Synth and Software | On the Scene at Moogmentum

Synth and Software | On the Scene at Moogmentum

For three days in mid-August, dozens of synthusiasts gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, to celebrate the grand opening of the Moogseum, a museum dedicated to Bob Moog’s life and accomplishments.

MIDI Association | The Bob Moog Foundation Honors Synth Innovator

MIDI Association | The Bob Moog Foundation Honors Synth Innovator

It was this revelation of his reach and impact on so many people that motivated Michelle Moog-Koussa and her family to form the Bob Moog Foundation. Now in its 13th year, the BMF honors Bob Moog through its stated mission “to ignite creativity at the intersection of music, science, history and innovation.”

Engadget | Moog Museum Tells the History of Popular Synthesized Music

Engadget | Moog Museum Tells the History of Popular Synthesized Music

There’s no doubt that Bob Moog had a massive influence on music by making synthesizers popular and accessible, and now there’s a dedicated place to pay homage to his legacy. The Bob Moog Foundation has opened the Moogseum, a museum in Asheville, North Carolina that includes static and interactive exhibits devoted to its namesake’s synths as well as other electronic instruments.