Paul Birken

As a stalwart of the techno scene in the U.S., Paul Birken's love affair with electronic music started at an early age when he visited a Roland trade fair with his father. Keen to secure himself some synths and drum machines, Birken saved up to buy second-hand equipment from the Sunday classifieds, eventually building himself his own basic hardware setup driven by his trusty Commodore 64. Inspired by mid-'80s synth pop and early electro, Birken honed his skills, learning how to program his machines inside out while emulating the music he was hearing on the radio. Birken gradua...