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!

What were the citizens of Trumansburg New York to think when Sun Ra & His Arkestra “touched down” in their quiet town full psychedelic Egyptian regalia?

“It was quiet a spectacle.” former Moog employee Jon Weiss remembers. “He came in his full African dress robes with his entourage into this tiny town. Trumansburg was not used to anything like that.”

At the time, the Minimoog was still in the development phase, but after meeting with Bob Moog and grabbing a scoop of ice cream next door, Sun Ra was able to roll away from the synthesizer factory with a Model B prototype. This was the version with a sloping control panel and a handle that would make for easy transport. You can catch several glimpses of it in action during his 1974 sci-fi film “Space Is The Place.”

At some point, Sun Ra decided to put his experiments with the Model B to tape and the result was a nearly 18-minute long cosmic soujorn called “Space Probe” – an extended and abstract sonic tour of Sun Ra’s inner space that was as far away from the “Switched on Bach” experience most people had with synthesizers at that point. Weiss witnessed just how far the maestro was taking the synth at a club in New York City sometime later.

“Bob said ‘You might want to go down and see how he’s doing with that Mini.’ Whatever was going on that night, (it was like) the signals were coming in from Saturn. That’s how far out the sounds were. I’d never heard anything like that coming from a Minimoog.”

Any concerns that Bob Moog might have had about a pre-patched instrument restricting the creativity of an artist could be quietly laid to rest.


Sun Ra & His Arkestra

Space Probe

Jukebox

Welcome to the
Mini Moog Factory!

Sun Ra & His Arkestra

Space Probe

Jukebox

Welcome to theMini Moog Factory!

Welcome to the
Mini Moog Factory!