PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is the ultimate resource for Moog synthesizer enthusiasts and musicians of all skill levels interested in an immersive modular synthesis experience.Going through the basic concepts of oscillators, LFOs, envelope generators, sequencing, etc., each chapter ramps up to more advanced tips and tricks. The differences and concepts of the different Moog semi-modular synths are explained and visualized.Come up close with artists and their relationship with the Moog semi-modular products, creative processes, patch tips, and integration with their other gear. The interviews will seek to inspire and ignite the reader's imagination toward exploring new sonic territory.This book creates a deep understanding of how these instruments interface with the outside world, ideas largely unexplored in manuals and online demos. How do you integrate these instruments with your existing gear? Which modules are good “next steps”? What's the story on subharmonics... and much more.The important history of Bob Moog will be told, and we'll go behind the scenes at the Moog Music factory. A complete Moog synthesizer timeline will be a visual treat to any synth-lover. Interviews with engineers will shed light on the process, and share stories about the Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Grandmother and Matriarch synthesizers.PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is the result of more than a year of collaboration with electronic music icons, established and emerging artists, and Moog employee-owners. Opening with a foreword from acclaimed film score composer and sound designer Hans Zimmer, this hardcover book features 200 pages full of synthesizer techniques, creative patch ideas, sound design tips, professional artist interviews, in-depth discussions with Moog engineers, stories behind vintage Moog instruments, a glimpse into the history of Moog Music, and more. Readers will get an inside look into the Moog factory in Asheville, North Carolina, where instruments are built by hand, and learn about the modular synthesis innovator who started it all: Dr. Bob Moog.The book focuses extensively on all five Moog semi-modular analog synthesizers: Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Grandmother, and Matriarch. These modern electronic instruments, each unique in sonic character and functionality, are inspired by the original analog circuitry of the very first modular synthesizers developed by Bob Moog in the 1960s.PATCH & TWEAK with Moog offers an empowering experience for artists at any point in their journey of exploring synthesis and sound. Whether you are new to modular or looking for creative perspectives to expand your process, this book will inspire you to create.Throughout PATCH & TWEAK with Moog's 200 pages, readers will explore more than 100 tips, ideas, and patches to use as creative inspiration, ensuring artists of any skill level can experience the joy of analog synthesis.
