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University of Illinois

organizationactive4 mentionsFirst seen Jul 8, 2007Last seen Feb 17, 2026

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The University of Illinois is an educational institution that has played a notable role in the pinball industry through its music and computer science programs. The university was a hub for computer music and electronic music development, where notable pinball sound designers and industry professionals studied and developed their expertise. Alumni include Jeff Powell (radio and television graduate, 1974) and Chris Granner (music and composition student from 1976 onwards, who later became a pinball sound mastermind utilizing the university's supercomputer resources).

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Recent Mentions (4)

  • Institution running Godzilla charity auction with football players

    Episode 795: "What Would Back To The Future SLE Cost?"Apr 21, 2023
  • Where Granner studied music and composition 1976-onwards; hub for computer music and electronic music community

    TOPCast 47: Chris GrannerAug 5, 2007
  • Institution where Jeff Powell graduated in 1974 with degree in radio and television from college of communications

    TOPCast 43: Jeff PowellJul 8, 2007
  • Where Granner earned master's in composition and developed computer music expertise; used supercomputer to generate his demo reel

    Episode 71 – Chris Granner: Pinball Sound MastermindNov 26, 2018

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  • Existing: Chris Granner earned master's in composition at University of Illinois (Episode 71, 2018-11-26)vsConflicting: Chris Granner studied music and composition 1976-onwards (Episode 47, 2007-08-05 does not specify master's degree)
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