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.

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"

Moog Artistry & Innovation Panel | NAMM 2025

video upload by Moog Music

"We brought together a panel of incredibly inspiring figures in the Moog synthesizer community for a one of a kind Artistry & Innovation Panel. Join Michelle Moog-Koussa, Lisa Bella Donna, Suzanne Ciani, Brian Kehew, Steve Dunnington, King Britt, and Rory Kaplan for a discussion on Bob Moog’s legacy and the past, present, and future of the instruments he imagined into this world.

The deep knowledge, unbounded creativity, and sonic boundary-breaking spirit exhibited by these individuals is truly a spectacle to witness."

Moogseum Window Install Timelapse After Hurricane Helene

video upload by moogfoundation

"Seven weeks after Hurricane Helene ripped our awning frame and cloth awning off our our building, causing both to crash into our window which broke into several places, we were finally able to get the window replaced. During the interim, the Moogseum has been boarded up, and hasn't looked very inviting. We are thrilled to have made the first step to bringing the Moogseum's exterior back to its original condition, as seen in this time lapse. The awning will be replaced in the next month or two.

Please consider supporting the Moogseum as we continue to navigate the long-term effects of Helene, which have resulted in more than $35,000 in lost income to date, with more expected by the end of the year.

Donate: https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Become of member of the Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/membership/

Purchase something from our newly redesigned online store: https://bit.ly/shopbmf

Many thanks to all of you who have supported us during this time. Your support is helping us remain resilient so that we can continue our important work!

Music: Audio-Visions by Lisa Bella Donna, used with permission"

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.

Moog Muse | Factory Preset Tour | All Presets, No Talking

video upload by Moog Music

"Join Lisa Bella Donna and Max Ravitz on an hour-long tour through the factory library of patches for Muse – from searing leads and thumping basses through delicate textural pads and everything in between. All sounds recorded direct from Muse with no external effects added."

00:00 Polyphonic Power
00:34 Blind Nights
01:31 Dancing Droplets
02:35 Oblique Flights
03:50 Vox Humana

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Moog Music Introduces the New Moog Muse

Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.

Playlist:
Moog Music - Moog Muse | Reflections | Lisa Bella Donna
Moog Music - Moog Muse | Reflections | Misha Mansoor
Matt Johnson Jamiroquai - The incredible Moog Muse! Moog's new megasynth
Sound On Sound magazine - PREVIEW: Moog Muse Synthesizer Overview & Demo
Limbic Bits - MOOG MUSE Sound Demo (no talking): 21 Custom Presets for Ambient, Electronica and Melodic Techno
mylarmelodies - What you want to know about Moog Muse
Bonedo Synthesizers - Bonedo Synthesizers
loopop - Moog MUSE // Review, tutorial and plenty of sounds
HAINBACH - Moog Muse: Demo and Patch from Scratch

"Muse is an eight-voice analog bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer — the culmination of over 5 years of dreams, design, and passion. Muse is an intuitive and powerful instrument built on the rich history of Moog that simultaneously gazes boldly into the future. This studio or performance centerpiece is driven by eight analog voices, each with two VCOs, a modulation VCO, dual VCFs, and a stereo VCA — all with that recognizable, kinetic analog quality.

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Alan R Pearlman Foundation Call To Artists: Open Submissions

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"What Would You Do With A Studio Full of Rare Synthesizers + State of the Art Recording Gear + Room and Board for Five Days?

The Residency at the ARPs for All Project program is a new collaboration between the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation’s ARPS for All program and The Record Co, a well-known and beautifully renovated music facility in Boston. The Record Co features incredible recording and performance spaces plus a wonderfully-curated collection of vintage ARP synthesizers, including the only publicly-available ARP 2500 in the USA.

The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation’s mission is to make ARP’s classic and groundbreaking synthesizers widely available in order to inspire future generations of musicians. This Residency is a natural expression of our goals. While creating a unique musical work with our support, our chosen recipient will inspire emerging musicians to follow their own muse, making use of the same classic ARP synths. Through this program, the recipient will have the opportunity to not only take an important next step in their own career, but also to give something back to the music community.

Based on the submission form, the Foundation will select and support an artist in the creation of a special musical work incorporating the vintage ARP synthesizers at The Record Co. The end result could be a full album, a single song, a synth-backed video project, a series of synth tutorial videos, or another concept that inspires you to create.

HERE'S HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS!

The recipient will have access to The Record Co facilities and gear, the current ARPs for All Instrument collection, and 5 days of time. The space boasts an impressive collection of recording studios, production suites, sought-after equipment, and knowledgeable engineers to help amplify your creative process.

The chosen recipient will receive:
5 days of studio time at The Record Co
Hotel accommodations for the duration of the residency
Per diem for meals
Orientation at the studio
Educational materials from the ARP Foundation
Ongoing public recognition from The Record Co. and the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
A fantastic creative experience with creative minds of every experience level

The recipient will be chosen by a committee of music industry leaders with notable achievements in the field of synthesis. During the review process, the identities of applicants will be hidden from the committee. The recipient will be selected based on their existing body of work, as well as on the project they intend to work on during their residency.

AMONG THE COMMITEE ARE ESTEEMED AUDIO PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING:
Anthony Marinelli
Panic Girl
Lisa Bella Donna
David Baron

THE RESIDENCY SCHEDULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Option 1: October 29-November 2, 2024
Option 2: December 3-7, 2024
Option 3: March 4-8, 2025
*The last day of the residency will be a performance, presentation, listening party!

RESIDENCY APPLICATION & SUBMISSION DETAILS:
The Residency Application Form on the Foundation Website
Please read the application & requirements (including the terms and conditions)
Fill out the form and submit examples of your existing work along with a proposal of the project you’d like to create

Submission Deadline: Monday September 16, 2024"

New Moog Mother Synth Coming to Superbooth

via Moog Music

"MOOG RETURNS TO BERLIN FOR SUPERBOOTH 2024

Heading to Superbooth 2024? We sure are. Come say hey at booth #0245 and check out the newest member of the Mother family.

Go hands on with a variety of Moog instruments and immerse yourself in a live performance from Lisa Bella Donna.

Keep your eyes peeled on Moog socials for more info next week.

Hope to see you there!"

Alan R Pearlman Foundation : Year 2023 Recap

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"What an amazing year! From accepting the MiDI Association's Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Alan R Pearlman, to acquiring one of the most sought-after synthesizers of all time for our ARPs for All collection, we've been busy! Catch a glimpse of a few of our accomplishments ... it's a fanstastic flashback through our best year yet! Music by Lisa Bella Donna with d'ARP (Dina Pearlman-Ifil) Thank you for your continued support and consider an end-of-year donation: https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/d..."

Moog Grandmother sound design tutorial: Lisa Bella Donna Patch book 2: Mixer distortion

video upload by EthanJamesMusic

"This is a tutorial for the Moog Grandmother semi modular synthesizer, expanding on a patch created by @LisaBellaDonnaMusic using mixer distortion by running the output back into the noise input. The other main feature of this patch is using the modulation oscillator to create pulse width modulation. I explore some different variations for the patch and how to find different musical uses.. I hope you learn how to take someone else's patch and explore alternate uses from this video."

Update:

Moog Grandmother sound design tutorial: Lisa Bella Donna Patch book 2: Mixer distortion part 2


You can find additional posts in this series here.

Moog Grandmother sound design tutorial: Lisa Bella Donna Patch book 1: Envelope to modulation rate

video upload by EthanJamesMusic

"This is a tutorial for the Moog Grandmother semi modular synthesizer, expanding on a patch created by @LisaBellaDonnaMusic using the envelope generator to control modulation rate. The other main feature of this patch is using the Multi section as a summing mixer for up to three different voices. I explore some different variations for the patch and how to find different musical uses.. I hope you learn how to take someone else's patch and explore alternate uses from this video."

You can find additional posts in this series here.

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..."

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

ANTONUS Custom 2600 + Little Brother Step Sequencer w/ Blue LEDs

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Absolutely mint condition. This has only been touched by Antonus, myself [Bluetech] and Lisa Bella Donna. Why settle for cheaply made mass market synths "inspired" by the 2600 when you can get quality handmade real deal monster machine? Already in the states, avoid months long wait and customs and import duties and heavy shipping costs.

Made with custom Blue LEDs for that extra special sparkle.

Antonus 2600

The reinterpretation of the mythic ARP 2600 analog synthesizer. We have faithfully reproduced all aspects of the original electronic design so as not to lose a nuance of the mythical sound that characterizes it. We love its sound and behavior so we don’t intend to “improve it”. Of course, we wanted to adapt it to the current standards of use for which we have opted for a more compact format, without losing any of the feeling and comfort of the original design in addition to adding MIDI connectivity.

Step Brother

A unique sequencer design, the perfect mate of our modular system. Based on the design of the ARP Sequencer 1601 but expanded. We have added a Clock Divider, an ADSR, a VCO / LFO and 2 VCAs, and of course, MIDI connection. A sequencer system fully oriented for live performance and for immediate improvisation. Of course made with the classic 2600 design rules."

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/"

2022: A Fifty-Year ARP Odyssey Odyssey Synthposium

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"November 5 we'll be having our annual Synthposium! Check out bit.ly/2022-Odyssey to learn more. Get your tickets now!

Music by Alex Ball
Video by Mary Lock
Artwork by Sharon Wasko (with art from original ARP artist Margaret Shepherd)"

ABOUT THE 2022: A 50 YEAR ARP ODYSSEY SYNTHPOSIUM

Location: Online, streaming from David Friend Recital Hall, Boston, MA

Date: November 5th, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm (East Coast USA time)

*Please adjust your time zones accordingly*

Hosted by: The Berklee College of Music's Electronic Production and Design Department

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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

Leslie van Berkel Colorization Video for the Classic Bob Moog Image Poster

video upload by moogfoundation

Follow-up to this post.

Update: for those that missed it, the video is back.

"Dutch visual artist Leslie van Berkel reached out to the Bob Moog Foundation, offering to colorize an iconic black-and-white photo of Bob as a tribute. We were happy to accept.

In observance of the 17th anniversary of Bob's passing on August 21, 2005, and in honor of the creation of the Bob Moog Foundation one year later, we share this time lapse video of Leslie's painstaking work colorizing this iconic, mid-'70s photo of Bob striking a pose among several of the synthesizers he helped create.

Read more about Leslie's process here: https://bit.ly/BobMoogInColor

You can purchase an art poster of the image here: https://bit.ly/BobMoogColorizedArtPoster

Music: Lisa Bella Donna from the album 'Moogmentum,' available on Bandcamp
Audio production and editing: Amin Bhatia and Dave Gross"

Moog Sound Studio: Mother-32 & DFAM & Subharmonicon w/ Exploration Patch Book & Cards

videos upload by Moog Music Inc

Playlist: Moog Sound Studio: Mother-32 & DFAM & Subharmonicon
Moog Sound Studio | Patch Demonstration | Standing on Shoulders [patch sheet]
Moog Sound Studio | Patch Demonstration | Mind Police [patch sheet]
Moog Sound Studio | Patch Demonstration | Ese Sabor [patch sheet]

"Begin a new journey in the world of modular synthesis with Moog Sound Studio: Mother-32 & DFAM & Subharmonicon.

Moog Sound Studio includes all the tools and creative inspiration you need to embark on an immersive sonic adventure. Designed for beginner and seasoned synthesists alike, Moog Sound Studio introduces a uniquely comprehensive approach to exploring modular synthesis. Along with the powerful trio of analog synthesizers (Mother-32, DFAM, and Subharmonicon), each user receives a custom dust cover, dedicated audio mixer and power distribution hub, rack kit, audio cables, patch cables, cable organizer, synth exploration card game, creative learning tools, artwork, and more.

Watch the immersive Moog Sound Studio experience and environment come to life in this animation by Rapapawn, an experimental animation studio run by artists Óscar Raña and Cynthia Alfonso. This piece incorporates artwork by illustrator Kate Dehler and is set to music composed by synthesist Lisa Bella Donna using Mother-32, DFAM, and Subharmonicon.

Expand your knowledge of modular synthesis, hone your sound design skills, and allow yourself to get lost in the joy of discovering new musical experiences!"