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CR-78: The Whole Story 

CR-78: The Whole Story 

Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.

Listening Guide: 1990s Hip-Hop

Listening Guide: 1990s Hip-Hop

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s.

Listening Guide: 1970s Hip-Hop

Listening Guide: 1970s Hip-Hop

’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.

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TR-909, Photo Courtesy of Nicola Dudich (Crazy Oil Arts)

Synthesizers as Art

From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.

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