New Moog One 16 and 8 Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizers

This one in via Soviet Space Child. Moog currently has a history of their analogy synths up on their site, but nothing on the Moog One yet.

Update: additional hi-res pics added to the bottom of this post. Click on them for the full size shots.


16 voice priced at $7999
8 voice priced at $5999

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Moog One Demos by Orano Music

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Playlist:

1. Moog One 16 - My take on Tangerine Dream's "Love on a real train"

Again, just playing around in first couple of weeks owning the Moog One, if you like a single Synth unit that will take you on a Journey, they do not come much better than this.

2. Moog One - Has a Big Sound! ... A Very BIG Sound!

Preset made from scratch, detuned oscillators, throwing some FM into the mix. this uses synth 1 and synth 2 on the Moog One, each Synth Panned left / Right to give more stereo Width to the patch.

3. Moog One 16 - Lost in another patch

More Playing around in getting lost in patch creation, by far the most enjoyable programming experience I've had in any synth.

4. Moog One - Attempting CS80 Chariots of Fire

CS80 is legendary for good reason, its the best I could get without sitting for Hours analysing the original and tweaking the moog to try. I put a little beat detune on modulation wheel for the 3 oscillators used to create the main lead synth, it was getting close, but not close enough :) Everything with exception of Piano was sequenced live from Moog One 16.

5. Moog One - Preset Building - JMJ Oxygen

Another Preset Programmed on the Moog One 16, I have thrown various challenges at the synth in the first 10 days of owning and it has yet to fail at recreation of most sonic challenges I have tried.

6. War of the Ones

War of the Worlds Inspired Patch, using the Moog one 16.

7. Moog One - A Variation of Sonic Capabilities

This is a short vid, (no talking) just running through a few of the patches I have made in the first week of owning the synth.

8. Moog One - First Day

My First play on the moog one 16, absolutely loving it so far! no processing with this at all, straight from synth to soundcard. Onboard effects in the Moog utilised,

9. Moog One 16 - Arpeggio - Sound design.

3 Oscillators, 1 Synced, and Synced Osc is also used for FM. Mod wheel Opens Dual filters and also adjusts Filter EG Release,
Stereo delay and Eventide Verb used, no external processing, All Moog! :)

New Moog One Videos, Sound Demos, and Pics

1976 Polymoog Film

Published on Oct 5, 2018 Moog Music Inc

The original promotional film (1975) for the Polymoog Synthesizer, featuring Dr. David Luce, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Boddicker.

Moog One - A Meditation On Listening

Published on Oct 8, 2018

"Moog One - A Meditation On Listening" is a film introducing the new Moog One Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer, the first analog polysynth released from Moog in over 35 years. Shot on both 8mm film and contemporary digital video, the film is a modern re-imagining of the original 1976 demo video for the Polymoog, Moog’s first polyphonic synthesizer. Exploring the electronic sound of the Moog One, and the transformational power of Listening, the film features some of the world’s most accomplished and creative artists: Jeff Bhasker, Suzanne Ciani, Chick Corea, Mike Dean, Robert Glasper, Dick Hyman, Dev Hynes, Mark Mothersbaugh, Mark Ronson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Paris Strother.

Moog One Deep Dive, Live from the Moog Factory

Started streaming 8 minutes ago

"A look at The Moog One live from inside the Moog Factory."

Moog One Deep Dive, Live from the Moog Factory Part 2

Started streaming 2 minutes ago - starts at 24:14, audio cuts out and comes back at 25:07.

"A look at the Moog One live from inside the Moog Factory."

"Moog One is a tri-timbral, polyphonic, analog dream-synth with nearly unlimited sonic potential. Bringing the ultimate Moog synthesizer to life has been our most ambitious project to date -- an electronic odyssey encompassing years of research and decades of exploration, culminating in the birth of a new flagship synthesizer: Moog One."


Streamed live 112 minutes ago Sweetwater

This one was sent my way via Soviet Space Child. The overview starts at 2:20.

"After years of waiting and anticipation, we're proud to finally bring you the MOOG One analog synthesizer, live and in action with our very own mad scientist of synth, Daniel Fisher."



And some new pics:

You can find previous pics and details on the New Moog One previously posted here. Also check out Moog One Demos by Kurt Ader.

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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...

Moog One's Effects & Eventide's Founder Richard Factor on meeting Bob Moog

Eventide's Founder Richard Factor on meeting Bob Moog

Published on Oct 9, 2018 Eventide Audio

"We are excited to announce that a suite of premium Eventide reverbs is included in the new Moog One analog poly synth from Moog Music Inc. In this excerpt from Gear Club Podcast, Eventide founder Richard Factor talks about his first encounter with Bob Moog."

And the press release from Eventide:

"Eventide Develops Suite of Reverbs for New Flagship Analog Poly Synth — Moog’s First in 30 Years

October 9, 2018 — Eventide announced today that is has provided a suite of premium reverbs for the highly anticipated Moog One analog poly synth from Moog Music, Inc. Long-rumored to be in development, but cloaked in secrecy until just this week, the new flagship instrument is Moog’s first analog poly synth in over 30 years, and has created considerable excitement in the industry.

In addition to its classic subtractive synthesis architecture of analog oscillators, filters, envelopes, and amplifiers, the new instrument incorporates digital effects, with Eventide’s world-class reverbs being a significant and noteworthy part of the package. The five Eventide effects included with the Moog One are: Room, Hall, and Plate, which provide the three most essential and desirable reverb environments, along with Shimmer and Blackhole, which add unique and evocative reverberant effects that are particularly well suited to creative sound design on the synthesizer. Each effect has multiple parameters that can be used to sculpt its characteristics in detail.

Eventide’s Tony Agnello described his excitement at being part of the instrument’s development: “My partner Richard Factor and I have long been admirers of Bob Moog, the man, and Moog Music, the company. For Bob, it was always about the music and the artist. We’re proud to have Eventide effects included as a standard feature in the new flagship, Moog One. Working with Cyril Lance and the Moog development team was a true pleasure. We’re especially heartened to know that Bob’s spirit lives on in the DNA of Moog Music and that a tiny bit of Eventide DNA has now been spliced in.”

Moog Music’s Chief Engineer Cyril Lance added: “The Moog One was developed to explore new possibilities in the design of a polyphonic analog synthesizer. Eventide’s world-class reverb technology was a perfect fit for the Moog One, and a fitting continuation of a relationship started years ago between Eventide Engineer Tony Agnello and Bob Moog. Eventide’s breathtaking Room, Hall, Plate, Shimmer, and Blackhole effects are standards for professional musicians and modern studios, and their inclusion in the Moog One is a wonderful addition to the instrument’s vast sonic potential.”

The Moog One is expected to begin shipping this month and will be available in 8- and 16-voice versions. It features 3 newly-designed analog VCOs, 2 independent analog filters, a dual-source analog noise generator, analog mixer with external audio input, 4 LFOs, and 3 envelopes. The instrument is tri-timbral and can split, layer, and stack voices. In addition to its many front-panel controls, a center-panel LCD allows easy access to additional parameters."

Moog One: A Few Thoughts From an Owner and a Few New Sounds & Including Presets

Published on Nov 13, 2018 Synthient Sound

"A few thoughts and a few new sounds. Some reflections after having it for about two and half weeks. 16 voice model."

Playlist:
Moog One: A Few Thoughts From an Owner and a Few New Sounds
How to update the firmware on your Moog One (including USB reformatting for Mac)
Moog One 16 Voice: Some 'Synthient Sounds' Homebrewed Presets
Happy Halloween from Synthient Sound!
Moog One Factory Sounds Presets S-Z [NO TALKING, NO MIC]
Moog One Factory Sounds Presets R-S [NO TALKING, NO MIC]
Moog One Factory Sounds Presets M-P [NO TALKING, NO MIC]
Moog One Factory Sounds Presets G-L [NO TALKING, NO MIC]
Moog One Factory Presets C-F [NO TALKING, NO MIC]
Moog One Factory Presets A-C [NO TALKING, NO MIC]...(re-uploaded in stereo)
Moog One Unboxing

The Soul of Moog One: Custom Sounds

video upload by Synth Universe

"A musical exploration of Moog One featuring custom-created patches from five years of owning and using this monster synth.

Does it have a characteristic sound? What are its sweet spots? How does its sound compare to the Moog Muse? I hope this video will help to answer those questions.

With the Moog One discontinued and the release of the Moog Muse, I figured it was a good time to make these videos. The Moog One has at times been misunderstood and maligned. It didn't offer the sonic 'instant gratification' of some other classic synths because in a way it's in a category all by itself. It takes time to figure out how to get the best out of it, but when you do, it's one of the most powerful, musically rewarding and inspiring synths ever made.

All the sounds you hear in this video were created by me on the Moog One 16 voice and include poly synths, pads, strings, ambient, soundscapes, keys, brasses, leads, bass and chimes.

Any effects you hear on the sounds in this video are internal to Moog One. I mainly use delay and reverb and several patches use no FX at all. I generally do not use the chorus and modulation effects as they colour the sound too much (in fact my main use of the chorus effect is set at 0% mix to add gain to patches). No external processing was applied.

*** If you are a Moog One owner, all the sounds in this video and many more will soon be available to purchase as part of the Synth Universe Moog One Sound Banks."

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Moog One | Sound Bank Vol. 1 by Synth Universe

video uploads by Synth Universe

"In this video I play custom sounds created for the Moog One synthesizer. I demo patches 1 - 32 from the Synth Universe Moog One Sound Bank Volume 1: a bank of 64 pro quality patches containing a wide range of pads, strings, brass, poly synths, keys, ambient and soundscapes.

Buy the Synth Universe Moog One sound banks here: https://synthuniverse.sellfy.store

Any effects you hear on the sounds in this video are internal to Moog One. I mainly use delay and/ or reverb and several patches use no effects at all. I generally do not use the chorus and modulation effects as they colour the sound too much (in fact my main use of the chorus is set at 0% mix to add gain to a patch). No external processing was applied in the making of this video.

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The Soul of Moog One: Custom Sounds Part 2

video upload by Synth Universe

Part 1 here

"This Part 2 continues my musical exploration of Moog One featuring custom-created patches from five years of owning and using this monster synth.

Does it have a characteristic sound? What are its sweet spots? How does its sound compare to the Moog Muse? I hope this video and part 1 will help to answer those questions.

With the Moog One discontinued and the release of the Moog Muse, I figured it was a good time to make these videos. The Moog One has at times been misunderstood and maligned. It didn't offer the sonic 'instant gratification' of some other classic synths because in a way it's in a category all by itself. It takes time to figure out how to get the best out of it, but when you do, it's one of the most powerful, musically rewarding and inspiring synths ever made.

All the sounds you hear in this video were created by me on the Moog One 16 voice and include poly synths, pads, strings, ambient, soundscapes, keys, arps and hybrid patches.

Any effects you hear on the sounds in this video are internal to Moog One. I mainly use delay and reverb and several patches use no FX at all. I generally do not use the chorus and modulation effects as they colour the sound too much (in fact my main use of the chorus effect is set at 0% mix to add gain to patches). No external processing was applied.

*** If you are a Moog One owner, all the sounds in this video and many more will soon be available to purchase as part of the Synth Universe Moog One Sound Banks. Please subscribe and enable notifications and you will be alerted - thanks."

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Moog One: System Architecture

Moog One: System Architecture - Part 1 Starts at 30:10

"This series of live streams features several Moog One engineers deep diving into the work flow of the Moog One.

Today we have Michael Ashton, Moog's Senior Firmware Engineer who is joined by Amos Gaynes, Moog's Product Design Engineer discussing the Moog One's System Architecture."

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MOOG ONE SYNTHESIZER | Sounds, presets & ambient soundscapes 【SYNTH DEMO】

Published on Jan 5, 2019 synth4ever

"Moog One (16-voice) polyphonic analog synth demo featuring presets, sounds and ambient soundscapes -- including pads, arpeggiators, sequencer, leads, textures and drones. All sounds and effects are directly from the Moog One analog synthesizer, with no external processing other than some slight noise reduction.

The Moog One is Moog's first polyphonic analog synth in over 30 years. Available in 8-voice and 16-voice models, the Moog One’s polyphonic sound engine features the most powerful synthesizer architecture ever developed for a Moog instrument.

The Moog one has 3 newly-designed analog VCOs (triangle core w/ tri, saw and pulse waveshapes), with independent waveshaping per VCO, oscillator sync, ring mod, oscillator & filter FM, 2 independent multimode resonant analog filters (State Variable: HP, LP, BP, Notch... Ladder: LP, HP), a dual-source analog noise generator (red, white, purple) and an analog mixer.

It also has external audio input, 4 LFOs, 3 envelopes, an arpeggiator, sequencer, built-in Eventide effects, extensive modulation matrix, 61-note keyboard with aftertouch, XY-pad, and is 3-part mulitimbral for creative splits, layers and performances.

The Moog one is the culmination of Moog's research and development over a number of years to produce their most advanced polyphonic synthesizer yet. The Moog One has the ability to create vast ambient soundscapes, cutting leads, lush pads, deep bass, brash brass and complex harmonic textures."

Caught In Joy's Moog One Presets Pack Vol. 1

video upload by Caught In Joy

"The Moog One is often considered a "king of polysynths" due to several factors that make it highly regarded among synthesizer enthusiasts, it clearly stands out due to its unparalleled sound quality, achieved through the use of analog circuitry and high-quality components. Its three discrete analog VCOs per voice, along with powerful filters and modulation options, enable a vast sonic potential, allowing musicians to create rich, expressive sounds across a wide range of genres. Its versatility and depth make it a highly coveted instrument among professional musicians and sound designers.

Moog One to me is a real king of the unique sonic landscapes. Through my sound design choices and experimentation, I created presets that explore new sonic territories, revisit the old ones and push the boundaries of what the Moog One can do. By combining different synthesis techniques, modulation routings, and unconventional settings, you can uncover unique and captivating sounds that are not typically found in factory presets.

I hope these distinctive sonic landscapes will make your feel special and will inspire you to compose more music.

Here are 59 custom presets and patches for the Moog One (many of the patches consist of more than one layer/timbral, so there's actually way more than 59)."

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Moog One Ambient & Soundscapes

video upload by Synth Universe

"Here I play a selection of custom atmospheric sounds on the Moog One, highlighting its strength as a synth for creating ambient music and soundscapes. All the sounds were created by me and range from gentle layered pads, through resonant chimes to dark ambient textures and soundscapes.

The Moog One has three completely independent synth layers which makes it a wonderful synth for creating complex and evolving sounds, yet still retaining its analog character. The modulation options are so comprehensive and when used carefully they allow for deep movement and dynamics.

In this video I am mainly improvising, using the performance controls on Moog One such as the mod wheel, XY pad, expression pedals, velocity and aftertouch to create further movement and variation. Any effects you hear on the sounds in this video are internal to Moog One - mainly delay and reverb. No external processing was applied.

If you are a Moog One owner, all the patches you hear in this video are available to purchase as part of the Synth Universe Moog One Sound Banks Volumes 1 & 2:

Link to online store: https://synthuniverse.sellfy.store"

Time stamps
00:00 Ambient bell piano
01:13 Glissandi & peaceful pad
02:20 Dark ambient
03:25 Arp chime split
04:28 Ambient expanse
05:29 Hypnotic chimes
06:34 Blackhole pad
07:15 Spectral souls
08:37 Resonant ethereal chimes
10:02 Slow harmonic pad
10:44 Poly & high arps 2
11:37 Metal chime drone
13:21 Sand snake
14:32 Shifting sands
15:35 Buzz bell arps
16:30 Mystic law

Moog One Sound

Published on Apr 12, 2020 Boele Gerkes

Playlist:

1. Moog One Sound #1

So... after more than a year of doubts, I finally dared to purchase a Moog One, and the thing goes beyond my wildest dreams...

This first recording is a simple two oscillator sound, where I modulate the wave shape of oscillator 1 and 2 (saw/sine) with a random shaped LFO and the pitch with another saw tooth shaped LFO. A little delay from the One does the rest.

You can easily get in 'Cortini'-territory if you like: Buchla-esque types of sounds. Not in the last place because of the incredible musical envelopes with all their stage curve shaping possibilities.

But also because of the character of the oscillators. WELL done Moog!

2. Moog One Sound #2

This one is a bit more experimental. It's three arps not synced to master clock and all three running at a slightly different speed. :)
I start with arp 1 on solo, then 2, then 3, then all three.

3. Moog One Sound #3

Allright, the last one for today: this is a more conventional arp sound, both synced to the master clock. Two layers with the same sound however one of them 1 octave up. Arp play mode is "random" on both layers. Dotted delay does the rest. There is a slight part of ring modulation in the mixer. The ring modulator is pure heaven by the way.

Moog One 16 voice - tuning problems

Published on May 1, 2019 Monty

"About 30 minutes after power up, my Moog One VCO2 and VCO3 completely lose their tuning. Not just a frequency offset, but great variation up the scale and across voices.

The video shows a comparison between VCO3 then VCO2 then VCO1. Finally they are played at once.

I contacted Moog Support about this 3 days ago. No answer yet, but let's see what they have to say..."

Moog One 16 voice - tuning problems (as good as my unit gets)

Published on May 1, 2019 Monty

"This video demonstrates Moog One tuning variation over time, voices, and position on keyboard.
This is as GOOD AS IT GETS with my unit - noticeable fractions of a semitone in error. See my other video to see what can happen when tuning goes completely wrong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lnor...

Details for those who care:
- The unit was powered up about 10 minutes before the recording start. Long after the video completed, the tuning variation persisted. This isn't just a "wait until it warms up" problem.
- Firmware is v1.0.4. A fresh "user space" was created as per Moog Support instructions
- The sound is just the init preset (press shift+compare) with OSC2 and OSC3 added in parallel. You are hearing all three oscillators playing in unison"

Moog One tuning issues: Update - RESOLVED??

Published on May 4, 2019 Monty

"This video demonstrates my discovery that the Moog One can be put permamently out of tune (until reboot) by loading patches with seemingly invalid OSC frequency offset parameters. These parameters cannot be dialled in from the UI, but can occur if users make patches based on original factory ones. I think Moog know about this (hence their recommended "create a new User Space" fix to tuning issues) but I have never seen it explained before.
For me, this issue has interacted with more subtle tuning problems which appear to have been solved in a beta firmware release Moog Support have issued me (an update beyond the current 1.0.4)
I apologise for the poor picture and sound quality - this is just a quick smartphone video."

Ultimate Classic Moog Album Collection and Some Others

via these auctions

"Plugged In, Switched On! the MOOG synthesizer is featured this week. Check them all out: 26 different Moog LPs - Playing Bacharach, Playing the Beatles, Playing ABBA, playing Popcorn, Playing Bach, playing Country and Western, and always striving to "improve" on the classics. Some are pretty common, others are pretty rare, but all the epitome of good taste and artistic enlightenment such as MOOG LPs of the 70s came to represent.

"The Synthesizer Sound Machine - The Fantastic Pikes
Its incredible that all that sound comes from a machine!
That lass is rich with popcorn, and coincidentally, the song "Popcorn" features. No self respecting Moog album should be without a version of that wondorous tune.......
SONIC 9044 (Astor Goldengroove series)"

"The MOOG Strikes Bach - Hans Wurman - 1969
RCA LSC3125
Stand back as a switched-on anonymous nerd plugs-in the bewigged old masters
Thank Gott for electronic reworkings of classical favourites"

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Moog One Sound Designer, Live from the Moog Factory

Started streaming 25 minutes ago Moog Music Inc "Live from the Moog Factory"

Update: new session below. Skip to 25:30.

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Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog Exibition Updates

"Exhibition features Keith Emerson's Legendary “Monster Moog” Modular Synthesizer through October 18th, 2009

CARSLBAD, CA/ASHEVILLE, NC – The Museum of Making Music (Carlsbad, CA), in partnership with the Bob Moog Foundation, has opened Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog exhibition, to run through April 30, 2010. The exhibit is the first of its kind, marking the first public display of the artifacts from Bob Moog’s archives and an examination of the impact of his work on the world of music.

MONSTER MOOG INSTALLATION
On August 30th, Keith Emerson's (Emerson, Lake and Palmer, The Nice) mammoth “Monster Moog” modular synthesizer was added to the exhibit after it was featured the previous evening in a musical celebration of the exhibit opening by Emerson and Erik Norlander. Emerson used this remarkable instrument on numerous recordings over the past 40 years, including his solo in “Lucky Man” (1969), possibly the most popular synth solo in history. He also used the synthesizer on countless world tours and is generally credited with pioneering the use of the Moog modular as a touring musician.

The “Monster Moog” began as a modest system, but grew over time as Emerson
requested that Moog create custom additions for his touring instrument, including extra modules, custom sample-and-hold, and several pre-sets, an innovative addition for that time. The synthesizer grew into a massive cabinet of five sections and over 75 modules. It stands more than four feet above its special base – almost 8 feet high. Its sound is noticeably clearer and stronger than any other keyboard Emerson plays – it is an instrument of significance and legend, and arguably the most famous synthesizer of all time.

Bob Moog and Keith Emerson enjoyed a special relationship of toolmaker and musician that grew in to a lifelong friendship. Moog is noted for listening to musician's needs and technical specifications which he then used to improve his instruments: This dynamic is explored throughout the Waves exhibit.

KEITH EMERSON

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Moog One Unboxing, Fan Noise, & Demo

Published on Oct 26, 2018 Synthient Sound

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

Note the fan noise at 8:20. Apparently it's going to be addressed in an update.

"Moog One Unboxing...in the most awkward style possible. ;)"

Moog One Presets A-C (no talking, no room mic)

Published on Oct 26, 2018 Synthient Sound

"Moog One presets from 1892 Horror Film to Clavinott. More preset videos to come!

The Moog One was recorded from its outputs straight into a Focusrite Clarett 2Pre into my Macbook running Logic Pro X and combined with the video in iMovie. There are no room mics going or talking.

No effects (compression, EQ, reverb, etc) were used outside of the Moog One. I made no attempt to balance volumes, so you hear them as they are. I just noodled, playing a little bit of each preset, then using the Mod Wheel and X/Y Pad to see what they did. I hope you enjoy!"

MOOG LIVES. PLAY ON. | The Making of the Little Phatty & Its Discontinuation

Published on Sep 9, 2013 MoogMusicInc·253 videos

"The Little Phatty was released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of Moog Music founder and synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog. Following the passing of Dr. Moog, The Little Phatty was the first Moog synthesizer designed by Moog Music's Chief Engineer, Cyril Lance.

Over the course of its seven year production run, the Little Phatty has gone through three incantations including The Tribute, Stage I, and Stage II editions. During that time, the Little Phatty has become one of the best selling professional analog synthesizers in history. Its sonic impact on modern music can be heard on thousands of records, and its signature swooped-back silhouette can be seen in top recording facilities around the world as well as on the stages of internationally touring musical acts such as Rush, Jack White, Queens of The Stone Age, No Doubt, Bernie Worrell and the hit shows American Idol, Nashville and Portlandia"

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"Today we announce the discontinuation of the Little Phatty synthesizer, released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of Moog Music founder and synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog"

Update: and the official press release:

"ASHEVILLE, NC – September 9, 2013 – Moog Music today announced the discontinuation of the Little Phatty Stage II analog synthesizer. Moog plans to continue building a limited quantity of units at their factory in downtown Asheville while parts and materials last, which is not expected to be more than two months. The Little Phatty was released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of Moog Music founder and synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog. Following the passing of Dr. Moog, The Little Phatty was the first Moog synthesizer designed by Moog Music's Chief Engineer, Cyril Lance.

“After Bob’s passing, we faced the immense challenge of creating a new synthesizer that would embody the values that we all treasured in Bob," Lance recalls. “We worked around the clock to develop an instrument that was founded on his continually forward-looking view of synthesis."

Over the course of its seven-year production run, the Little Phatty has gone through three incantations including The Tribute, Stage I, and Stage II editions. During that time, the Little Phatty has become one of the best selling professional analog synthesizers in history. Its sonic impact on modern music can be heard on thousands of records, and its signature swooped-back silhouette can be seen in top recording facilities around the world as well as on the stages of internationally touring musical acts such as Rush, Jack White, Queens of The Stone Age, No Doubt, Bernie Worrell and the hit shows American Idol, Nashville and Portlandia.

“The Little Phatty represented a key foundational element in what would become the future of Moog Music," said Michael Adams, Moog Music President & CEO. "It was the synthesizer that proved to the world that Moog Music would continue to create market leading, forward-thinking synthesizers. The fact that the Little Phatty remains an industry standard instrument for artists and producers to this day, is a testament to its design.”

The Little Phatty Stage II is still available in limited quantities at stocking dealers in standard and custom colors while supplies last. For pricing and availability, please visit www.moogmusic.com/dealers.

Mini Documentary and Promotional Incentives
Moog Music released a mini-doc entitled Moog Lives. Play On.: The Making of the Little Phatty today which can be viewed on the Moog website. In the video, Moog Music President Mike Adams, Chief Engineer Cyril Lance, and Product Development Specialist Steve Dunnington recall how the Little Phatty came to life, the challenges that were faced when Dr. Moog fell ill, and how they were eventually overcome to create this one of a kind instrument.

As a thank you to existing Little Phatty owners, Moog Music is offering a free Little Phatty Gig Bag (an $80 value) with the purchase of the Little Phatty CV Output Modification. The modification adds one gate and four CV outputs to the Little Phatty for those desiring greater expressive flexibility. Moog Music is also offering a free percussion and legacy preset pack for Phatty owners available via download on its website.

The Phatty family of synthesizers lives on through the new Sub Phatty analog synthesizer and the Slim Phatty desktop synthesizer. For more information on the Phatty family of analog synthesizers go to: www.moogmusic.com/products/Phattys

Links:
Video Link: http://www.moogmusic.com/content/moog-lives-play-making-little-phatty
Free Percussion and Legacy Preset Pack Link: http://www.moogmusic.com/content/percussion-legacy-presets
CV Out Modification: http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/little-phatty-cv-out-modification
Moog Music website: http://www.moogmusic.com/
Moog Music on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/MoogMusicInc/
Moog Music on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MoogMusicInc/"