BJOOKS Patch & Tweak with Moog

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PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is the ultimate resource for Moog synthesizer enthusiasts and musicians of all skill levels interested in an immersive modular synthesis experience.

Author, designer, and electronic musician Kim Bjørn has inspired thousands to explore the world of modular synthesis with his 2018 release of PATCH & TWEAK. Now, he invites readers on a new journey of discovering a deeper understanding of electronic sound, and we're honored to be a part of it.

PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is the result of more than a year of extensive collaboration with electronic music icons, established and emerging artists, and Moog employee-owners. Opening with a foreword from acclaimed film score composer Hans Zimmer, this hardcover book features 200 pages full of  synthesizer techniques, creative patch ideas, sound design tips, professional artist interviews, in-depth discussions with Moog engineers, and a glimpse into Moog history. Readers will get an inside look into the Moog factory, where instruments are build by hand, and learn about the modular synthesis innovator who started it all: Dr. Bob Moog.

What Readers Can Expect to Discover

Throughout PATCH & TWEAK with Moog’s 200 pages, readers will explore more than 100 tips, ideas, and patches to use as creative inspiration, ensuring artists of any skill level can experience the joy of analog synthesis.

• Introduction to modular synthesis concepts
• Specific overviews, tips, and techniques for each Moog semi-modular instrument
• Expanded options for more advanced modular users
• Ideas for integration with external gear and Eurorack modules
• Interviews, patches, and tips from artists and composers
• Insider interviews with Moog engineers
• The history of Bob Moog, Moog Music, and the many Moog synthesizers

30 In-Depth Artist & Engineer Interviews

PATCH & TWEAK with Moog brings readers inside the creative minds of composers, producers, and performing artists like Suzanne Ciani, Trent Reznor, Lisa Bella Donna, Paris Strother, Hannes Bieger, Stranger Things composers Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon, and Moog synthesizer co-inventor Herb Deutsch in detailed interviews featuring patching tips and tricks for musicians of all skill levels. Plus, the Moog employee-owners who conceptualized, designed, engineered, built, and brought these instruments to life share stories that offer readers a deeper understanding of our company and people.