Cherry Audio is proud to sponsor Bandsplaining's "Moog-sploitation," a video that explores the history of electronic music using early Moog synthesizers, and the 1960s "Moog exploitation" era. Jeremy details how early pioneers, classical crossovers, and experimental musicians used gear like the Moog modular synthesizer to shape modern electronic music.
The synthesizer revolution reached mainstream audiences when Wendy Carlos, using the Moog modular synthesizer, composed and released Switched-On Bach. This album transformed public perception of electronic music from abstract sound effects into a commercially viable and expressive art form. Its success triggered a wave of record label cash grabs and "Moog-sploitation" albums. However, it also inspired innovative artists like Dick Hyman, Gershon Kingsley, and ambient pioneers to push the instrument into new progressive, atmospheric, and influential musical territories.
As mentioned in the video, you can create these sounds yourself using Cherry Audio's free Voltage Modular Nucleus software. Voltage Modular is a virtual modular synthesizer and plugin platform that allows musicians, producers, and sound designers to build custom analog-style synthesizers, audio effects, and soundscapes on their computers. This software offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional modular systems, eliminating the need for large and expensive modular hardware.
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More respources: https://cherryaudio.com/videos/getting-started-with-voltage-modular
Once you get comfortable with Voltage Modular Nucleus, you can then demo or purchase the Cherry Audio/MRB VM900 Collection for the full experience of the legendary 900-series as seen in the Bandsplaining video. The VM900 Collection provides an authentic audio and visual experience of the legendary Moog 900-series modules. Every detail is meticulously reproduced, capturing the essence of early analog synthesis with remarkable accuracy thanks to Mark Barton’s (MRB) proprietary DSP coding.
Consisting of 26 unaltered modules, the VM900 series preserves original panel layouts and operations for a true vintage feel. From oscillator drift to warm mixer overdrive and carefully reproduced panel art, this collection is essential for enthusiasts of vintage analog synthesis!
Don't want to mess with modules and patch cables, but still want that "Moog Sound"? Cherry Audio also offers a number of virtual instruments based on more traditional synthesizer instruments with keyboards.
Standalone Mode: All Cherry Audio virtual instruments include a built-in standalone application version that runs directly on macOS or Windows without needing a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). You can open the app, plug in a MIDI keyboard, and play immediately (or even use your PC mouse and keyboard).
DAW Support: If you do use a DAW, Cherry Audio instruments are available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats for use in software like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Reason.
Live Hosts: You can also use live plugin host software like Gig Performer or Unify to play Cherry Audio plugins live at home or on stage.
Or try out Miniverse, Memorymode 2, and other instruments with free 30-day demos: http://cherryaudio.com/bandsplaining”