Synthesizer
digitization of analog synthesizers
The origin of the "digital synthesizer" project
Image: Google Arts & Culture
Image: Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture (GAC) has been making art, culture, and science accessible online for over 10 years.
Using technical innovations GAC brings also cultural heritage to life in new ways! GAC works with over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries.
The latest project „Music, Makers & Machines“ focuses on the fascinating history of electronic music and curates an extensive online exhibition staged with state-of-the-art technologies!
From 15 countries, more than 50 archives, museums, collections, music labels, festivals, experts and pioneers of the music industry have joined forces to launch „Music, Makers & Machines“
The new online project tells the story of electronic music ... with augmented reality, 3D models and 360-degree tours that immerse users directly into this virtual world.
ArcTron 3D gives a glimps “behind the scene” with some short making-of videos. And finally viewers can check out the 3D models as a final result of the digitization and 3D modeling work.
Visit the fascinating online exhibition "Music, Makers & Machines" by Google Arts & Culture to learn more about these historic synthesizers!
Or simply compose a little track yourself by bringing a synthesizer from the smem directly into your living room via augmented reality - like the Arp Odyssey, which was used to record the cool bass line in "Fade To Grey" (Visage), for example.
https://experiments.withgoogle.com/ar-synth
The team of ArcTron 3D - by the way also with some "veteran" hobby synthesizer musicians - is extremely happy to have made a small contribution to this great project of GAC!
Movies:
Digitization, Data Processing, Modeling (german)
Movie: ArcTron 3D GmbH
"The construction of the digital synthesizers"
Movie: ArcTron 3D GmbH
Digitization, Data Processing, Modeling (english)
Movie: ArcTron 3D GmbH
Overview of the synthesizers
Moog Memorymoog
Manufacturer: Akai
Published: 1982–85
Known users: –
Moog Memorymoog
Manufacturer: Akai
Published: 1982–85
Known users: –
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Elka Synthex
Manufacturer: Generalmusic S.p.A. (GEM,LEM,Elka)
Published: 1981
Known users: Depeche Mode; Duran Duran
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Roland Jupiter-6
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1983
Known users: Chemical Brothers; Pet Shop Boys;
Greg Ham of Men at Work
Roland Jupiter-6
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1983
Known users: Chemical Brothers; Pet Shop Boys;
Greg Ham of Men at Work
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Beauftragt von: Google Arts & Culture – more
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Roland SH-101
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1982
Known users: The Prodigy; Apollo 440;
The Chemical Brothers; The Knife
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Roland TR-808
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1980
Known users: Kanye West; Deichkind; 808 State;
Ricardo Villalobos; Ufo361
Roland TR-808
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1980
Known users: Kanye West; Deichkind; 808 State;
Ricardo Villalobos; Ufo361
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
ARP Odyssey (2015 Version)
Manufacturer: ARP Instruments, Inc. Korg Inc. (2015)
Published: 2015 (original 1972)
Known users: –
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Roland TR-909
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1983
Known users: Inner City („Good Life“); Frankie Knuckles
(„The Whistle Song“); Jeff Mills („The Bells“);
Technotronic („Pump Up The Jam“); Daft Punk
(„Revolution 909“), Madonna („Vogue“); Phil Collins
(„Take Me Home“)
Roland TR-909
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1983
Known users: Inner City („Good Life“); Frankie Knuckles
(„The Whistle Song“); Jeff Mills („The Bells“);
Technotronic („Pump Up The Jam“); Daft Punk
(„Revolution 909“), Madonna („Vogue“); Phil Collins
(„Take Me Home“)
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Roland CR-78
Manufacturer: Roland
Published: 1978
Known users: Blondie (Heart of Glass);
Phil Collins (In the Air Tonight)
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Akai MPC-60
Manufacturer: Akai und Roger Linn
Published: 1988
Known users: DJ Shadow, Dr. Dre; DJ Premier.
Akai MPC-60
Manufacturer: Akai und Roger Linn
Published: 1988
Known users: DJ Shadow, Dr. Dre; DJ Premier.
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Akai S900
Manufacturer: Akai
Published: 1989
Known users: Juan Atkins; Beatmasters;
Black Box; Ian Boddy; Enya; Fatboy Slim
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Casio VL-1
Manufacturer: Akai
Published: 1979
Known users: Bloodhound Gang; Lady Gaga
(Born This Way); Trio (Da Da Da)
Casio VL-1
Manufacturer: Akai
Published: 1979
Known users: Bloodhound Gang; Lady Gaga
(Born This Way); Trio (Da Da Da)
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Ensoniq EPS
Manufacturer: Ensoniq
Published: 1988
Known users: –
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-1
Manufacturer: Diode matrix
Published: 1965
Known users:–
Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-1
Manufacturer: Diode matrix
Published: 1965
Known users:–
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Yamaha CS 80
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Published: 1977
Known users: Tony Banks (Genesis); Daft Punk;
Michael Jackson; Paul McCartney/Wings;
Kraftwerk; Toto; Stevie Wonder
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument
Manufacturer: Peter Vogel und Kim Ryrie
Published: 1979
Known users: Hans Zimmer; Stevie Wonder;
Duran Duran; Devo; Vince Clarke
Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument
Manufacturer: Peter Vogel und Kim Ryrie
Published: 1979
Known users: Hans Zimmer; Stevie Wonder;
Duran Duran; Devo; Vince Clarke
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
E-mu_Emulator-II
Manufacturer: E-mu Systems
Published: 1987
Known users: ABC; David Bowie; Matthew Broderick;
Daft Punk; Depeche Mode; Genesis; Paul MCCartney;
Pet Shop Boys; Stevie Wonder; Yes
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
SC Prophet-10
Manufacturer: Dave Smith Instruments
Published: 1980
Known users: –
SC Prophet-10
Manufacturer: Dave Smith Instruments
Published: 1980
Known users: –
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Korg PS-3100
Manufacturer: KORG
Published: 1977
Known users: –
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Millioniser 2000
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Published: –
Known users: –
Millioniser 2000
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Published: –
Known users: –
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Oberheim OB-8
Manufacturer: Oberheim
Published: 1985
Known users: Depeche Mode; Prince;
The Police; Pet Shop Boys; Van Halen
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Korg_MS-20
Manufacturer: KORG
Published: 1978
Known users: Alphaville; Daft Punk; Depeche Mode;
Gorillaz; The Prodigy; Scooter
Korg_MS-20
Manufacturer: KORG
Published: 1978
Known users: Alphaville; Daft Punk; Depeche Mode;
Gorillaz; The Prodigy; Scooter
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)
Roland Jupiter-8
Manufacturer: Roland Corporation
Published: 1981
Known users: ABBA; Alphaville; Depeche Mode;
Jonathan Cain; Duran Duran; Michael Jackson (Thriller);
Queen (Radio Ga Ga)
Object digitized at:
smem – Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM), Fribourg, Switzerland
Commisioned by: Google Arts & Culture
Online Exhibition: Google Arts & Culture: Music, Makers & Machines
3D Scan & Modeling: ArcTron 3D GmbH (2020)