In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explored the origins of audio synthesis. Those early synths were almost entirely of the analog variety — that is, they created sounds with the use of electronic components such as vacuum tubes and transistors. Over the last half-century, the focus has instead been almost entirely on digital synthesis, where sounds are created from mathematical representatio…

Turntables have made many appearances in films, sometimes even playing a crucial role in the plot, or to the development of central characters. Surprised? Don’t be. Here are 10 of the best turntabl…

For young people starting out on brass instruments, the baritone horn and the euphonium are two of the most popular choices. Both are sizable (read: hard to lose) and offer distinctive low-register…