THE ORAM “ORAMICS” SYNTHESISER IPHONE APP
Sun, August 14, 2011 
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Oramics is a drawn sound technique developed by British music pioneer Daphne Oram in 1957. Daphne Oram drew shapes on 35mm films (photo) on the composition machine to create a mask, which modulated the light received by photocells. Although the output from the machine was monophonic, the sounds could be added to multitrack tapes to provide more texture. One year before she built the Oram "Oramics" Synthesiser she co-founded the BBC Radiophonic Workshop to research and develop electronic music. She left two years later, and after het departure the Workshop became well-known for creating the original electronic theme to Doctor Who. If you want to make your own futuristic theme songs '57-style check out the Oramics iPhone app. You can bring to life the incredible sound of the Oramics Machine yourself! Oramics iPhone App |
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The original Oramics machine is in storage at the Science Museum in London and is expected to go on display in 2011.
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Watch the previously unseen 2009 six-minute documentary by Nick Street that shows the transportation of the Oramics synthesiser. It features Dr. Mick Grierson outlining the workings of the machine.