Thirteen years after his passing, Pete Namlook still feels ahead of us – merging vintage synths, early digital tools, and live computer recording long before the rest caught on. This is the gear and restless creativity behind the Fax Records ambient visionary.
From a scavenged little “Min” built beside Moog’s factory graveyard to the sleek prototypes that paved the way for the Model D, here’s how the ABCs of the Minimoog took shape – one experiment, one leap, and one vision at a time.
For over fifty years, the Minimoog has defined the sound of electronic music. This timeline traces its evolution from early prototypes to modern reissues – and includes an exclusive offer on Cherry Audio’s Miniverse, a faithful polyphonic software recreation of the legendary Model D.
Composer and sound artist Aimée Portioli, known as Grand River, discusses her fascination with creative limitation, the origins of her “One Instrument” label, and her tactile relationship with sound, space, and synthesis.