Until late 1969, modular system records were kept by module rather than system serial number. The first moog modular was built in 1964 for, and in collaboration with, herbert deutsch. Whether recreating the abstract tonal qualities of the classic electronic soundtracks, or pushing forward the sonic boundaries of today, the modular v formerly known as moog modular v is a synthesizer for. In addition to the stock ip system described below, this particular 1970s system contains both early 901 oscillators and later 921 series vcos, high pass filter and coupler modules, keyboard and ribbon controller. Bob moog, has brought you the synth that started it all.
Moog unit also called mu or 5u, is a large, fullfigured module format. It was originally intended for use in recording studios and universities and was not intended for or widely embraced by musicians for use in live performance. The moog mother32 is the first tabletop semi modular synthesizer from moog. Arturia, in partnership with bob moog, has made a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous series of synthesizers. Technical limitations of moog modular synthesiser moog. When, on 1st april 2014, the news broke about moogs recreation of keith emersons iconic modular synthesizer, its fair to say. The stuff of synthesizer legend, keith emersons megalithic modular system hasnt just been restored its also been completely recreated. Explore a patchable sonic playground with one, and then add more to create your own personal electronic music system. There are two dominant modular synthesizer form factors. No part of this manual may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any purpose other than purchasers personal use, without the express written permission of arturia s. October 12, 2014 marks the 50 year anniversary of the unveiling of the moog modular synthesizer at the audio engineering societys aes new york convention.
A brief history of the moog model 15 in 1973, moog released a number of modular synthesizer systems designed for maximum versatility and equipped with the latest 921 series oscillators, which were hailed for their stability when compared to the original 901 series. It is a distinctive analog instrument that adds raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem. Because it is modular, the moog modular v offers endless possibilities for synthesis. These systems are painstakingly recreated using new old stock parts, pcb designs and manufacturing processes, wherever possible. Durham, north carolina moog music announced its reintroducing the classic minimoog model d synthesizer with a pilot production run at moogfest 2016. So much so that moog recently reissued limited runs of the system 55, system 35 and the model 15. The moog mother32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesizer from moog. Robert moog is considered the father of analog synthesizers not because he was the first to build such instruments, but because his brilliant circuit designs sounded amazing and thus, became the most popular among serious musicians looking to forge new ground. One final emerson moog modular system will be built this year only 2 others exist in the world, excluding keiths original unit and moogs prototype. A passionate for music he took piano lessons for 12 years, he was introduced to electronics by his father, an engineer in this domain. Operation this scope image shows the output of the 902 voltage controlled amplifier driven by a 911 envelope generator. Whether recreating the abstract tonal qualities of the classic electronic soundtracks, or pushing forward the sonic boundaries of today, the moog modular v is the synthesizer of choice for sound exploration. Rogers thoughts on the moog modular return to the moog menu.
Moog assumed that being able to run the 901 oscillators at subaudio rates would give enough lfo type control. Rogers thoughts on the moog modular analog modular. Moog modular synthesizer model 1p for sale tone tweakers inc. Oct 11, 2014 october 12, 2014 marks the 50 year anniversary of the unveiling of the moog modular synthesizer at the audio engineering societys aes new york convention. How to use arturia moog modular vs powerful onboard sequencer. Modular dreams presents modular synthesis at its best, while it makes a full use of all the features that arturia moog modular v has to offer and it has a lot. Moog modular system 55 synthesizer humbucker music. No part of this manual may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any purpose other than purchasers personal. The moog modular synthesizer offered musicians a revolutionary new way to produce sound when it was released in the 1960s. Open the instrument you setup is now functional and your moog modular is ready to be played. Moog music reintroduces the classic minimoog model d synthesizer. Grey field then click and select au instruments arturia moog modular v 2 stereo. The dedicated nature of the moog modular rebuilding process is such that the units will come in extremely limited quantities. If you were to look up vintage synthesizer in the dictionary, you would likely find a picture of a moog modular system.
Arturias moog modular v is an excellent and affordable way to experience the classic modular synthesizer. Restoring an original 67 moog modular synthesizer reverb news. My personal gateway drug was the moog mother 32 semimodular synth. The what, why and how of modular synthesis pro audio files. He will say that this job was mostly cleaning, replacing some finite parts and then calibrating it, but. To merge the bulk of the modular article into the main moog synthesizer article would create quite an unwieldy article i think were better off with one article which talks about the history and development and significance of moog synths in general, and this article can deal with the specifics of the modular. Arturia s moog modular v is an excellent and affordable way to experience the classic modular synthesizer. We will service this system 12 prior to shipping to the new owner, so please expect a short delay of up to 2 weeks postsale before it can be ready to hand over to its new custodian.
Moog modular synthesizer system youtube 50th anniversary of the moog modular synthesizer duration. In january of 2015, moog music announced they will produce a limited quantity of modular systems that are faithful recreations of the original. I currently run the moog modular v with a mac book pro that has a 2. Arturia 7modular v users manual 1 introduction the birth of the bob moog modular systems robert a. Modular form factors analog modular synthesizers for. I am writing a paper for my university course on the ways in which the physical constraints and affordances of the design of the moog modular synth has affected compositional practices im using terminology here ive borrowed from writers like paul thebrege and james mooney who have written papers on compositional matters.
However, that is a very expensive approach, and the 901s dont have enough output to do the more extreme effects like wide range filter sweeping. Over the course of 3 years, moog music set out to research and build a faithful recreation of the classic moog modular system 55. If youve found this website useful, please consider donating towards its upkeep. He will say that this job was mostly cleaning, replacing some finite parts and then calibrating it, but the reality was much more complicated. Modular synthfool has always been advertisement free since 1996. Arturia, the french company responsible for the storm studio software package, have now entered the softwaresynth arena with moog modular v, a virtualanalogue software instrument based on the moog modular synthesizer systems of the 6070s.
I adapted some original moog modules to operate in a dotcom cabinet. One final emerson moog modular system will be built this year only 2 others exist in the world, excluding keiths original unit and moog s prototype. In this video, synthesist max ravitz demos the new moog model 15 modular synthesizer, one of the new moog modular synthesizer reissues. Moog modular system service notes internet archive. Arturia, in partnership with bob moog, have made it possible with a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous series of synthesizers. Modular dreams is a collection of 200 highquality presets for your arturia moog modular v. He also pushed bob moog to lend his name to his machines. Customer list from the original shipping records, r. The choice to go modular should not be taken lightly. Arturias moog modular v emulates all the complexities and nuances of the legendary moog modular series and then some. Walter carlos who later became wendy helped for elaboration of a sequencer. I have also used it with a hewlett packard lap top with a 3.
Anyone whos played one a proper, fullblown modular moog will know that the sound is almost beyond reproach. In short, modular synthesis was the birth of analog and eventually digital synthesis in which various task specific modules were linked together to create musical sounds. Moog did not give modules serial numbers until 1967 and started at serial 1001 so these are the 118th and 119th 902s produced after assigning serial numbers. Moog 902 voltage controlled amplifier modularsynthesis. When, on 1st april 2014, the news broke about moogs recreation of keith emersons iconic modular synthesizer, its fair to say that most people dismissed it as an elaborate april fools joke. Moog model 15 modular synthesizer demo 2015 namm show. Moog minitaur wexp plan your modular synthesizer rack on. A semimodular device is a selfcontained unit that requires no other modules to function. Moog company, trumansburg, new york beginning in january 1967, modules were serialized each starting with 1001.
From wendy carloss famous switched on bach to keith emersons live use, this huge modular showed that electronics could be musical thus being the catalyst for every synthesizer we see today. Moog semimodular synthesizers pair the elegant simplicity of an allinone analog synthesizer with the endless reconfigurability of a modular instrument. Here are my thoughts for those interested in the synthesizer world and those considering a. Vintage moog modular synthesizer model 1p for sale. Using all original documentation as well as circuit board and art files for every module, moog engineers have painstakingly recreated this incredible analog instrument. This moog modular system 12 is sold with a 3month warranty and mentioned above, runs on eu 220v. If you have an annoying need to eurorack your minitaur, then here you go. Michael boddicker modular system moog system 55 1976, minimoog 1975, moog bode vocoder 1979, formula sound multiple resonance filter array 1979, with moog percussion controller model 1 landscape 2015 namm show.