Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Suzanne Ciani is a synth music legend. After establishing herself as one of the first virtuosos of Don Buchla's modular system in the 1960s, she went on to earn five Grammy nominations, score a Hollywood film, and found her own sound design company—creating iconic commercial soundtracks for Coca-Cola, AT&T, and Atari.

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In this RA Exchange, recorded live at IMS Ibiza, Ciani traces her remarkable path to success. She breaks down the working philosophy that got her there: from walking away from opportunities that didn't align with her vision, to carving out her own lane in a male-dominated industry that refused to make room for her.

Now, just weeks away from turning 80, she discusses life on the road, collaborating with a new generation of electronic musicians, and much more.
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