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the Telharmonium
Thaddeus Cahill invents the Telharmonium, one of the earliest electronic musical instruments. -
Sound Synthesizer
The RCA Mark II Sound Synthesizer, a pioneering electronic synthesizer, is developed. -
“Gesang der Jünglinge”
Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “Gesang der Jünglinge” is composed, utilizing electronic manipulation of vocal sounds. -
the Moog synthesizer
The development of the Moog synthesizer by Robert Moog revolutionizes electronic music production. -
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk releases their album “Kraftwerk 1,” pioneering the electronic music genre. -
“I Feel Love”
Giorgio Moroder’s “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer becomes a seminal electronic dance music track. -
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is established as a standard for electronic musical instruments. -
The rise of laptop
The rise of laptop performances and live electronic music production becomes prominent in the electronic music scene. -
'Acid Tracks"
The emergence of acid house music, with the release of Phuture’s “Acid Tracks.” -
Beatport
The founding of the online music store Beatport, which becomes a major platform for electronic music distribution. -
“Drukqs,”
Aphex Twin releases the album “Drukqs,” showcasing innovative electronic music production techniques. -
“Alive 2007”
Daft Punk’s album “Alive 2007” popularizes live electronic music performances. -
Spotify
The launch of the music streaming service Spotify provides a new platform for electronic music consumption. -
The EDM boom
The EDM boom, with electronic dance music gaining mainstream popularity and commercial success. -
blockchain technology
The use of blockchain technology in music distribution and rights management begins to impact the electronic music industry.