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Thaddeus Cahill patented his new instrument, the telharmonium. This was a primitive way to make electronic music
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Just before vanishing from the country, Leon Theremin signed a deal with RCA to begin manufacturing his electronic instrument invention, the theremin.
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Maurice Martonot invented an instrument similar to the theremin, but with more control over the timbre.
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Paul Hindemith uses a turntable for the first time.
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Les Paul invented the solid body electric guitar.
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The electronic Hammond organ was introduced.
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One of the very first computer music centers was established as a joint effort between Princeton and Columbia Universities.
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lliac Suite for String Quartet is written stritcly for computers.
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"Water Walk" on "I've Got a Secret"The world witnessed a performance of everyday objects as instruments
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Robert Moog introduced one of the very first synthsizers.
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Beatles use a Leslie speaker for their hit song "Tomorrow Never Knows"
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Christian Marclay begins his work with turntablism.
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Musical Instrument Digital Interface becomes the only language used in computer music across the board.
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The Princeton Laptop Orchestra beings performing.
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Atomic Tom Perfoms on Lopez TonightAtomic Tom performs a song using iPhones.
