. “What’s a euphonium?” they ask. This occurs not only to me, but to every euphoniumist who is ever asked this very question. Although the word euphonium is foreign to most people, the instrument is not. The euphonium, with its beautiful rich tone is the chief tenor soloist in the military and concert band. The euphonium is a conical-bore, baritone voiced brass instrument that derives its name from the Greek word euphonos. When separated, eu means well or good, and phonos means of good sound. Therefore euphonos means well sounding. In this paper I will discuss the history of the euphonium and its use in the world of music today.
Competition Competitive forces are the pressures put on a Business by other organizations which are competing to increase their share of the same market. The main competitors for Richer Sounds are broken into 4 main groups: 1. Large chain stores. E.g. Curry’s, Dixon’s and Comet 2. Small specialist shops 3.
Serialism is a rigorous system of composing music in which various elements of the piece are ordered according to a pre-determined ordered set or sets, and variations on them. The elements thus controlled may be the pitch of the notes, their length, their dynamics, their accents, or virtually any other musical quantity, which, in serial terms is called a parameter. More generally, serialism is any music which uses any ordered sets applied to any musical element.
The theme of power being abused is carried out in both I Only Came to Use the Phone and Lord of the Flies. The reasoning as to why we would see this theme as the base for both stories is because it is such a common theme; it is known that everyone craves power because of the self-satisfaction they gain from it. The authors of these stories realizing that, used the theme of abuse of power to create chaos within the story and create interest, and they did this by having their characters go after something that makes themselves feel powerful. In Lord of the Flies it was the powerful feeling of hunting for the boys, and in I Only Came to Use the Phone it was the power that the Matron had over Maria by sexually harassing her. Although those two examples seem as though it is people who abuse power it goes beyond that; as if the evil within everyone is awaken by power and that evil is what succumbs them to abuse the power.
“It was so long ago you bought singles.” Elon University Professor of Economics Dr. Steven Wagner said after attempting to recall the first album he ever purchased. He described the old fashioned “Single Store” from his youth in the suburbs of Chicago as a, “very primitive thing to iTunes.” Today, records stores are a thing of the past. Anyone with an internet connection can purchase a song or an entire album off many different music downloading services.
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...popularized with absolutely no real instruments being played. We live in a world now where the keyboard is the best instrument you could play. Violins, drums, guitars, any instrument you could imagine can now be emulated with a synthesizer and programmed in a computer.
“Order Out!” Cooks yell this out at both fast food restaurants, Dairy Queen and Sonic. Both restaurants share many similarities and differences. I have worked at both restaurants and know what makes each one unique, yet the same. Sonic and Dairy Queen are different no matter what others think.
The Use of Electronic Technology in 20th and 21st Century Music In this essay, I have examined the use of electronic technology within 20th and 21st Century music. This has involved analysis of the development and continuing refinement of the computer in today’s music industry, as well as the theory of the synthesiser and the various pioneers of electronic technology, including Dr. Robert Moog and Les Paul. Also within the essay, I have discussed the increasing use of computers in the recording studio. The computer has become an indispensable tool in ensuring that both recording and playback sound quality is kept at the maximum possible level. Many positive ideas have come from the continued onslaught of computerisation.
In physics, music is essentially a form of energy and is transferred by a wave. There are two basic kinds of waves. The first is a transverse wave where the medium vibrates at a right angle up and down causing the wave to move to the right. A compressional wave (or longitudinal wave) moves to the right and left because the medium vibrates in the same direction. Sound waves take the form of compressional waves and are caused by vibrations. Sound waves are distinguished by their speed, pitch, loudness and quality (timbre) (Lapp, 2003).
Music production is more than just a musical program; it is a duty that requires personal experience with music and artistic direction. Observing producers in the studio, their creativeness comes out in different ways even depending o their task. The artisanship of music production has come a long way ever since the heavily involved recording equipment has been massively changing. Every artwork has countless of individual people who have changed the way the art may be applied to the field, leaving behind their legacy to influence all aspects of music. Music producers are always overlooked when it comes to working with musicians or bands, but what people do not know is that they are the backbone of the production but are unseen to the public. There are several of paths on becoming a producer, like being self-taught or going to a vocational school. If you plan to advance as a producer, it will be a rough experience trying to ascend to a higher position. A music producer is the main person that manages the whole album on a record, and is responsible for helping the artist complete his work.
Music comes in many forms. Whether if it is rock, pop, instrumental, indie, country, jazz, or another genre, everyone has a favorite. Music can be used to express oneself and bring enjoyment to life. Music can be live or recorded. Live and recorded music have many differences and similarities that can be noticed and loved depending on the listener. Live music can be expensive, but the experience is full of entertainment and emotion. Recorded music can be cheap, but vocals and sounds are edited in a studio. Despite these and many more differences, both types of music have similarities. Recorded and live music both bring enjoyment to listeners, connections among similar tastes, and can be found at parties, sporting events, and special occasions. Recorded and live music are unique in their own ways, but also similar in the way that they make a person feel.
...s a set of rules which musicians must follow. Also just like any official language, music can be used to communicate emotions. In order for somebody to understand music they must have some sort of knowledge about rules in order to appreciate musical experiences. Every culture is different, every language is different and every music is different, but to fully appreciate the music; listeners must be musically literate. In our first week of class, “Khoomi” was our first musical example and all the students were confused about this type of music. But now with my little knowledge about music and how diverse it is, I learned to appreciate it more.