The Minimoog Model D came around in 1970, riding a wave of musical creativity swelling recording studios and concert venues around the world. It was the first portable synthesizer, combining the ...

From Kraftwek and Michael Jackson to Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Dre, the Minimoog has spanned musical genres and decades. Released in 1970, it was one of the first synthesizers to include a keyboard. It ...

Just a year ago, I wrote about how 85-year-old Tom Oberheim was back in the business of making synthesizers. These electronic instruments were incredibly popular from their conception in the 1960s to ...

Copenhagen, August 22, 2024 — Independent Danish book publisher Bjooks, creator of industry-renowned hardcover books including Push Turn Move, Synth Gems 1, and Patch & Tweak, has announced that ...

It’s hard to overstate the impact of the synthesizer on modern music. And while many might associate synths more with pop and dance music, they actually found their first champions in pioneering ...

Music Tech Showcase 2021: The words ‘revolutionary’ and ‘groundbreaking’ get bandied about so much they’ve all but lost their impact. You’d be forgiven, then, for not appreciating how truly accurate ...

An influential early synth is back on the market. In 1970, Robert Moog unveiled the original Minimoog, “a synthesizer the size of an electric office typewriter.” Known in full as the Minimoog Model D ...