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- The rivalry between Bob Moog and Don Buchla, known as East Coast vs. West Coast Synthesis, sparked arguments about which approach to synthesizers was superior.
- The emergence of the EuroRack format in the 1990s allowed for a combination of Bob and Don's modular synthesizer concepts, leading to a resurgence in interest for analog synths and inspiring unique sounds.
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The Rise of East Coast and West Coast Synthesis
In the mid-1960s, inventors Bob Moog and Don Buechla revolutionized electronic music with their synthesizers. Bob's Moog synthesizer, famous for its accessible interface, became a staple in pop music, while Don's Buechla 100 was favored by experimental composers. The two approaches became known as East Coast and West Coast Synthesis, sparking a rivalry and leading to arguments about which was superior.
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