 The Atari Video Music | |
| Developer | Robert J. Brown |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Atari, Inc. |
| Type | music visualizer |
| Release date | 1977 |
| Introductory price | $169.95; equivalent to $855 in 2023 |
The Atari Video Music (Model C240) is the earliest commercial electronic music visualizer released. It was manufactured by Atari, Inc., and released in 1977[1][2] for $169.95.[3] The system creates an animated visual display that responds to musical input from a Hi-Fi stereo system for the visual entertainment of consumers.[4]
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