[3][4] He has been increasingly recognized for his artistry performing internationally and was one of a handful of musicians who has mastered the Buchla Music Easel.

[18] He worked with other media artists in improvisational settings such as the Red Room, Knitting Factory and Tonic.

[21][22][23] Buchla's instruments, such as the Music Easel (pictured), use a different method of timbre generation than Moog synthesizers.

With its color-coded slide pots, its musically logical panel layout, and its almost sculptural patching system, I can comprehend the state of the instrument with a fleeting glance.

[26][27] Cohen served five months in prison, being released July 29, 2017 due to poor health (Parkinson's disease).