History of a Modern Day Tech (Music and Audio)

The Phonograph

Nov 21, 1877

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.
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Headphones

Sep 8, 1910

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

Magnetic Tape

Jul 18, 1928

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

The LP

Jun 16, 1931

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

Turntables

Oct 6, 1972

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

The Walkman

Jul 1, 1979

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)

Aug 17, 1982

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

Jan 20, 1991

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

Oct 23, 2001

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

Aug 10, 2007

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.
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