"From the Terry Bozzio, Missing Persons Collection.
Missing Persons was one of the most influential bands of the 1980s New Wave movement. The band was founded by Dale and Terry Bozzio in 1980. Their biggest hits, Words, Destination Unknown and Walking In L.A helped define and establish New Wave.
This 1980s Mini-Moog Model D synthesizer with a Roland MPU-101 Midi Interface were played in recordings and live performances with Missing Persons circa early-mid 1980s.
The keyboard was in excellent working condition with no issues when it was last used. It currently powers up and has no visual damage or any indicators that anything is malfunctioning. We do not have access to the gear needed to confirm its current working condition. It is being sold "as is".
This is an iconic piece of New Wave history that played a pivotal role in defining unique sound of one of the most innovative and influential groups in the 1980s New Wave Movement.
Quite possibly, the closest thing to having a 'Moog Plugin' inside your MPC4000, Z4 or Z8. Rather than settle for a traditional 'multi-sampled' Instrument, having only a few or a dozen (at most) Samples onboard, and declaring it a 'MiniMoog'. I wondered, 'why not capture EVERY KEY from the original Model D MiniMoog?' ..and give one of the most celebrated Synthesizers of all time the closest possible incarnation on Akai's most revered Samplers of all time?!
Furthermore, the MPC4000 is quite a beast, in that, it can Sample at 24-bit / 48kHz, which is perfect to capture such a prized vintage Synth that's revered for it's thick, rich tonality. From that point, I wanted it for myself.
And so, with the labor done, we now have, what I consider, the most ambitious MPC of all-time loaded with arguably, the most celebrated Synth of all time.. and well, here's the result.
A first look at this labor of love, and I can't tell you how good it felt to finally play chords with sounds from a vintage Model D! ..evidently, I overloaded the MPCs internal Mixer, but, knowing full well I did overload the MPCs output, I didn't think it was necessary to sugar-coat the 'first look', and thought, this 'overloading' was just as important to include as the rest of it. As one could expect, if you played 5 MiniMoogs side-by-side.. you too, would probably overload what ever Mixer they're running into, too.
A simple reduction in resonance and/or Program volume, and there's more headroom to reach with those 'wider' chords.
Anyway, warts n' all, here it is, just as I was discovering in real-time. The nature of all of 88 individually cut and looped Samples playing alongside each other. Something the original MiniMoog simply can not do.
Here's hoping you enjoy this fascinating discovery of how the MPC4000 'sounds' when faithfully loaded up with 88 Samples from an original 1976 MiniMoog Model D's Ramp Oscillator! (Actually the MiniMoog offered 96, but as most MIDI Keyboards offer up to 88 keys, I stuck with 88.
In 1984, I had it modified by Boston tech Ron Rivera. Updates included a fourth LFO, individual sync switches for oscs 2 and 3, military Vernier tuning knobs add tuning stability and are 40:1 in Normal mode and 1:1 when pushed, and (the best one) the ability to individually switch the filter envelope to control pitch, filter or both on oscs 2 and 3.
In 1987, while working at Kurzweil in Waltham MA with Bob Moog, I talked him into autographing it for me.
In the mid-90s, synth tech extraordinaire Kevin Lightner (RIP) cleaned it up and put a green light on the main power switch.
In 2020, the amazing Ken Rich totally cleaned it up inside and out.
This instrument comes with a ATA flight case, and I will also include a Kenton Pro Solo Mk II CV to MIDI converter."
We haven't had a Mystery Synth in a while. See if you can identify this one. It's in the video below but never quite revealed, so feel free to watch w/o a spoiler. Hint: the LEDs threw me off.
P.S. See the Mystery Synths label at the bottom of this post for more.
Record Rooms - Ian Manhire (power pop, italo-disco, glam, synth)
In this video, I take you through the Minitmoog synthesizer. from my understanding this was a one year only model with only a few hundred manufactured.
"One of the earliest R.A. Moog products, the Model 351 theremin, was recently donated to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives! Bob and his father, George Moog, a woodworker and engineer in his own right, built these theremins in the family's basement workshop in 1954. This is a 72-year-old musical instrument!
By the time Bob Moog was just 20 years old, he had already been experimenting with and creating working electronic instruments for a full decade. Three years after creating the Rensitron, Bob's very first working musical keyboard, his newly minted company, R.A. Moog Co., started selling Model 201 theremins in 1954 to a select few customers. Later that very same year, Bob and George created the Model 305 theremin and its scaled-up alternative, the Model 351.
The vacuum-tube-driven Model 351 theremin has a five-octave range and a mahogany cabinet. For its day, the tonal control was quite extensive, albeit elusive to most theremin neophytes. The comprehensive array of volume-related knobs on the left has no instructional guidance in the accompanying manual, leaving users to their own devices to adjust their settings for optimal performance.
The center switches were more self-explanatory, allowing the user to mix and match the tone quality and pitch octave in a process Bob called 'Synthetic Format.' Synthesis was already being defined and developed, as far back as 1954!"
Supporters Tammy and Phil Neimeyer generously donated this Model 351, appraised at $25,000, to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. It was purchased around 1955 by Tammy's grandfather, James Gray Everhart, a lover of music, gadgets, and engineering. He was an early believer that R.A. Moog theremins could create beautiful music, which he would routinely demonstrate to friends and family!
"My awesomely generous friend Mike is down sizing to move and gifted me some things he no longer uses! (Besids The Source see what else he gave me at he nd of the video! 🤯) Mike and I were in the prog rock band THEATRE 🎭 in the 80’s and he used the Moog Source in the band. If you go to my main YouTube page you can find my other links and one takes you to the THEATRE page that the bass player Kevin maintains. (I played drums in the band)"
The 10th Anniversary Minimoog Voyager has been carefully dipped in a 24-karat gold finish. The classic wood housing has been neatly dressed in a custom, high gloss, black piano lacquer with Japanese Awabi pearl adornment on the sidepieces.
• 24 Karat Gold Dipped Chassis
• Black Piano Lacquered wood
• Japanese Awabi Pearl Inlay
• Personalized 24 Karat Gold Name Badge
• Rear backlit Indigo Moog Logo
• Indigo LEDs with Tricolor LFO Rate LED
• Translucent Rotary Knobs
• All Black Switches
• Custom Printed Manual Cover
• Handbound Manual
• Letterpress Certificate of Authenticity
• Custom Printed Manual Cover•
!! Only 30 in the World !!
I bought this one back in the 2010's. It is in mint condition. It has been in the box since I bought it.
It comes with everything original, box, manual, certificate and power cable.
The Minimoog Voyager 10th Anniversary Gold Edition is an ultra-rare analog synthesizer created in 2012 by Moog Music to celebrate a decade of the Voyager. Only 31 units were produced worldwide."
"This one is personal. I got my hands on a 1974 Moog Minimoog Model D — one of the most iconic synthesizers ever built — and I couldn't wait to share it with you. In this video I do an informal walkthrough of its sounds, explore its capabilities, and close with a live performance using the Elektron Digitakt. No script, no plan, just me and a 50-year-old beast of a synth.
🎹 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
▸ Moog Minimoog Model D (1974 vintage)
▸ Elektron Digitakt
📀 ABOUT THE SYNTH
Moog Minimoog Model D
Manufactured: 1970–1981
The synthesizer that defined analog sound."
"This is the most detailed and the deepest Moog One Masterclass.
8 Videos for a total of around 3 hours and 45 minutes.
It took weeks of work for shooting and editing...
Really an hard work.
The first video is free
The full masterclass is available at:
➡️ https://payhip.com/b/rE5QV
"So much more than a DX7 on steroids. In this hands-on walkthrough I program the Leviasynth from scratch to show what Ashun Sound Machines' 16-voice hybrid synth (the long-awaited Hydrasynth successor) can really do: 8 oscillators per voice, 144 algorithms, 7 modulation types, I even demo wavetable-style tones, deep DHDSR envelopes and that gorgeous new analog filter.
I'll show you how it sounds, how it's built and exactly how to start programming it — from a classic Prophet-5 patch to dirty FM basses, glassy vintage-digital pads and modular-style generative patches. By the end you'll understand the workflow and whether the Leviasynth deserves a place at the centre of your studio.
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The ASM Leviasynth is a 16-voice, 8-oscillator algorithmic hybrid synthesizer from Ashun Sound Machines — the team behind the Hydrasynth. It pairs an advanced digital engine (144 algorithms, 7 synthesis types, 300+ waveforms, FM, phase distortion, phase modulation, pulse-width modulation and sync) with a brand-new pure analog 4-pole resonant filter featuring custom pre-drive saturation. Add 13 envelopes, 5 LFOs, a deep mod matrix, a 3-track sequencer, arpeggiator, Polytouch polyphonic-aftertouch keybed and ribbon controller, and you have one of the most powerful synths released in years. Available in keyboard and desktop versions."
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"⚡ Roma Modulare 2026 is here! The ultimate Expo in Italy for synthesizers and music production welcomes you to Rome!
Explore 1200 square meters of indoor exhibition space to touch and test synth and pro audio products, enjoy captivating live music, and discover the latest trends and innovations in music tech. Get your tickets now!"
L'Opificio Italiacamp - THE LOCATION | Roma Modulare 2026
"We're warming up the engines for Roma Modulare 2026 at L'Opificio Italiacamp, happening September 18-19!
Let's explore the main exhibition area dedicated to synthesizer and music production. Get ready for an immersive experience with pro audio gear, eurorack setups, and captivating live music, all part of our meticulous event planning."
Press Release follows:
Roma Modulare 2026 announced as international synth and pro audio fair at unique new location in central Rome with early bird tickets already available
ROME, ITALY: organisers of Roma Modulare 2026 are proud to announce that the international synth and pro audio fair in question is to be held on September 18-19, 2026 as an unmissable two-day expo in central Rome, representing a journey into electronic music devices where creativity, passion, and experimentation meet at a unique new location — L’Opificio Italiacamp itself being billed as a centre for culture and education, born out of an urban regeneration project in the Ostiense-Marconi district that is one of the most vibrant areas of the capital city — boasting 900 square metres of exhibition space swarming with leading manufacturers of synthesizers and professional audio gear keen to show their latest wares, while early bird tickets are already available for anyone wishing to attend…
Organisers of Roma Modulare 2026 are on record as collectively stating: 'We live in an age where division is the norm, but making music requires unity. Today, the word ‘unity’ takes on a meaning that can profoundly shake and transform our roots and our habits. We want to continue strengthening the community of artists and creatives, who, together, make a valuable contribution to Italian and international music production everyday.'
"A post-classical piece in which piano and synthesizer sounds alternate and intertwine.
The instruments used are @YamahaSynthsOfficial CP-88, @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, @MoogSynthesizers Moog One, @NordKeyboards Nord Lead, and @buchlausa Music Easel.
On the CP-88, piano phrases are performed, while the Moog One and the other synthesizers respond with complementary parts throughout the piece.
The Prophet-10 is processed through the @HologramElectronics MICROCOSM with reverb and filtering. The Nord Lead is processed with reverb through the Specular Tempus.
On the Music Easel, lead melodies are performed with its built-in spring reverb and additional reverb from the @strymon blueSky."
"Today I had fun with the Moog Muse Moog Grandmother and Buchla Tiptop Audio improvisation. It had been quite a while since I last powered up the Buchla modular. Today I turned it on and simply modulated the timbre of one of the 259t's VCOs, which I used as a rhythmic foundation. Then I found a patch on the Grandmother and another on the Muse, and everything seemed to work together, so I ended up doing this short improvised jam, recorded directly as it was.
If you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them. I hope you enjoy these four minutes of analog sounds.
The MooggGrandmother and the Buchla go both into the Strimon El Capistan, the Moog Muse into the Flamma FS02, a very great sounding budget friendly pedal."
"An ambient piece layering the sounds of the forests of Karuizawa with @MoogSynthesizers Moog One, @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, @NordKeyboards Nord Lead, and @YamahaSynthsOfficial CP88.
On the Moog One, the filter envelope is set to loop mode, transforming chords into evolving drones.
On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed with filtering and reverb applied through the @strymon NIGHTSKY.
On the Nord Lead, synth pads are played through the @gfisys Specular Tempus with reverb processing.
On the CP88, Rhodes sounds are performed with delay.
The field recordings were captured in the forests of Karuizawa. They include the sound of footsteps on fallen leaves, a small stream, and birdsong."
"In 1973, Pink Floyd released 'The Dark Side of the Moon', one of the most influential albums of all time. The track 'On the Run' is famous for its use of the Synthi AKS, a classic London-made analog synthesizer by EMS (Electronic Music Studios).
Today I’d like to show you how to recreate the iconic sequence of that track on an EMS Synthi A, then show how to program it on a Moog Mother-32, and finally how to patch it in a Eurorack system."
"If you want to see how the Oberheim DX looks from the inside, how to clean the buttons, how to upgrade the RAM, and how to add MIDI to this classic drum machine, you're in the right place.
This machine came to me in pretty bad shape. Dirty on the outside, with some faulty buttons, and in serious need of some love. But honestly? It's not that hard to bring one of these back to life if you're careful and you enjoy working with vintage gear. And if you don't — stick around anyway, because it's super interesting to see these machines from the inside.
I'm walking you through the full process: deep cleaning, how to remove and clean the button contacts the right way (spoiler: cleaning the surface does nothing — you need to go under them), installing the Electrongate MIDI board and RAM upgrade so you don't need a battery anymore, and swapping the plastic panels for the beautiful wooden ones from Electrongate.
Big shoutout to Paul White, whose Electrongate videos were a huge reference for this build. I'm just a student passing the knowledge forward — go check his page, I'll leave the links below.
Once everything was back together and fully working, I put on a jacket — because if I'm performing original music for you, you deserve some respect — and played a live jam using the restored Oberheim DX, the Oberheim DMX, Moog Voyager, Rhodes Mark I, Oberheim Matrix 6R, Elektron Digitakt, and the Roland Space Echo RE-201."
"From the Terry Bozzio, Missing Persons Collection.
