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127th AES Convention Coverage (New York, NY Oct. 9-12)
PRESS RELEASE
The Moog Music Name Returns Home
June 27, 2002
Advertisement Four decades ago, the words "Moog" and "synthesizer" were inseparable. Bob Moog, the creative genius who ushered in the era of synthesized sound, is still hard at work, celebrating his company's rebirth under the long esteemed name of Moog Music, Inc. with the release of the first new Minimoog synthesizer in thirty years. "I am very pleased to once again be able to offer my products under my name," said Dr. Moog. "This is timely for the company and for the imminent unveiling of the re-engineered and greatly enhanced minimoog Voyager." Moog Music, formerly Big Briar, Inc. also announces a new partner with proven managerial expertise, freeing Dr. Moog to concentrate on development and the quality control Big Briar has long been known for. Michael J. Adams, formerly Vice President Sales and Marketing at CII Technologies, has been named President of Moog Music, Inc. In 1965 Dr. Moog produced the Moog Synthesizer, the first commercially successful synthesizer, incorporating proprietary filters and analog controls which allowed unprecedented ease of use and musicality. Wendy Carlos's landmark album Switched-On Bach showcased the Moog sound with spectacular success in 1968, winning three Grammys and staying on Billboard's classical charts for nearly five years. The 1970 Minimoog, a more portable and affordable synthesizer, is now a prized collectors' item and has been called "the holy grail of synthesizers." The introduction of the new Minimoog Voyager has been greeted with enthusiasm and critical acclaim. Dr. Moog founded the R. A. Moog Company in 1954, changed the name to Moog Music, Inc. in 1972, and served as president until 1977. In 1978 he moved to Western North Carolina and founded Big Briar, Inc. The original Moog Music, Inc. ceased operations in the mid-1980's, although the name Moog Music has since been used illicitly until a recent court decision in Dr. Moog's favor. Among Dr. Moog's many awards are the 1970 Grammy Trustees' Award, the 2001 Polar Music Award and this year's Technical Grammy Award. Moog Music, Inc., formerly Big Briar, designs and manufactures analog electronic instruments, including theremins, analog effects modules, and the new minimoog Voyager. Founded by Dr. Robert Moog, inventor of the original Moog Synthesizer, Moog Music is located in Asheville, NC. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.bigbriar.com/.Recent Big Briar headlines
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