History of Synthesizers with Izzy Musa

A journey through the history of synthesizers, told through Arturia’s Astrolab and Izzy Musa’s take on how he uses synths in his work

What makes a sound iconic? Join us for a session that traces how synthesizers evolved, from early analog machines to the tools producers rely on today, using Arturia’s Astrolab as the guide.

Presented by Arturia and hosted by Izzy Musa, the session goes beyond the timeline. Izzy shares his own take on how he uses the Astrolab, and synths as a whole, in his work as a producer and composer. Expect a mix of history, demos, and honest insight from someone who uses these instruments every day.

About Izzy

Izzy Musa is a Malaysian record producer, composer, music director, and founder of Rumah Bunyi, a music distribution label and publishing house. He started out in 2014 as lead tech for award-winning band Estranged, then became a session drummer and keyboardist for acts like Yuna, Bunkface, Insomniacks, Nastia, and Pastel Lite. He has also served as music director for Insomniacks’ Echoes of a Dream concerts, 6ixth Sense’s HORI20NTAL anniversary concert, and Yuna’s ETHERALIS experience.

As a producer, Izzy is credited on over 50 releases, including Bunkface’s album POP, which has over 3 million streams on Spotify, and has worked with artists such as Yuna, Shila Amzah, and Aizat Amdan. In 2022 he founded Rumah Bunyi, which entered a joint venture with Faithful Music in 2024 and now represents 10 signed writers.

What to Expect

A Brief History of Synths – How synthesizers developed over the decades and why it matters for the sounds we hear today.
Astrolab Walkthrough – See how Arturia’s Astrolab brings those eras together in one instrument.
A Producer’s Perspective – Izzy shares how he uses the Astrolab and synths in his own projects.
Live Demos – Hear the sounds up close instead of just reading about them.
Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy discounts on Arturia's range of products exclusively available for this event.

Whether you’re a producer, a musician, or just curious about the sounds behind your favourite tracks, come down and see where it all started.