Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #3

"Since the Bob Moog Foundation's launch, we have received several stories about Dad and his work, and original music featuring Moog instruments. I thank everyone who submitted and invite everyone else to read the stories and listen to the music.

Please keep the music and stories coming. We love hearing how Dad touched peoples lives and ultimately that is what the Foundation is all about- touching lives through innovation and creativity.

Moog Lives! Rock on!
Sincerely,

Michelle Moog-Koussa
Director, The Bob Moog Foundation

Below are excerpts from three of our favorite stories about Bob and his inventions. The link below will let you see all the stories in there entirety.

"I am a composer today in part because of the inspiration his instruments provided me. He was, in many ways, the father of all contemporary electronic musicians, and his memory and work will live on forever."

Richard Lainhart

"Ha! When we first put out the Minimoog (1970/71) the stores told us "Keyboard players will never buy this, as they are NOT technical people at all. Guitarists and drummers have their hardware and gadgets to use, but keyboard players only use a piano and organ - they are not TECHNICAL!" Boy - things sure did change!"

Brian Kehew

"Today, I can't claim any successes in the music world and can hardly believe what I had on tape was considered good by any measure, but it was the experience of the time that counted. It gave me depth and experience that carries forward to the professional world. Bob Moog became one of the few people who I could actually call a hero. "

Steve Wiedemann

Read more stories at moogfoundation.org

Supporting the Foundation

We are still a young organization, building from the ground up. To support Bob's legacy in a meaningful way, we need your support. Every contribution counts.

Please consider making a contribution to our Foundation. To find out what we're all about have a look at our objectives.

We ask you to spread the word--forward this email to friends, colleagues, and anyone interested in the work and legacy of Dr. Bob Moog.

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MacBeth Studio Systems XFactor

Remember the XFactor? A new rendering just went up on the MacBeth Studio Systems website.

click the image for the full effect.

via Benjamin.

Rare Maestro W-3 synth

No title link, just a shot via this auction.

Not much as far as details:
"I have a W-3 from Maestro, Never seen this before. It comes with its foot pedal and original case. It looks like a synths of sorts but I dont know that much about it. It looks like it was never used. I know the W-2 has sold for $455 + here on ebay, But cant find any reffrence to the W-3 but that Steely Dan used one. I really dont know how to play this thing, so sold as is. Its looks like it all working but dont know for sure. I will have more pics at http://synthsfl.tripod.com."

I couldn't find the pics. If did, feel free to comment.

Update via BirdFLU in the comments:
"Saxophonist Eddie Harris is probably the most famous user of the Maestro. Lookie here. Listen here"

Alesis Fusion Club

Title link takes you there.

via Failed Muso.

Roland System 700

Title link takes you to shots from this post for sale. That kid is going to make a mint. ; )

via Ben.

Vermona Performer

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
-Not just 4 monosynths! You can chain them together as shown in the pics and get two dual-OSC, dual-ENV synths (mod VCA and VCF)
-Each synth 'channel' can be assigned to the same, or separate midi channels (so you could have suboscs, or detunes for fat hoover sounds, etc)
-Duo mode, in which incoming notes alternate between synth pairs 1&2 and 3&4
-Poly mode, in which incoming notes alternate between individual synth channels 1-> 2-> 3-> 4-> 1-> ...
-Awesome for live tweaking and immediacy in the studio
-Can be used as a filterbank to make your other gear sound better ;)
-An excellent 'seed' for a modular system - it would serve as four OSC modules or six -LP Filter modules

sample via the auction, also mirrored here.

Elektron Monomachine

More boxy goodness. Double entendre intended. Title link takes you to more shots pulled via this auction.

Waldorf MicroWave and Waveslave

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details via the auction:
"Original one owner Waldorf microWAVE & rare WAVEslave 8 voice expander. With these two units properly connected, you will have a 16 voice system. Both are in excellent condition cosmetically and functionally and come with all the original manuals and guides. Both the MW & WS have analog filters. The WS is a MW without memory or front panel controls. I have been told It is possible to operate the WS independent of the MW by using an editor such as sound diver or Galaxy. This MW has a very rich sound and is capable of producing a wide range of analog & digital sounds. This is the MW that everyone wants and this is your chance to own a rare 16 voice system."

Update via moogulator in the comments:
"the Waveslave does NOT allow V2.0 of the MW Software, so he may only sell V1.0 MWs andWaveesalve (which is not able to run with V2) .. those times you could send it in and get a replacement full MW1.. now the waveslave isn't the best idea, better go for 2 MW1 with V2.. "

There was another note that came in via the Waldorf forum as well. You can control the Waveslave via an MW1 V2 however if you play a patch with settings not supported in the Waveslave V1 software, the Waveslave will simply not play.

NYU's MOTM

flickr by Bennett 4 Senate.

EMS VCS3 Mk. 1

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.