History of Electronic music

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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.