Moog Music

Moog Music Inc. is an American company based in Asheville, NC which manufactures electronic musical instruments.

The company was founded under the name Big Briar by electronic instrument pioneer Dr. Robert Moog in 1978, initially to produce Theremins. Latterly Big Briar expanded its range to produce a variety of analog-electronic musical instruments, mainly effects pedals.

In 2002, Big Briar acquired rights to operate under the name Moog Music and began production of a recreation of the classic Minimoog synthesizer. In 2004 Moog Music released a newly-designed Theremin, crafted for the descriminating musician.

Based in Upstate New York, Robert Moog's original company was founded as R.A. Moog Co. in 1953, manufacturing Theremin kits and, later, modular synthesizer systems. This company would eventually become Moog Music in 1972, producing some of the most popular synthesizers of all time including the Minimoog and Taurus I & II bass pedals. Poor management and marketing led to Dr. Moog's departure from his own company in 1977. Moog Music was forced into bankruptcy in 1986. The company liquidated and oficially ceased operation in 1993.

External links

• Moog Music homepage
• Moog Music history
• The Moog Archives