The topic has gone into Moog history on a few threads, and really pulled those threads into another direction. Let's exoend that energy here instead. It's one of my favorite subjects...
A) Get the book "Analog Days" about the early days of commercial synthesis - it's a well-written, well-researched book. Lots of info that IS interesting. (I know the writers - they were VERY picky and didn't believe what people told them (initially), the first job of an historical writer. They spent ages just narrowing down a date or two. Accuracy is important.)
B) The new movie "Moog" is touring the country, mostly at art-house theaters. It should be on DVD any day now. (Check
www.moogmusic.com for info on its release - they should have the FIRST copies for sale there.)
http://www.moogmusic.comThe movie shows some amazing old films they found, and more importantly, the man behind the gear. It shows why he is such a unique and cool character: probably NOT the man you'd expect him to be. His philosophy is rather odd, and suprisingly cool for a gear designer. He believes in the magic of performers, the nonphysical connection of music, people, and their gear. It is a film about that stuff, not synths, really.