The Minimoog Model D can be heard in tracks from Gary Numan, Dr. Dre, David Bowie and Bob Marley. Now, Pentagram partner Yuri Suzuki builds a digital

Dig into music synthesiser history with Yuri Suzuki's new interactive site

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2023-05-24 20:30:14

The Minimoog Model D can be heard in tracks from Gary Numan, Dr. Dre, David Bowie and Bob Marley. Now, Pentagram partner Yuri Suzuki builds a digital home to celebrate its legacy.

What unites Moby’s South Side, Radiohead’s Lotus Flower and Chaka Kahn’s I Feel For You? You guessed it. They all feature the Minimoog Model D, a synthesiser from music history which celebrates its 70-year anniversary today (23 May). Despite the Minimoog’s impact – it influenced Kraftwerk and helped create the prototype for industrial music – many might not be familiar with its sound. So, ahead of its re-release, Pentagram partner and Moog superfan Yuri Suzuki has created a fun digital experience diving into the product with web development team Counterpoint and illustrator Rob Pybus.

A major feature is a free emulator of the Minimoog Model D which allows audiences to record their own songs. A Jukebox also lets users pick from a playlist of well-known songs made using the Minimoog Model D.