I've been reading about the RCA Mark II Sound Synthesizer and I'm fascinated by its impact on electronic music and its history. I understand it was one of the first programmable synthesizers and played a significant role at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center. I'm curious about a few things:
- How exactly did the RCA Mark II work in terms of sound generation and programming compared to modern synthesizers?
- What were some of its limitations and how did composers of the time overcome them?
- Does anyone know of any notable compositions created using the RCA Mark II?
- Are there any recordings or resources where I can hear the sounds it produced?
I'd love to hear any insights or resources you all might have on this fascinating piece of music history!