Definition: Doug Curtis was an American engineer and entrepreneur known for founding Curtis Electromusic Specialties, a company specializing in analog synthesizer modules and electronic musical instruments.
## Doug Curtis
Doug Curtis was an influential American engineer and entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to the field of electronic music. He founded Curtis Electromusic Specialties, a company that designed and manufactured analog synthesizer integrated circuits and modules widely used in the music industry.
### Early Career and Contributions
Curtis began his career as an engineer with a focus on analog electronics. His expertise led to the development of specialized integrated circuits that became essential components in many synthesizers during the 1970s and 1980s.
### Curtis Electromusic Specialties
Founded by Doug Curtis, the company produced the famous CEM (Curtis Electromusic Module) series of integrated circuits. These chips were integral to the sound generation and control in numerous classic synthesizers, contributing significantly to the development of electronic music.