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Minimoog’s missing link: how an icon was born in summer of 1970
How did the Minimoog take shape – and set the course of synthesizer and musical instrument history? Among many revelations in JoE Silva’s The Minimoog Book for BJOOKS, we learn how the synth’s early prototypes evolved into the instrument we know today. Read the excerpt here.
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Arturia V Collection X: Yamaha CP-70, rebuilt Mini V and Wurli, more
Also out from Arturia this week: V Collection X brings the maker’s plug-in collection up to speed. That includes an all-new Yamaha CP-70 piano model and Augmented WOODWINDS, plus a rebuilt Mini V and Wurli V. And the rebuilt Minimoog, in particular, has a bunch of delicious extras.
Peter Kirn - December 12, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
Moog Minimoog Model D is back [Gallery]
The 1970 instrument is still the most iconic and influential keyboard synth of all time. And now it’s back in production for the first time this decade. But don’t worry – if you can’t afford a new synth right now, there’s also a discount on their excellent app and, uh, a very nice t-shirt.
Peter Kirn - November 17, 2022
Gear Music tech Tech
Synthesizer cakes keep getting more deliciously realistic
Peter Kirn - November 24, 2021
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
Free modular: open source Mutable Instruments ports expanded in VCV Rack
Peter Kirn - April 22, 2020
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Bored? Broke? Get Minimoog Model D on iOS, KORG KAOSSilator on iOS + Android for free
Peter Kirn - March 17, 2020
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