History of a Modern Day Tech (Music and Audio)

By EsOhEs
  • The Phonograph

    The Phonograph
    This device was invented by Thomas Edison for the purpose of mechanical recording and reproduction of sound. The counterpart of this invention (the microphone) was created in the same year.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_346242251&feature=iv&src_vid=MppcpzWq3NU&v=ZG1vrfoe8ns
  • Headphones

    Headphones
    This is used to listen to music in a more personal way. It was invented by Nathaniel Baldwin.
  • Magnetic Tape

    Magnetic Tape
    Magnetic tape was invented for recording sound by Fritz Pfleumer. This would lead to the invention of tapes and tape recorders.
  • The LP

    The LP
    Invented by Peter Carl Goldmark to allow record companies the ability to pass that 3 to 4 minute playing barrier.
  • Turntables

    Turntables
    This was invented to play LP records and it has since revolutionize how people listen to music at parties.
  • The Walkman

    The Walkman
    The Walkman was invented by Sony and it was one of the first portable ways to listen to music. This was the MP3 before there was an MP3. It played cassette tapes.
  • Compact Disc (CD)

    Compact Disc (CD)
    This would be the next leap in technology, especially in the portable music listening field. For this invention James Russell would lead to the CD player.
  • Pro Tools

    Pro Tools
    Pro Tools is one of the first Digital Audio Workplaces ever released amongst the public. It allowed people without a professional studio to make their own music.
  • iPod

    iPod
    This invention by Steve Jobs is one of the most revolutionary devices in pop culture. It made the MP3 player look ancient, and everybody craved the iPod.
  • SoundCloud

    SoundCloud
    SoundCloud is another revolutionary musical platform in pop culture. This website created a strong platform for independent artist to thrive and get discovered. The most prominent artists to thrive from this platform are Bryson Tiller, Travis Scott, and Lil Yachty.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oFg6ah7DHg