Synth Legends (2005): Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle, Roger Linn

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"Get your SYNTH LEGENDS Limited Edition T-Shirt here: bit.ly/SynthLegendsTshirt
Pre-orders open through August 25th!

Join us live on August 21, 2025 at 8 pm EDT as we present the entire 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 symposium from April 19, 2005 - Bob Moog’s final public appearance. This historic event, originally organized by Russ Jones of AudioMIDI, brings together synth pioneers Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, and Marcus Ryle, with Roger Linn moderating. For the first time ever, the full 1-hour and 38-minute symposium will be broadcast in its entirety.

Note: the original audio recorded at this 2005 event was only captured on the camera mics and is not studio-perfect. We’ve worked to make audio enhancements, including painstaking audio mastering by Harold LaRue (https://haroldlaruemastering.com), to make this once-in-a-lifetime conversation as clear as possible. We suggest turning on closed captioning in order to not miss any of the content.

During the stream, join Tom Oberheim, Denise Smith (Dave Smith’s widow), Marcus Ryle, and Michelle Moog-Koussa (Bob Moog’s daughter and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation) in the live chat as they share reflections, answer your questions, and provide personal insights into the legacy of Bob Moog and synthesis history.

Huge thanks to our sponsors, without whom this broadcast would not have been possible:

Platinum Sponsors:
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Special thanks to: Russ Jones, Harold LaRue, Dave Gross, Mark Ethier, Marcus Ryle, Tom Oberheim, Denise Smith, Roger Linn, Axel Hartmann, and David Mash, all of whose contributions helped make this possible.

Why watch?
Experience the inspiring reflections of five synth legends.
Hear behind‑the‑scenes stories of innovation from the pioneers themselves.
Celebrate Bob Moog’s enduring legacy on the 20th anniversary of his passing.

Mark your calendars and bookmark this page! You won’t want to miss this very special tribute. Feel free to share with fellow synth lovers, and join us live on the 21st to celebrate the magic of synthesis together.
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Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. Throughout the month of August, we will share an informal remembrance video series, Voices for Bob, featuring musicians, technologists, innovators, and colleagues as they remember and reflect on Bob's indelible legacy.

▶️ "Voices For Bob" Shorts series:



 
▶️ "Moog Memories” video: bit.ly/MoogMemories [posted here]

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation. Support our work by doing one (or all) of the following:

🌐 Visit the Bob Moog Foundation: https://www.moogfoundation.org"

Voices For Bob: Drum machine & synth pioneer Roger Linn recalls meeting Bob Moog

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"Roger Linn is an innovative engineer, designer, and musician best known for creating the LinnDrum, one of the first drum machines to use digital samples of real drums. His groundbreaking instruments helped define the sound of 1980s pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and he later co-developed the Akai MPC series, a cornerstone of modern beat-making. Linn continues to push boundaries with expressive instruments like the LinnStrument.

In this video, Roger shares a story about meeting Bob Moog at NAMM.

Roger Linn Design: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com

Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. Throughout the month of August, we will share an informal remembrance video series, Voices for Bob, featuring musicians, technologists, innovators, and colleagues as they remember and reflect on Bob's indelible legacy.

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation. Support our work by doing one (or all) of the following:

🌐 Visit the Bob Moog Foundation: https://www.moogfoundation.org"

Moog Memories: Remembering Bob Moog & the Impact of Moog Synthesizers 20 Years After His Passing

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"Synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog passed away on August 21, 2005. His indelible legacy lives on through the synthesizers he created, through his warm, humble personality, and through the work of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Please consider honoring Bob's legacy by donating to or becoming a member of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Donate here: https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF
Become a member here: https://bit.ly/BMFMembership

Featured in this video are Bob's colleagues, iconic musicians, and electronic music luminaries lending insights into working with Bob, being empowered by Moog synthesizers, and guiding Bob's legacy forward. Many thanks to our friends at ‪@WaveshaperMedia‬ for creating this video from interviews from the upcoming Electronic Voyager documentary.

Other cool ways to support the Bob Moog Foundation:

Visit our website: www.moogfoundation.org
Sign up for our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/BobMoogFoundationNewsl...
Shop our online store: https://bit.ly/shopbmf
Visit us at the Moogseum in Asheville, NC: www.moogseum.org
Omnisphere user? Check out the Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 (100% proceeds donated to the Bob Moog Foundation): https://bit.ly/BobMoogTributeLibrary

Join us on this channel at 8 pm (ET) on August 21, 2025, the 20th anniversary of Bob's passing, when we will be streaming the 2005 Synth Legends symposium featuring Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Bob Moog, and Marcus Ryle, with Roger Linn moderating. Read more about this event here: https://bit.ly/SynthLegendsEvent"

Synthesizer Master Chef Recipes! Legendary Sound Patches of Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library 2

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"The Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Omnisphere features over 1300 sounds from 50 different legendary sound designers and composers. 100% of the proceeds benefit the work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Check out the library here: https://www.spectrasonics.net/product...

Keyboardist and synthesist extraordinaire Andrew Colyer (Circuline, Robert Berry, Matt Dorsey Band, The Tubes) gives an overview of the Bob Moog Tribute Library, exploring its vast capability. This is the third of a series of videos to delve into the library and celebrate its incredible sonic palette. You can check out Andrew here: https://colyermusic.com/.

Many thanks to our friends at Strange Cranium Studios (https://strangecranium.com) for the use of their Moog One, which Andrew is using as the controller in this video."

Exploring the Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D!

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"Enter our fundraising raffle to win this gorgeous limited edition Geddy Lee Minimoog here: https://bit.ly/GeddyLeeMinimoog2025

This brand new synth comes with the following:

🎛 Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, personally hand-signed by Geddy Lee

🎹 Satin red finish exclusive to this edition

🎛 Hot-rodded VCA circuit for extra sonic punch

🎹 Custom 'Starman' badge on the front and matching sticker on the rear

🎛 Limited-edition 10" red translucent vinyl featuring Rush’s "Xanadu" and "Jacob’s Ladder"

🎹 Exclusive Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D poster

The raffle runs through May 19th and is open internationally."
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I spy a packrat in the video. ;) / umop

Brand New Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D Synthesizer Unboxing

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"Unpacking of the gorgeous cherry red Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D, serial number GLMD-0233.

Raffle coming soon..."

Update: details are in:

"We are excited to announce our spring fundraising raffle for a brand new Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D synthesizer, serial number GLMD-0233. The limited edition synth was hand-built in Asheville, NC, and is one of only 500 released by Moog Music on March 20, 2025.

It comes with several exclusive items, including a certificate of authenticity signed by Geddy Lee, a custom "Starman" badge on the front and back, a limited-edition 10-inch translucent red vinyl of two Rush songs, and an exclusive Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D poster. The synthesizer is valued at $5,500.

Raffle tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, 12 for $200, and 35 for $500 The raffle runs from 7:00 am (ET) on April 28, 2025 to 11:59 pm on May 19, 2025 (ET) The raffle is open internationally

Read more and purchase tickets at: https://bit.ly/GeddyLeeMinimoog2025

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Timelapse: Moogseum Awning Replacement After Damage by Hurricane Helene

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"Although it took six months after Hurricane Helene to get our awning at the Moogseum replaced, we are thrilled to have this visual beacon back on the building. Thank you ‪@airventexteriors7232‬ for the great job!

Find out more about the Moogseum here: www.moogseum.org
Reserve tickets here: https://moogseum.org/advance-tickets-...
Become a member here: https://moogseum.org/membership

Music credit: Robeone"

A Moment with Legendary Jimmy Jam and Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer!

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"Enter to Win the Matrix-12 here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle !!

This pristine, Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer the subject of our winter 2025 fundraising raffle. It is signed by synthesizer pioneer Tom Oberheim and the Matrix co-creators Marcus Ryle and Michel Doidic. The synth belonged to Doug Curtis, whose Curtis chips were used in its design. It was generously donated by Doug's widow, Mary Curtis.

The raffle ends on Monday, March 10, 2025, and is open internationally. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle"

Moogseum Livestream -From Minimoog To Crumar Spirit.

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"Join us today at 3 pm (ET) on our YouTube channel as we explore some rare Moog history with Brian Kehew and former Moog engineer Jim Scott. Jim is a fountain of knowledge and insight. There will be a Q&A with the audience after the interview. Don't miss it!"

Links to Donate
https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Raffle Link
https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle

Meet Michel Doidic, Co-creator of the Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer

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"Michel Doidic and Marcus Ryle co-created the Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer in 1985. In this video, Marcus interviews Michel about how Michel came to work for Oberheim, his experience with designing the Matrix-12, and his reflections on Doug Curtis.

Michel went on to found Fast Forward Designs and Line 6, along with co-founders Susan Wolf and Marcus Ryle, and is currently retired.

The Bob Moog Foundation fundraising raffle for Doug Curtis' Matrix-12, signed by Tom Oberheim, Michel Doidic, and Marcus Ryle ends March 10, 2025. It is open internationally.

Enter to win it here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle"

See additional posts here for interviews with Tom Oberheim, Mary Curtis, and Marcus Ryle.

A Deeper Dive: The Full Story of the Bob Moog Foundation 2025 Raffle for an Oberheim Matrix-12 Synth

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"Listen in as Tom Oberheim, Mary Curtis, and Marcus Ryle lend insight to the history behind the very special Oberheim Matrix-12 that is the subject of our winter 2025 fundraising raffle.

You can enter our fundraising raffle to win this coveted, fully restored Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle (co-designer), and Michel Doidic (co-designer) here: https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle.

This Matrix-12 was formerly owned by Doug Curtis, lauded inventor of Curtis integrated circuits, and was generously donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by his widow, Mary Curtis. The synth was fully restored by Marcus Ryle, one of its original co-designers, and has a value of $20,000. The raffle is open internationally.

Many thanks to Tom and Jill Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, and Mary Curtis for their participation that made this video possible. Many thanks also to our friends at Sequential (https://sequential.com) in San Francisco, for allowing us to film at their headquarters.

Find out more about the Bob Moog Foundation at www.moogfoundation.org

Donate to the Bob Moog Foundation here: https://moogfoundation.org/do-somethi...

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

Shop our online store here: https://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.com/"

Bob Moog Foundation Winter 2025 Raffle for a Fully Restored, Signed Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer!

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"Enter our fundraising raffle to win a coveted, pristine Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle (co-designer), and Michel Doidic (co-designer) here:

https://bit.ly/BMFMatrix12Raffle.

This Matrix-12 was formerly owned by Doug Curtis, lauded inventor of Curtis integrated circuits, and was donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by his widow, Mary Curtis. The synth was fully restored by Marcus Ryle, one of its original co-designers, and has a value of $20,000. The raffle is open internationally."

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The Hans Zimmer Patches: Explore Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library for Ominsphere - Part 2

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Part 1 here

"Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Ominsphere features over 1300 sounds from 50 different legendary sound designers and composers. 100% of the proceeds from the library benefit the work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Check out the library here: https://www.spectrasonics.net/product...

In this video, synthesist and composer Andrew Colyer delves into the nine sets of sounds from the extraordinary award winning film composer Hans Zimmer."

Explore Spectrasonics' Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Ominsphere with Andrew Coyler - Part 1

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Part 2 here

"The Bob Moog Tribute Library v2 for Ominsphere features over 1300 sounds from 50 different legendary sound designers and composers. 100% of the proceeds benefit the work of the Bob Moog Foundation. Check out the library here: https://www.spectrasonics.net/product...

Keyboardist and synthesist extraordinaire Andrew Coyler (Circuline, Robert Berry, Matt Dorsey Band, The Tubes) gives an overview of the Bob Moog Tribute Library, exploring its vast capability. This is the first of a series of videos to delve into the library and celebrate its incredible sonic palette. You can check out Andrew here: https://colyermusic.com/.

Find out more about the Bob Moog Foundation at: https://moogfoundation.org/"

Bob Moog Foundation 2024 Year In Review

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"2024 was as inspiring as it was challenging. Our three hallmark projects, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum all saw great growth and growing impact. Hurricane Helene devastated our community and hampered our efforts -- but not for long. Thanks to the support and generosity of our worldwide community, we have been able to rebound, with a continued devotion to inspiring people of all ages and walks of life through the intersection of science, music, technology, and innovation.

We are grateful for all of the opportunities that 2024 afforded us and we look forward to 2025 with great anticipation.

Please consider supporting our important work:

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

Music Credit: 'Trantor Station' by Erik Norlander: https://eriknorlander.bandcamp.com/al..."

Part 7: An Array of Effects - Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@learningmodular) highlights the effects section, including reverb, phase shifter, frequency shifter, a mulit-effects module, and more) included in the epic 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle.

Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024

The raffle ENDS FRIDAY, December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Update:

Part 8: Animation Sources - Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

Part 9: Not Familiar with Eurorack? No Problem - Chris Meyer's Explains Why

Part 6: VCAs & Oscillator Mixers: Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@learningmodular) highlights the three CB3 Oscillator Mixers and VCAs in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle.

Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024"

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Bob Moog Foundation Live Stream

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"Donate Bob Moog Foundation https://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Electronic Perspectives: Vintage Electronic Musical Instruments https://electronicperspectives.myshop..."

Note the Crumar Smallsynth from 1981 in the letter.

Part 5 Moog Spectravox & Mother 32:Chris Meyer's Insight Into Our Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) highlights the Moog Spectravox semi-modular analog spectral processor and the Moog Mother 32 semi-modular synthesizer, which provide the cornerstone in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Part 4 Exploring 8 Filters: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into Our Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

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"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) delves into the eight filters featuring in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.