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Moog synthesizer

American  
[mohg] / moʊg /
Music, Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a kind of electronic synthesizer.


Etymology

Origin of Moog synthesizer

First recorded in 1965–70; named after Robert A. Moog (1934–2005), U.S. engineer

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His studio was one of the first to have a Moog synthesizer — well before the Beatles, the Monkees and other pop bands discovered the instrument.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2024

One doll is placed in a permanent split, stretched across a Moog synthesizer.

From Seattle Times Jul. 17, 2023

What’s interesting are the moments when you sense Marche pushing the A.I., like Wendy Carlos bent over her Moog synthesizer, or a kid rocking a pinball machine, to go deeper.

From New York Times May 1, 2023

The track was born when guitarist Jamie Cook wired a Moog synthesizer up to a drum machine, creating an ominous, industrial sound.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2022

Klingenberg and Sheets mention technological breakthroughs like the electric guitar, the Moog synthesizer and hip-hop’s reimagining of the turntable.

From Washington Post Jun. 7, 2022

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