BMF Raffle For Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D

For those caught up on posts, you can find an update on the Bob Moog Foundation's raffle for the Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D here.

Brand New Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D Synthesizer Unboxing

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"Unpacking of the gorgeous cherry red Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D, serial number GLMD-0233.

Raffle coming soon..."

Update: details are in:

"We are excited to announce our spring fundraising raffle for a brand new Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D synthesizer, serial number GLMD-0233. The limited edition synth was hand-built in Asheville, NC, and is one of only 500 released by Moog Music on March 20, 2025.

It comes with several exclusive items, including a certificate of authenticity signed by Geddy Lee, a custom "Starman" badge on the front and back, a limited-edition 10-inch translucent red vinyl of two Rush songs, and an exclusive Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D poster. The synthesizer is valued at $5,500.

Raffle tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, 12 for $200, and 35 for $500 The raffle runs from 7:00 am (ET) on April 28, 2025 to 11:59 pm on May 19, 2025 (ET) The raffle is open internationally

Read more and purchase tickets at: https://bit.ly/GeddyLeeMinimoog2025

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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"

A Moment with Legendary Jimmy Jam and Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer!

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"Enter to Win the Matrix-12 here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle !!

This pristine, Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer the subject of our winter 2025 fundraising raffle. It is signed by synthesizer pioneer Tom Oberheim and the Matrix co-creators Marcus Ryle and Michel Doidic. The synth belonged to Doug Curtis, whose Curtis chips were used in its design. It was generously donated by Doug's widow, Mary Curtis.

The raffle ends on Monday, March 10, 2025, and is open internationally. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle"

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 256 with Special Guest, Marcus Ryle!

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"Music Technology Discussion with Rob Puricelli, Kent Spong, Andrew Longhurst and our very special guest, Marcus Ryle!

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its lead raffle for 2025, featuring a fully restored Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, and Michel Doidic. Ryle and Doidic were the principal designers of the Matrix-12. This Matrix-12, valued at $20,000, has a unique provenance having been owned by Doug Curtis, inventor of the legendary Curtis chips. It was donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by Curtis’s widow, Mary Curtis.

This year, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Matrix-12, which continues to be one of the most respected and sought-after analog polyphonic synthesizers in the world today. The raffle begins Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00 am (EST) and ends Monday, March 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST).

Buy your tickets here!

https://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.c..."

You can find additional posts on the raffle including additional interviews with Tom Oberheim, Mary Curtis, and Marcus Ryle here.

Meet Michel Doidic, Co-creator of the Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer

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"Michel Doidic and Marcus Ryle co-created the Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer in 1985. In this video, Marcus interviews Michel about how Michel came to work for Oberheim, his experience with designing the Matrix-12, and his reflections on Doug Curtis.

Michel went on to found Fast Forward Designs and Line 6, along with co-founders Susan Wolf and Marcus Ryle, and is currently retired.

The Bob Moog Foundation fundraising raffle for Doug Curtis' Matrix-12, signed by Tom Oberheim, Michel Doidic, and Marcus Ryle ends March 10, 2025. It is open internationally.

Enter to win it here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle"

See additional posts here for interviews with Tom Oberheim, Mary Curtis, and Marcus Ryle.

A Deeper Dive: The Full Story of the Bob Moog Foundation 2025 Raffle for an Oberheim Matrix-12 Synth

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"Listen in as Tom Oberheim, Mary Curtis, and Marcus Ryle lend insight to the history behind the very special Oberheim Matrix-12 that is the subject of our winter 2025 fundraising raffle.

You can enter our fundraising raffle to win this coveted, fully restored Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle (co-designer), and Michel Doidic (co-designer) here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle.

This Matrix-12 was formerly owned by Doug Curtis, lauded inventor of Curtis integrated circuits, and was generously donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by his widow, Mary Curtis. The synth was fully restored by Marcus Ryle, one of its original co-designers, and has a value of $20,000. The raffle is open internationally.

Many thanks to Tom and Jill Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, and Mary Curtis for their participation that made this video possible. Many thanks also to our friends at Sequential (https://sequential.com) in San Francisco, for allowing us to film at their headquarters.

Find out more about the Bob Moog Foundation at www.moogfoundation.org

Donate to the Bob Moog Foundation here: https://moogfoundation.org/do-somethi...

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

Shop our online store here: https://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.com/"

Bob Moog Foundation Winter 2025 Raffle for a Fully Restored, Signed Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer!

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"Enter our fundraising raffle to win a coveted, pristine Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle (co-designer), and Michel Doidic (co-designer) here:

https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle.

This Matrix-12 was formerly owned by Doug Curtis, lauded inventor of Curtis integrated circuits, and was donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by his widow, Mary Curtis. The synth was fully restored by Marcus Ryle, one of its original co-designers, and has a value of $20,000. The raffle is open internationally."

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The Hans Zimmer Patches: Explore Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library for Ominsphere - Part 2

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Part 1 here

"Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Ominsphere features over 1300 sounds from 50 different legendary sound designers and composers. 100% of the proceeds from the library benefit the work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Check out the library here: https://www.spectrasonics.net/product...

In this video, synthesist and composer Andrew Colyer delves into the nine sets of sounds from the extraordinary award winning film composer Hans Zimmer."

Explore Spectrasonics' Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Ominsphere with Andrew Coyler - Part 1

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Part 2 here

"The Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Ominsphere features over 1300 sounds from 50 different legendary sound designers and composers. 100% of the proceeds benefit the work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Check out the library here: https://www.spectrasonics.net/product...

Keyboardist and synthesist extraordinaire Andrew Coyler (Circuline, Robert Berry, Matt Dorsey Band, The Tubes) gives an overview of the Bob Moog Tribute Library, exploring its vast capability. This is the first of a series of videos to delve into the library and celebrate its incredible sonic palette. You can check out Andrew here: https://colyermusic.com/.

Find out more about the Bob Moog Foundation at: https://moogfoundation.org/"

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..."

Cool New Bob Moog Foundation Grasshopper T-Shirt

via the Bob Moog Foundation

"This electrifying Grasshopper design was originally created for the SYNTH Art Show by Jenny Fares of Sound Mind Creative. The original design has been updated by the artist and now features a golden grasshopper playing a red and gold Minimoog synthesizer.

This classic fit short-sleeved t-shirt is available in sizes S-3XL.

Preshrunk 60% cotton 40% polyester
Seamless collarette
Double-needle stitching on neck, sleeves, and bottom hem"

Part 7: An Array of Effects - Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@learningmodular) highlights the effects section, including reverb, phase shifter, frequency shifter, a mulit-effects module, and more) included in the epic 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle.

Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024

The raffle ENDS FRIDAY, December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Update:

Part 8: Animation Sources - Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

Part 9: Not Familiar with Eurorack? No Problem - Chris Meyer's Explains Why

Bob Moog Foundation Live Stream

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"Donate Bob Moog Foundation https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Electronic Perspectives: Vintage Electronic Musical Instruments https://electronicperspectives.myshop..."

Note the Crumar Smallsynth from 1981 in the letter.

Part 5 Moog Spectravox & Mother 32:Chris Meyer's Insight Into Our Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) highlights the Moog Spectravox semi-modular analog spectral processor and the Moog Mother 32 semi-modular synthesizer, which provide the cornerstone in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Part 4 Exploring 8 Filters: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into Our Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) delves into the eight filters featuring in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Part 3 Exploring The Modules:Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into BMF Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) delves into the analog and digital oscillators of the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000!) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Exploring The Modules: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into BMF Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular Part 2

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Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer ( @LearningModular ) delves into the sequencer section and percussion voices of the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000!) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Exploring The Modules: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into the BMF Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

Part 1 video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular ) delves into an overview of the components in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of our winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 and is open internationally.

Mentioned specifically in this video: @MordaxNet"

You can find additional parts in this series here.