Founded in 1954, the founder of Moog started selling theremin synthesizers as a student. That was before he went on to revolutionize the electronic synthesizer technology.
After attracting wider attention in the music industry, the first breakthrough of a Moog analog synthesizer came in the ’60s. Resulting from the first commercial recording by Wendy Carlos, which went on to become one of the highest-selling classical recordings of its time.
Following this, Moog released the first compact analog synthesizer with the MiniMoog. It was the first Moog analog synthesizer sold in retail stores and became a much more affordable and portable option. Going on to sell over 12,000 units. Selling over 12,000 units, the MiniMoog analog synth was a hit. With big names such as Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock just a few musicians to regularly use Moog Synths.
Today, the traditional Minimoog has been updated in the form of the MiniMoog Voyager. While 2018 saw the release of their latest flagship synthesizer, the Moog One. A Tri-Timbral, Polyphonic, Analog Synthesizer.
Above all, Moog analog synthesizers give you the freedom to create original and unique music. So head into your local DJ City store today, and find out more about why these Moog analog synthesizers are so special!