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Robert Moog RIP

mike65 · 2005-08-22 17:46:41

One of the true pioneers of electronic sound has died at the age of 71. Robert Moog created a compact analogue synthesier which was dubbed the mini-moog, it became very popular dispite being difficult to set up and keep "in tune". Many Moogs ended up in the hands of top 70s acts, the success of the Mini spured on other…

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One of the true pioneers of electronic sound has died at the age of 71. Robert Moog created a compact analogue synthesier which was dubbed the mini-moog, it became very popular dispite being difficult to set up and keep "in tune". Many Moogs ended up in the hands of top 70s acts, the success of the Mini spured on other companies and the synth market was born and has flourished ever since.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4173510.stm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog

Mike.

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