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!

It’s late and the band had already gone home for the day, which is right about the time Thomas Dolby would turn up to the studio to help get Foreigner’s “4” album over the finish line. With about a month to go before the record had to be turned in, Dolby hired in a Roland Jupiter-4 and a Minimoog to redo all the keyboard parts that the band wiped from the record once they get the young English keyboard player in on the project.

“[What] I really liked to do was to build pads just one note at a time using the Minimoog. I’d sort of have a slower attack and decay and would just play notes sort of in an abstract way…just whatever felt right.”

After that album reached the top of the charts, Dolby’s credentials set him up with a solo career of his own. And for debut long player titled “The Golden Age of Wireless,” the Model D covered most of the bass line duties. And for the breakout single “Europa And The Pirate Twins,” Dolby expanded his use of the synth further.

“It’s (also) used for sort of a soft sound in the chorus, but there’s a part that’s a very progressive sixth…a very mellow sound which I sort of did in two overdubs all the way through. I would use it for like a very high, sustained string sound a lot. It had a good top end to it. [It was] less fizzy than the Rolands. It had a nice purity to it.”

And no matter how long it between the times when he actually gets to lay hands on an original Minimoog, he can still find his way the instrument decades later.

“There’s a lot to be said for [muscle] memory!” he says with a chuckle. “I mean, it’s interesting. If I play a Minimoog or any one of the synths that I really cut my teeth on—after ten years I can go back to it, and my hand just intuitively reaches for the right knob.”

Tomas Dolby

Europa and the Pirate Twins

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Welcome to the
Mini Moog Factory!

Tomas Dolby

Europa and the Pirate Twins

Jukebox

Welcome to theMini Moog Factory!

Welcome to the
Mini Moog Factory!