Unit 11b: RCA v. Columbia and Moog v. Buchla

Unit 11b: RCA v. Columbia and Moog v. Buchla

Author: Sarah Wallin Huff December 26, 2024 Duration: 25:54
In this segment, we’ll examine the reasons why RCA chose to release the new tech of vinyl as a 45 format rather than an LP (as Columbia did), and we’ll see how the public responded to these two options for recorded music. Then we’ll study the reasons why—even though Moog and Buchla invented the same voltage-controlled modular synthesizer technology at the same time on opposite coasts—Moog remains a household name in the industry instead of Buchla. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/LbqkFA If you’re interested in purchasing the online textbook for this course, find instructions on how to do that at https://sarahwallinhuff.com/history-of-technology-in-music New episode each Thursday!

Join composer and scholar Sarah Wallin Huff for a deep, chronological journey through the sounds of our past. In History of Music and Technology with Professor Wallin-Huff, each episode unpacks a pivotal moment where human ingenuity met the desire to create rhythm and melody. This isn't just a list of inventions; it's a story about how tools-from the earliest bone flutes to analog synthesizers and digital audio workstations-have fundamentally shaped what music is and how we experience it. You'll hear about the cultural shifts driven by new instruments and recording methods, understanding music as a living technology itself. Sarah brings clarity and passion to these lectures, making a vast timeline feel immediate and connected to the music we hear today. Tune in to this podcast for a rich narrative that sits at the unique intersection of art and innovation, exploring a 40,000-year conversation between creators and their tools. The perspective offered here reframes both history and your playlist, revealing the technical artistry behind every note.
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History of Music and Technology with Professor Wallin-Huff
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Unit 2b: Ancient Greece [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
The second part of Unit 2, with a focus on the music theory and machines of ancient Greece. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/E6FOPx If you’re interest…
Unit 2a: Ancient Music Artifacts and Theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
A look at the ancient artifacts early humans created for music making and what we can learn about ancient music theory based on these finds. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slide…
Unit 1d: Terminology Deep-Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
The deep-dive into our remaining terminology (music textures, electrophones, and more), useful for the rest of the course. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://…
Unit 1c: Overtone (Harmonic) Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
The three main lessons of the Overtone (or Harmonic) Series. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/zPSSIK If you’re interested in purchasing the online tex…
Unit 1a: Introduction (or, What is Technology?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:30
First part of Unit 1, introducing the concepts of: 1) What even is technology? ...and 2) The science behind how sound works. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https:…
Unit 1b: Basic Music Terms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:58
A deep dive into the elemental music terms we'll need for this course. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/zPSSIK If you’re interested in purchasing the…