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Ranked: Moog’s semi-modular ‘Mother’ synths from worst to best

We put DFAM, Subharmonicon, Mother-32, Spectravox and Labyrinth head-to-head – and argue about the best combinations

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"I love that sound - it's the reason I bought a Polymoog": UJAM's Vox Humana faithfully captures the classic Polymoog preset from Gary Numan's Cars

All proceeds from sales of the plugin will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation

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"The next generation of Moog products will push boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in the craftsmanship and creativity that defines the brand": Moog at 60, from the ladder filter to the Labyrinth

As the iconic synth-maker enters a new era under inMusic, we speak to several key figures at the company to ask if it can stay true to its roots while embracing the future

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Here's how you can win a $7,500 vintage Minimoog signed by Peter Gabriel

Proceeds from the Bob Moog Foundation's raffle will support its elementary school education project Dr. Bob's SoundSchool

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What's so special about analogue synthesizers?

Do analogue synths really sound better? You bet they do, and here's why…

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60 years of the synth: the '80s

Our history of the synth continues with the decade that brought us the Jupiter-8, the 303 and the DX7…

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The 5 synths that gave us synth-pop

These are the machines that rocked the 1970s and popped the 1980s…

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15 of the greatest synth icons ever: Carlos, Hancock, Jarre and more

Legends one and all, we pick the synthesizer's greatest exponents. In order of true greatness…

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“He WAS music. He would start composing on a cocktail napkin at a bar, dream a melody, get to the piano at 3 AM, hear a door squeaking and make music out of it. His whole being resonated music”: Remembering ELP's Keith Emerson and his legendary rig

The gear that powered a legend - ELP's Moog-, Hammond- and Korg-powered heart exposed

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"It should eventually end up in a museum": The true story behind Hans Zimmer and his giant Moog is even more extraordinary than the original photo of them together, and it turns out the monster modular could be the most important synth ever made

The real story is about who owned the synth originally (and that we've unearthed some more cracking shots of it)

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"Doesn’t sound like much when I play it... Maybe someone can get something good out of it": Bob Moog didn't think much of the "Abominatron", his first ever Moog Modular prototype

The historic "Abominatron Tape" is to be aired in full for the first time, capturing Bob Moog explaining the synth's controls and capabilities in 1964

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East Coast vs West Coast synthesis: what's the difference?

For years, these two types of synthesis have offered distinct sonic experiences. But what are the differences and advantages of each?

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“The union passed a motion to ban the use of synths, drum machines and any electronic devices”: the day the 'Loony' Musician's Union tried to kill the synthesizer (which also happened to be Bob Moog’s birthday)

Best of 2023: And it wasn't the first time the UK union had it in for technology

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"Our prices range from 'not for the faint of heart' to 'if you have to ask, you can't afford it'": The 6 most expensive synthesizers that you can buy right now

Won the lottery? Love synths? Come with us…

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"It was the machine that made electronic music accessible": The 5 vintage synths that gave us synth-pop

These are the machines that rocked the 1970s and popped the 1980s.

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And it wasn't the first time the UK union had it in for technology

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AJH Synth MiniMod Keyz review

An integrated Eurorack system with the benefits of a Minimoog, and more? We say ‘yes, please’ to the MiniMod Keyz

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“We didn’t want to be extras, we didn’t want to be bit men… If you haven’t got an ego, you shouldn’t be doing this”: Rick Wakeman on the Keith Emerson collaboration that never happened

The “brothers in keyboards” had plans for a show together, a tour with Jon Lord and perhaps even an album before tragedy made it all impossible

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The Crumar Spirit synth is making a comeback – here's why you should care

The odd, Italian monosynth is making a spirited reappearance after 40 years away, but is it really worthy of a rerelease?

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In celebration of Wendy Carlos: composer, inventor, genre creator and pioneer

Without Wendy, music and technology might be very different today

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Celebrate Bob Moog’s birthday by playing a free online Minimoog stuffed with classic presets from songs by Phil Collins, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Air, Kate Bush, Wings and more

Free synth is part of the Minimoog Factory, a new Moog Music ‘virtual experience’ that draws inspiration from ‘90s video game and web design

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Switch on a classic synthesizer with Moog Music’s Model D web experience

Pentagram has designed a website for synth specialist Moog, an interactive delight that celebrates 70 years of its iconic Model D

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How Wendy Carlos became music technology's greatest living pioneer

From laying the foundations of ambient music to advising Bob Moog, Wendy Carlos’ impact cannot be understated

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