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- Herbert Deutsch - In this interview, Herbert Deutsch recounts his life in music—including the genesis and collaborative process behind creating the first Moog synthesizer with Bob Moog. These two pioneers of synthesis worked together to create a portable electronic instrument with endless sound potential, thanks to the power of “voltage control.” The Moog prototype is an essential part of music history; its sound has continued to impact popular and experimental music alike since the 1960s. Today, Moog Music, Inc. continues to revolutionize synthesis—while paying homage to the root notes of its past.
- May 11, 2016
- Collections - Video
Herbert Deutsch
In this interview, Herbert Deutsch recounts his life in music—including the genesis and collaborative process behind creating the first Moog synthesizer with Bob Moog. These two pioneers of synthesis worked together to create a portable electronic instrument with endless sound potential, thanks to the power of “voltage control.” The Moog prototype is an essential part of music history; its sound has continued to impact popular and experimental music alike since the 1960s. Today, Moog Music, Inc. continues to revolutionize synthesis—while paying homage to the root notes of its past.
- Herbert Deutsch "From Moog to Mac" Compact Disc, 2012 - Herbert Deutsch is an experimental composer and was a close collaborator of Robert Moog, inventor of the Moog synthesizer. This disc contains demonstration recordings of the prototype synthesizer, voice correspondence between Moog and Deutsch, and contemporary recordings. "Jazz Images, a Worksong and Blues" was composed on The Henry Ford's 1964 prototype Moog synthesizer--the first song ever composed on the instrument.
- 2012
- Collections - Artifact
Herbert Deutsch "From Moog to Mac" Compact Disc, 2012
Herbert Deutsch is an experimental composer and was a close collaborator of Robert Moog, inventor of the Moog synthesizer. This disc contains demonstration recordings of the prototype synthesizer, voice correspondence between Moog and Deutsch, and contemporary recordings. "Jazz Images, a Worksong and Blues" was composed on The Henry Ford's 1964 prototype Moog synthesizer--the first song ever composed on the instrument.
- "Reunion," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"Reunion," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- "Monster Modulars and Keith Emerson," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"Monster Modulars and Keith Emerson," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- "The Workshop," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"The Workshop," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- "Synthesis Success," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"Synthesis Success," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- Diagrams of Herb Deutsch's Original Moog Synthesizer, February 1982 - These circuit diagrams are graphic representations of the electronics that powered Robert Moog's first prototype synthesizer, built for Herbert Deutsch. Individual "modules" on the synthesizer allowed sounds to be shaped into infinite possibilities; these diagrams address the pitch control, envelope generator, amplifier, band pass filter, noise generator, and trigger extractor.
- February 01, 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Diagrams of Herb Deutsch's Original Moog Synthesizer, February 1982
These circuit diagrams are graphic representations of the electronics that powered Robert Moog's first prototype synthesizer, built for Herbert Deutsch. Individual "modules" on the synthesizer allowed sounds to be shaped into infinite possibilities; these diagrams address the pitch control, envelope generator, amplifier, band pass filter, noise generator, and trigger extractor.
- "Acquiring the Moog Prototype," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"Acquiring the Moog Prototype," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- "Inspiration," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"Inspiration," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- "Working for Moog," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014 - Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.
- 25 July 2014-26 July 2014
- Collections - Artifact
"Working for Moog," Clip from Interview with Herb Deutsch, 2014
Herbert Deutsch is a pioneer of synthesized music--a long-time composer, music educator, and author. In 1964, he worked with Bob Moog to develop the first prototype Moog synthesizer, now in The Henry Ford's collections. Deutsch also served as the Director of Marketing & Sales during the heyday of Moog Music (1979-1983), and was a consultant for the Roland Corporation.