Welcome to the mini Moog factory!

This new digital experience celebrates synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog's legacy and the recent return of our beloved Minimoog Model D.

Drawing inspiration from ‘90s video games and websites, this interactive experience is designed to give you access to the rich history of electronic music through the lens of the Minimoog Model D. Discover the amazing musicians, songs, stories, and sounds that have shaped generations of music through apps and activities inspired by this iconic synthesizer and the artists who have embraced it.

Each facet of 

 was designed to bring visitors a joyful experience behind every digital door that leads to each new section of the site.

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with multi-disciplinary, independently owned design studio 

 to bring this vision to life. Leading the project was Pentagram’s sound and experiential design visionary 

, who we previously collaborated with on the 

 back in 2016 for that year’s Moogfest.

With a passion for Moog synthesizers and the brand's legacy, Yuri was the perfect partner to celebrate the Model D's cultural impact. He and the hardworking teams at Pentagram and Counterpoint helped create an experience that allows visitors all over the world to discover the deep history and sound of the Moog world.



“Working on this web project for the past two years has been an incredible journey, as Moog has always been my top fascination. Their synthesizers' special sound and beautiful design hold a special place in my heart. I still vividly remember our first discussion years ago where we envisioned a web experience that celebrates the Minimoog Model D. Our goal was to craft a tightly interactive and fun experience that would capture the essence of Dr. Bob Moog and his team’s groundbreaking innovation.

Throughout the project, the collaboration has been tight-knit and extremely enjoyable. We have exchanged numerous ideas on how to make the introduction of this beautiful innovation both fun and captivating. I am grateful to everyone involved in this project for their hard work and dedication.

I invite you to visit the website and immerse yourself in the discovery of the Minimoog Model D—a true testament to the innovation and creativity of its creators.”

 -Yuri Suzuki

Thank you for stopping by to explore our site and story. Enjoy!

Explore the rich history of the Minimoog Model D, the people who designed it, and the impact it's had on the world.

Click the "download" button to build your own Minimoog Model D!

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Explore a collection of some of the most influential songs that feature the Minimoog Model D!

Get the official Minimoog Model D app for your iOS or macOS device!

Listen to my song made on the Mini Moog Factory website.

Share your recording using the links below!

Play your favorite Minimoog sounds, record a song, and share it!

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Sit back and watch the Minimoog in action. Grab your popcorn!

When the Beastie’s decamped from New York to L.A. in early 1988, the bad boy Hip Hop trio had left their label, their home turf and a fair amount of their creative process behind them. What they ran into on the West Coast was a crew of experimental beatmakers who were taking a buffet style approach to putting together tracks from dozens of funk, soul and fusion records. Eventually known as the Dust Brothers, John King and Mike Simpson were pushing the limits of early sampling technology to bang out tunes in a home studio they were sharing with two other local self-made producers, Mario Caldato and Matt Dink.

Out of this team of hot shot collaborators came a demo of a track initially known as “Full Clout,” which was exciting enough to get the Beasties a new home at Capitol Records. Eventually re-christened as “Shake Your Rump,” the piece was a raucous call and response workout that featured a Minimoog sample from the original motion picture soundtrack to the 1976 comedy “Car Wash.”

Performed by the soul outfit Rose Royce, the brief interlude called “6 O’Clock DJ (Let’s Rock)” features a growling filtered line from the Model D that gives “Shake Your Rump” it’s unforgettable raw groove. Once released the song would become just one of the many highlights from the Beastie’s “Paul’s Boutique” album, which some say was the most forward-thinking Hip Hop record of the era.

Beastie Boys

Shake Your Rump

Jukebox

Welcome to the
Mini Moog Factory!

Beastie Boys

Shake Your Rump

Jukebox

Welcome to theMini Moog Factory!

Welcome to the
Mini Moog Factory!