Arturia – from software to hardware
French company Arturia has gradually moved from software to hardware since the introduction of Virtual Studio Technology solutions for well-known digital musical instruments in 1999. The company has been a well-known player in the field of soft synth emulations since 2003. Time for the history of Arturia—from software to hardware.
The shadow of Stevenson
Sometimes in the past, a poet did not become known for his work as a poet. Instead, it was thanks to an entirely different literary legacy that made the poet famous. Robert Louis Stevenson was such a person. Think Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, to name just two […]
The twinkling house in the moonlight
The poem “The House Was Just Twinkling In The Moon Light” by Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 – July 27, 1946) is not only a fascinating poem, it showcases her unique talent as a poet and her talent. It was also a prime example of the experimental use of language and imagery.
A misunderstood disease
For a long time, rabies or rabies was considered a misunderstood disease. A disease with a fatal outcome. Until the disease became treatable with Louis Pasteur’s first breakthrough. On September 28, the world will reflect on rabies on World Rabies Day.
We have been tourists for quite a long time
On World Tourism Day, it is a good time to look at the history of tourism. Based on that history, we can conclude: that we have been tourists for quite a long time.
Meanwhile in Beer Street and Gin Lane…
Meanwhile in Beer Street and Gin Lane… it was disorder. The Gin Craze was the reason for William Hogarth (10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) to produce engravings bearing two poems, Beer Street and Gin Lane. The engravings and poems exemplified how what was described as the Gin Craze was handled at the time. […]
What World Contraception Day also tells us
Whatever World Contraception Day actually tells us about sex education lessons in schools is really different from what the opponents put forward. On World Contraception Day, it is good to reflect on that.
The importance of a vital link in healthcare
The fourth Tuesday in September is the Day of the Pharmacy Assistant in the Netherlands. For anyone in the Netherlands who does not speak or read Dutch, the English translation of the article “Het belang van een onmisbare schakel in de gezondheidszorg.” About one of the links in Dutch healthcare.
Geography isn’t always serious business
Micheal Howe’s book Terrible Maps proves that geography is not always a serious issue. This book was published in 2023 and combines the best of Terrible Maps’ social media accounts. The book is not the only reason for publishing this article. Geography is not always a serious issue, with or without Terrible Maps.
Virtual synthesisers have been around longer than you think
In case you don’t already know: virtual synthesisers have been around longer than you think. If you already knew this, you may not have known that they have been around since the 1990s. Who came up with this technique of Virtual Studio Technology (VST)?
