LANDMARK 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOOG MODULAR

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Moogs 1:1 Recreation of Keith Emersons Modular Synthesizer shown at AES 14

Online PR News – 14-October-2014 – October 12 2014 marks the 50 Year anniversary of the unveiling of the Moog modular synthesizer at the Audio Engineering Society's (AES) New York convention. On that day in 1964 Dr. Robert Moog introduced the world to a completely new type of instrument that would go on to change the course of music history and influence decades of future instrument design.

The Moog modular synthesizer was comprised of individual electronic modules housed in a wooden frame and it made use of voltage-control as a new way of creating powerful sounds that had never been heard before.

After its debut at AES the scientific-looking Moog modular instrument that made extraordinary new sounds with rapid alterations and exotic tonal colors started to gain in popularity. Musicians began to establish the Moog system as the archetype of synthesis. One of the earliest and most famous artists to adopt the new instrument was Keith Emerson keyboardist for the innovative band Emerson Lake and Palmer. Touring the world for over forty years with this unique instrument Emerson has made his Moog modular system the most recognizable synthesizer of all time.

The 50th Anniversary of the Moog Modular is a historical landmark for musical instrument design and popular music. In celebration of this momentous occasion Moog Music has faithfully and painstakingly recreated Keith Emersons Moog modular. This new Emerson Moog Modular System (EMMS) utilizes original design material and parts to duplicate each facet of Mr. Emersons custom instrument down to the smallest detail. The modules in the EMMS are built exactly as the originals were in the Moog Factory in Trumansburg NY in the 1960s: by hand-stuffing and hand-soldering components to circuit boards and using traditional wiring methods. Today Moog also released a mini-documentary featuring a Moog engineer a Moog Historian and Bob Moog himself that explores Moog Music's quest to resurrect the original methods materials and designs used in the foundational modular synths.

"It's a dream come true for us tobring backthese instruments that our company is so known for and to make them visually and sonically perfect. It's even more perfect that exactly 50 years after the first Moog synth wasshown to the public people can come to AES 2014 andexperience the new Emerson Moog Modular System" said Brian Kehew Moogs Historian.

This towering recreation of the world's most recognizable synthesizer will be on display in Moog booth 1028 at the 137th AES convention in Los Angeles CA through Sunday 10/12/14. It is the first time the Emerson Moog Modular System has been shown to the public since its unveiling at Moogfest 2014.

Of the 5 Emerson Moog Modular Systems Moog will build only 1 remains available for sale. The price is $150000 USD. To inquire about purchasing the last remaining Emerson Moog Modular System contact Steve Maass at Moog Music. 828.251.0090 ext. 205 or email steve.m@moogmusic.com. Serious buyers only please.

Mini-Documentary: http://bit.ly/1uUNBNS
Photos: http://bit.ly/1vRXBXn
Product Page: http://bit.ly/1tiCVdl

About Moog Music:

Moog Music synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments are designed and lovingly handcrafted in the Moog factory in downtown Asheville N.C. Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Dr. Robert Moog inventor of the Moog synthesizer and Founder of Moog Music Inc.