Moog
by player on Oct 23, 2004 09:20:20
Any of the electronic synthesizers as created by Dr. Robert Moog or the man himself. (rhymes with vogue)
Dr. Moog started his career in 1954 and in the 60's invented the synthesizer, a musical instrument that creates and modulates sound waves using voltages. The earliest
Moogs were huge
cabinets; later models were made smaller and less expensive for greater accessability by musicians.
This type of
synthesis is refered to as
analogue (as opposed to digital which was made popular in the 80's due to its reduced cost). Recently there has been a resurgence of interest in analogue sound due to its classic warmth and richness.
Example:
popular models include: the
Minimoog, the Rogue, the Taurus II, the Polymoog, the Memory Moog, the Liberation and most recently the Minimoog Voyager
Today, MoogMusic company assembles synthesizers and other
analogue gear in
Ashville, SC.
moog
by karl on Jul 14, 2004 05:33:39
one of the best synthesizer manufacturers ever. started by bob moog, inventor of the
VCF (
voltage controlled filter). not surprizingly, the filters on a moog synth are wonderful. if you have a moog,
rejoyce! you have a serious machine.
Example:
it actually
rhymes with the word
vogue,
though everyone still calls it mooooog.