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Synthesizers were actually invented in nineteenth century, but the mass production and commercial exploits did not start until the sixties of the twentieth century. While the analog synthesizers ruled, the research and development went haywire working on the digital revolution. When all went digital, most analog keyboards were discontinued. Nowadays there are not many hardware synthesizers being produced, most of the synthesizing is taking place within powerful computers and programs. The few that are still made available are either relics from the past, or brand new concoctions made to appease live performers. Many of the synthesizers from forty years ago are now either privately held or stored in synthesizer museums. There are more than one hardware synthesizer museums, and some more are made only for the internet, providing information and sound samples. Of all the synthesizer museums, most do not go back beyond the nineties, but there is one that has been established already in 1987 in Austria. The Eboardmuseum is a real place in Klagenfurt, Austria, with over 1700 square meters space featuring over 1000 items. Besides synthesizers such as Moog Prodigy, PPG 1002, Rhodes Chroma, ARP Odyssey and Yamaha DX-5, there are also legendary keyboards such as the |
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