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Raymond Scott[0] (1908-1984) comes to mind. He designed rhythm generators and automatic baseline sequencers. He died trying to complete building a monster elec
by eltoozero 9y ago
Raymond Scott[0] (1908-1984) comes to mind.
He designed rhythm generators and automatic baseline sequencers. He died trying to complete building a monster electronic instrument called the "Electronium" of which only one incomplete and partially functional example exists, owned by Mark Mothersbaugh.
I only wish his devices were documented or understood such that simulators or reproductions could be built.
[0]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Scott https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Scott
[1]: https://youtu.be/0V2TZKcWnXE https://youtu.be/0V2TZKcWnXE
[2]: https://youtu.be/o6VsZiNjjZE https://youtu.be/o6VsZiNjjZE
- stevehiehn 9y agoWow, that is awesome. I never heard of that guy.
- uhoh-itsmaciek 9y agoScott was great. The Manhattan Research, Inc. compilation chronicles his electronic music work, and while a lot of it is outtakes and commercial jingles, it's fascinating. Fun fact: Scott also had a jazz combo and, among other things, recorded Powerhouse [1], which became a cartoon staple. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaC0vNLdLvY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaC0vNLdLvY
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- goldenkey 9y agoAs usual, the comments of HN are the real gold :-) Thank you for sharing. I had never heard of Ray Scott before. The two clips you shared are mesmerizing. Sounds like the EDM that is being created today..crazy how much ahead of his day Mr. Scott's invention and consequently produced music was...
- pavel_lishin 9y agoThis is really, really good. Reminds me a bit of the 8 Bit Construction Set, which is some random thing I downloaded in college, and loved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsKZenP8vTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsKZenP8vTE