A new Moog on its way
The rumor mill has been abuzz with news of a new monster monosynth – the Moog MiniMoog Voyager XL. The Voyager XL promises to be a semi-modular monosynth (think Korg MS-20 on steroids), and has the synth community salivating.
The Moog Voyager XL is a 60-key analog synth that combines the features of the standard Moog Minimoog Voyager with the VX-351 Control Voltage Expander, adds a dash of the CP-251 Control Processor and then throws in a ribbon controller.
The Moog car !!
The Moog suggests how the future electric Volkswagen might sound like in the near future. Not only through the sounds it produces, but also what its shapes and textures suggest. As electric vehicles take over as the standard vehicle for the masses there is an opportunity to create sounds different from those we’ve heard from vehicles in the past. It’s a chance to stimulate our cityscapes with something more expressive.
The unique layer of noise underlying electronic music is represented by a random placement of fractals that run underneath the vehicle. Like bass in a song, some elements are poking out into the exterior. These fractals would also capture the noise and vibration from the road and convert them into energy that can assist with the onboard electronics. The unique sound this electric vehicle makes sound leak out through the wheels.
The concept is a mixture between the recognizable and the alien.
Not just another simple VA synthesizer – Alphatron
Alphatron is not just a simple VA synthesizer instead in using a 3rd oscillator with digital waves it does offer a lot more variation. Thus it can do analogstyle sounds reminding of the old Moog and Prophet days but also merge this with the digital realm in various ways to achieve sounds beyond.
Another big highlight of Alphatron is the versatile step sequencer with 8 + 4 pattern slots which can be selected at realtime for instant pattern switching.
Plus Step Variation which is in fact aonther 16 step sequencer to set different number of steps to be played in succession. Two alternating semitone offsets can be set e.g. for each 2nd, 3rd or 4th loop.
Main features (based on Pro version):
Note: Both EG have 3 modes: exponential, reverse exponential, and linear; and optional control for Attack and Decay by velocity
Enhancing the sound with Moog
Kristian and Brandon Bush of Sugarland came to the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC to talk about how Moog’s analog sounds enhanced their upcoming record, The Incredible Machine. The Incredible Machine comes out October 19. Learn more about it at www.sugarlandmusic.com
Moog fun in Japan
HIDEKI MATSUTAKE Moog Synthesizer Operation
Mooglight sonata
Here’s some lovely moogified classics with some cool flower power kaleidoscope graphics.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – Adagio from ‘Moonlight Sonata’ from Alden Volney on Vimeo.
Moogish as it can be…
Kristian and Brandon Bush of Sugarland came to the Moog Fcatory for a special visit with the Moog engineers and production team. In this video, Kristian demos the Moog Guitar for the first time.”
I’m liking that emerald green Voyager in the background.
Ribbon Controller was originally made as a kind of MOOG SYNTHESIZER
Yuichi Onoue plays his original tune “Ribbon Space” by handmade Ribbon Controller.
Studio live in 2002.
This handmade electric musical instrument can change a oscillator pitch smoothly, depending on the place which you press down. Ribbon Controller was originally made as a kind of MOOG SYNTHESIZER’s controller in late 60’s. I made this following its example. And playing style is self-taught.
This ribbon controller hooked up to simple analogue oscillator. The frequency of the oscillator changes in the value of electric resistance. Electrically, This ribbon controller is just an electric variable resistance. Not a midi box.
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Time again for the Moog fest
Festival organizers AC Entertainment have released the lineup for MoogFest 2010. The three-day festival, celebrating the vision of Robert Moog, will take place Halloween weekend, October 29-31, in Asheville, NC.
The MoogFest 2010 weekend kicks off on Friday with performances by the previously announced MGMT and Big Boi, plus Girl Talk, Panda Bear, RJD2 and others. Artists joining Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation and Jonsi for Saturday at the festival will include Four Tet, Caribou, Emeralds, and Matmos. The festival’s final day will be a Halloween party like none other, with performances by Hot Chip and Pretty Lights topping the bill.
Also confirmed to appear at MoogFest 2010 are EL-P, Dan Deacon, School of Seven Bells, Saturn Never Sleeps (Featuring King Britt & Rucyl), Dâm-Funk, Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, the Octopus Project, Jon Hopkins, Mimosa, Kuroma, Mountain Man, DJ Spooky and Two Fresh.
Information regarding MoogFest 2010’s workshops, panel discussions, art exhibitions, installations and film screenings, will be announced in the coming weeks as well.
Tickets for MoogFest 2010 go on sale Friday, August 13th at 12 Noon Eastern Time. Weekend festival passes – along with tickets for each individual day – will be available. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit moogfest.com.
MoogFest 2010 Lineup:
Friday, October 29
- MGMT
- Big Boi
- Girl Talk
- Panda Bear
- RJD2
- El-P
- Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible
- Saturn Never Sleeps (Featuring King Britt & Rucyl)
- The Octopus Project
- Kuroma
Saturday, October 30
- Massive Attack
- Thievery Corporation
- Jonsi
- Caribou
- Four Tet
- Matmos
- Dâm-Funk
- School of Seven Bells
- Jon Hopkins
- Emeralds
- Mountain Man
Sunday, October 31
- Pretty Lights
- Hot Chip
- Dan Deacon
- Mimosa
- Two Fresh
- DJ Spooky
Exploring bass pedals
Nice intro to the Moog Taurus bass pedal
Keyboard Magazine video review (my full print review shall be available in the October, 2010 edition) of the amazing Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals. True to historical form laid out by the ’70s-era Taurus I, this is a wide-bottomed 100% analog synthesizer. I got to spend some time with one of the 1,000 units made, plaster my feet all over it and figure out if it actually possible to shred on this 13-pedal, 1-octave beast.
Anyine else tried it, leave a comment
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