Moog Equalizer Keytar Controller?

Retro Synth Ads shared this one on Twitter.

"Can someone please explain to me what a @moogmusicinc Equalizer is, where it came from, and why no one has told me this existed. A Liberation without synth guts?"

Anyone seen one before? This appears to be the first one featured on the site.

Update: according to Brian Kehew of roundandwound.com and more, this was the prototype of the Liberation. "The EMEAPP collection in Philadelphia has two of them. Stevie Wonder's old ones."

The Allman Bros had one on the road as well as you can see at 30:39 in the following video (it should start right when in comes in):


The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert - 01/16/82 - University Of Florida Bandshell (OFFICIAL)
video by Allman Brothers on MV

LIVE! @ EMEAPP- NEW! *full suite* RACHEL FLOWERS tribute recital of TARKUS on Keith Emerson's gear!

video by EMEAPP

Follow-up to this post

"You asked for it, you got it! So many folks loved Rachel's performance of AQUATARKUS and asked us for the full version with all the movements. So, here ya go.

Whether you're here for Rachel's amazing performance, the synthesizers, organs or Keith's Emerson's gear, you can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a member."

Live! @ EMEAPP- RACHEL FLOWERS performs TARKUS on Keith Emerson's gear!

video by EMEAPP

Update: full performance here.

"Keith Emerson would have been proud to see keyboardist Rachel Flowers tear up his song TARKUS on his own stage gear! Check out Rachel taking Keith's custom Moog synthesizer for a ride along with his custom Goff Professional Hammond C3 organ. This performance is from a live event at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP"

Also see Rachel Flowers on the Modular Moog - intro by Keith Emerson. You can find additional posts featuring EMEAPP here.

KEITH EMERSON Tribute reunion EMEAPP segment

video by EMEAPP

"A brief but exciting look at Keith Emerson's stage and studio gear at EMEAPP (Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project). This segment was provided to the Keith Emerson Tribute Concert folks and was played during their reunion event that featured Marc Bonilla, Steve Porcaro, Rachel Flowers, Gregg Bissonette, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and more. The tribute video is chock full of amazing performances and anecdotal stories about Keith Emerson, it is a must-have!"

Fifty Years of ARP: The 2500 in 2020 (a synthposium) Part Two - Educators

Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
Update: video is back

Moderator: Chris Myer

Panelists:
Asha Tamarisa, Bates University
Hans Kulk, Willem Twee Studios
Jim Michmerhuizen, Boston School of Electronic Music
Kristin Warren & Jim Moses, Brown University
Vince Pupillo Jr. & Vince Pupillo Sr, EMEAPP (Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project)

Fifty Years of ARP: The 2500 in 2020 (a synthposium) posts

EMEAPP's ARP 2500

Playlist:

1. DON SLEPIAN gives a tour of EMEAPP's ARP 2500

DON SLEPIAN gives a tour of EMEAPP's ARP 2500. Make sure to watch Don perform on this system in the two accompanying videos. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of ARP Instruments and the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer.
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2. DON SLEPIAN, on the EMEAPP ARP 2500, ARP Quadra and dual ARP 2600s. Performance ONE.

Electronic music pioneer, DON SLEPIAN, on the EMEAPP ARP 2500, ARP Quadra and dual ARP 2600s Performance ONE of TWO, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ARP Instruments and the rare ARP 2500 modular synthesizer, Don Slepian visits the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project for a hands-on live performance. Be sure to sign up for a FREE membership at www.emeapp.org.SHOW LESS

3. ARP 2500 modular synth performance celebrating 50 years of ARP Instruments, feat. VINCE PUPILLO, Jr.

ARP 2500 modular synth performance celebrating 50 years of ARP Instruments, feat. VINCE PUPILLO, Jr.

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Fifty Years of ARP: The 2500 in 2020 Online Event This Saturday, September 26

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation:

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES “FIFTY YEARS OF ARP: THE 2500 in 2020” SYNTHPOSIUM EVENT

Celebrating five decades of the 2500 synthesizer with interviews, panels and more

STONE RIDGE, NY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020– The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation has announced “Fifty Years of ARP: The 2500 in 2020”, a virtual event to be held on September 26th at 12PM EST on Zoom via Eventbrite. The event will be free for all participants with a suggested donation. Registration and other information can be found here.

The event will focus on the ARP 2500, the groundbreaking synthesizer made famous in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It will feature panel discussions and interviews with original ARP engineers, software developers, artists, composers, producers, educators, and others. Participants will be able to interact live with panelists via Zoom.

"We are beyond thrilled for this deep dive into the iconic ARP 2500,” said Dina Pearlman, ARP Foundation founder and daughter of Alan R. Pearlman. "We’ve assembled an amazing collection of engineers who made the original 2500s, artists who have used them, and ARP historians and organizations that work to preserve them."

The Foundation continues its work with contributors, collaborators, vendors, manufacturers, venues, and owners of rare original ARP synthesizers. Among their goals is the creation of installations where students can utilize ARP synthesizers as part of their music curriculum, and to explore the endless possibilities of electronic music.

For more information about the Foundation, visit www.alanrpearlmanfoundation.com.

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ARPchives LIVE! X with EMEAPP! September 17, 2020

Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Dina Pearlman (d'ARP) meets with Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP) as they give us a tour, and demonstrate their rare ARP 2500 and other ARP beauties."

Bob Moog Foundation's 2020 MINIMOOG 50TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR

via The Bob Moog Foundation.

"Just in time for the turn of a new decade, we are excited to release our 2020 calendar, The 50th Anniversary of the Birth of the Minimoog, which traces this synthesizer's history from the creation of the prototypes through its eventual release in 1970 and beyond, featuring rare images of the instrument including those with pioneering artists Sun Ra, Dick Hyman, and Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece.

Images were drawn from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, as well as from David Borden (Mother Mallards Portable Masterpiece), Dick Hyman, Douglas Trubey, and the extensive collection at the Electronic Music Education and Archive Preservation Project (EMEAPP), owners all four Minimoog prototypes.

Further honoring Minimoog history, the calendar features important dates along the evolution of the Minimoog on its journey to becoming the most iconic analog synthesizer of all times.

All profits from the sales of our calendar benefit our hallmark projects, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Moogseum and the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Thank you for supporting our important work!"

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: ELECTRO-HARMONIX EH-0300 VOCODER AND ARTURIA MATRIXBRUTE

Published on Nov 12, 2019 EMEAPP

"EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Electro-Harmonix EH-0300 Vocoder and Arturia MatrixBrute demoed by Chris Stack from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project. More info at www.emeapp.org, please join us a member!

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: DUAL ARP 2600s, ARP & OBERHEIM SEQUENCERS, ROLAND RE-301

Published on Sep 4, 2019 EMEAPP

"EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Dual ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizers, ARP 1613 Sequencer, Oberheim Mini-Sequencer and Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project. More information at emeapp.org, please join us as a member!"

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: VINTAGE ANALOG ELECTRONIC DRUMS

Published on Aug 2, 2019 EMEAPP

"EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Simmons SDSV, Ult-Sound DS-4 and Pollard Syndrum from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project. More information at emeapp.org, please join us as a member!"

Great and rare demo of the rare Ultimate Sound DS-4 drum synth.

EMEAPP - vintage synthesizer collection tour - Waveshaper TV Ep.15

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Waveshaper Media

"A tour of some of Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP)'s mind-blowing collection of vintage synthesizers and electronic music instruments, with EMEAPP Founder and President Vince Pupillo, and Associate Director Vince Pupillo Jr."

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EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: KEIO Synthesizer Traveler Fuzz-Wah Pedal

Published on Jun 7, 2019 EMEAPP
Update: looks like this one was pulled and re-uploaded. It's back now.

"SONIC TEST DRIVE: Unique Pre-KORG KEIO 'Synthesizer Traveler' Pedal featuring fuzz distortion, wah-wah and a freaky pedal-controlled "singing" oscillator demo, from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project. More information at emeapp.org, please consider joining us as a member!"

EMEAPP TEST DRIVE: Moog 15 with Oberheim SEM

Published on Apr 22, 2019 EMEAPP

"SONIC TEST DRIVE: Moog Model 15, Oberheim SEM and Roland RE-301 demo, from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project."

EMEAPP: KEITH EMERSON'S MOOG MODULAR SYNTH DEMO

Published on Apr 16, 2019 EMEAPP

"A live demo of Keith Emerson's actual Moog modular synthesizer, from your good friends at EMEAPP."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: ARP 2500 Modular Synth

Published on Apr 16, 2019 EMEAPP

"EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: ARP 2500 Modular synth demo, from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Steelphon S900 with Oberheim Mini Sequencer

Published on Apr 16, 2019 EMEAPP

"Sonic Test Drive: Steelphon S900 with Oberheim Mini-Sequencer, Strymon Time Line and Strymon Big Sky pedals, from your good friends at EMEAPP."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Moog Sonic V with Roland RE-201 Space Echo

Published on Apr 16, 2019 EMEAPP

"SONIC TEST DRIVE: Moog Sonic V with Roland RE-201 Space Echo from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project."

The History Of The Minimoog, From Model A To The Model D

Published on Apr 3, 2019 Synthtopia

"At SynthPlex 2019, Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP) made its first synth event appearance - and was displaying the prototypes for the Minimoog.

EMEAPP is a non-profit group, dedicated to "Archiving and sharing the history, artists and tools of electronic music, keeping it alive and relevant for the future."

We talked with Executive Director Drew Raison & Associate Director Vince Pupillo, Jr., who gave us an introduction to the organization and its mission. They also gave us a tour of their Minimoog prototypes, and some of the design decisions that not only determined the shape of one of the most iconic synths of all time - but many of standard features of synths that have followed."

Check out more SynthPlex Minimoog posts here.