Synth Legends (2005): Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle, Roger Linn

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Join us live on August 21, 2025 at 8 pm EDT as we present the entire 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 symposium from April 19, 2005 - Bob Moog’s final public appearance. This historic event, originally organized by Russ Jones of AudioMIDI, brings together synth pioneers Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, and Marcus Ryle, with Roger Linn moderating. For the first time ever, the full 1-hour and 38-minute symposium will be broadcast in its entirety.

Note: the original audio recorded at this 2005 event was only captured on the camera mics and is not studio-perfect. We’ve worked to make audio enhancements, including painstaking audio mastering by Harold LaRue (https://haroldlaruemastering.com), to make this once-in-a-lifetime conversation as clear as possible. We suggest turning on closed captioning in order to not miss any of the content.

During the stream, join Tom Oberheim, Denise Smith (Dave Smith’s widow), Marcus Ryle, and Michelle Moog-Koussa (Bob Moog’s daughter and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation) in the live chat as they share reflections, answer your questions, and provide personal insights into the legacy of Bob Moog and synthesis history.

Huge thanks to our sponsors, without whom this broadcast would not have been possible:

Platinum Sponsors:
Moog Music – https://moogmusic.com
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Spectrasonics – https://spectrasonics.net

Gold Sponsors:
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Roland – https://roland.com

Silver Sponsors:
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Softube – https://softube.com

Special thanks to: Russ Jones, Harold LaRue, Dave Gross, Mark Ethier, Marcus Ryle, Tom Oberheim, Denise Smith, Roger Linn, Axel Hartmann, and David Mash, all of whose contributions helped make this possible.

Why watch?
Experience the inspiring reflections of five synth legends.
Hear behind‑the‑scenes stories of innovation from the pioneers themselves.
Celebrate Bob Moog’s enduring legacy on the 20th anniversary of his passing.

Mark your calendars and bookmark this page! You won’t want to miss this very special tribute. Feel free to share with fellow synth lovers, and join us live on the 21st to celebrate the magic of synthesis together.
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Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. Throughout the month of August, we will share an informal remembrance video series, Voices for Bob, featuring musicians, technologists, innovators, and colleagues as they remember and reflect on Bob's indelible legacy.

▶️ "Voices For Bob" Shorts series:



 
▶️ "Moog Memories” video: bit.ly/MoogMemories [posted here]

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation. Support our work by doing one (or all) of the following:

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