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Everything About Moog Synthesizers
The range of Moog synthesizers was invented by Dr. Robert Moog around 1966. These synthesizers are large modular ones with quite a few distinct modules connected together by several patch cords, which would route sounds created by oscillators through a set-up of filters and effects. This structure enables the instrument to provide unprecedented flexibility in sound design thereby making the Moog Synthesizer an icon of electronic music culture.
In this decidedly digital age, more and more contemporary musicians and rockers are rediscovering the analog sounds of the Moog synthesizer. Dr. Robert Moog, the inventor started the company Moog Music, initially known as R.A. Moog Co. that manufactured and marketed these synthesizers.
The first Moog instruments were modular synthesizers. In 1971 Moog Music began production of the Minimoog Model D that was among the first extensively available, handy and relatively inexpensive synthesizers. The Moog synthesizers were designed in collaboration with the composers Herbert A. Deutsch, and Wendy Carlos.
Another feather in the cap of the Moog range of synthesizers was the Taurus bass pedal synthesizer that came in 1975. Much like the organ pedals its pedals triggered synthetic bass sounds. The Taurus was known for a "fat" bass sound and was used by the bands Genesis, Rush, Electric Light Orchestra, Yes, Pink Floyd and many others. The modern version of it is known as the Taurus II.
According to the American Physical Society, "The first live performance of a music synthesizer was made by pianist Paul Bley at Lincoln Center in New York City on December 26, 1969. Bley developed a proprietary interface that allowed real-time performance on the music synthesizer."
The Moog synthesizer reached its first zenith of popularity in the late 1960s with the success of Carlos' Switched-On Bach. Actually Wendy Carlos's 1968 album "Switched-On Bach," a collection of synthesized interpretations of Bach classics, was the synthesizer's first commercial success, selling more than 1 million copies. It enthused other musicians and bands to follow suit and accordingly many albums tried to get the name of Moog incorporated into their album names as well, for example Country Moog Classics, Martin Denny's Exotic Moog, etc.
In the present day several Moog products can still be purchased, such as Moogerfoogers, Little Phatty, and Minimoogs. In fact the Minimoog is very popular as they sell for over US$3000 on online auction sites on a regular basis.
In spite of the fact that the Moog Music created so much uproar in the electronic music industry with the Moog synthesizer, yet it failed to survive for long. Later companies like the Arp and Roland took up the onus on themselves to continue in the lines of the Moog as they developed the instrument and came up with other prototypes. As days passed the Moog became all the more sophisticated and affordable.
The last Moog synthesizers were manufactured in 1985 before the original Moog Music declared bankruptcy in 1986. By the mid 1990s, analog synthesizers were again highly sought after and prized for their classic sound. In 2001, Robert Moog's company Big Briar was able to acquire the rights to the Moog name and officially became Moog Music. Moog Music has been producing the Minimoog Voyager modeled after the original Minimoog since 2002. As of 2006, more than 15 companies are making Moog-style synthesizer modules.
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Moog Moogerfooger Training DVD $19.95 Moog Moogerfooger Training DVD |
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Moog CP-251 Moogerfooger Control Processor $385 Moog CP-251 Moogerfooger Control Processor |
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Moog Mf-102 Moogerfooger Ring Modulator $289.99 Moog MF-102 Moogerfooger Ring Modulator |
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Moog Cp-251 Moogerfooger Control Processor $379 Moog CP-251 Moogerfooger Control Processor |
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Moog MF-107 moogerfooger FreqBox Effects Pedal $354 Moog MF-107 moogerfooger FreqBox Effects Pedal |
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Moog MF-103 moogerfooger 6/12 Stage Phaser $299 Moog MF-103 moogerfooger 6/12 Stage Phaser |
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Moog Mf-107 Moogerfooger Freqbox Effects Pedal $322.14 Moog MF-107 moogerfooger FreqBox Effects Pedal |
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Moog Mf-103 Moogerfooger 6/12 Stage Phaser $299 Moog MF-103 moogerfooger 6/12 Stage Phaser |
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Moog Moogerfooger Training Dvd $19.95 In the Moogerfooger Training DVD, expert Moog clinicians Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, The Who) and Steve Dunnington (Moog Product Engineer) twist your knobs and give you not only tips but a comprehensive education in all things Moogerfooger. Lessons cover the whole Moogerfooger family. Each Moogerfooger is dissected and explained, including the newest member of the family, the FreqBox. This instructional DVD is 1 hr. 39 mins. of solid information allowing you to take full advantage of these incredible sonic tools.Topics covered:Lowpass FilterRing ModulatorPhase ShifterAnalog DelayMuRFBass MuRFFreqBoxInterconnecting MoogerfoogersMastering the CP-251 Control Voltage ProcessorFreqBox as 4th oscillator for the VoyagerEP-2 Expression Pedal applications |
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Moog MF-105M Moogerfooger MIDI MuRF Analog Filter Guitar Effects Pedal $479.99 Moog MF-105M Moogerfooger MIDI MuRF Analog Filter Guitar Effects Pedal |
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Used Moog Mf-105M Moogerfooger Midi Murf 05192 613 $349.99 In Store Used USED MOOG MF-105M MOOGERFOOGER MIDI MURF 05192 613 |
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Moog Mf-105M Moogerfooger Midi Murf Analog Filter Guitar Effects Pedal $479.99 Moog MF-105M Moogerfooger MIDI MuRF Analog Filter Guitar Effects Pedal |
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Used Moog Mf-107 Moogerfooger Freqbox Effects Pedal $321.07 The MF-107 FreqBox is different from other effects. The effected sound is not a processed version of your input signal, but the sound of the input signal modulating an internal oscillator. It contains a VCO with continuously variable waveshape, and the capacity to modulate that Oscillator in the following ways:- the VCO can be hard synced by the input signal- The VCO can be frequency modulated (FM) by the input signal- The VCO frequency can be modulated by an envelope follower which tracks the dynamics of the input signal- The Amplitude of the VCO also tracks the dynamics of the input signalHard sync is a classic analog synthesis technique where the start of an oscillator's cycle can be reset by another. The oscillator being synced takes on the frequency characteristics of the other oscillator, and when its frequency is swept, it reinforces the harmonics of the fundamental frequency. In the case of the FreqBox, the input signal is used to reset the FreqBox's VCO.FM is a technique used to get really rich sounds from simple waveforms. The type of FM used in the FreqBox pedal is linear FM. Sounds range from gong or bell-like tones to sizzly sweeps.The FreqBox, like all moogerfoogers, works with any instrument-to-line-level input. In addition to the panel controls there are control inputs for use with expression pedals or control voltages and control outputs for interconnecting moogerfoogers like you would a modular synth.The FreqBox effects pedal can provide some really unusual processing to all types of signals guitars, synths, drum sounds, vocals or wind instruments allowing you to enter previously unexplored sonic territory. |
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Moog Slim Phatty $795 Thanks to the Moog Slim Phatty, real Moog sound now fits your back pack and your budget. The Slim Phatty's 100% analog signal path, intuitive user interface, rugged construction and rich MIDI, USB, and Control Voltage functionality make it a must-have for producers, touring musicians and DJs.At just 17" wide, it goes where no other Moog has gone before. Earth-shaking basses, scorching leads and more are now housed in a high-quality instrument ideal for laptop artists and space conscious musical road warriors.Based on the powerful Little Phatty sound engine, the Slim Phatty is the latest descendant of the iconic Minimoog Model D and features the classic Moog Ladder Filter, the touchstone of analog sound design.In addition to shaping the sound of its on-board oscillators, the Slim Phatty's filter is a valuable production tool that can be used to process external audio, sweetening your favorite audio source with everything from smooth analog warmth through wet, resonant filter sweeps.The Slim Phatty's convenient size makes it an ideal voice expander for your existing gear, with two oscillators of massive Moog sound that are always just a MIDI cable away. A new Tuning Scale feature and editor allows easy exploration of alternate scales and tunings. Microtonal, just intonation, quarter-tone, world music scales and more make the Slim Phatty an international traveler. Good thing it has a universal power supply!In addition to the world of MIDI and USB gear, the Slim Phatty's Control Voltage inputs give it unlimited realms of expression and sound design possibilities. "Modular synth" style patching with Moogerfooger effects processors, the CP-251 Control Voltage Processor and other Moog synths (even The Moog Guitar!) creates soundscapes previously available only on large modular systems. Connecting to the Etherwave Plus Control Voltage Theremin or the MP-201 Multi-Pedal adds unique and intuitive new modes of expression.The most portable Moog Synth100% analog audio pathArpeggiator and LFO sync to MIDI & Tap TempoUSB, MIDI, and control voltage connectivityExternal audio processingEarthshaking basses, scorching leads, and sonic infinity |
