zZounds | 4 years ago

Learn more about synth sounds of the 80s at zZounds!
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Glossy, wooden, crystalline, and metallic -- these descriptive terms are all badges of honor for FM synthesizers. From their introduction in the early '80s via Yamaha's wildly successful DX7 keyboard, and FM's unreal realization via the work of Dr. John Chowning, nothing's sounded quite like a digital FM synthesizer, before or since.

In this episode of our Legends Series, we go to the silicon-based source powering many of the hits from the '80s. Remember the bass lines to countless electro-pop hits by Thomas Dolby, Madonna, and a-ha? All FM synths. Who hasn't swooned to pop ballads played on the DX7's "E.PIANO 1" preset patch by Whitney Houston, Chicago, and Elton John? Others like Brian Eno deciphered its byzantine menus to come up with otherworldly tones for us to vibe to.

For those who want an even deeper look into the story, science, and music behind FM synthesis, check out "The Beginnings of FM Synthesis" on the zZounds Blog!

http://bit.ly/FMSYNTH_BLOG

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