Lisa Bella Donna's hidden sonic sanctuary

video upload by EarthQuakerDevices

"Join us as we take a detailed tour of Lisa Bella Donna's legendary home studio, Appalachian Recordings, deep in the Appalachian mountains of the eastern United States. Lisa is a longtime friend of Jamie Stillman’s since before the inception of EarthQuaker Devices in the early 90s, when they would play punk house shows together. Lisa is a renowned recording artist, composer, sound designer, modular synthesist and educator.

In this incredible episode of Show Us Your Junk, Lisa talks about her early inspirations that led her to start playing music, and eventually using electronic synthesis to craft the unique voice that she envisioned. After hearing Black Sabbath's “Paranoid” and Wendy Carlos's “Switched on Bach” and “Sonic Seasons,” it became clear that music was her destiny. Her stories include recording and editing commercial jingles in the 80s, selling her car to put a down payment on an Arp 2600 synthesizer, and discovering the rich characteristics of recording to 8-track tape.

While this studio packs in a ton of rare gear, Lisa claims she doesn’t consider herself a collector. “My choices are very utilitarian; pretty much everything in here is here for a purpose, and it’s part of the big picture - the great stream of what my albums become,” she says. Some of her staple instruments include the ARP 2600, ARP Odyssey, ARP Omni, Mini Moog, and Fender Rhodes. EQD pedals she frequently uses include the Rainbow Machine, Arpanoid, and Grand Orbiter, but her favorite EQD pedal is the Avalanche Run. She loves it so much that she had a custom rack mount version built, which is patched directly to her main console. “It's one of my favorite reverbs still - one of my most used for sure.”

Lisa has an interesting perspective when it comes to connecting music to visual concepts in nature and her environment. “When I compose music, I see it just as much as I hear it. I look at my arrangements as landscapes or deep woods mountain paths with all the textures and colors of the elements that surround it,” she says. This all makes sense when you see the picturesque plot of land in which she chose to settle down to build her studio and raise her daughter.

Shot by Chris Tran, Jeff France, David Whited, Dannesh Moosa
Edited by David Whited
Additional footage shot by Tristan Whitney Weary
Music by Lisa Bella Donna, EYE, Deadsea

Music Provided by Lisa Bella Donna
'Turning Points'
'Twi Spirit, One Life'
'Kohoutek'
'Emerald's Run'
'Ascension'
'Pure Stereo Time Machine'
'Falling Leaves'

Special thanks to:
Moog Music Inc.
Waves Audio
Antonus Synthesizers
Hologram Electronics
Lower West Side Studio / Canada
Behind The Sky Records
SFI Records

Check out more of Lisa Bella Donna's work:
https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/
https://lisabelladonna.com/"

LISA BELLA DONNA AND DINA PEARLMAN-IFIL ANNOUNCE ALBUM RELEASE “SYSTERS IN SYNTHS

March 8, 2023, Kingston, New York In conjunction with International Women's Day March 8, 2023, we are happy to announce a new music release featuring all-new works by Lisa Bella Donna (multi-instrumentalist and Sorceress of Synthesis) with Alan's daughter Dina Pearlman-Ifil (keyboardist and bassist.) All proceeds to benefit the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

Systers in Synths / Medusa was recorded in Lisa's Appalachian Mountain studio over the weekend of July 29-30th, 2022. This full-length album features one composition by Lisa Bella Donna, and two collaborations between Lisa and Dina. The instruments used in recording and production are almost entirely ARP vintage or ARP inspired instruments and reissues including the ARP 2600 (original and Korg), ARP String Ensemble, ARP Odyssey, Antonus Step Brother, Moog Sequencers, ARP Omni, and a Multimode filter by Lower West Side Studio.

To purchase, go to the Foundation’s BandCamp Page (all proceeds go to the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation)

For more information about the Foundation, visit alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

DONATE TODAY

Lisa Bella Donna - At Home with the Moog Grandmother / EQD Pyramids

Published on May 27, 2018 Lisa Bella Donna

"Lisa Bella Donna in her loft studio home.
Performing and Improvising on her piece "Frozen Rivers"
Recorded live to 2-Track
Videography by Tristan W. Weary

Special Thanks to: Earthquaker Devices, Guitar Center, Moog Music, Joshua Kolnec, Karl Vorndran, Tristan W. Weary, Ben Vehorn, Chris Koltay & Anne Sulikowsi.

(C) 2018 Lisa Bella Donna / Loft Life Recordings"

Also see Lisa Bella Donna Live in the Moog Store.

Lisa Bella Donna - Turning Point (Full Concert) 2021

video by Lisa Bella Donna

"A special, exclusive in studio concert. Commissioned in celebration for the post premiere release of 'Sisters with Transistors' by Metrograph Films.

Enjoy an evening of all new compositi
ons performed & realized live.
This is a rare glimpse into the world & private studio of Lisa's muse.
Full length album of this concert available at: https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/a...​

Lisa Bella Donna - Turning Point

1. An Omen Bird's Departure (0:25​)
2. Turning Point (3:46​)
3. Autopsy (15:22​)

All compositions written, arranged, realized by Lisa Bella Donna
Filmed, recorded, and mixed
April 23, 2021 at Appalachian Recording

Mastered by Harold LaRue Mastering
https://haroldlaruemastering.com​

Video photography & editing: Tristan Whitney Weary
https://www.tristanwhitneyweary.com​

https://www.moogmusic.com​
https://www.uaudio.com​
https://www.hologramelectronics.com​

Special thanks to: Moog Music Inc., Sisters with Transistors, Metrograph Films, Universal Audio, Hologram Electronics, Mellotron Sweden. Peter Foley Electronics, Akron Hardwoods, Tristan Whitney Weary & Harold LaRue.

Make sure you take a moment to visit www.metrograph.com
To watch the ever inspiring "Sisters with Transistors" Film by Lisa Rovner
https://sisterswithtransistors.com​
https://metrograph.com/live-screenings/sisters-with-transistors/"

Moog One Firmware v1.4.0 Update & Lisa Bella Donna to Support AFRORACK

Moog One | Oscillator Compensation Calibration Moog Music Inc

"This video demonstrates how to run the Oscillator Compensation Calibration in Moog One's v1.4.0 firmware.

Oscillator Compensation is a new update to Moog One’s tuning algorithm that provides real-time tuning compensation across the range of the instrument. Even if your Moog One is well-tuned and calibrated, running the Oscillator Compensation will improve tuning perception and performance.

Learn how to update Moog One's firmware: https://youtu.be/s0oJAe3i95U"


"A Major Update & New Explorations

Moog One Firmware v1.4.0 plus more than 20 new patches are now available for Moog One registered owners.

This major firmware update adds Oscillator Compensation Calibration to Moog One’s tuning algorithm to provide real-time tuning compensation across the range of the instrument.

We are also proud to present a new set of compositions by Lisa Bella Donna documenting her continued explorations of Moog One's capabilities. These tracks were composed using 12 of the new presets designed for the v1.4.0 release.

This collection of tracks is also available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to AFRORACK, an audio arts organization committed to providing children and young adults of color access to modular synthesizers and sound design tools. Moog Music will be matching all donations."

Listen to the Tracks Here:

"100% of the proceeds from album sales will be donated to AFRORACK, an audio arts organization committed to providing children and young adults of color access to modular synthesizers and sound design tools. Moog Music will be matching all donations.

This record is a collection of instant compositions implementing 12 new patches developed by Lisa Bella Donna for the latest Moog One firmware update.

Throughout this EP, Lisa demonstrates the synthesizer’s infinite modulation matrix, impressive envelope generator range and control, and more Moog One features that shine in these new Polymoog-style presets.

The majority of these tracks are mixed right on board without using a DAW. Other than two pieces with added percussion, all sounds you hear throughout this EP are from Moog One. Observe how the new patches unfold to create beautifully complex and rich sounds in an improvisational environment.

released June 16, 2020"

https://moogmusic.bandcamp.com/album/explorations...

AIR TimewARP 2600 | Sonic Explorations with Lisa Bella Donna

video upload by AIR Music Tech

"From Black Sabbath to Weather Report, the ARP 2600 has been used by visionary artists for generations. Legendary synthesist Lisa Bella Donna is one such artist, having discovered the ARP 2600 when exploring modular synthesizers as an instrument for creating classical music. Years later, Lisa has brought her passion and experience with modular synthesizers to the world of software instruments with TimewARP 2600.

Introducing the Sonic Explorations preset pack for TimewARP 2600, designed by Lisa Bella Donna! This preset pack features 65 truly adventurous presets that take you from the depths of the sea to the outer reaches of space. Follow the link below to learn more and begin your exploration!"

Listen to Lisa Bella Donna : https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/a...

See this post for additional details and demos of the recent TimewARP 2600 update.

Lisa Bella Donna | Ascension

video by Moog Music Inc

"Sound designer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Lisa Bella Donna journeys through the world of analog sound with an arrangement of vintage and modern analog synthesizers in this exploration filmed in the Moog Sound Lab.

Inspired by live synthesizer performances of the 1970s, the inimitable synth sorceress integrates the classic Moog Synthesizer lllP with Moog One, Subsequent 37, Subsequent 25, and the complete Moog semi-modular family (Matriarch, Grandmother, Mother-32, DFAM, and Subharmonicon), highlighting their connectivity and the possibilities of personal orchestration.

'As a longtime electronic music composer and sound designer, I have always regarded my synthesizer studio as a personal 'sacred space.' A special place where I can be free and open to create whatever music that needs to vessel through in the moment. To explore the wild, wonderful wilderness of sound and synthesis. A place to find inspiration and to evoke artistic ascension. To create and to be playful in the process. I wanted to project a piece that expressed my happiness and gratitude to get to be creative with my friends and colleagues at Moog. It's always so much fun to bounce ideas and create a special atmosphere together, each time we have the opportunity to create these videos.' -Lisa Bella Donna

More about Lisa Bella Donna: https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com"

Lisa Bella Donna | The Mothership

Published on Apr 23, 2020 Moog Music Inc

"Welcome aboard The Mothership: Lisa Bella Donna's interconnected fleet of seven powerful Mother-32s, two percussive DFAMs, and one paraphonic Matriarch.

This video is a glimpse into the myriad of sonic possibilities the Moog mother ecosystem can offer to musicians of all skill levels. Watch and listen as Lisa Bella Donna unleashes the vast potential of these instruments, demonstrating just how thunderous their sound can be when connected together.

'The sequencer system in this setup is something very special and unveils so much more than meets the eye when you dig in. Then there’s the SOUND. These synths can move serious air and give you the flexibility of 10 octave oscillators, richly classic Moog filtering, and VCAs that can offer both musical dynamics and grit when you wish for it.' - Lisa Bella Donna"

2022: ARP ODYSSEY SYNTHPOSIUM Coming November 5th

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"COME HELP US CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE ARP ODYSSEY!

Join us on November 5th at 10:00am (EST) for an in-person/online event and fundraiser celebrating 50 years of the ARP Odyssey, one of the most popular synthesizers of all time- played by everyone from Herbie Hancock, Deep Purple (John Lord), The Fixx, P-Funk, UltraVox, Billy Preston, George Duke and many many more. Hosted by the Berklee College of Music's Electronic Production & Design Department, the day will feature live performances, panel discussions, special guests, and more! The in-person performances of the SYNTHPOSIUM and fundraiser will take place at David Friend Recital Hall at The Berklee College of Music in Boston. The event will be streamed live via several different sources.

Our concert highlights include:
Streaming interview with Herbie Hancock
Live in-person concert with Lisa Bella Donna (fully streamed for all virtual attendees)
Our confirmed artists, panelists, content creators and guests include: Herbie Hancock, Lisa Bella Donna, Rupert Greenall (The Fixx), David Friend, Mark Vail, DJ Cherish the Luv, Danz (Synth History), Drew Schlesinger, Ian Staer, Jamie Billings, Mike Metlay, Alex Ball, David Frederick, Tom Piggot, Alison Cassidy, Bill T. Miller, the Berklee Synthesizer Ensemble, Greg Phillinganes, the Jennifer Hruska group, BØLT and many more!

Tickets and Information
Tickets are available to purchase. Please visit our Eventbrite page for more information. Limited seating available for in-person attendees.

Visit our Facebook & Eventbrite page regularly for updates.

This Synthposium would not be possible without the generous support of the Berklee College of Music Electronic Production and Design Department, who is graciously hosting this event.

Anyone who is able to join us at the David Friend Recital Hall in person can attend the event for free, with donations encouraged for preferred seating.

We have some truly amazing performances, panels, and artist interviews that we can't wait to share with you all. We look forward to seeing you on November 5th!

NOTE: For those joining us from time zones that are not practical for live-streaming, playback will be available for the entire weekend.

Our concert highlights include:
Streaming interview with Herbie Hancock
Live in-person concert with Lisa Bella Donna (fully streamed for all virtual attendees)
Our confirmed artists, panelists, content creators and guests include: Herbie Hancock, Lisa Bella Donna, Rupert Greenall (The Fixx), David Friend, Mark Vail, DJ Cherish the Luv, Danz (Synth History), Drew Schlesinger, Ian Staer, Jamie Billings, Mike Metlay, Alex Ball, David Frederick, Tom Piggot, Alison Cassidy, Bill T. Miller, the Berklee Synthesizer Ensemble, Greg Phillinganes, the Jennifer Hruska group, BØLT and many more!

Tickets and Information
Tickets for the streaming event are available our Eventbrite page for more information. Limited seating available for in-person attendees.

To make a donation for VIP seating, please visit the Event Page on the website.

All proceeds will benefit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. & our ARP's for all program. The Foundation's mission is to celebrate the legacy of inventor, musician, entrepreneur and engineer Alan R. Pearlman by making his innovative inventions publicly accessible, and inspiring future generations to imagine and create."

THE ARP ODYSSEY...

"The Odyssey was ARP's primary lead/solo synthesizer. It was designed for musicians who wanted more control than the preset-oriented Soloist could provide, but didn't want the large size and patch cables of the 2600. Over its 8-year lifespan, the Odyssey went through three versions. The changes between them were sonic, cosmetic, and functional – to the point where musicians of today often consider the Odyssey to have existed as three distinct instruments."

To learn more about the ARP Odyssey, please visit our Music Makers & Machines page on Google Arts & Culture. Story by Mike Metlay with editorial contributions from Rich Formidoni, Mary Lock, & Dina Pearlman.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ARP ODYSSEY SYNTHPOSIUM
VISIT: alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

Transformers by Lisa Bella Donna Featuring New Moog One Update

via @moogmusicinc

"A new #MoogOne firmware update with more than 50 new patches is now available for registered owners!

To highlight the instrument's new features, synthesist Lisa Bella Donna has created this series of Moog One compositions designed to inspire"

"This collection of tracks is available for purchase (pay what you want), and 100% of profits will be donated to Sweet Relief in order to help artists in need.

‘Transformers’ is a series of compositions by Lisa Bella Donna created while exploring the new features of Moog One’s powerful expression engine. These patches were designed to inspire creativity while guiding you through the instrument’s vast possibilities. As each track evolves, imagine how these sounds can integrate with your workflow and your next musical creation."

Moog Matriarch | Lisa Bella Donna | Mystery Rituals

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Moog Music Inc

"Channeling inspiration from the natural environment surrounding her home studio, sonic sorceress Lisa Bella Donna journeys into hidden dimensions, integrating Matriarch with other instruments in the Moog semi-modular family (DFAM, Mother-32, and a pair of Moog Grandmothers).

We’re excited to share that Matriarch production is in full swing here at the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC, and pre-ordered Matriarch instruments are already arriving at their new homes."

More about Lisa Bella Donna: https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/

Lisa Bella Donna - Moog One (Conversations)

Published on Jan 6, 2020 Lisa Bella Donna

"A brief flight and video test using the Moog One as a self contained electronic music studio. Tristan and I will be teaming up more to bring more videos and live streams in 2O2O

Here I'm utilizing multi-sequencing and bandpass/notch filter placements as event generators.

Crossfading VCA & Effects to generate dramatic stereo dimensions.

All sounds from the Moog One Synthesizer.

Video production by Tristan Whitney Weary

(C)2020 Lisa Bella Donna / Appalachian Recording"

Lisa Bella Donna - "Electronic Incantation" / Moog Grandmother & EQD Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device

Published on May 28, 2018 Lisa Bella Donna

"Lisa Bella Donna at her Loft studio home Improvising with the Moog Grandmother, semi-modular analog synthesizer patched into the Earthquaker Devices Pyramids stereo flanging device.

Recorded live to 2-Track
Videography by Tristan W. Weary"

Moog One | Impressions with Lisa Bella Donna

Published on Dec 23, 2019 Moog Music Inc

"During a recent visit to Asheville, NC, inimitable synthesist Lisa Bella Donna sat down to explore Moog One’s sonic possibilities. Enjoy her creative stylings, surrounded and inspired by nature, in the latest ‘Impressions’ performance.

More about Lisa Bella Donna: https://lisabelladonna.com"

Reminder: THE ARP 2600 SYNTHPOSIUM is Coming Saturday, September 18TH

This is a follow-up to this post. You can purchase tickets at the event page here. For Group rates and free scholorship tickets see the admission section below.

"Join the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation online Saturday, September 18th, for a virtual Festival and Fundraiser honoring the 50th anniversary of the mighty ARP 2600, hosted by The Record Co. in Boston, MA!

This online celebration will feature live performances, live panel discussions, a 2600 synthesizer clinic, premiered videos of performances and interviews, special guests, a silent auction, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and the ARPs For All project.
Who
Panelists include:
Alsún Ní Chasaide, Alison Stout, BT, Brian Kehew, David Baron, David Friend, David Frederick Jr, David Mash, DJ Cherish the Luv, EMEAPP, Jack Hotop, Jennifer Hruska, Jean-Michel Jarre, Jon Carin, Korg, Lisa Bella Donna, Marie Ann Hedonia, Phil Cirocco, Richard Boulanger, Richard Devine, Steve McQuarry

New and exclusive content by:
Alex Ball (demo), Berklee Ensemble (video performance), Bill T. Miller (video performance), David Van Pelt (video performance), DJ Cherish the Luv (video performance + interview), Don Slepian (video performance + demo), EMEAPP (video performance + Live Stream), Ernesto Romeo (video performance), Glen Harlock (2600 video patchbook)*, Jennifer Hruska (video performance with ensemble), Jim Mitchmerhuizen (interview excerpt), Lisa Bella Donna (video performance), Marie Ann Hedonia (video performance + interview), Steve McQuarry (video performance + interview)

Why
The ARP 2600 is one of the most influential synthesizers ever created and has been played by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Edgar Winter, Joe Zawinul, and sound designer Ben Burtt (as the voice of R2D2). Recently brought back into production by Korg, the ARP 2600 is once again a beacon of unlimited possibilities for a whole new generation of musicians.

How
The event will live stream from Boston’s own The Record Co, a community music workspace with professional recording and rehearsal studios. The event will focus on the ARP 2600, the iconic synthesizer that brought semi-modular synthesis to performers and educators around the world. It will feature panel discussions, performances, and interviews with world-renowned artists, technicians, engineers, and more. Participants will be able to interact live with panelists via Zoom.

What
Proceeds will benefit ARP Foundation initiatives, including The ARPs For All project, a joint effort by The Record Co. and ARPf, enabling anyone who rents studio or rehearsal time to use these incredible instruments at no additional cost.

Come join us!

When

EVENT SCHEDULE:
There will be an approximate 5-minute break after panels.

11:00am – Berklee Synth Ensemble (opening music)

11:30am – Opening Address

12:00pm – Panel 1 - ARP 2600: The First 50 years

1:00pm – Intermission (videos)

1:30pm – Prerecorded- The Next Fifty Years (remaking, restoring and reimagining)

2:00pm – Panel 2 – Maintaining Vintage 2600s in a Modern World

3:00pm – David’s 2600 Tutorial/Demonstration – A comparison of the original ARP2600, the new Korg ARP2600 FS, and the upcoming Korg ARP2600M Module. Demonstrations of some of the more esoteric capabilities of the 2600.

3:30pm – Intermission (videos)

3:45pm – Lisa Bella Donna

4:15pm – Panel 3- Artists using ARPs

5:15pm – Jennifer Hruska Group

5:45pm – Finding a New Voice

6:15pm – Live Stream from EMEAPP

6:30pm – Results from Silent Auction and Closing Remarks!

ADMISSION:
Students (Only): $10.00

Access to the Synthposium
Price of admission will increase to $12 on Sept 15th
General Public:

$20.00

Access to the Synthposium
Price of admission will increase to $25 on Sept 15th
$50.00

Access to the Synthposium
10% Discount off a t-shirt at our store
Special access to full length interviews & concerts
$100.00

Access to the Synthposium
10% Discount off a t-shirt at our store
1 ARP CD Download
Special access to full length interviews & concerts
Special access to tutorials

Synthposium Scholarship: In light of our challenging times, we can provide access to free scholarship tickets if circumstances dictate. Please send an email to dina@alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

Group Rates: For group rates, please email dina@alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

Interested in being a sponsor: For inquiry please email dina@alanrpearlmanfoundation.org"

Lisa Bella Donna - Starchild Warrior Cats - Moog Matriarch & Moog Grandmother

Published on Apr 27, 2019 Lisa Bella Donna

"Lisa Bella Donna: Moog Matriarch & Moog Grandmother
Can you tell which is which?

Love to All! have a wonderful weekend! HAPPY MOOG FEST!!

https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/"

Moog Matriarch

Lisa Bella Donna - “Our Children Deserve a Warless World” (in-studio session).

video upload by Lisa Bella Donna

"Studio session, instant composition with the Moog Sound Studio and a few spices from the large modular system.

A simple piece and prayer of kinder days for our kids coming up in this world. Children are the true believers in the dreams of our future. Let’s leave something more for them…

In love & music,
Lisa Bella Donna"

A Conversation with Lisa Bella Donna and d'ARP Watchparty!

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Join us for a YouTube watch party to celebrate the new release Systers of Synth / Medusa from Lisa Bella Donna with Dina Pearlman-Ifil. Recorded in the summer of 2022, in Lisa's remote Appalichian studio, this full-length album showcases Lisa's talents using multiple ARP synthesizers and featuring d'ARP on two pieces.

This interview discusses all aspects of synthesis, pairing ARPs with Moogs, the influence of these instruments on modern music, celebrates the process and joy of collaboration, influences of our elders and how these instruments are as vital today as the day they were first made!

For those attending the watch party on Tuesday, if you make a donation during the Pemiere, your name will be put into a drawing. Two prizes will be given, a CD download and a poster, printed on fine art paper using the Giclee method.

Stick around after the show for a chance to ask Lisa and Dina questions.

DONATE: bit.ly/arp-foundation-donation
Purchase CD on BandCamp: https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.bandc..."

Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D | Making the Score for "Visions of Minimoog" with Lisa Bella Donna

video upload by Moog Music

"Renowned synthesist and longtime ‪@rush‬ fan ​‪@LisaBellaDonnaMusic‬ takes us behind the music of "Visions of Minimoog" — the video we created to celebrate the release of Geddy Lee's signature Minimoog Model D. Drawing on a lifelong connection to Geddy’s discography, Lisa composed and performed this score using only Moog synthesizers, paying tribute to a sound that shaped her and creating something truly magic.

Watch 'Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D | Visions of Minimoog' and experience this serendipitous sonic homage by Lisa Bella Donna. • Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D | Visions ... [previously posted here]

The Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D is exclusively available in the US at ‪@Reverb‬.

Choosing a Moog with Lisa Bella Donna: Minimoog, Matriarch, Grandmother, Sub 37, and More | Reverb

Published on Nov 7, 2019 Reverb

"For over half a century, Moog has been one of the biggest synthesizer brands on the market. Its talented, innovative engineers have crafted countless modular, semi-modular, and keys-based synths that have become and remained go-tos for synthesists all over the world. With so many models to choose from, it can be difficult to figure out which Moog is right for your music-making needs if you're just starting out, but artist and sound designer Lisa Bella Donna is here to help. Check out the video above to watch her explore six fantastic Moog synths and help you choose what's right for you."