How do synthesizers work?
Synthesizers are a very recent invention, especially when you compare them to acoustic instruments, like pianos and guitars. In this episode, we learn how these machines with keys, knobs, switches, buttons and sliders actually make sound. We\u2019ll also travel back to the 1960\u2019s and hear how synth pioneers like Bob Moog helped bring these sound making devices into the mainstream. Plus, we\u2019ll check in with Suzanne Ciani, who has been using her synthesizer to create iconic sounds for movies, television and video games for over 50 years! All that plus a striking Mystery Sound and Moment of Um that answers the question: Do airplanes have a speed limit?
Want to take a deeper dive into the world of synthesizers? Check out Francis Preve\u2019s digital book, AudioKit Synth One: The Ultimate Guid\u202ae\u202c. It\u2019s free!
Today\u2019s episode is sponsored by Sun Basket (sunbasket.com/brainson promo code: brainson)