April 2010 - Minute with the Moog Foundation

YouTube via moogfoundation — May 03, 2010 — "This is a "minute with the Bob Moog Foundation" update. More at www.moogfoundation.org. Learn more about HATCH at www.HATCHasheville.org. Check out www.JenLepkowskiPhotography.com, www.TEKkind.com, www.LauraEscude.com and www.HATCHasheville.org. Music by www.BootyBand.com"

HERB Birth of the MiniMoog YouTube mov

YouTube Uploaded by moogfoundation on Oct 10, 2011

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Night of The Theremin

YouTube via iloveanalogue
"This is a Robbie Ryan Moogloween Special, featuring Robbie Ryan as Punknface, Pam Ryan as Pussy Willow, and a surprise guest star. You can learn more about Robbie Ryan
at http://iloveanalogue.blogspot.com More information about the Moog Etherwave Theremin can be found at http://www.moogmusic.com You can find out more about Bob Moog's legacy at http://www.moogfoundation.org"

Update:

Dawn of The Theremin

"This is the action packed, Horror-filled sequel to "Night of The Theremin."
You can find out more about Bob Moog at http://www.moogmusic.com
To see additional Halloween Theremin films, visit the Theremin forum
at http://www.moogmusic.com/forum
See more about Bob's legacy at http://moogfoundation.org"

The Moogseum is Coming!

Published on May 20, 2019 moogfoundation

"10 years in the making, the Bob Moog Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Moogseum will open in downtown Asheville, NC on May 23, 2019! You can read more at www.moogseum.org or www.moogfoundation.org."

Bob Moog Foundation To Raffle Lou Reed's Moog Guitar

"March 8, 2010

Asheville, NC --- The Bob Moog Foundation announces a once in a lifetime raffle opportunity to begin Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 12pm (EST). The Foundation will be selling $50 raffle tickets for a chance to win one of Lou Reed's Moog Guitars. Only 200 tickets will be made available. Participants can purchase raffle tickets online at the Foundation's online store http://moogfoundation.org/shop. The raffle will close when the 200 tickets have been sold and a winner will be chosen by an automated random selector and notified via email. All proceeds go to benefit the programs of the Bob Moog Foundation. Employees and volunteers of Moog Music, the Bob Moog Foundation and Lou Reed are not eligible to participate in the auction.

Moog Music Inc., the company which carries on the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog through its innovative instruments, is donating the Paul Vo Collector Edition (1 of only 300) Moog Guitar, serial #005, signed and played by Lou Reed. The strikingly beautiful instrument is a maple top Tiger Eye Flame with an ash body, maple neck and ebony fret board. Reed has signed the front of the guitar; his labels for the guitar's controls remain on the instrument as well as the brackets for his guitar strap.


Lou Reed, best known as the former guitarist, vocalist and principle songwriter for the experimental rock band Velvet Underground, has enjoyed a prolific career as a solo guitarist known for the pioneering of many sound effects including distortion, high volume feedback and nonstandard tunings. His love affair with the innovative Moog Guitar began early, as he played the instrument in its prototype phase. Reed experiences the Moog Guitar for the first time in this YouTube video. Upon hearing the guitar for the first time, Reed exclaimed “This is amazing....this opens the door”. Reed performed on the Moog Guitar on the David Lettermen Show in the fall of 2008.

Mike Adams, President of Moog Music, states “Our thanks to Lou Reed, who experienced the Moog Guitar in its earliest evolution and inspired us to continue our development efforts. Gratefully, the proceeds from this raffle will support the Bob Moog Foundation. Both the Bob Moog Foundation and Moog Music serve to honor the genius of Bob Moog.”

Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation acknowledges “The Bob Moog Foundation is deeply grateful for the support of Lou Reed and Moog Music. The funds raised from this raffle will be of great assistance in expanding our Student Outreach Program, the program in which we bring Moog instruments in to the schools and teach children the science behind the sounds of electronic music. This program, even in its infant stages, has opened children's minds and engaged their spirits to explore the extensive sonic possibilities that Moog instruments offer.”

Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C. www.moogmusic.com

The Bob Moog Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to carry on the legacy of Bob Moog through educating and inspiring children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and through the intersection of science, music and innovation. The foundation has three main projects: preserving and protecting Bob Moog's archives, creating a Student Outreach Program that brings electronic music into the schools, and its hallmark project, the creation of a Moogseum in Asheville, NC, for which it was recently awarded a $600,000 lead grant by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. For more information see

www.moogfoundation.org.

Enter The Mind of Moog-Michelle Moog-Koussa

YouTube via moogfoundation. For more videos check out the moogfoundation on YouTube.

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

moogfoundation

"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!"

2018 Moog Trifecta Raffle: The Moog Rogue

Published on Aug 29, 2018 moogfoundation

"The Moog Rogue is the third prize in our incredible Moog Trifecta Raffle, which runs through September 24, 2018. This fully restored, two oscillator, compact synthesizer is known for it s outrageous bass sounds and its easy portability. You can read more about the Rogue and enter to win it (or the Memorymoog, or the Moog Source) here: http://bit.ly/MoogTrifectaRaffle. Three synthesizer, three winners."

Moogfoundation Moog Trifecta Raffle videos.

Roger Powell Remembers Bob

YouTube via moogfoundation. http://www.moogfoundation.org/

"Roger Powell tells us of Bob Moog's importance of him is Roger's life and Discusses the Moog Foundation."

MoogLab Adds One-of-a-Kind Novitiate Educational Synth by Dewanatron

"Bob Moog Foundation Acquires One-of-a-Kind Synthesizer for MooLab Educational Program

June 29, 2011 -- Asheville, N.C. — To further the Bob Moog Foundation’s goal of teaching science through music, Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa commissioned the unique synth builder Dewanatron to construct an equally unique electronic musical instrument. The result is the Novitiate, a literally one-of-a-kind device stripped down to a synthesizer’s most fundamental functions and built entirely with the Foundation’s needs in mind. Its purpose is to aid in teaching beginners the basics of synthesis, without the distraction of unnecessary bells and whistles.

The Novitiate was donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by Dewanatron, a company that builds solid-state analog electronic musical instruments. The result of collaboration between artist/musician Brian Dewan and inventor/musician Leon Dewan, Dewanatron has gained considerable attention from the Swarmatron, a synth featured in the Academy Award-winning soundtrack to The Social Network, composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Housed in a furniture-grade poplar cabinet, the Novitiate has 1950s sci-fi movie styling that’s best described as “futuristically retro.” The front panel’s four sections—oscillator, modulation, filter, and envelope—each demonstrate a primary synthesizer function. According to Leon Dewan, “We designed in the Novitiate something very simple for someone who doesn’t know anything about synthesis to start with and just get a handle on the basics of waveforms and filtering and frequency modulation.”

Brian Dewan adds, “It’s the first instrument we made that was not really conceived of as first and foremost for making music. It’s really made for understanding synthesis.”

“Where modern day synthesizers can be a bit overwhelming for new students of synthesis,” says Michelle Moog-Koussa, “the Novitiate does a beautiful job of presenting the four basic building blocks of analog synthesis in an accessible and compelling manner. We are delighted to add the Novitiate to our MoogLab program and we are deeply grateful to Brian and Leon Dewan for supporting our educational initiatives with this custom instrument.”

The Novitiate is an especially valuable asset to MoogLab, the Foundation’s outreach program for taking hands-on experience with electronic instruments into schools and the broader community. Its next public appearance will be at The Artery in Asheville during Pushing the Envelope: ADSR, a multimedia art show beginning July 9 and ending July 30, 2011.

For more information and photos on the Novitiate:
http://www.moogfoundation.org/2011/mooglabs-novitiate-educational-synth-by-dewanatron/

For more information on MoogLab:
http://www.moogfoundation.org/2011/mooglab-residency-at-claxton-elementary/

For information on Dewanatron:
www.dewanatron.com

For information on Swarmatron:
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2011/01/24/110124ta_talk_paumgarten"

MW BMF june 10

"
YouTube via moogfoundation — June 09, 2010 — Minute with the Bob Moog Foundation. Features Erik Norlander "Moogus Operandi" concert with Asheville, NC musicians; Moog Filtered Ale; Archives restoration; Curriculum development. Please share and check out our website, www.moogfoundation.org"

Cool Bob Moog Foundation T Shirts at Mountain Oasys

via @MoogFoundation

"Amp up your Moog factor with our supa cool merchandise at #Mtn_Oasis. We're at Diana Wortham until 5pm #BMF #moog pic.twitter.com/6T1Fl0YqhT"

And for those that can make it:

http://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.com
http://moogfoundation.org

Foundations of Synthesis Series by The Bob Moog Foundation

Published on Feb 11, 2013 moogfoundation·82 videos

Featuring Marc Doty, aka AutomaticGainsay

http://moogfoundation.org

Playlist:

1. The Synthesis of Synthesis - "This is the introductory video for the Bob Moog Foundation/macProVideo series "The Foundation of Synthesis." In it, Marc Doty sets the stage for the intent of these videos, which is an integrative instruction which not only describes synthesizer function and operation, but also gives a historical foundation for the functionalities and their implementation."

2. The Synthesis of Synthesis- Sound - "No instruction in synthesis would be complete without some explanation of the physics of sound! This video is one of several videos which outline the physical principles upon which synthesis is based."

3. The Synthesis of Synthesis- The Hammond Novachord - "The progression of devices which led to the modern synthesizer is diverse and interesting. The Foundation of Synthesis covers a number of them which portray a progressive development. One of these synthesizer precursors was the Hammond Novachord, a tube- based keyboard device whose groundbreaking technology is still present in some synthesizers today. More than most, this proto-synthesizer resembled what we came to think of as the modern synthesizer."

4. Foundation of Synthesis- Oscillator Introduction - "The Foundation of Synthesis dives into synthesizer technology with the Oscillator— the origin of sound in synthesis! Marc leads us through the history of this device from its beginning— as a lightbulb!— to its implementation in electronic musical instruments."

5. Oscillators- Pulse Width Modulation - "Pulse Width Modulation is a pleasing aural effect generated by the voltage-controlled adjustment of the width of a square wave. In this Foundation of Synthesis video, Marc demonstrates this function on several classic synthesizers. The video includes an oscilloscope, which shows you exactly what is happening when the width of the square wave output of the oscillator is changed!"

6. Filter- Introduction - "In this part of the 3rd Tutorial of the Foundation of Synthesis, Marc outlines the history of the filter from its origin in the telephone to its application in electronic devices in order to give a firm understanding of how the filter came to be an important part of modern synthesizers. The filter is a function which removes harmonics from a sound. Since harmonics define the timbre of the sound, this is a fast and easy way to create new timbres."

7. Filter- Cutoff Control - "Adjustment of the cutoff point of the filter is such a popular process that it has spawned whole genres of music. In this video, Marc shows the sound and functionality of this particular aspect of the most popular module in the modern synthesizer."

8. Filter-Voyager Serial Resonance - "The Moog Voyager design of Bob Moog includes some unique and useful functionalities. In this video, Marc explores the dual-filter nature of the Moog Voyager by demonstrating some unique ways to apply its filter arrangement."

9. Control Voltage Explanation Part 1 - "For the average musician, control voltage is an abstract concept. Of all the aspects of synthesis, it seems to be the most confusing. In this video, Marc gives a straight-forward and easy-to-understand description of the functionality using concrete examples. With a firm grasp of control voltage, synthesis becomes considerably easier and fun!"

10. Control Voltage Explanation Part 2 - "Here is part two of a video where Marc gives a straight-forward and easy-to-understand description of the process and application of control voltage. With a firm grasp of control voltage, synthesis becomes considerably easier and fun!"

11. The Amp Introduction - "In this video, Marc gives us a basic history of what can be the least-exciting module in the modern synthesizer, but then goes on to show what can be done when this module includes a fair amount of functionality. The Amp is the last step in the synthesis process, and can give you a variety of power over the timbre you create!"

12. The ARP Envelope Follower - "The Envelope Follower is one of the most fun control functions to exist. It takes the amplitude of a given signal and converts it to a voltage. As the amplitude rises, the control voltage rises. This can be used to control any function in the synthesizer which can be controlled via control voltage... which, in an analog synth, is most of them! In this video, Marc gives a demonstration of this under-implemented synthesizer function using the ARP 2600."

13. Designing Timbres- Introduction - "This video introduces the "Designing Timbres" tutorial by explaining exactly what is going to happen within it. It features some of the music and synthesizers used in the rest of the tutorial."

14. Designing Timbres: Major/Minor Chord - "'It doesn't play chords!' -This is the complaint most heard in regard to monophonic analog synthesizers... but wait... if you have three oscillators and some awesome functionality like the Moog Voyager, there is an answer to this complaint. In this video, Marc shows you how you can generate a sort of controllable polyphony using the monophonic Moog Voyager!"

15. Designing Timbres: Duality - "In this video, Marc demonstrates the the functional benefit of a synthesizer like the Yamaha CS-15, which is essentially two different synthesizers stacked together. By altering settings in each division, interesting timbres can be created."

Ernesto Romeo Reflects on His Inspirational Experience at Moogmentum in August, 2019.

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"Ernesto Romeo, musician, founder of Klauss, and beloved professor of electronic music, living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, reflects on his experiences at Moogmentum, the grand opening celebration of the Moogseum that took place August 13-15, 2019. Ernesto traveled from Argentina especially to attend Moogmentum, and was deeply inspired by his interactions with Herb Deutsch, Patrick Moraz, Larry Fast, and Lisa Bella Donna, as well as other guests at the three day event. You can read more about Moogmentum on the Bob Moog Foundation website: www.moogfoundation.org.

Thank you Ernesto, for making the long trip to be attend Moogmentum, and for sharing your wonderful spirit and knowledge with all of us."

Nice E-mu modular system in the background.

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

moogfoundation

"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."

Vintage Minimoog Model D Signed by Herb Deutsch - Bob Moog Foundation 2022 Raffle

video upload by moogfoundation

"Get your raffle tickets: here

In celebrating the 90th birthday of pioneering synthesist Herb Deutsch, the Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its fundraising raffle for a fully-restored vintage Minimoog Model D signed by the legend himself.

The Minimoog featured is serial number 11,535, built at Moog Music’s Cheektowaga, NY factory during the late 1970s. It has an estimated value of $10,000. Due to the highly coveted nature of this archetypal synthesizer, and the iconic signature from Herb Deutsch, it is likely to increase in value. This Minimoog has been meticulously restored by revered synthesizer technician Wes Taggart of Analogics, who also crafted its new custom walnut cabinet enclosure. It is in excellent technical and physical condition.

The raffle begins on February 9th, to commemorate Deutsch’s 90th birthday, and serves as an homage to his seminal contributions to the Moog legacy. It ends on March 7, 2022, 11:59pm ET, or when all 4,500 tickets sell out, whichever comes first. Tickets are $20 each, six for $100, 14 for $200, or 40 for $500.

Funds raised from the raffle will be used to expand the Foundation’s hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, which has inspired over 20,000 elementary school students through the science of sound. The raffle will also help support the Moogseum, an immersive, experiential facility located in Asheville, NC, which brings Bob Moog’s pioneering legacy and the science of sound and synthesis alive for people of all ages. The Moogseum, which opened in late May of 2019, has welcomed over 14,000 visitors from all over the world, despite significant challenges due to the pandemic.

Learn more about the Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/"

Some pics of the Minimoog via
The Bob Moog Foundation.

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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 Newsletter #4

"A Tribute To Bob Moog from The Caring Bridge

Dear Bob,

Thank you for finding the noise within the circuits.
For releasing the sound which resides in electricity.

For cutting a hole in the universe and poking your soldering iron around, making the future possible.

For making the future sing its electric lullabies.

You are immortal. You will always be here.
Your sounds reaching into the heavens and bouncing around for all time, kissing the stars goodnight and waving to faces in far away places.

For all time Moog shall sing.

Bill Hansen
July 24, 2005

The tribute above was sent to the Moog family by a man named Bill Hansen. I was so touched by its poignancy that I read it at my father's memorial service.

How has Bob Moog touched your life? Whether it's through the music you play or the music you listen to or whether it's the inspiration of encouragement you received from meeting him, consider the impact of this giving, humble genius of on your life.

The Bob Moog Foundation is nearly four months old. Your donations at this time are forming the building blocks of our efforts. We are depending on your generosity.

To those of you who have donated, we say a very grateful thanks. To those of you who haven't, we ask you to help us support Bob Moog's legacy of innovation, curiosity and inspiration.

To find out our goals for the Foundation, check out our Statement of Objectives at our website.

Wishing you peace, love and lots of great music this holiday season with warm regards,

Michelle Moog-Koussa
Director, The Bob Moog Foundation

Foundation News

The Bob Moog Foundation goes to NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)!

From January 18th to the 21st the Foundation will be in Anaheim, California among hundreds of manufactures of musical instruments making waves and spreading the word.

For any of you who will he there, please come visit us at the “Friends of Music” section in Exhibit Hall D.

Got Feedback? We want to hear from you!!

What do you think of the Bob Moog Foundation. What do we do well? What could we do better? Share your thoughts with us at...

feedback@moogfoundation.org
The Bob Moog Memorial Foundation for Electronic Music
PO BOX 8136 Asheville, NC 28814 | 828/683-7261 | info@moogfoundation.org"

Quick Links:
Official Website
Donate Now

Previous Newsletters:
Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #1
Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #2
Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #3

Bob Moog Foundation Unveils Historic Schematics from Archives

"Asheville, NC - March 2015...

Today the Bob Moog Foundation releases 15 new schematics from its vast archives of hardware, conceptual drawings, photographs, vintage catalogs, design schematics and more. The release is the second of its kind, following 20 schematics shared on the Foundation's eighth anniversary, August 21, 2014. The Foundation's archival mission is to preserve the past to inspire the future. To that end, work on the expansive collection is implemented with the purpose of sharing the historical and technical information contained therein through collaboration on museum exhibits and online releases.

The recent selection of schematics spans an 18-year period (1964-1982), diverse designs, and several engineers. Many of the earlier schematics were hand-drawn by Bob Moog and represent both seminal developments in the evolution of the Moog synthesizer and custom one-off designs developed specifically for experimental musicians. Their content ranges from formative oscillators, filters, and power supplies to rare capacitance actuated relays to layout designs for some of the most iconic Moog modular synthesizers.


Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director, remarks, 'The Bob Moog Foundation takes great pride in its preservation work. We are stewards of a remarkable history, based on Bob's technical genius and collaborative spirit. While he is a central figure in much of what we uncover, equally as important are the extensive collaborations with fellow engineers, and a breadth of pioneering musicians. Ultimately, the archives demonstrate the power of one person's work to inspire another person's work. Our goal is to share this powerful paradigm to the greatest extent possible in order to inspire future generations of innovators and creative thinkers.'

Many items from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, including schematics, are on exhibit at Switched-on: The Birth of the Moog Synthesizer, at The History Center in Tompkins County in Ithaca, NY. The exhibit runs through May 30, 2015.
http://moogfoundation.org/schematics
http://moogfoundation.org/march-2015-schematics/"

Moog Halloween Theremin Videos

You might remember Moog's Halloween Theremin Video Contest. The following are the entries. Enjoy.

Dyster Allhelgona - Happy Halloween

YouTube via simonthejedi

"A quite swedish halloween movie, made with the latest in swedish film technology. Guitar and Theremin soundtrack. Enjoy! Lagom seriös Halloweenfilm för Moogtävling... Av Simon och Filip" Pure analog sound on the night of halloween.

Update: Unfortunately some of the videos below have been pulled from YouTube. I'll keep the descriptions here for synth history.

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