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Developed by Thomas Edison, it was the first method for recording and reproducing sound. This invention later led to record players, significantly contributing to the growth of the music industry.

Services like Spotify and Apple Music transformed music into a service rather than a product, influencing the economics of music production and distribution.

Invented by Philips, cassettes made music highly portable and sharable, pushing forward the idea of personal music experiences and mixtapes.

MP3 compression allowed for digital distribution of music over the internet, leading to the rise of download stores and streaming services, drastically changing how people acquire and listen to music.

This invention allowed artists to record different instrumentals and vocals separately, and then mix them, giving way to more complex music production.

The introduction of the LP allowed for longer albums and higher-quality sound, changing the landscape of music consumption with full-length albums rather than single songs.

Sony's portable cassette player popularized personal, mobile music listening, setting the stage for later portable music devices and influencing music consumption behavior.

This pitch-correcting software changed the sound of modern music, both as a tool for correcting off-key notes and as a distinct effect in genres like pop and hip hop.

Emerged in the late 20th century, allowing for numerous tracks to be recorded and manipulated digitally, enhancing the creative opportunities for producers and artists.

Popular in the 1960s and 1970s, it allowed for convenient playback in cars and home systems, thus making music more accessible to the masses.

Introduced by Emile Berliner, gramophone records or vinyl discs became the primary medium for commercial music reproduction, dominating the market until the late 20th century.

DAWs revolutionized music production by providing a digital environment for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, making it accessible to a wider range of artists and producers.

One of the first widely used electronic instruments, the Moog synth added new textures to music and became a staple in various genres, heralding the age of electronic music.

This allowed for multi-track recording, editing, and better sound quality. It changed the production process by enabling overdubbing and experimentation in the studio.