The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming

Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming pt.1 from Moog Music on Vimeo.

via Moog Music
"Moog Music Inc. is proud to present Dr. Joseph Akins’ five part series on the fundamentals of synthesizer programming. Dr. Akins is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University and strives to teach his students a complete understanding of synthesizers and computers as tools for modern music production. In this five part series Dr. Akins uses a Voyager to teach the process through which a synthesizer’s sound is generated and the techniques needed to program your own sounds and sonic experiments. In part one of this five part series Dr. Akins gives a brief history of synthesizers, goes over basic synthesizer theory, and overviews basic signal flow."

The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming Pt. 2

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"In part two of this five part series Dr. Akins goes over operation of a synthesizer's two main sound sources the oscillators and the noise generator."

The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming Pt. 3.mov

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Feb 17, 2012

"In part three of this five part series Dr. Akins goes over signal modifiers and filters."

The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming Pt. 4

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Feb 24, 2012

"Moog Music Inc. is proud to present Dr. Joseph Akins' five part series on the fundamentals of synthesizer programming. Dr. Akins is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University and strives to teach his students a complete understanding of synthesizers and computers as tools for modern music production. In this five part series Dr. Akins uses a Voyager to teach the process through which a synthesizer's sound is generated and the techniques needed to program your own sounds and sonic experiments. In part four of this five part series Dr. Akins gives an in depth lesson on the envelope generator."

The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming Pt. 5

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 2, 2012

"In part four of this five part series Dr. Akins gives an in depth lesson on the low frequency oscillator or LFO."

Also see: New York School of Synthesis - Intro to Synthesis

MINITAUR + ABLETON LIVE Tutorials

MINITAUR + ABLETON LIVE PART 1: The Basics

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Apr 6, 2012

"In part one of this three part series, Moog Product Development Specialist, Amos Gaynes shows you how to integrate the Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer into Ableton Live. Learn how to connect your Minitaur using a multi-channel audio interface, setup your session, and produce a simple track. Part one covers MIDI sequencing, filter automation, using the Minitaur as an external instrument, using the Minitaur Editor to load presets, and how to manually dial in basic sounds.

Learn more about the Minitaur at:

www.moogmusic.com/products/taurus/minitaur

Register your Minitaur at:

www.moogmusic.com/register"

MINITAUR + ABLETON LIVE PART 2: Minitaur as External Filter

YouTube Published on May 3, 2012 by MoogMusicInc

"In part two of this three part series, Moog Product Development Specialist, Amos Gaynes shows you how to integrate the Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer into Ableton Live. Learn how to use your Minitaur as an external filter, manipulate sounds in real time, and create a sequenced gate effect."

MINITAUR + ABLETON LIVE PART 3: Minitaur Editor Librarian

YouTube Published on Jun 7, 2012 by MoogMusicInc

"In the final part of this three part series, Moog Product Development Specialist, Amos Gaynes shows you how to use the under the hood features of the Minitaur Editor Librarian. Learn how to utilize even more features of your Minitaur for a totally custom experience.

Learn more about the Minitaur at:

www.moogmusic.com/products/taurus/minitaur

Register your Minitaur at:

www.moogmusic.com/register"

Minimoog Voyager Instructional Videos - Introduction

YouTube via MoogMusicInc — April 09, 2010 — "If you're an experienced Voyager player or are just thinking about taking the step up to one, these videos are for you. Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, The Who) unlocks the mystery behind every knob, switch, and button, revealing the secrets to putting your finger in the electronic pulse.

These videos taken from the Moog Sonic Infinity Series DVD collection are an easy way to learn more about this iconic synthesizer and about synthesis in general."

Update:

Voyager DVD_oscillators.mov


3 - Voyager Instructional Videos - Envelopes

YouTube via MoogMusicInc — April 23, 2010 — "If you're an experienced Voyager player or are just thinking about taking the step up to one, these videos are for you. Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, The Who) unlocks the mystery behind every knob, switch, and button, revealing the secrets to putting your finger in the electronic pulse.

These videos taken from the Moog Sonic Infinity Series DVD collection are an easy way to learn more about this iconic synthesizer and about synthesis in general.

For more information, visit www.moogmusic.com/voyager"

4 - Voyager Instructional Videos - Filters

YouTube via MoogMusicInc — June 14, 2010 — "If you're an experienced Voyager player or are just thinking about taking the step up to one, these videos are for you. Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, The Who) unlocks the mystery behind every knob, switch, and button, revealing the secrets to putting your finger in the electronic pulse.

These videos taken from the Moog Sonic Infinity Series DVD collection are an easy way to learn more about this iconic synthesizer and about synthesis in general.

For more information, visit www.moogmusic.com/voyager"

Starting Them Early

via @apeschool, via @moogmusicinc


"@moogmusicinc starting her early! 1965's finest!"



And below via @moogmusicinc

"The kids are alright. #islandofelectronicus #NAMM #modularsynth"

So cute!  So awesome!

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/"

Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES with Her Moog Mug

via @laurenevemay, via @moogmusicinc

"Back in my natural habitat #MoogMug @moogmusicinc"

You find the Minimug on Moog's Merch Store here.

New Moog Engineering Workshop Synth at Moogfest will be a Percussion Synth

via @moogmusicinc

"There's still tix avail for the 2017 Moog Engineering workshop at @moogfest. Building a percussion synth this year!"

Update: And it will be called the DFAM - Drummer from Another Mother, akin to last year's BFAM - Brother from Another Mother.

via @moogmusicinc:

"In case you were 🤔, this year's Moog VIP Engineering Workshop will build the DFAM...

Drummer from Another Mother."

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Ra Ra Riot

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Ra Ra Riot - Boy

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Feb 1, 2012

"Ra Ra Riot visited the Moog Sound Lab to re-create the song "Boy" from their LP 'The Orchard'."

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Ra Ra Riot - Oh La

Re-Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 21, 2012

"Ra Ra Riot visited the Moog Sound Lab to re-create the song "Oh La" from their debut LP "The Rhumb Line". Here's a rundown of what they used...
Wes Miles sings through an Analog Delay Moogerfooger on a short time setting for slap-back and plays the bass part on a Little Phatty.
Milo Bonacci (guitar) plays a Moog Guitar with long sustaining single notes running through an Analog Delay Moogerfooger and uses the Moog Guitars' internal ladder filter.
Both Rebecca Zeller (violin) and Alexandra Lawn (cello) play polyphonic pads with Moog's iPad app Animoog, controlling it with a Voyager XL and a Voyager Select Series.
Mathieu Santos (bass) fills in the gaps with a Moog Guitar through Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser and Analog Delay with a muted staccato attack.
Kenny Bernard (drums) plays 3 Voyager Rack Mounts, using the Trap-Kat to control them.

See more of the sound lab series at http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/"

Moog Music Celebrates Bob Moog on Birthday Anniversary

CELEBRATE BOB: Moog Factory Mural Time Lapse

YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by MoogMusicInc

Press release with full details below.

"To #CelebrateBob on what would have been his his 78th birthday, Moog Music commissioned a larger-than-life mural of Dr. Moog for their factory in Asheville, NC. The mural was created by local Asheville artist, Dustin Spagnola. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB! Love, your family at Moog.

Dustin Spagnola is a contemporary visual artist who has shown and created work in NYC, Miami, New Orleans, Richmond, Atlanta, Washington, DC and in his home, Asheville, NC. His work is often political in nature and eschews corporate advertising and graffiti culture alike. See more of his work at dustinspagnola.com"

Press Release (image via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook):

"Moog Music Celebrates Namesake Pioneer with One Day Birthday Promotion Event to Benefit Bob Moog Foundation

ASHEVILLE, NC, May 21, 2012 — In celebration of Bob Moog’s 78th birthday Moog Music, Inc. will donate 50% of all online clothing and merchandise sales on May 23rd to the Bob Moog Foundation. For every $350 raised, the company will also donate one Etherwave Theremin to the Foundation’s educational initiative, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, to complete the DBSS Educational Kit that is provided to each participating school. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool teaches elementary school students the science of sound through the magic of music.

Moog Music will feature a brand new line of product-inspired apparel boasting graphics bold enough to induce a geekfest for synth enthusiasts everywhere. DVDs, CDs, mugs and other ephemera will be part of the benefit promotion.

Moog Music clothing and merchandise can be purchased from the company’s online store: www.moogmusic.com/products/clothing and http://www.moogmusic.com/products/Merch

Moog instruments are not included in this annual fundraising event for the Bob Moog Foundation.

The promotion was created to include Moog customers around the world in the company’s support of the Bob Moog Foundation’s educational outreach efforts. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is a STEAM-based initiative, combining science, technology, engineering, art and math. It brings the late inventor’s work and spirit alive for children by teaching the physics of sound through intuitive engaging educational materials, including the theremin.

'Moog Music and our customers celebrate Bob’s pioneering legacy. In a time when science achievement is declining in this country, we are proud to support the Bob Moog Foundation in their efforts to bring science alive through electronic music. We invite all of our customers to make a purchase online on May 23rd and support the Foundation’s important work,' said Mike Adams, Moog Music President & CEO.

Moog Music, Inc. is the world’s leading producer of innovative analog synthesizers. The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent non-profit organization with a mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science and innovation.

Read more about Moog Music at www.moogmusic.com
Read more about the Bob Moog Foundation at: www.bobmoogfoundation.org"

Update:

CELEBRATE BOB: Moog Store Performance

YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by MoogMusicInc

"To #celebratebob on what would have been his his 78th birthday local Asheville piano teacher, Kim Roney, brought two of her pupils to the Moog Store to perform a song in celebration of Bob Moog's life and legacy. Bob Moog is still inspiring creative exploration in children of all ages. Thank you Dr. Moog, Happy Birthday! How has Bob Moog inspired you? #celebratebob"

#Obama & His @Kraftwkerk Cover Band Vote

via @mattjencik, via @moogmusicinc

"#obama & his @kraftwerk cover band voted did you? @KorgUSA @moogmusicinc @Roland_US @WhiteHouse @AEPaterra collab"

First Professional Synth for the iPad [via Moog Music Inc]

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Oct 16, 2011

"Go to www.moogmusic.com at 12:01am October 17 to find out what it is...

Unprecedented pricing for a limited time, visit http://www.facebook.com/moogmusicinc for details"

iPads on eBay

Update: release post here.

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Little Dragon

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Little Dragon - Little Man

YouTube originally Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Feb 2, 2012
Re-Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 1, 2012

"Little Dragon came by the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC to reinvent their song Little Man from their latest album Ritual Union.

See more of the sound lab series at http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/"

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Little Dragon - Summertearz


"Little Dragon visited the Moog Sound Lab to perform the song "Summertearz" from their LP Ritual Union.

Little Dragon came in for a session during Moogfest 2011. Sadly, their bass player fell ill during the festival and they were unable to perform their full set that evening. Luckily, their soundman filled in on bass parts with the Little Phatty for the Moog Sound Lab session and we got a gem of a performance.

Little Dragon front-woman Yukimi Nagano sings through an Analog Delay Moogerfooger, adding warmth and a low-fi slap-back to her sultry voice.

Keyboardist Hakan Wirenstrand masterfully plays the Minimoog Voyager XL. Check out his solo at 4:10. Using an Analog Delay Moogerfooger, he doubles the sound of the XL to make a rhythmic doubling effect, as he opens and closes the 2 Moog Ladder filters with the cutoff knob.

Little Dragon's sound man, Crispin Anderson sat in for bassist Fredrick Kallgren for this session. He holds down the song with thick bass lines on the Little Phatty

Drummer Eric Bodin plays a driving beat with 3 Minimoog Voyager Rack Mounts using Trap-Kat drum pads to control each Voyager separately

See more of the sound lab series at http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/"

VIMEO version previously posted here.

Introducing the Moog Polyphonic Theremin

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 31, 2011

"Introduced in 1928, the Theremin is one of the earliest and most widely known electronic instruments. Played artists that manipulate invisible energy fields around antennas which control the pitch and volume of the sound, Theremin music has distinguished hit records from such diverse artists as The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Clara Rockmore and Linkin Park.

Today (April 1st), Moog Music designers carrying on the legacy of visionary founder, Robert Moog have announced the first major technical Theremin design advance in over 40 years. The PolyTheremin™ incorporates bleeding edge IsoDirectional Inductive Oscillator Technology, to isolate space around five individual pitch antennas thus enabling each to be played simultaneously (finger-by-finger) without interference from its companion antennas. This revolutionary concept breaks the long held belief that the Theremin could only be monophonic instrument.

The PolyTheremin ships with Dorit Chrysler's instructional video "Playing the PolyTheremin is Even Easier Than Playing a Monophonic Theremin."

Purchase the Etherwave PolyTheremin here: http://www.moogmusic.com/theremin/?section=product&product_id=21416

Learn more about Moog Music here: http://www.moogmusic.com

If you like this video you'll love Moog's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/moogmusicinc"

Update: and the official press release:

"THE FIVE-FINGERED GAME CHANGER.

Today Moog finally reveal the product we have all been waiting for. No longer must a Thereminist be constrained by the shackles of monophony – literally, the sky, and by ‘sky’ we mean the amount of fingers on your hands, is the limit.

Today (April 1st), Moog Music engineers carrying on the legacy of visionary founder, Robert Moog, have announced the first major technical Theremin design advance in over 40 years.

The PolyTheremin™ incorporates bleeding edge IsoDirectional Inductive Oscillator Technology, to isolate space around five individual pitch antennas thus enabling each to be played simultaneously (finger-by-finger) without interference from its companion antennas. This revolutionary concept breaks the long held belief that the Theremin could only be monophonic instrument.

The PolyTheremin ships with Dorit Chrysler’s instructional video “Playing the PolyTheremin is Even Easier Than Playing a Monophonic Theremin.”

For full details, images and video, please visit:
http://www.moogmusic.com/theremin/?section=product&product_id=21416

Dealers: This product will initially be available in the Vishu™ Performer Edition, and has, in fact, actually already shipped to you and been bought by your customers. We’re pretty sure you mentioned being extremely happy with how it went and mentioned something to us about purchasing more.

Thanks for your attention. For questions, please get in touch."

Update:

Dorit Chrysler plays the PolyTheremin

flickr By Moog Music Inc

Moog Music's Mike Adams Talk at NCSU Thursday, March 22, 2018

via @moogmusicinc

"#NCState: @NCStateEngr Alumni & @moogmusicinc president Mike Adams returns to campus this Thursday (3/22) to talk about his career post @NCState and about #Moog Music’s past, present, and future: lib.ncsu.edu/events/amazing…"

via NCSU

"Mike Adams graduated from NC State in 1979 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. For the past 15 years he has served as president of Moog Music, the Asheville headquartered company founded by Robert Moog. Adams will talk about his career post NC State and about Moog Music’s present and future."

The event is free and open to the public.

Jilette Johnson at Moog Music

via @JilletteJohnson via @moogmusicinc

"Stopped by the @moogmusicinc factory, played with toys, ran into friends, made friends, wanted to buy everything. pic.twitter.com/V2UenBNYF5"

NAMM: A Look at the Minitaur

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Jan 16, 2012

"Marc Doty, Archive and Education Specialist for the Bob Moog Foundation, gets hands on with Moog's new synthesizer Minitaur and gives a run down of its features. For specs and purchasing info go to http://www.moogmusic.com/products/taurus/minitaur"

Update: Re-Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Jan 17, 2012

The ADSR Explained by Bob Moog

ADSR from the mouth of Bob. Happy #Minimoog Monday! Love, your friends at #Moog. #bobmoog pic.twitter.com/GargqQG8Sq

— Moog Music Inc. (@moogmusicinc) August 15, 2016

via @moogmusicinc

"ADSR from the mouth of Bob. Happy #Minimoog Monday! Love, your friends at #Moog. #bobmoog"

It's Bob Moog's Birthday Today!

In case you didn't know, Bob Moog would have been 83 today. The following are two tweets from Moog Music and one from the Bob Moog Foundation.

Thank you Bob!

via @moogmusicinc

"#HappyBirthday Bob Moog ❤️"

via @moogmusicinc

"Happy Birthday, Bob! Your days on this earth inspire every step we take in this life.

Love, all of the employee-owners at Moog Music."

via @MoogFoundation

"Happy Birthday to Bob, who would have been 83 today! #Inspiration #Innovation #creativity #humility #Moog #synth #analog #CelebrateBob"

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Megafaun

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Megafaun - Hope You Know

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Feb 1, 2012
YouTube Re-Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 7, 2012

"Megafaun Came By The Moog Sound Lab To Perform a Mooged-Out Version of "Hope You Know" From Their Self-Titled LP."

"Shortly after Moogfest 2011, Durham, North Carolina based Megafaun came to the Moog Sound Lab to perform "Hope You Know" off their 2011 self-titled LP.

Brothers Brad and Phil Cook swapped their usual roles with Phil laying down vocals and playing strings while Brad took over for Phil playing keys.

Phil Cook takes full advantage of the Full Sustain mode on the Moog lap steel allowing him, with minimal plucking, to create a haunting sonic landscape.

Brad Cook masterfully uses a Minimoog Voyager to MIDI control Moog's iPad based synthesizer Animoog, enabling him to play polyphonically as he weaves rich melodic chords throughout the song.


Nick Sanborn uses the Little Phatty to provide the song's bass line, filling and enriching the sound with the MF-104Z Analog Delay.

Joe Westerlund uses a Trap-Kat drum pad run through a MF-104Z Analog Delay to MIDI control three Rack Mount Voyagers configured to create ghostly percussive sounds.

See more of the sound lab series at http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/"


MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Megafaun - State/Meant


"Durham, North Carolina based Megafaun came into the Moog factory shortly after Moogfest 2011 to re-imagine "State/Ment" off their 2011 self titled album Megafaun. Here's the gear they used for their Sound Lab experiment:

Brad Cook (guitars) provides vocals for the song whileplaying Moog Guitar in full sustain mode.

Brad's brother Phil Cook (keys) uses a Minimoog Voyager to MIDI control Moog's iPad app Animoog.

New addition to the band, bass player Nick Sanborn, uses the Little Phatty run through a MF-105M MIDI MuRF and a MF-104Z Analog Delay to create the song's prevailing rhythmic pattern.

Drummer Joe Westerlund uses three Voyager Rack Mounts controlled via the Trap-Kat to create the backing percussion in this song.

See more of the sound lab series at http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/"

New Moog DIY Synth Coming to Moogfest 2016

Update via @Moogfest:

"@matrixsynth word is that @moogmusicinc is not releasing this synth to the public no matter how many people ask them to."

And via @moogmusicinc: Truth.

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via the Moogfest ticket page.

Engineer VIP tickets which run $1000 plus the $41 ticket processing fee gives you the following:

"This two-day synth-building workshop, led by Moog engineers, invites a select group of enthusiasts to build their very own unreleased Moog analog synthesizer and sequencer. The hands-on workshop is conducted in two, three-hour sessions within a pop-up Moog production facility. No experience necessary, but basic soldering knowledge is recommended. Participants in the Engineering workshop also have VIP access for the duration of the event, May 19-22. *Priority access to all festival venues for performances and conference programming: conversations, workshops, and installations. Access to exclusive VIP viewing areas and VIP/artist events. Gift bag. Complimentary food and drink in select locations. Passes available for pick-up at your hotel. Special merch deals. More perks to be announced. *Subject to capacity and based on first come first served"