Signatures From Legends and Rockers Grace Powerful Analog Synth
We are excited to announce the auction of a limited edition red Moog Little Phatty® Stage II synthesizer signed by over 50 artists from our favorite cruise yet, Jam Cruise 11. The auction, which benefits our educational project, Dr. Bobs SoundSchool, will be hosted on the Bob Moog Foundations eBay portal from February 4 to February 11. Click here to place your bid.
During Jam Cruise 11, which took place from January 7-12 2013, musicians of varying genres signed the instrument, including:
- Steel Pulse
- Rich Vogel of Galactic
- Jeff Coffin of Dave Matthews Band
- Femi Kuti and The Positive Force
- Greensky Bluegrass
- BoomBox
- Wyllys & The NY Hustlers Ensemble
- Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk
- Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee
- Tea Leaf Green
- Matt Butler of Everyone Orchestra
- Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers
- ALO
- Marchfourth Marching Band
- Pimps of Joytime
- Brock Butler of Perpetual Groove
- Adam Deitch (Pretty Lights, Lettuce, Break Science)
- Robert Walter
- LEBO
- And others!
Dr. Bobs SoundSchool, a 10-week nationally standardized curriculum, teaches children the science of sound through the magic of music. Using electronic musical instruments such as theremins, synthesizers, and effect pedals, as well as oscilloscopes and other teaching aides, the innovative program engages children in the basic physics of sound through music. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool recently completed its pilot year with resounding success, and is currently in 32 classrooms reaching over 600 students in Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools. As part of Jam Cruise’s Positive Legacy Program the Bob Moog Foundation brought Dr. Bob’s Workshop to children in the Grand Turks along with Bernie Worell, Joel Cummins, and Rich Vogel. The Bob Moog Foundation is looking forward to regional and national expansion in coming years.
The Little Phatty® synthesizer was donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by our friends at Moog Music, Inc. The Little Phatty® Stage II is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by Moog Music, Inc. since 2006. It puts the performer in control of 100% analog signal path, two Voltage Controlled Oscillators and the Voltage Controlled Filter. Other versatile features include external audio input, CV and KB gate input, full MIDI controller, MIDI over USB, MIDI Clock Sync, an arpeggiator and Tap Tempo. The Little Phatty® Stage II brings true analog synthesis to contemporary performance and production, making it modern music powerhouse.
The red Little Phatty® is a limited edition color, making it a collector’s item. The retail price on the instrument is $1400. Enter your bid here!