History Flashcards

1
Q

Who discovered FM Synthesis? When?

A

John Chowning of Stanford University around 1973

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2
Q

When did Barry Truax perform his tape solo debut?

A

1979.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7KPMxRlza0&ab_channel=alexdinunzio

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3
Q

Which is the most famous FM synth of the 80’s?

A

The Yamaha DX-7 (and DX-9)

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4
Q

When did production on electronic FM based instruments begin?

A

1974, one year after Yamaha bought the algorithm from Chowning.

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