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The Telharmonium and the Hammond Organ

The first electronic organ was called the Telharmonium. It was invented in 1897 by Thaddeus Cahill. This organ was a monster to operate. Tones were generated by massive tonewheels. The sound of the Telharmonium was transmitted over wire and the … Continue reading

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