Birthdate: May 23, 1934
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: August 21, 2005
Robert Moog was an American engineer and electronic music pioneer who invented the first commercial synthesizer, the Moog synthesizer, in 1964. He founded Moog Music, a synthesizer manufacturer, and introduced the iconic Minimoog in 1970. Moog’s groundbreaking innovations, including the voltage-controlled oscillator and modularity, transformed electronic music production. Although not a skilled businessman, his significant contributions to synthesizer technology and popular music are highly acclaimed. He continued designing instruments through his company, Moog Music, until his passing in 2005.
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