├── LICENSE.txt └── README.md /LICENSE.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | MIT License 2 | 3 | Copyright (c) 2024 iftah-og 4 | 5 | Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy 6 | of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal 7 | in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights 8 | to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell 9 | copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is 10 | furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: 11 | 12 | The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all 13 | copies or substantial portions of the Software. 14 | 15 | THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR 16 | IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, 17 | FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE 18 | AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER 19 | LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, 20 | OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE 21 | SOFTWARE. 22 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Synthesizers 1896 - 2024: A Dataset and Exploratory Insights 2 | 3 | This repository contains an analysis of hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines. The project focuses on exploring trends in electronic music devices, highlighting the evolution of these instruments and the various features they offer. It aims to provide insights into the development of these devices over time, using attributes such as synthesis types, polyphony, and production duration to name a few. 4 | 5 | 6 | ## Introduction 7 | 8 | This project analyzes a dataset of hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines. It aims to uncover trends and patterns in electronic music instrument design and evolution over the years. The dataset excludes modular systems such as Eurorack, Buchla modules, FracRack, and 4U formats, focusing instead on standalone devices. 9 | 10 | The data has been compiled through a mix of automated and manual processes, combined with extensive research. It is intended to be a resource for researchers, musicians, and enthusiasts interested in exploring trends, patterns, and the history of synthesizers. The dataset is a work in progress and will be updated regularly with new releases and additional features. 11 | 12 | 13 | ## Custom Metrics 14 | 15 | A custom metric evaluating the "Fame" or "Influence" of a synthesizer has been developed. This metric accounts for factors such as: 16 | - Internet Presnece 17 | - Popularity within music production communities 18 | - Historical significance 19 | 20 | The metric is designed to help identify the most impactful synthesizers in music history, based on qualitative and quantitative data. 21 | 22 | ## Usage 23 | 24 | To explore the analysis: 25 | 1. Clone this repository. 26 | 2. Run the provided Jupyter notebooks to analyze the dataset. 27 | 28 | The notebooks guide you through visualizing trends and conducting analyses on the evolution of hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines. 29 | 30 | ## Contributing 31 | 32 | Contributions are welcome. If you have new data, suggestions, or improvements, feel free to submit a pull request. 33 | 34 | ## Walkthrough Video 35 | 36 | You can watch a [Walkthrough Video of the Notebook and the Dataset here](https://youtu.be/Omj405hkOt0) 37 | 38 | ## Acknowledgments 39 | 40 | Special thanks to Marcel Krol of synth-db.com for permitting the use of his valuable information. 41 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------