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Moog Music Shipping Werkstatt Synth Worldwide, Launches ‘Werkstatt Workshop’ Learning Portal

Today Moog Music announced worldwide availability of its Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Moogfest 2014 Kit. The patchable analog synth was originally only available to Engineering VIP ticket holders at Moogfest. There was substantial interest in a wider release for the Werkstatt at Synthtopia and elsewhere. Moog Music made a limited US release of the Werkstatt-01 this summer, followed… Read More Moog Music Shipping Werkstatt Synth Worldwide, Launches ‘Werkstatt Workshop’ Learning Portal

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You Asked, They Listened: Moog Music Releases Limited Edition Werkstatt-01 Synth Kit

Moog Music today announced that it is releasing the Moog Werkstatt – originally designed for a hands-on workshop during Moogfest 2014 – as a limited edition hackable synthesizer. During Moogfest, the comppany facilitated a two-day workshop, in which Moog engineers assisted 125 participants in building Werkstatt, an educational, patchable analog synthesizer designed specifically for the… Read More You Asked, They Listened: Moog Music Releases Limited Edition Werkstatt-01 Synth Kit

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Behind The Scenes With Moog’s New Emerson Modular System

At Moogfest 2014, Moog Music introduced the Emerson Modular System – a reissue of Keith Emerson‘s iconic Moog Modular system. We got a sneak preview of the Emerson Modular System while we were there, and had the opportunity to talk with: Moog modular specialist Gene Stopp, who recreated Emerson’s Moog with the help of Moog engineers; and Author… Read More Behind The Scenes With Moog’s New Emerson Modular System

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Teenage Engineering Debuts New Synth At Moogfest ‘Future of Music’ Panel

Photographer and electronic musician Robert Pluma has shared with us some tantalizing photos he shot at the “Future of Music” talk at last week’s Moogfest, including some shots of what appears to be a new Teenage Engineering synth, the PO-12. Robert shares, “I wasn’t taking notes so I would suggest confirming details with TE, but… Read More Teenage Engineering Debuts New Synth At Moogfest ‘Future of Music’ Panel

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Moogfest Announces Daytime Programming, Featuring Electronic Music Pioneers & Innovators

This morning, Moogfest announced its daytime programming for the festival, which runs April 23 – 27, in Asheville, N.C.. New additions to the schedule include a musical masterclass from super-producer Nile Rodgers, and ‘A Talk With The Electric Lady’, Janelle Monae and her band. Daytime offerings range from panel discussions and conversations (including one, for… Read More Moogfest Announces Daytime Programming, Featuring Electronic Music Pioneers & Innovators

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Moogfest 2014 Lineup To Feature Kraftwerk In 3D, Moroder, Laurie Anderson, Sasha, Chic & More To Come

Moogfest organizers have announced the first set of musicians that will be performing at the 2014 electronic music festival, being held April 23-27 in Asheville, North Carolina. Kraftwerk will perform three 3D sets, Laurie Anderson will perform The Language of the Future, there will be sets from Giorgio Moroder & Sasha, and Chic with Nile… Read More Moogfest 2014 Lineup To Feature Kraftwerk In 3D, Moroder, Laurie Anderson, Sasha, Chic & More To Come

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Moogfest 2014 Music Showcase Curators To Include WARP Records, Fool’s Gold, Ghostly Intl., No. 19 + Crew Love, AFROPUNK & More

Moogfest organizers have announced plans to have music showcases at the 2014 event, being held April 25-27, curated by WARP Records, Fool’s Gold, Ghostly Intl., No. 19 + Crew Love, AFROPUNK & others. “These companies nurture brilliant artists,” notes Emmy Parker, Brand Director, Moog Music Inc. & Moogfest. “We’re crafting an event that celebrates the innovative spirit… Read More Moogfest 2014 Music Showcase Curators To Include WARP Records, Fool’s Gold, Ghostly Intl., No. 19 + Crew Love, AFROPUNK & More

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