AES Fall Online Convention

After 50 years, we can say that analog subtractive synthesizers have stood the test of time, and while many new types of synthesis have emerged, manufacturers continue unabated to design and release instruments based on this model. Musicians develop an affinity for different types of instruments that have a common basic design, such as the guitar, based on the nuances of the sound and feel of the instrument. Is that true for synthesizers and what exactly are the characteristics that attract players to these instruments? Since founding Sequential Circuits in 1974, Dave Smith has devoted much of his career to developing instruments that musicians will love to play. This session will be a conversation between Dave and fellow music technology pioneer Marcus Ryle. Together they will explore some of the reasons for the enduring appeal of electronic instruments, each from their own unique perspective.