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Happy Birthday to Gary Numan

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"Cars" was released in the US in February of 1980, just over 40 years ago. That song is more responsible for my obsession with synthesizers than any other. In particular, the Polymoog Vox Humana preset used on the Model 280a which remains one of the greatest sounds I've ever heard. It also has the ability to immediately transport me back in time. Alex Ball released his Polymoog video just in time to celebrate the 66th birthday of none other than Gary Numan. You can watch that below. I've mentioned before how synthesizers sounded like the future to me and they......

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It Was 40 Years Ago Today: Cars by Gary Numan

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It Was 40 Years Ago Today! Cars by Gary Numan I was but a mere twelve-year-old kid in a small town when Cars was released on August 21, 1979. It's a mystery where I may have heard it for the first time, but it changed my perspective on music permanently. The striking intro of warbly synth sounds abruptly broken by a snare drum, followed by the unforgettable sound of the Polymoog's Vox Humana patch still has such a deep impact on me even after 40 years!While I recall having heard synthesizers used in music and soundtracks prior to Cars, this......

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