> is the "father" of [[Inspiration/Circuit Bending|Circuit Bending]] He is, an American artist, composer, and experimental instrument builder who discovered the technique of modifying pre-existing electronic devices to create new sounds. He coined the term "circuit bending," named the practice, and has been a pioneer and educator in the field since his accidental discovery in 1966. Checkout his (out of print?) [book](http://www.anti-theory.com/book/) on the [[Anti-Theory]] website.