Moog Patch & Tweak

PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is a practical guided tour and learning resource for Moog's five semi-modular instruments - the Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Grandmother, and Matriarch. This book, which features a Foreword by award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, provides an unparalleled look at these incredible synthesizers that form a unique musical ecosystem, as well as the environment where they were born.

Across its nearly 200 pages, PATCH & TWEAK with Moog celebrates the storied history of Moog Music and its founder, Dr. Robert A. "Bob" Moog. It features over 30 exclusive interviews with artists, past and current Moog designers, and employees - past and present - who carry Bob's creative vision forward. The book also includes a biography of Bob Moog, a look at Moog Music today, and a comprehensive 66-year illustrated timeline of Moog products.

Starting with the basics of synthesis, control voltage, and audio patching, PATCH & TWEAK with Moog then dives deep into the workings of the five Moog semi-modulars. Equal time is given to each instrument, exploring the power of the Mother-32's extensive sequencing, the rhythmic inspiration of the DFAM, the mysterious interwoven textures of the Subharmonicon, the performance-oriented flexibility of the Grandmother, and the sheer paraphonic power of the Matriarch. Dedicated tips and sample patches for each synth ensure no one gets left out.

The interviews featured throughout the book provide ideas, inspiration, and tons of specially-created patch ideas for the five Moog semi-modulars, all from the people who rule the music world with them. PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is written by Kim Bjørn with the full cooperation and assistance of Moog Music, and also features contributions from Alex Maiolo and Mike Metlay.

With its hardcover format, high-quality paper, and 198 colorful pages, PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is a must-have for new and experienced synthesists, as well as other Moog fans. It's a true love letter to Moog, the man and the company, that celebrates five modern synthesizers from one amazing company.

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