The Galaxy Electric - ❇️ DIAL IT IN ❇️ - Super 8 Film {Official Music Video}

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"Thank you for watching and listening! We shot this video on Super 8 film.

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The Galaxy Electric
"DIAL IT IN" Official Music Video
Filmed and Directed by Jen Fodor
Produced by Jen Fodor and Georgia Hurd
Executive Produced by Daniel Naruta
Edited by Michelle Pan
Shot on B&W Super 8 in Los Angeles, CA at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum
Additional Footage using the DJI Osmo

The composition process involved us improvising with loopers using mainly Buchla Modular Synthesizer, RD-9, TD-3 for Acid House vibes, Roland SP404 MKII, and 2 Space Echoes on the vocals. The looping performance was ultimately recorded to 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape. We like to call it Cosmic Tape Music, but this one is in the vein of Classic House Music from the 80s."

The ARP Centennial Celebration continues...

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"June through October were busy months for us here at the Foundation. We celebrated Alan's 100th Birthday with a whole slew of events, including a new exhibit at EMEAPP/Museum of Music Technology, and the NAMM Museum of Making Music. Arriving in the UK on September 26, we exhibited at Machina Bristronica in Bristol... we had a special raffle of a meticulously restored vintage ARP Pro Soloist, personally signed by Tony Banks, legendary keyboardist of Genesis, to benefit the Foundation... we were part of the London Synthesizer show at The Musical Museum in London, and we capped it off with visits to both The Townshend Studio and Peter Gabriel's Real World Studio. WHEW!

Check out the full list of past events, and visit the Centennial Gallery."

The Museum of Synthesizer Technology by Martin Newcomb

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via this eBay listing

"Full color glossy photos of vintage synthesizers from the Museum of Synthesizer Technology with descriptions

118 pages, nice solid paper stock
In excellent condition with very light shelf wear on the covers
Pages are excellent with no writing, stains, or highlighting
The bottom right corner of the cover has a pressure mark - I tried to show this in the last photo.
Note that the red marks on the page ends in the photo are not stains on the pages but are from the red waveforms printed at the bottom of each page.

This book is rare and out of print, and would make a great addition to any synth collectors bookshelf."

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Reminder: Minimoog Prototype Exhibit, Erik Norlander Keyboard Sale Price Drop, Mini Minimoogs & More

via The Bob Moog Foundation

Minimoog Prototype Exhibit At the Moogseum This Weekend Only!

The anticipation is almost over! We are thrilled to be hosting the Minimoog Prototype Exhibit at the Moogseum, this weekend only, in partnership with the Museum of Music Technology (MMT). The exhibit will feature four ultra rare Minimoog prototypes from 1969, 1970, and 1971, as well as a host of related artifacts from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.

We are honored to have JoE Silva, author of The Minimoog Book: The Synthesizer That Changed Music Forever: Sounds, Stories, and Technology join us throughout the weekend of the exhibit. He'll be on hand to delve into the history of the Minimoog with exhibit attendees and sign books in the Moogseum store.

We're excited to share a new addition to the exhibit. MMT will be bringing Minimoog serial number 1016 (the sixteenth Minimoog ever produced out of 12,269 units), which was purchased in 1971 by none other than David VanKoevering, the marketing genius behind the early Minimoog sales. David's Minimoog will be available for exhibit attendees to play and explore. Come get you hands on this incredible piece of synthesizer history!

Finally, be sure to take advantage of the morning tours with our executive director, Michelle Moog-Koussa. Michelle will be delving into Minimoog history as it is conveyed through the main gallery of the Moogseum. She doesn't give tours often, so take advantage of this opportunity. The tours are available for a small fee for any exhibit attendee.

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The Vintage Synthesizer Museum Doc - A "Living Museum" where otherworldly sounds come to life!

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"In this episode of Helium Vision, we invite you into a world that hums with the strange and the beautiful—the Vintage Synthesizer Museum (VSM). Founded in 2013 by the avid synthesizer historian Lance Hill, this “living museum” exists in a space where the past and present come together to offer an immersive experience into the magical world of sound. It’s not just a museum—it’s a place where visitors and artists can disappear into their work, perform in a unique atmosphere, or learn the art of synthesis.

Initially opening its doors in Oakland the VSM is now nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, this space has since witnessed the presence of many modern visionaries—Damon Albarn, Egyptian Lover and Neurosis, to name a few—each leaving behind their own distinctive imprints.

Come with us, as we step into the otherworldly corners of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum and uncover the tales of the instruments that dwell within.

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///Credits///

Featuring:
Lance Hill @vintagesynthmuseum
Kareem Karam @k.joseph.karam

Directed & Edited by Vice Cooler @vicecooler
Producer: Sapi Chhabra @sapisonic
Director of Photography: Dalton Blanco @daltoncamera
Camera Op: Adam Franklin @adamscottfranklin
Camera Op: Vice Cooler @vicecooler
Audio Engineer: Scott Cornish @actuallyadog
Story by Vice Cooler & Sapi Chhabra
Music by: Lance Hill, Kareem Karam
Original Score by Vice Cooler

Find out more on the VSM here:
https://vintagesynthesizermuseum.com/"

NAMM Museum of Making Music ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact. Update

This is a follow-up to this post.

Additonal details on the upcoming two day event via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation follows:

ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact Opening August 9

We invite you to step into the world of innovation with our new exhibition "ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact." The impact of ARP synthesizers and the legacy of their innovator Alan R. Pearlman (1925-2019) was vast and deeply influential. From progressive rock and jazz to pop, film, and experimental music, ARP instruments helped shape the sound of a generation and inspired countless artists.

Curated by Brian Kehew, the exhibition brings together a stunning array of instruments, vintage media, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Guest Curator: Brian Kehew

Brian Kehew is a Los Angeles-based producer, engineer, and co-author of Recording The Beatles. Kehew’s deep expertise as a synthesizer programmer and performer with artists such as The Who and The Moog Cookbook brings a uniquely informed perspective to this presentation.

Exhibition Events
Day 1: Opening Reception and Concert Celebration
Saturday, August 9 @ 6 pm
Join guest curator Brian Kehew and Dina Pearlman-Ifil, daughter of Alan R. Pearlman, for an in-depth look at the exhibition. Stay for special performances by renowned synth artists Rupert Greenall, Robin Hatch, and Steve McQuarry. This event is free for museum members, and $30 for non-members.

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NAMM Museum of Making Music ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact

via The Alan R Pearlam Foundation

"ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WEST COAST CELEBRATION OF THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY OF ARP SYNTHESIZER FOUNDER, ALAN R. PEARLMAN, AUGUST 9 & 10 AT THE NAMM MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC
Kingston, NY - July 10, 2025 - This year marks the 100th birthday of the late inventor of the ARP synthesizer, Alan R. Pearlman. In honor of his pioneering innovations in electronic music, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is collaborating with NAMM Museum of Making Music for an exhibit: ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact.

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The Museum of Synthesizer Technology BOOK, 1994, 118 Full Color glossy pages.

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via this eBay listing

"The Museum of Synthesizer Technology (synthesizer book) written by Martin Newcombe. Martin created this awesome synthesizer book, a true labor of love, due to his strong interest in Analog Synthesizers created in that golden age of electronic music. Many of us identify with it. It is a rare, limited edition, paperback book with a 1994 copyright, 118 large, full color, glossy pages, printed on high quality paper stock. Contains many photos of those Legendary and Iconic Synthesizers that we all love. Excellent Condition. Long out of print. Not signed. Vintage original, no writing, no highlights, New. I had extras or else I would not sell this one. This is a top ten synthesizer book and worthy in the most comprehensive synth book libraries. Time keeps on slipping into the future."

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Improvised Jam on Iconic Vintage Synths!

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"Fresh off Superbooth 2025, I dropped into the Synthesizer Museum in Berlin for a rare, fully improvised performance on their legendary vintage synths—including the Yamaha CS-80, two ARP 2600s, and a Roland Jupiter-8.
Joining me was my longtime friend and Vienna-based artist Felix of Flame, playing his custom FLAME drum and percussion instruments. Together, we dove into a one-of-a-kind sonic journey—shaped by texture, tone, and the moment.
No script. No presets. Just raw, analog expression—captured live!"

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CELEBRATION OF THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY OF ARP SYNTHESIZER FOUNDER, ALAN R. PEARLMAN

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ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CELEBRATION OF THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY OF ARP SYNTHESIZER FOUNDER, ALAN R. PEARLMAN, JUNE 7 AT THE MUSEUM OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Kingston, NY - May 20, 2025 - This year marks the 100th birthday of the late inventor of the ARP synthesizer, Alan R. Pearlman. In honor of his pioneering innovations in electronic music, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation will launch ARP@100: A Centennial Celebration of Alan R. Pearlman’s Legacy with EMEAPP at the Museum of Music Technology. A gala event kicks off a year’s worth of commemorative ARP centennial activities and takes place at EMEAPP, located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, from 7 -10 pm.

June 7th Centennial activities at the museum include:

A live interview with the ARP Foundation’s director, Dina Pearlman-Ifil

Video excerpts from musicians, former ARP employees, and filmmaker Alex Ball’s celebrated ARP films

Performances on vintage ARP instruments by music pioneer Don Slepian and modular synthesist Ombient

The ability to try out a variety of synths

EMEAPP will unveil, at its Museum of Music Technology, a haven of vintage ARP history in which visitors will encounter an epic collection of ARP synthesizers, including the majestic ARP 2500 and a rare, early ARP 2502 with a cherry drop matrix. The iconic ARP 2600 Blue Meanie will be proudly displayed alongside an array of other ARP classics: the versatile Quadra, the expressive Soloist series, multiple iterations of the legendary Odyssey, the innovative Avatar, the powerful Chroma, the punchy Axxe, the compact Little Brother, and even a remarkable 16-Voice Electronic Piano – many of which will be playable!

Countless composers, musicians, and filmmakers worldwide have incorporated the ARP 2500 and ARP 2600 into their work, including early adopters Pete Townsend (in the “Who’s Next” album) and Elton John (in “Funeral for a Friend”). Stevie Wonder, an early adopter of the 2600, had his control panels labeled in Braille. The ARP 2600 was also responsible for the voice of R2-D2 in Star Wars films, and the 2500 was used to communicate with aliens in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Alan R. Pearlman’s legacy as an engineer and inventor began at an early age. A fascination with sound occupied his interest, and he spent time as a child building amateur radios. In 1948, as a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he wrote, “The electronic instrument’s value is chiefly as a novelty. With greater attention on the part of the engineer to the needs of the musician, the day may not be too remote when the electronic instrument may take its place as a versatile, powerful, and expressive instrument.”

Attendees may reserve a spot at this exclusive celebration and fundraising event with a tax-deductible donation of $150 per ticket. The contribution includes complimentary wine/beer/other beverages, a selection of snacks, and a swag bag. Parking is Free.

The Museum of Music Technology/EMEAPP is located at 45 Mainland Road, Harleysville, PA 19438, just a short drive from the PA Turnpike Lansdale exits."

🎛️ Synthesizer Museum Berlin -Explora el corazón sonoro de Berlín

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"Located in the vibrant Kreuzberg neighborhood, the Synthesizer Museum Berlin is a unique space that pays tribute to the evolution of electronic music.

Opening in February 2025, this museum houses a temporary collection of more than 50 vintage and rare synthesizers, spanning from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

More than a static exhibition, the museum offers an interactive experience where visitors can play and experiment with these legendary instruments. From the pioneering sounds of the "Berlin School" with Tangerine Dream, to David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy, to the vibrant techno scene of the 1990s, Berlin has been an epicenter of sonic innovation.

During the tour, you'll discover everything from early analog synthesizers to modern modular systems; you'll understand how these machines have shaped genres like ambient, industrial, and techno. The museum also regularly hosts workshops and live events, offering a complete immersion in the world of electronic music"

1968 RA Moog Modular IIIC

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"A 3-cabinet authentic, period correct all RA Moog modules system that dates from 1968.

This instrument forms a part of the RL Music Vintage Synthesizer Collection. We have managed to keep some of the very best examples of Vintage Synthesizers that have come through our business over the last 22 years which we kept for our pleasure and interest. Whilst having a privileged position as a specialist dealer in this genre of equipment, we managed to hang on to particular instruments that were interesting and inspiring. The RA Moog Modular IIIC is one of 40 instruments we have, but is the oldest and most historically important.

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Opening the Synthesizer Museum Berlin - a few words by co-founder Michael Soltau

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"Opening night of Synthesizer Museum Berlin (part one). Co-founder and owner Michael Soltau welcomes the audience and the two artists that are about to perform: Pyrolator will open the show, followed by Thorsten Quaeschning from Tangerine Dream (concert videos and interviews coming soon)

Eröffnungsabend des Synthesizer Museum Berlin (Teil 1). Mitbegründer und Eigentümer Michael Soltau heißt das Premierepublikum willkommen und kündigt die beiden Künstler an, die auf der Bühne auftreten werden: Zunächst Pyrolator und danach Thorsten Quaeschning von Tangerine Dream (Konzertvideos und Interviews folgen)."

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Viewing the the complex waveforms of the Gleeman Pentaphonic

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"After posting some pics of the Gleeman Pentaphonic Friday, someone in the comments asked what ‘Comp1’ and Comp2’ were in the oscillator section were referring to. Well, according to the manual: The first two waveshapes are COMPlex 1 and COMPlex 2. These are two new complex waveshapes not usually found on a synthesizer and are included for their unique harmonic qualities. Here, we’re viewing the waveforms with the Korg NTS-2 oscilloscope. We currently have one of these oscilloscopes in the studio. If you’d like to see one of these at each of the mixer sections in the studio, let us know."

ETI International 4600 Vintage Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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"This is a large semi-modular synthesizer, designed in Australia and released as a kit by Electronics Today International magazine in 1973. The large aluminium panel pivots forward for maintenance. Its 22x22 matrix switchboard, joystick, complex modulation and feature set is reminsicent of a larger EMS VCS3, a comparison enhanced by the use of genuine Cliff "little Dalek" knobs.

The main modules in the 4600 design were repackaged for the (smaller) ETI 3600 and the lightly larger Maplin 5600 kit synthesizers. Its notable features are volts-per-herz VCOS (rather than volts-per-Octave linear VCOs), complex Transient Generators that are like simple three stage sequencers, and a different-sounding VCF.

This is a rare, powerful and unique synthesizer that needs some TLC from a competent builder to unlock its potential.

STORY

In the early 80s before it had been completely built, it suffered damage (the plaster ceiling collapsed on it, because of a shoddy repair job after the previous tenants, a punk gang, had a "demolition party" that destroyed all internal walls). The keyboard was destroyed and there seemed little reason to replace it (the first 4600 keyboard circuitry was problematic and had been replaced by a design from the Fairlight team.) There was some scratches to the case and a lot of dust, though the pots did not seem scratchy.

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Tiago Lemos NM808 x Roland | #808DAY

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Note the clear Gleeman Pentaphonic. You can find a studio tour of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum here.

"Tiago Lemos, pro street skateboarder and passionate music fan, turns to hip hop as the soundtrack for his skating, with the 808 at the heart of many hip hop classics.

In collaboration with New Balance to commemorate #808DAY in 2024, the Tiago Lemos NM808 x Roland pays homage to the legendary drum machine with a design that intersects music, skateboarding, and street style. We recently caught up with Tiago and renowned DJ and producer Cut Chemist, to talk hip-hop, kick drums and kick flips in a studio that can only be described as a cavern of sonic treasures."

5/7/24 Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine + Korg SQ-10 (at Vintage Synthesizer Museum, Los Angeles, CA)

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"Korg SQ-10 sequences Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Around 1:45 into this video, resonant filter squelch begins eating the bass line and pulser, and it continues until it goes fully apoplectic. Both the S-1000 and SQ-10 speak Hz/v and the two blue cables are coming from the SQ-10 Channel A voltage output and Multiple trig output to the S-1000 pitch CV and trigger inputs.

The legendary Wretch Machine is pretty much unobtanium at this point, but the Vintage Synthesizer Museum is Mecca."

Bob Moog Foundation Archives Receives Historic Donation of Herb Deutsch Collection

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are honored to share that the Bob Moog Foundation Archives has received a major donation of nearly 300 items from the estate of electronic music pioneer Herbert A. Deutsch, who passed away nearly a year ago, on December 9, 2022, just shy of his 91st birthday.

Highlights of this extraordinary collection include:

1961 R.A. Moog Melodia theremin (the instrument that originally connected Herb and Bob Moog in 1963) Vintage R.A. Moog Minimoog, serial number 1094 (one of the first one hundred ever produced) that was given to Herb by Bob Original correspondence between Herb and Bob during the seminal period of their work together between 1963 and 1964 84-minute reel-to-reel tape of Moog explaining how the prototype Moog synthesizer works Reel-to-reel tape of the landmark “Jazz In the Garden” concert held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on August 28, 1969

And much, much more...

Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/BMFAHerbDeutschCollection

Sending our deep gratitude to Herb's widow, Nancy Deutsch, for entrusting us with the stewardship of this collection. We look forward to sharing this material with the world for generations to come.

Do you have material that you would like to donate to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives? Please email us at info@moogfoundation.org."

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GIVING TUESDAY INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN KICKOFF

Press release follows.

The Foundation Announces the First Publicly-Accessible ARP 2500 in the USA

STONE RIDGE, NY, November 28, 2023: Thanks to a generous donation by former ARP employee Bruce McLendon, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is welcoming a 2508 Wing Cabinet into its collection of legendary ARP synthesizers.

This 2508 cabinet was assembled as a complete self-contained 2500 synthesizer featuring original oscillator, filter, sequencer, envelope and mix-sequencer modules, all linked by the flexible 2500 patch matrix system. It also contains a new oscillator module designed and built for the Foundation by Phil Cirocco of CMS (Discrete Music Systems).

The ARP Foundation is launching an IndieGogo campaign to raise funds to complete the restoration of what will become the only publicly-accessible ARP 2500 synthesizer in the USA, and to bolster its ARPs For All Program in preparation for the 2500’s arrival.

View the Campaign!

About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation:

The ARP Archives & The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Its mission is to celebrate the legacy of inventor, musician, entrepreneur and engineer Alan R. Pearlman, by making his innovative inventions publicly accessible, and by inspiring future generations to imagine and create. Alan R. Pearlman was a pioneer in the electronic music world, and the founder of ARP Synthesizers, a leading synthesizer manufacturer in the 1970s. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving his legacy, and is committed to creating opportunities for emerging artists, sound designers and electronic music entrepreneurs.

Among their missions is enabling artists and designers to use rare, vintage ARP synthesizers, as well as recording and production equipment - which they’ve successfully accomplished with the ARPs For All Program in cooperation with their partners at The Record Co. in Boston, MA

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Side note for synth history's sake: The New England Synthesizer Museum supposedly had the first ARP 2500 on display, but it was non functional when I visited, and the museum no longer around. The owner/curator David Hillel Wilson passed away back in 2010.

Vintage Synthesizer Museum - Highland Park

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Also see VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM - Synth Studio Tour