Bob Moog Foundation Announces Virtual Moogseum Tour Featuring Moog Prototype & Herb Deutsch

"We are thrilled to announce a very special one-hour virtual Moogseum tour, Sunday, December 13, 2020, focusing on the Moog modular synthesizer prototype and featuring special guest Herb Deutsch, who collaborated with Bob Moog on developing the pioneering synth.

Deutsch, now 88 years old, used the prototype synthesizer to compose for many years, then donated the instrument to The Henry Ford museum in 1982. It is on loan and being exhibited at the Moogseum through December 31, 2020, making this tour one of the last chances to see it in this unique facility.

The tour will explore Bob Moog’s history leading up to his meeting with Deutsch, and will draw from the vast collection in the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Deutsch will then join the tour from his home in Long Island, and share his memories and insights into working with Moog during this crucial moment in music history. He will take questions after the tour.

Tickets are available on a “pay what you can” basis through the Eventbrite. The funding generated from the tour will help support the Moogseum, which was closed for five months due to the pandemic.

The prototype heads back to the Henry Ford at the end of the year, so don't miss this special opportunity!

Get Your Tickets HERE"

Bob Moog Foundation 2020 Trifecta Raffle: The Moog Source

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"The Moog Source: Grand Prize of our 2020 Trifecta Raffle!

The Source was first Moog to offer patch memory storage and a data wheel to edit the parameters. The Source's rich sound has been used by Tangerine Dream, Jan Hammer, Depeche Mode, Devo, Vince Clarke, New Order (especially on the track “Blue Monday” for which provides the throbbing bassline throughout the song), Ultravox, Josh Wink, Front Line Assembly, Moog Cookbook, Kitaro, Imperial Drag, The Cars, Phish, The Rentals, King Crimson, Blur, Gary Numan, and Toby Smith (of Jamiroquai)

Read more about this synthesizer, as well as the Rogue and Source being offered in our Trifecta Raffle, and purchase your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2020TrifectaRaffle

All three synthesizers have been expertly restored and are in excellent technical and physical condition.

The raffle is a fundraiser for the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Proceeds benefit our hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum. Find out more here: www.moogfoundation.org.

The raffle is open internationally.

Big Moog Love to @MaryFrances-MamaFunk for exploring these synths with us!"

Bob Moog Foundation 2020 Trifecta Raffle: The Moog Prodigy

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Bob Moog Foundation 2020 Trifecta Raffle posts

"The Moog Prodigy has been lauded as one of the best lead synths ever made, and this one is EXTRA special. With the addition of the MST MIDI to CV Converter, this Prodigy is truly the best of both worlds!

Read more about this synthesizer, as well as the Rogue and Source being offered in our Trifecta Raffle, and purchase your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2020TrifectaRaffle

All three synthesizers have been expertly restored and are in excellent technical and physical condition.

The raffle is a fundraiser for the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Proceeds benefit our hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum. Find out more here: www.moogfoundation.org.

The raffle is open internationally.

Big Moog Love to @MaryFrances-MamaFunk for exploring these synths with us!"

Bob Moog Foundation 2020 Trifecta Raffle: Mary Frances of Booty Band Gets Funky With Our Moog Rogue

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"There's. That. Bass.

You're going to want to hop on your chance to win this spunky, compact Moog Rogue that's small on size, and BIG on personality! Watch Empress of Funk @MaryFrances-MamaFunk take our Rogue through some paces!

Read more and purchase your tickets at: http://bit.ly/2020TrifectaRaffle

Our 2020 Trifecta Raffle features three glorious vintage Moog synthesizers: The Moog Source, the Moog Prodigy (with MIDI capable updates), and the Moog Rogue. All have been expertly restored and are in excellent technical and physical condition.

The raffle is a fundraiser for the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Proceeds benefit our hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum. Find out more here: www.moogfoundation.org."

Bob Moog Foundation 2020 Trifecta Raffle: Three Vintage Moog Synthesizers. Three Winners

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"We are thrilled to announce our 2020 Trifecta Raffle featuring three glorious vintage Moog synthesizers: The Moog Source, the Moog Prodigy (with MIDI capable updates), and the Moog Rogue. All have been expertly restored and are in excellent technical and physical condition.

Find out more about the synths and purchase your ticket to win here: https://bit.ly/2020TrifectaRaffle

The raffle is a fundraiser for the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Proceeds benefit our hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum. Find out more here: www.moogfoundation.org.

Big Moog Love to @MaryFrances-MamaFunk for exploring these synths with us!"

Bob Moog Foundation Moogseum To Close Temporarily

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"Greetings to all of our BMF supporters during this time of great unease.

I am writing to let you know that we have decided temporarily close the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, NC, until March 31, 2020. The closure comes in response to a call for Americans to practice social distancing to help “flatten the curve” of an anticipated widespread Coronavirus outbreak.

Given the critical importance of early self-isolation in stemming the spread of COVID-19, we believe it is our moral imperative to protect our staff, as well as our visitors and our community by temporarily closing the Moogseum to the public. During this time, the work of the Bob Moog Foundation will continue, with our staff working remotely to advance our projects. While the considerations around the spread of the virus remain fluid, we will continue to reassess when we will reopen the Moogseum.

The decision to close the Moogseum comes with considerable financial ramifications. During this time the Foundation encourages you to support its work through donating or other means, explained here.

I thank you all for your support over these many years. We are a donor-driven organization and your contributions have propelled our success, including the creation of the lauded Moogseum. We are grateful to be doing this work together with you.

Wishing you and yours the best of health over these coming weeks,

Michelle Moog-Koussa
Executive Director | Bob Moog Foundation & The Moogseum"

Funk Keyboardist Nigel Hall On the Virtues of the Minimoog (that could be yours).

Published on Mar 10, 2020 moogfoundation

"Enter to win the Minimoog signed by Herbie Hancock here: http://bit.ly/HHMinimoogRaffle. The raffle ends on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11:59pm (ET)."

New York City-based Keyboardist Valerie Ghent On the Greatness of the Iconic Minimoog Model D!

Published on Feb 27, 2020 moogfoundation

"ENTER TO WIN the vintage Minimoog Model D that Valerie is playing, which has been signed by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, here: http://bit.ly/HHMinimoogRaffle.

Raffle ends on March 10th, or until all tickets are sold out. All proceeds benefit the innovative educational and archive preservation work (including the new Moogseum!) of the Bob Moog Foundation , a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization (www.moogfoundation.org).

You can check Valerie out here: http://valghent.com/"

Bob Moog Foundation 2019 Year-In-Review Recap & Minimoog Raffle Update

Published on Feb 24, 2020 moogfoundation

"2019 was a year of great accomplishment for the Bob Moog Foundation as Dr. Bob's SoundSchool expanded to teach and inspire 3,000 children a year through science, music, and innovation, and as we opened the Moogseum in Asheville, NC, hosted Moogmentum, our grand opening celebration, and much more.

Many thanks to all of you who have supported our innovative path forward.
You can support our work here: http://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Music: "The Princely Hours", Erik Norlander"

And an update on the raffle which only has two weeks left to go:

"Our 2020 raffle for a 1972 Vintage Minimoog Model D signed by Herbie Hancock is off to an excellent start. Big thanks to over 1,000 of you from all over the world who have purchased tickets so far!

With Herbie's signature and inscription to Bob, this incredible synthesizer is truly a one-of-a-kind collector's item!!

You can read all about it and purchase your tickets HERE.

Our raffles provide important funding for the Bob Moog Foundation's educational and historic preservation work. Be sure to purchase your tickets and support our work at the same time. As we like to say, it's a win-win."

Bob Moog Foundation Raffle to Win Vintage Minimoog Signed by Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock!

Published on Feb 9, 2020 moogfoundation

"Enter to win this Minimoog signed by Herbie Hancock here: http://bit.ly/HHMinimoogRaffle

To raise funding for its hallmark projects, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool and the new Moogseum, the Bob Moog Foundation is honored to be raffling a vintage Minimoog Model D, serial number 1549, signed by the extraordinarily talented, impossibly accomplished 14-Grammy Award winner Herbie Hancock!

Keyboardists Valerie Ghent and Nigel Hall (@Lettuce ) share why this Minimoog is so special.

Help support our work and enter to win today: http://bit.ly/HHMinimoogRaffle.

Raffle runs from February 10-March 10, 2020, or until all tickets sell out, whichever comes first."

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Bob Moog Foundation's 2020 MINIMOOG 50TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR

via The Bob Moog Foundation.

"Just in time for the turn of a new decade, we are excited to release our 2020 calendar, The 50th Anniversary of the Birth of the Minimoog, which traces this synthesizer's history from the creation of the prototypes through its eventual release in 1970 and beyond, featuring rare images of the instrument including those with pioneering artists Sun Ra, Dick Hyman, and Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece.

Images were drawn from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, as well as from David Borden (Mother Mallards Portable Masterpiece), Dick Hyman, Douglas Trubey, and the extensive collection at the Electronic Music Education and Archive Preservation Project (EMEAPP), owners all four Minimoog prototypes.

Further honoring Minimoog history, the calendar features important dates along the evolution of the Minimoog on its journey to becoming the most iconic analog synthesizer of all times.

All profits from the sales of our calendar benefit our hallmark projects, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Moogseum and the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Thank you for supporting our important work!"

The Bob Moog Foundation: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

Published on Dec 2, 2019 moogfoundation

"Through our hallmark education project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, and through our new Moogseum, the Bob Moog Foundation is educating and inspiring people of all ages at the intersection of science, music, and imagination. Over 13,000 children have been served through Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, and thousands of people from all over the world have visited the Moogseum. Help keep the Bob Moog Foundation strong and growing. Join us in inspiring the next generation of innovators. DONATE TODAY: http://bit.ly/ContributeBMF"

David Mash Joins Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are thrilled to announce that David Mash has joined our Board of Directors. Recently retired from his position of Senior Vice President for Innovation, Strategy, and Technology at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, David previously served as the founding chair of the Music Synthesis Department, Berklee’s Assistant Dean of Curriculum for Academic Technology, Vice President for Information Technology, and Vice President for Technology and Education Outreach. He retired in 2017 after 41 years of service.

A leading authority on music technology and education, Mash has been featured on national and international media broadcasts such as 3-2-1-Contact, Newton's Apple, World Monitor, CBS Evening News, All Things Considered, and Voice of America. He has collaborated on product development with leaders in the multimedia and music industries including Adobe, Avid, Kurzweil, Roland, and Korg, as well as many manufacturers of music technology products. Rolling Stone magazine has called him "the industry's leading evangelist for the marriage of music and technology."

"David and Bob shared a long-time friendship and working relationship, with David having worked with him on several projects while Bob was the Vice President for New Product Research at Kurzweil Music Systems. Bob commissioned David to write the after-market “Kurzweil 250- A User’s Guide,” and served as his technical editor for the project. Bob Moog also wrote the foreword to Mash’s book “Macintosh Multimedia Machine".

Read more here

Welcome aboard, David! We look forward to being guided by your expertise."

Momentous Moogmentum Recap; TWO WEEKS LEFT to Enter Memorymoog Plus Raffle

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"Moogmentum, our grand opening celebration of the Moogseum, was a resounding success. Featuring three days of music, discussions, and workshops by Herb Deutsch, Patrick Moraz, Larry Fast, and Lisa Bella Donna, the events attracted attendees from New York to New Orleans, and from Canada to Argentina. Read a detailed accounting with view the full photo gallery here.

Many thanks to all of you who participated and to all of you who helped make it possible. We were inspired to hear your rave reviews of your three days in Asheville celebrating Bob's legacy with us.

You helped make it a truly extraordinary event!"

And on the raffle:

"Counting Down! Less Than Two Weeks Left to Enter our Raffle for A Vintage Memorymoog Plus!

Our raffle for this beautiful, vintage Memorymoog Plus is in full swing. But remember, this isn't your ordinary Memorymoog Plus. This iconic synthesizer was owned, signed, and played by Dr. Fink of The Revolution on three different Prince tours, making it one-of-a-kind, and oh-so worthy of your studio or collection.

Enter to win the Memorymoog Plus here!"

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Bob Moog Foundation: Enter to Win A Vintage Memorymoog Plus Synthesizer Belonging To Dr. Fink of The Revolution!!

Published on Aug 28, 2019 moogfoundation

"The Bob Moog Foundation is raffling a one-of-a-kind vintage Memorymoog Plus signed and played by Dr. Fink of The Revolution on the Purple Rain, Parade, and Around the World In a Day tours. Read more about this historic synth and purchase raffle tickets here. Raffle ends September 23rd, or until all tickets are sold! http://bit.ly/MemorymoogPlus2019"

Interesting. I always thought it was an OB-8.

Moog Filtered Ale Returns for Moogmentum Grand Opening

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"The Bob Moog Foundation and Asheville Brewing Company are proud to announce a very limited release of Moog Filtered Ale, a specially brewed ale named in honor of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. This unique pale ale will be available beginning Monday, August 12, 2019, in celebration of Moogmentum, the series of events marking the grand opening of the Foundation’s Moogseum, taking place August 13th-15th in downtown Asheville, NC. All profits from the sale of the beer will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to benefit the Moogseum."

Moog Prototype Arrives at the Moogseum August 14 for Moogmentum

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"The Moogseum is proud and honored to announce its exhibition of the iconic Moog synthesizer prototype, which will begin on August 14thas part of the Moogseum’s grand opening celebration Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity. The historic prototype, originally belonging to pioneering synthesist and co-collaborator of the instrument, Herb Deutsch, will be on loan to the Moogseum from The Henry Ford, based in Detroit, Michigan."

Note the event (first posted here) takes place August 13 - 15.

Bob Moog Foundation Moogseum Grand Opening with Patrick Moraz, Herb Deutsch, Larry Fast, and Lisa Bella Donna

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"Sonic Alchemists Patrick Moraz, Herb Deutsch, Larry Fast, and Lisa Bella Donna Come Together to Honor Bob Moog’s Legacy and the Launch of the Moogseum

We are honored and thrilled to announce “Moogmentum: Synthesizing Innovation, Music, and Creativity“, a three day celebration of the grand opening of the Moogseum, taking place from August 13- 15, 2019.

Tickets to the events go one sale through Eventbrite at 10am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Events are ticketed individually, and General Admission and VIP packages are offered. VIP packages, which include the two private events with Herb and Patrick, are limited to 25 people. Please read below for a full description of all events."

You'll find full details on The Bob Moog Foundation website here.

Jean-Michel Jarre - Waveshaper TV Ep.14 - Voyager archive series

Published on May 28, 2019 Waveshaper Media

Electronic Voyager on Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/electronicvoyager

"From our Bob Moog documentary - Electronic Voyager Archive Series: Michelle Moog-Koussa pays a visit to electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre in his studio outside of Paris, giving us an extensive tour of his collection of Moog instruments, and discussing Bob Moog's impact on electronic music history."

MOOGERFOOGER: origins of the name - Electronic Voyager outtake w/Edd Kalehoff

Published on May 24, 2019 Waveshaper Media

"Electronic Voyager on Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/electronicvoyager

Ever wonder where the name MOOGERFOOGER came from? Here’s the story behind the name for Moog’s line of beloved effect pedals, c/o the man responsible for the name - television composer Edd Kalehoff.

MUSIC: The Godfather of it All - by Matt Morton (Milan Records)"