Asheville and southeast USA, we’re thinking of you

The electronic music and music tech communities clustered around Asheville and across the southeastern USA have been hit hard by Hurricane Helene. There’s not much to report, especially with data and power being restored. But I hope we can send care and support, especially with makers like Moog, Make Noise, and others deeply impacted with […]

Moog Music releases statement on layoffs

Moog Music has responded to concerns about last week’s layoffs in their Asheville, NC production facility, via their Facebook page.

Peter Kirn - September 28, 2023

Moog Music layoffs provoke dismay in synth community

Several reports have confirmed steep layoffs this week at Moog Music’s Asheville, NC headquarters, shortly following an acquisition by InMusic (parent of Akai, Numark, Alesis, and others). Even in a tough year, these cuts are uniquely significant, as they strike at the brand story of the single best-known name in synths.

Peter Kirn - September 24, 2023

Moog Music has been bought by inMusic, alongside brands like Alesis, Akai, Numark

Peter Kirn - June 13, 2023

Moog Minimoog Model D is back [Gallery]

Peter Kirn - November 17, 2022

Music videos come to Game Boy Advance carts, in the ultra-chillwave world of Slow Magic

Peter Kirn - August 18, 2022

Make Noise’s new analog oscillator comes in stereo: XPO, Stereo Prismatic Oscillator

Peter Kirn - July 19, 2022

Make Noise and Alessandro Cortini made a new instrument – here’s the story behind it

Peter Kirn - January 29, 2021

Moog urges US citizens to take action to stop Trump import tax

Peter Kirn - June 30, 2018

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