MIDI was standardized in 1983 by Roland, Sequential Circuits, and other manufacturers. The standard was created to enable communication between different electronic instruments. The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) was established in 1984
Synthesizers emerged in mid-20th century with RCA Mark II and vacuum tubes. Robert Moog's Moog synthesizer (1964) pioneered voltage-controlled oscillators and envelopes. Minimoog (1970) standardized synthesizers as self-contained instruments
Düsseldorf is Germany's sixth largest city with 653,253 inhabitants (2022). Located on Rhine river banks, divided into four distinct branches. Capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, second-largest city in state. Classified as GaWC Beta+ world city and tenth most livable globally
Primavera Sound Barcelona features diverse lineup in Parc del Forum. Glastonbury presents legendary Pyramid Stage and secret zones. Montreux Jazz Festival draws legendary jazz legends since 1967. Rock en Seine showcases diverse music genres in Paris' Domaine Nationale. Sziget features thousands of performances on Budapest's Danube island
Scene culture emphasizes bright, neon colors and anime influences. Emo fashion typically features black clothing and band-themed clothing. Scene fashion includes cartoon-printed hoodies and neon drainpipe jeans. Scene hairstyles are exaggerated with neon colors and extensions
Tomorrowland in Belgium attracts 185,000 visitors annually with electronic music. Glastonbury in England features world-class artists and immersive experiences. Electric Picnic in Ireland combines music, arts, and circus performances. Sziget in Budapest transforms Obuda Island into a multi-genre festival. Mysteryland in Netherlands hosts 130,000 visitors with 300 artists