Timelapse: Moogseum Awning Replacement After Damage by Hurricane Helene

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"Although it took six months after Hurricane Helene to get our awning at the Moogseum replaced, we are thrilled to have this visual beacon back on the building. Thank you ‪@airventexteriors7232‬ for the great job!

Find out more about the Moogseum here: www.moogseum.org
Reserve tickets here: https://moogseum.org/advance-tickets-...
Become a member here: https://moogseum.org/membership

Music credit: Robeone"

UJAM Announces Vox Humana Plugin to Benefit Bob Moog Foundation

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are excited to share that our friends at UJAM, creators of countless plugins and sample libraries, released a Vox Humana plugin today to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation!

Vox Humana is a standalone virtual instrument that faithfully recreates the Polymoog's legendary Vox Humana setting, which is regarded as one of the most recognizable and coveted synthesizer sounds, most notable for being prominently featured in Gary Numan's iconic 'Cars'.

The plugin is built on the sampled sounds of the Polymoog 280A, meticulously captured by composer, producer, and lauded YouTube synth educator Alex Ball. With these recordings as the basis, the Bob Moog Foundation partnered with UJAM to transform them into a fully realized virtual instrument. Utilizing UJAM's proprietary Gorilla Engine, a platform widely used by top plugin manufacturers, the team designed an interface that is both intuitive and faithful to the instrument's original character.

The Vox Humana plugin features include:
Authentic Recreation — Sampled directly from a vintage Polymoog 280A to preserve the signature Vox Humana sound

Four Timbral Modes – Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves

10 Factory Presets – Ready-to-use sounds with the option to save custom user presets

Envelope Control – Attack and Decay sliders for precise dynamic shaping

Built-in Effects – Integrated Chorus, Phaser, and Delay for added depth and movement

Standalone Plugin – No additional software required, available as a VST3, AU and AAX plugin

The plugin retails for $19/22€, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Bob Moog Foundation's important work in education, archive preservation, and the operation of the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.

UJAM and its distribution partners are waiving all fees to ensure that every dollar directly benefits the foundation's mission.

Get all of the details here: https://www.ujam.com/voxhumana"

Moogseum Livestream -From Minimoog To Crumar Spirit.

video upload by moogfoundation

"Join us today at 3 pm (ET) on our YouTube channel as we explore some rare Moog history with Brian Kehew and former Moog engineer Jim Scott. Jim is a fountain of knowledge and insight. There will be a Q&A with the audience after the interview. Don't miss it!"

Links to Donate
https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Raffle Link
https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle

Bob Moog Foundation 2024 Year In Review

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"2024 was as inspiring as it was challenging. Our three hallmark projects, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum all saw great growth and growing impact. Hurricane Helene devastated our community and hampered our efforts -- but not for long. Thanks to the support and generosity of our worldwide community, we have been able to rebound, with a continued devotion to inspiring people of all ages and walks of life through the intersection of science, music, technology, and innovation.

We are grateful for all of the opportunities that 2024 afforded us and we look forward to 2025 with great anticipation.

Please consider supporting our important work:

Donate: https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Become of member of the Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/membership/

Purchase something from our newly redesigned online store: https://bit.ly/shopbmf

Music Credit: 'Trantor Station' by Erik Norlander: https://eriknorlander.bandcamp.com/al..."

Bob Moog Foundation Raffles Off One-of-a-Kind $20,000 Eurorack Synthesizer

via the Bob Moog Foundation

Winter 2024 Fundraising Raffle: One-of-a-Kind $20,000 Eurorack Synthesizer

We are excited to announce our final fundraising raffle of 2024 featuring a one-of-a-kind Eurorack synthesizer comprised of 52 modules from over 30 Eurorack manufacturers located in 10 different countries. The system, curated by modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer, was inspired by Bob Moog's legendary Moog modular synthesizers in mind. It has a retail value of $20,000.

The system features:

3 Analog Oscillators | 2 Digital Oscillators | 8 Filters | 3 Percussion Voices | Spring Reverb | Analog Phase Shifter | Vocoder/Filter Bank | Frequency Shifter | Digital Multi-Effects | Moog-style Analog Sequencers | Wood Encased Keyboard with MIDI Interface and Arpeggiator | Custom Black American Walnut Cabinet with Chromaesthetic Lighting |

All modules and other components were donated by the manufacturer to make this raffle possible.

Tickets for the raffle are $20 each, 6 for $100, 14 for $200, and 40 for $500

The raffle ends on Friday, December 20th, and is open internationally.

Proceeds from the raffle benefit our important work in science education, archive preservation, and the operation of the Moogseum in downtown Asheville, NC. The Moogseum continues to be challenged by the long-term financial effects of Hurricane Helene, making this year-end fundraiser critically important.

Read more about the system, including the full list of modules,
and purchase your tickets HERE.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Moogseum Window Install Timelapse After Hurricane Helene

video upload by moogfoundation

"Seven weeks after Hurricane Helene ripped our awning frame and cloth awning off our our building, causing both to crash into our window which broke into several places, we were finally able to get the window replaced. During the interim, the Moogseum has been boarded up, and hasn't looked very inviting. We are thrilled to have made the first step to bringing the Moogseum's exterior back to its original condition, as seen in this time lapse. The awning will be replaced in the next month or two.

Please consider supporting the Moogseum as we continue to navigate the long-term effects of Helene, which have resulted in more than $35,000 in lost income to date, with more expected by the end of the year.

Donate: https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Become of member of the Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/membership/

Purchase something from our newly redesigned online store: https://bit.ly/shopbmf

Many thanks to all of you who have supported us during this time. Your support is helping us remain resilient so that we can continue our important work!

Music: Audio-Visions by Lisa Bella Donna, used with permission"

Miniraze Bob Moog Foundation Datachild Patch Demo

video upload by MOK

"The ‪@moogfoundation‬ Miniraze Bank has 200+ sounds by top sound designers, composers, producers and artists. Proceeds support the Moogseum in storm-battered Ashevill NC, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives and other Moog Foundation endeavors.

Check out these sounds by the one and only @DATACHILD (Chrissy Tignor) with lush pads, low bass, cool fx, and responsive melodic tones.
#synthsounds #vstplugins #electronicmusicproduction #vstsynth.

More info at:
https://mok.com/sound_banks.php?utm_s..."

The Bob Moog Foundation Fall 2024 Raffle - "No Talking" Demo!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"We have been very lucky to be involved with helping out on the latest Bob Moog Foundation Raffle. This time, a classic vintage Minimoog Model D, signed by Peter Gabriel and restored by our very own Kent Spong, can be won.

Andrew goes through the gloriously deep, rich and distinctly Moogy tones of this incredibly special raffle prize, signed by the legend that is Peter Gabriel.

There has never been a more important time to support the Foundation. Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville, NC, home of the Moogseum, last month, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Although it only sustained minor damage, the loss in trade from being unable to open will hit the Foundation hard.

Buying tickets for the raffle is an excellent way to help out with the added bonus of being able to own this singularly unique and iconic synthesizer.

Look out for more video content to be released throughout the raffle!

Buy tickets here: https://moogfoundation.org/fall-2024-...

Be quick! The raffle ends on the 28th October 2024!

Huge thanks to the amazing and inimitable Michelle Moog-Koussa for this opportunity to support an organisation that is very dear to our hearts. Please support her work however you can."

Enter to Win This Vintage Minimoog Signed by Peter Gabriel and Support the Bob Moog Foundation!

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follow-up to this post.

"The Bob Moog Foundation is raffling a fully restored vintage Minimoog synthesizer signed by legendary musician, humanitarian, and co-founder of the band Genesis, Peter Gabriel.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/2024MinimoogRafflePete...

Tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, 12 for $200, and 35 for $500.

Peter's signature graces the back of Minimoog, "To the Bob Moog Foundation. Hello. Love, Peter Gabriel, 04-09-2024"

The Minimoog has been fully restored by lauded restorationists Kent Spong of KSR. It is in excellent physical and technical condition.

All proceeds benefit the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation including Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum. The Moogseum is closed indefinitely due the the devastation effects of Tropical Storm Helene. Participation in the raffle helps mitigate the financial loses that the Foundation is currently navigating, and will be navigating through the end of the year."

The Bob Moog Foundation Raffles Minimoog Signed by Peter Gabriel

via The Bob Moog Foundation

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its fall fundraising raffle for a fully restored vintage Minimoog signed by legendary musician Peter Gabriel. The raffle runs from October 7, 2024 at 7 am (EST) to October 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST).

Tickets are $25 each, five for $100, 12 for $200 or 35 for $500.
All proceeds benefit the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which left the Moogseum shuttered for the foreseeable future, the support from the raffle is more important than ever.
Please consider purchasing a bundle of tickets.

The Minimoog being raffled is serial number 8538, created in Moog Music’s Williamsville factory in the mid-1970s. The Minimoog was fully restored by the lauded Kent Spong Restorations, whose three decades of synthesizer restoration has included work for Hans Zimmer, Vangelis, and hundreds of others. It is in excellent technical and physical condition.

Read more and purchase tickets HERE.

On the back of the Minimoog, Gabriel has inscribed:

“To the Bob Moog Foundation. Hello. Love, Peter Gabriel, 04-09-2024”


The Minimoog in Peter Gabriel's studio... ---

Update: video here.

Hurricane Helene Impact on the Moogseum

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"Hurricane Helene, the Moogseum & How You Can Help

Many thanks to many of you who have reached out via email, social media, and text inquiring about the status of the Moogseum. We have been overwhelmed by the love and support that we've received from all over the world.

As a result of Hurricane Helene, the Moogseum is currently closed. This closure will have a detrimental impact on our financial well-being, likely in the tens of thousands of dollars. Please consider supporting us during this time to ensure that we can sustain our operations through the rest of the year and beyond.

Here are three easy ways to help:

Donate: https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Become of member of the Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/membership/

Purchase something from our newly redesigned online store: https://bit.ly/shopbmf (Note: shipping may take longer than usual).

As you have likely heard from news reports, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last Friday, leaving many areas destroyed due to flooding, and without power, water, or cellular service. Fortunately, the Moogseum was not anywhere near the flooding, but it did sustain some damage to the exterior.

In the photo above, you can see that the frame from the Moogseum's awning was ripped off the building. It hit the window, causing significant cracks. We have boarded up the window as we wait for it to be replaced and for the awning to be repaired. Because of the extensive devastation all over the region, both of those things could take weeks, if not longer.

Asheville is expected to be without power through at least Friday, and without water for much longer. Cell service has not yet been restored in most areas. The Moogseum has been closed since last Friday, and will remain so for the foreseeable future as we wait for the infrastructure to normalize. There are already thousands of professionals working to rebuild the area and provide support to those affected by the destruction, but Asheville has a very long road to recovery.

Any and all support is deeply appreciated during this difficult time, and will help keep us resilient so that we can continue to inspire our community and beyond through the intersection of science, music, technology, and innovation.

With many thanks for your ongoing support.

[Left] The Moogseum in the background during a CBS News report on Hurricane Helene.

Erik Norlander Live at the Moogseum 2024

video upload by Nightgeist Media

"Synthesist Erik Norlander performed a 20-minute set at the Moogseum In Asheville, North Carolina, on September 14, 2024"

Chris Meyer’s Alias Zone: Nightfall, Kyiv (Moogseum version)

video upload by Chris Meyer: Learning Modular + Alias Zone

"This version of Nightfall: Kyiv was performed at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville, North Carolina as part of a fundraising event for the Moogseum (https://moogseum.org/). It includes samples of the Moogseum’s vintage modular Moog synthesizer as part of the bass line.

Chris Meyer: 'Pandora’s Box' plus vintage Moog modular synthesizers, Ableton Live, Korg Wavestation, Frozen Plain Terracotta, Luftrum Bioscape, Soundiron Circle Bells, Synapse Audio Dune 3

Maks Histibe: field recordings of the war in Ukraine (courtesy of Soundiron/Swords to Ploughshares)

Cory Friesenhan & She Who Shall Not Be Named: vocal atmospheres (courtesy of Black Octopus Sound)

Special thanks to Daniel Liston Keller for the live video switching.

The idea for this piece came when Maks Histibe of Mask Movement (https://maskmovement.com/) in Kyiv, Ukraine contacted me. As part of the invasion of Ukraine, their power grid is often knocked offline, and he was looking to raise money for solar panels and batteries to keep his studio operating. To do this, he created a series of field recordings of the war and life during wartime in Ukraine, and crafted them into a virtual instrument called Swords to Ploughshares.

I gladly purchased it, and used it as the basis for this song, which flows from the realities of life during wartime to attempting to lead a normal, happy life…only for the war to intrude, and drag people back in. A version of this song will appear on my summer 2024 release: Finite Space (https://aliaszone.bandcamp.com/album/...."

Moog Asheville Store Closes Shop

via @moogsynthesizers

"Since opening in 2011, the Moog Store has served as a public portal to the Moog factory, inviting passionate synthesists to come inside and experience the sonic capabilities of Moog first-hand, as well as have access to new electronic instruments and devices in person. Containing 60 years of revolutionary synthesizer technology, the Moog Store has been a destination for those who wish to create, explore, and be inspired.

As we prepare for the next chapter of Moog Music, the Moog Store will be closing its doors. Our factory will remain open, and our talented engineers will still be in there, hand-crafting the instruments that define us. Our shift away from brick-and-mortar sales allows us greater bandwidth to focus on researching and developing the next generation of synthesizers and support more classic Moog releases.

To those who have visited the store to explore our instruments, participate in our workshops and factory tours, and engage with our engineers and designers, we have the utmost gratitude. We encourage everyone to visit the Moogseum in downtown Asheville at 56 Broadway Street where Bob Moog’s legacy is carried forward through education and archive preservation. We too are committed to his legacy of innovation and excellence and look forward to sharing the work we have been doing with you all soon."

This one was spotted on We Rave You via Soviet Space Child.

Bob Moog Foundation: Adam Holzman Live at Static Age in Asheville NC

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"On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Holzman will perform a synthesizer and piano concert at Static Age Records.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. For the performance, Holzman will create all sequences and loops in real-time analog without the assistance of a laptop using a variety of synthesizers. When asked to describe the concert, Holzman stated, “It will be sort of Tangerine Dream meets Keith Jarret.”

Tickets for the performance are $20 per person: bit.ly/AdamHolzmanLive.

Holzman is a masterful keyboard player, educator, author, and cartoonist who has spent his career performing with some of music’s biggest names while releasing numerous highly acclaimed recordings. From 1985-1989, he performed more than 200 concerts worldwide with jazz legend, Miles Davis, serving as Davis’s musical director in 1988. Holzman also toured and/or recorded extensively with Grover Washington Jr., Chaka Khan, Wayne Shorter, and many others. Holzman has frequently collaborated with British rocker Steven Wilson and is featured on many of Wilson’s acclaimed releases. Since 2012, Holzman has consistently placed high in Classic Rock and Prog magazine’s ‘Best Keyboard Player’ category. In addition to performing, Holzman wrote Creative Synthesizer Technique, which can be purchased at the Moogseum or online, and teaches part-time at The New School University in New York City.

Funds raised from ticket purchases for the concert and workshop will be used to expand the Bob Moog Foundation’s hallmark education project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, which has inspired over 30,000 elementary school students through the science of sound. The auction will also help support the Bob Moog Foundation Archives and the Moogseum, an immersive, experiential facility located in Asheville, North Carolina, which brings Bob Moog’s pioneering legacy and the science of sound and synthesis alive for people of all ages. The Moogseum opened in 2019 and has since welcomed over nearly 35,000 visitors.

Visit for more info: https://bit.ly/AdamHolzmanLive."

Win a Minimoog Reissue Signed by Jordan Rudess!

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"Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win: https://bit.ly/MinimoogSignedByJordan....

In celebration of Bob Moog's 90th birthday, we are excited to announce our fundraising raffle for a Minimoog Model D reissue signed by Music Radar Magazine's "Best Keyboardist of All Time," Jordan Rudess.

The synthesizer, generously donated by Moog Music for the raffle, features a beautifully distinctive Appalachian Cherry cabinet, has been customized with pulse width modulation in and LFO out modifications, and builds upon the revolutionary legacy of the Minimoog.

Like Jordan's shirt? Buy your own limited edition Moogseum fifth anniversary t-shirt here: https://bit.ly/Moogseum5YearShirt.

The Bob Moog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Funds raised from the raffle will be used to expand the Bob Moog Foundation's three projects: Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum."

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce the recent addition of a rare Moog muSonics Minimoog Model D synthesizer to our collection.

Donated on behalf of the late Philip A. DiTullio, the synthesizer is a physical representation of the transition from R.A. Moog Inc to muSonics in 1971. On the front of the instrument, the synthesizer has the muSonics logo, while the back mentions it was built in Trumansburg, New York, meaning this specific Minimoog was likely built by R.A. Moog Inc, but later sold by muSonics following the change in ownership, and relocation of the company to Buffalo, NY.

Originally owned by producer Charles Stepney, who famously worked with artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Ramsey Lewis, The Emotions, and Deniece Williams, this Minimoog was later acquired by DiTullio. As an avid lover of music, DiTullio would go on to found the Schillinger Society, an organization focused on preserving and promoting the work of Joseph Schillinger, a composer and music theorist who collaborated with Léon Theremin and created the Schillinger System of Musical Composition.

The Bob Moog Foundation is incredibly grateful for this unique donation, which will help convey the intricacies of the Moog legacy to the tens of thousands of people who visit the Moogseum.

If you have any items that you would like to donate to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, please contact us. You can also find out more about our vast and growing archive here.

Visit the Moogseum soon for a chance to see this rare and historic Minimoog Model D."

Bob Moog Foundation to Host The Sounds of Innovation - First Public Broadcast of the Abominatron Tape

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are excited to announce that the Moogseum will be hosting The Sounds of Innovation, the first public broadcast of the Abominatron Tape in its entirety. The event will occur on Friday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m. It will feature an introductory reading by Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa from Bob Moog's biography, Switched On: Bob Moog and the Synthesizer Revolution, followed by a listening session of the full iconic 84-minute tape.

Tickets for the event are $15 per person and are now on sale.
The event is limited to 20 people, so do not hesitate to buy your ticket now.

In the summer of 1964, Bob Moog and Herb Deutsch began working on what would eventually become the Moog modular prototype. Deutsch spent three weeks working side by side with Moog in his basement workshop in Trumansburg, New York, where he added crucial input to the design process. Moog spent several months developing the prototype and later that year, he sent Deutsch the now-historic tape explaining the various controls, parameters, and capabilities of the Moog modular prototype.

The Moog modular prototype is widely considered the instrument that marked the genesis of a musical revolution and significantly advanced the development of electronic music. The Abominatron Tape captures the very first recorded sounds of a Moog modular.

The Sounds of Innovation is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts."

BMF Fundraising Raffle: Win a Vintage Moog Source Synth Signed by Bob Moog!

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"The Bob Moog Foundation is holding a fundraising raffle for a beautiful vintage Moog Source, in excellent physical and technical condition and SIGNED BY BOB MOOG!

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MoogSourceSignedByBobMoog

The raffle runs through February 26th, or when all 5,000 tickets are sold, whichever comes first. The raffle is open internationally.

All proceeds benefit the projects of the Bob Moog Foundation, including our hallmark education project, Dr. Bob's SounSchool, the vast and growing Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the interactive Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, NC.

The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We are not affiliated with the manufacturer Moog Music. Our support comes from donors like you."

2023 Inspiring Year In Review for the Bob Moog Foundation and the Moogseum!

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"2023 has been another momentous, inspiring year for the Bob Moog Foundation and the Moogseum. Please consider supporting our work before the end of the year to help keep us strong and growing. Donate here: https://bit.ly/BMFYearEnd2023"