Photos: Erik Norlander, the Galactic Collective and the Heller duo rock “A Tribute to Dr. Bob”
Because NOTHING says Happy birthday, Bob Moog like a great synthesist playing a beautiful vintage synth, backed by a great band.
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Moog: a history in recordings–Dick Hyman, master stylist of the Moog modular
Dick Hyman (b. 1927) was already on his way to becoming a musical legend by 1968 and it had nothing to do with the Moog Modular Synthesizer. Having established himself as a jazz and studio keyboardist, arranger, and composer, he … Continued
UNCG Bestows Bob Moog Foundation with Permanent Loan of Legendary Modular Synths
Custom Moog Modular, Aries 300 and two ARP 2600s and more find a place in the Bob Moog Foundation Archives The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) recently dusted off the modular synthesizers and other vintage instruments and equipment in the … Continued
Moog: A History in RecordingsThe First Moog Synthesizer Recordings
The First Moog Synthesizer Recordings At first, Bob Moog didnt think of his synthesizer as a total solution for the musician. He once famously said, There was never a notion that a synthesizer would be used by itself for anything. … Continued
Moog: A History in Recordings by Thom Holmes
Guest blogger Thom Holmes explores how technology and musical artistry influence one another Some questions about electronic music are best answered historically. What qualities make electronic music inherently different than other music? Where did the idea originate to compose using … Continued
NAMM 2013 in Photos
A duophonic Minimoog, a massive Moog modular and a very cool couch–NAMM 2013 in photos. The NAMM show 2013, which took place in Anaheim, CA January 24-27, was a resounding success for the Bob Moog Foundation. From demos of vintage … Continued
2012 Calendar: “Moog Pioneers in the Studio”
We are proud to announce the release of our 2012 calendar, Moog Pioneers in the Studio, which features photos and history from Bob Moogs archives, as well as photos from collections of … Continued
Arturia Announces “Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack”
Arturia Creates Pack to Honor Moog Legacy and Benefit Bob Moog Foundation ARTURIA and the BOB MOOG FOUNDATION are proud to introduce Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack. This unique box set includes Arturia’s award-winning Minimoog-V and Moog Modular V, a DVD … Continued
What is That Thing and Where Can I Get One?
August 21, 2010 – Fifth Anniversary Tribute Seva David Ball, Preservationist on BMF GRAMMY Grant Reflects on Bob’s Impact on His Life My introduction to the Moog was at Christmas 1968, of course through Switched-On Bach by Carlos. I thought, … Continued
Erik Norlander’s “The Princely Hours”
Erik Norlander’s Skillful Use of Five Moog Instruments Provides Upbeat, Ethereal Song to Benefit the Bob Moog Foundation. Erik Norlander is a progressive rock keyboardist whose evocative synthesizer technique is Erik’s evocative synthesizer technique is reminiscent of the legendary Rick … Continued
