Analog synthesizers have regained some degree of popularity in recent years, as electronic dance music has become more widespread and successful. Although analog technology has become replaced by cheaper digital modeling technology with more features, the goal of VA (virtual analog) synthesis is to be able to recreate the warmth and nuances of the highly [...]
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Bongos
December 12th, 2007 
admin Bongo Drums or Bongos are percussion instruments that are comprised of two drums attached to each other. One of the drums is bigger than the other and is called a hembra, which translates from Spanish into English as “Female”. The smaller drum is called a Macho, translated form Spanish as: “Male”. A bongo player is [...]
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December 12th, 2007 admin Congas are Cuban drums that are of African Descent. These are single headed drums that are narrow and tall. They are believed to be derived from Congese drums. Congese drums are drums that are commonly played in a region of Congo. Over the years, these drums have found their way into popular culture and have [...]
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