*: In 2003, Arturia has released a software emulation of the famous modular synthesizers designed by Bob Moog under
the name of Modular V.
Bob Moog’s synthesizers sales figures - 1967-1971
Courtesy of Roger Luther, MoogArchives.com
The very first prototype was called Model A. Three other versions, B, C and D, followed. This
last model is the final and most common incarnation of this synthesizer and the only one that
was put into production in large numbers. The choice of wood rather than plastic for the
cabinet prevailed from the beginning, simply because Robert Moog preferred to follow the
advice of musician friends, rather than drawings coming from its industrial engineers. The
Model D was first introduced at the NAMM convention in June 1971. It was the company’s first
exposure to the music instruments industry - and the industry's first exposure to synthesizers.
The reception is rather cold as, according Robert Moog himself, “Most dealers didn't know what
to make of a musical instrument with words like Oscillator Bank and Filter printed on the front
panel”*
Bob Moog’s monosynth, Model A (prototype)
Courtesy of Roger Luther, MoogArchives.com
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