Keyboard Presents Synth Gods (Softcover Book)

From the pages of Keyboard magazine, Keyboard Presents Synth Gods spotlights artists who did much more than just play synthesizers: they changedthe course of music history and inspired generations. Featuring in-dept h profiles of leading synthesists such as Jan Hammer, Wendy Carlos, RickWakeman, and Stevie Wonder, this book delves into how these new, untest ed boxes of circuitry captured the imagination of these legendary artists. Read about the design of some of the most famous synthesizers ever made, models from masterminds such as Dr. Robert Moog, Dave Smith, and RayKurzweil. Get the details on what made them sound unique, what timeless music was created on them, and how you can re-create some of these soun ds using synths you already have!