Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music

The inaugural exhibition at PRAx, “Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music,”reveals how scientific and technological advancements have shaped pop music over the past 150 years. We designed this exhibit to highlight the intersection of innovation and music-making.

In addition to historical artifacts — including the original Mini-Moog synthesizer and a 19th-century wax cylinder player invented by Thomas Edison — the exhibition features interactive displays that invite visitors to engage with the history they’re exploring. Try your hand at creating hip-hop beats, mixing a record, and experiencing how recording fidelity has evolved through the decades.