Moog Music News and rumors

Buyer Beware: The Most Expensive Synths of All Time

16 Jun · The most sought-after vintage synths fetch astronomical prices on the used market. We check out some of the most expensive synths and affordable alternatives.

Moog Messenger: ‘Next-Generation’ Monosynth Is Now Shipping

03 Jun · The Moog Messenger is now shipping! The 'next-generation' monosynth that marks the beginning of a new era at Moog is now available.

MOOG MUSE REVIEW

Moog Muse Firmware Update 1.4: Big Modulation and MIDI Updates, Plus New Patches

27 May · Moog Music update the Muse firmware to v1.4 with a wealth of new modulation sources and destinations, as well as a complete MIDI overhaul and 64 new patches to show it all off.

HIGHLIGHTS

This Week’s Highlights: Superbooth Stories

10 May · In this week's highlights, we catch up on some of the most exciting stories from Superbooth25, with releases from Vermona and Moog Music.

Win a Geddy Lee Minimoog in This Bob Moog Foundation Raffle

28 Apr · You could win a Geddy Lee Minimoog and support the good work at the Bob Moog Foundation at the same time.

SOFTWARE DEALS

Software Deals from SSL, KORG, Moog Music, and OUTPUT

15 Apr · In this week's edition of Software Deals, you'll find exciting offers on instruments and effects plugins from SSL, KORG, and Moog Music.

SYNTH MUSEUMS

5 Incredible Synthesizer Museums: Where to See the Rarest Synths in the World

28 Mar · Find out where you can see - and even play! - the world’s rarest synths at these amazing synthesizer museums.

The Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D – Two Great Legends Collide

20 Mar · Two legends collide as Moog Music announces the release of a custom Minimoog Model D in honour of Geddy Lee, the legendary bass and synth player with iconic Canadian prog rockers, Rush.

WEIRDEST SYNTHS

5 of the Weirdest Synths Out There: Get Your Tweak On

14 Mar · Looking for inspiration? Embrace the strange with these five odd balls, the weirdest synths on the market today.

Moog Subsequent 25 Discontinued: It’s Time for Sad Goodbyes

13 Mar · All good things must come to end and that’s now true for the Moog Subsequent 25, heading to the great gig in the sky after five years.

CLASSIC MOOG SYNTHS

Classic Moog Synths of the ‘70s and ‘80s: Moog Without Bob

14 Feb · Moog released some of its most iconic synthesizers after Bob left in the late 1970s. These are the classic Moog synths made without Bob.

Moog Mariana Bass Synthesizer – Monster tones with 40 % off!

06 Feb · Moog Mariana delivers fat bass sounds with lots of modulation. This software synthesizer from Moog is available at a special low price for a limited time only!

NAMM 2025: Everything you need to know – news, facts and more!

TOPS AND FLOPS

The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops

01 Feb · With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!

HARDWARE VOCODERS

5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths

31 Jan · Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.

SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHS

The Best Semi-Modular Synths for your Studio Setup

27 Jan · Modular without the modules? Here's a convenient way to get into modular synthesis. We're looking at some of the best semi-modular synths!

BEST STAGE SYNTHS

5 Best Synths for the Stage

17 Jan · Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too!

TOPS AND FLOPS

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

BEST OF 2024

Best Hardware Synths of 2024: 7 Synths We Went Nuts for This Year

16 Dec 2024 · From massive analog polys to affordable digital delights, these are truly the best hardware synths of 2024.

SYNTH JOURNAL

A Synth World View of a Superb 2024: Synth Journal

12 Dec 2024 · For my last entry into this year's Synth Journal, I thought I'd take a retrospective look at some of the things that caught my eye in the synth world of 2024.

MINIMOOG PLUGINS

Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap

09 Dec 2024 · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.

Lego Minimoog: This Amazing Lego Build Could Become a Real Product With Your Help

03 Dec 2024 · You won’t believe the detailing on this Lego Minimoog - it looks so real!

BAD GEAR?

5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz

25 Oct 2024 · We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.