From the huge opening Oberheim and searing Minimoog lead of "Tom Sawyer" to the lush chords and ominous bass of "Subdivisions," Rush's use of synthesizers set the tone for prog rock.
Our captain of Synth Sounds Of, Will Kurk, is here to show you exactly how Geddy Lee did it.
While Geddy employed an enviable collection of vintage synthesizers back in the day—including, at various times, a custom 8-voice Oberheim, Oberheim, OB-X, and OB-Xa, Moog Taurus, and, of course, a Minimoog Model D—we're using an assortment of vintage and modern synths to get as close to humanly possible to the original tracks.
The most exciting piece of kit? The Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D, the just-released, limited-edition Minimoog that is exclusively for sale in the United States right here on Reverb.
And did you know? Software is back on Reverb! So if you don't have the dough for a hardware synth, or just want to experiment without breaking the bank, you can find emulations of classic gear from Moog, Oberheim, and many more here.