Just for fun, we have listed some classic synthesizers and drum machines in their model number order. This was originally compiled into a children’s numbers chart to mashup the LEGO toy, learning numbers and Synthesizers. It was interesting to see that most of the famous synths fit into a 1 to 10 sequence. Although we had to apply some ‘artistic licence’ for 4 and 9. A Roland TR909 could have been used for number 9! 1) Linn LM-1…
We are really impressed with this amazing Genesis live stage model created by Christophe Andrieu and his son, Félix. The extra bonus is that it was on the 1992 tour that we saw Genesis for the first time. (specifically Knebworth, UK. 2 August 1992.) When Christophe posted the Lego model stage to Facebook a month ago, we decided to send over some updated minifigures to match the 90s era. So now we have some new images of Phil Collins, Tony…
Linn LM-1 The Linn LM-1 Drum Machine was manufactured by Linn Electronics and released in 1980. It was one of the first programmable drum machines and the first to use samples of real acoustic drums. Designed by Roger Linn The Drum Machine That Changed Everything It was widely used in 1980s pop music and its early adopters included: Genesis Peter Gabriel Prince Plus: Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Human League, Gary Numan, Mecano, Icehouse, and Michael Jackson. LinnDrum The LinnDrum,…
Sentence – I saw a flower. Acid Rock – In empty fields where nothing grew but weeds I saw a flower, And it turned into a dragon Barbershop Quartet – I saw a flower (I saw a flower) It smelled so fine (It smelled so fine) Calypso – Down Jamaica way, mon, I saw de flower a-growing by de road. Country – I was ridin’ a tractor and I was drinkin’ a beer, but then I saw a purty…
BrickHeadz is a theme released in March 2017 which brings you a brand new way to collect, build and display. There are many different themes available and can be seen here. A reddit user named DankSide2112 has created these cool Genesis BrickHeadz. Another builder (IRowland) has created this Peter Gabriel BrickHeadz.
Check out this LEGO Sony WALKMAN and cassette built by Jarek Książczyk The player opens up to hold a LEGO cassette.
The impact of sampling in music is enormous and it’s thanks to machines like the Fairlight CMI that this musical journey all started. The Fairlight could offer a polyphonic, keyboard-based interface. The Fairlight was one of the most prominent synths of the early to mid ’80s. It helped set the way for: Sampling, graphic sequencers, software‑based synthesis and the concept of the ‘workstation’. The creator, Peter Vogel, brought an early CMI to the UK in person. One of the first…
Take an interactive trip through music technology history. Google has launched Music, Makers and Machines, an interactive electronic music exhibition that celebrates the genre’s rich and varied history. The exhibition can be found on the company’s Google Arts & Culture platform. It covers electronic music’s inventors, artists, sounds and technology. The absolute highlight of the platform is the AR synth which allows you to make music with five classic pieces of music technology hardware in 3D or augmented reality.…
Spinal Tap are a fictional English heavy metal band created by American comedians and musicians Michael McKean (as lead singer and co-lead guitarist David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (as lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel) and Harry Shearer (as bassist Derek Smalls). Lego stop motion video for the soundtrack version of “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight” from This is Spinal Tap. It’s too bad that legalities kept the clip out of the planned Spinal Tap tour DVD release, but it was…
