The Mini Moog Synthesizer with Herb Deutsch

Herb Deutsch, the co-inventor of the first Moog synthesizer discusses the history and functions of the Mini Moog as well as its impact on the music of the time. Deutsch also plays one of his original jazz fusion pieces.
Directed by Michael Sterling
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[@blouistu101]

I actually met Herb myself. I won an electronic music composition competition in New York and it was AWESOME to have him listen to and critique my piece. It was an honor to shake this man's hand

[@TheSwillMan]

i had no idea that herb was such a talented musician/composer in addition to his pioneering synthesizer work. my respect for the man has increased.

[@CAFillekes]

Thanks for uploading this. Herb came to our elementary school in 1966 or 67 and demonstrated the prototype to us in the auditorium. He explained piezoelectricity in terms we could understand, and showed how to tune it with a tuning fork. I think he was amplifying the sound with a tube amp, because I think I remember seeing the tubes glowing. It was very memorable and inspiring.

[@pixelParadise]

Awesome Thank you for sharing

[@skinfanjay]

AWESOME SYNTHESIZER WORK

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

I would love a shifty, drifty original minimoog! Those pieces were dreams realized, actualized... their imperfections were just another truly human component of the piece. Yet another connection between the info coming down in inspiration, being built into a circuit that can be played, given to an artist who connects with that same inspiration from beyond and makes music that opens the door to a spectator to get there as well, that Dr. Moog would speak of often. They were all PERFECT! :)

[@alphare6810]

Thank you for your wonderfull performance and contribution in building the Minimoog. (A lucky Voyager XL owner from Belgium)

[@musicom67]

During my one semester stint at Hofstra U. in 1989 (eventually graduating from NYU - Hofstra sucked), getting a more advanced electronic music education from this fine gentleman was worth the dough essentially wasted. He was a true innovator - and at that time, the classroom had a heap of classic Moog synths and the ephemeral patch cables. More people should know Herb's name. Hope he's still going strong.

[@andywarthol]

This is amazing. Very cool info about Moog (R.A. Moog).

[@longfade]

This post is a real gem. Thanks for posting.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I've met Herb Deutsch eight times between June 2000 and April 2006. I highly value his friendship, despite having missed the opportunity to be one of his students. I've also had the pleasure of meeting/jamming with Neil Alexander.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Neil definitely knows how to present equipment to the best of its potential. It was wicked when he decided to get his own Minimoog Voyager.

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

Would you believe... I had the amazing pleasure of meeting Herb (your father-in-law) at the Moog Factory this past weekend at MoogFest?? . I was a finalist in the Moog Circuit Bending Challenge and we were all checking out a private Primus jam in the Moog SoundLab. What a really nice guy! Tell him Drew Blanke "Dr Blankenstein" (the guy who actually brought a tie to moogfest, he will know what you are talking about :) says "hello" and "it was GREAT TO MEET HIM" !

[@ThorHammerdahl]

I REALLY enjoyed this! Herb seems like a good guy, much like Bob. i appeciate my minimoog D a bit more after watching this interview and herb's performance. GREAT drummer! WONDERFUL! A thousand thanks!

[@Tester2244]

Man thanks for video, 1 of legendary people that every sound designer should know of.

[@knightrdrx]

I took his electronic music class at Hofstra in 2000 and he brought his minimoog in one day and played this for us...he said it was the demo he performed to sell them. I think it's the same song. A real treat.

[@BertGrink]

Fantastic video! I found the first part, the documentary, very interesting, but when the song started, I was totally blown away. What a marvel to see how Mr. Deutsch has kept his wits about him. Thanks for the upload, Mr. Michael Sterling.

[@ChrisMezzolesta]

RIP Herb Deutsch. Was privileged to see him in person at ScottWorks, the Raymond Scott festival in Burbank in 2018. True pioneer.

[@MrFunktone]

Herb your such a cool guy, love your music too.

[@camleee]

I can't stop listening to your voice.

[@Tifoso420]

Herb is my father-in-law. I produced this video for his new, multi-media CD, "From Moog to Mac." Link is above in the description.

[@ВИНил-й6х]

the most miserable nationality is Ukrainian . это про тебя даун.

[@11466ful]

great person and amazing music. the real spirit of 70`s...

[@shookstylez]

cant stop smiling. what an incredibly positive guy.

[@Derfunkmeister]

Fantastic!! Nice to see an older guy being so much into his thing. He is truly magnificent.

[@packdawgs]

I had the pleasure of seeing Herb Deutsch at Harvest Records in Asheville during Moogfest 2012, and talking to him again after Morton Subotnik's performance that night. These 2 encounters were the highlight of the weekend for me. Thanks for posting this!

[@knightrdrx]

thanks for bringing it into class and playing the demo..this was 12 years ago that was an excellent class!

[@ernestbuckley8671]

This was great and the tune was groovy!

[@rg2027x]

nice work man...real crisp sounding recording. even on YT!

[@Bruce88keys]

i was Hofstra in 1969- and remember Deutsch's office, electric keyboards- and an acoustic upright- we improved 4 hands

[@bondbug73]

Great video. Liked his song at the end. So smooth.

[@nailmusic]

Ha! Amazing. The doorbell story never fails to make me laugh. Just for archival purposes, the band is Nadav Zelniker (drums), Charlie Kniceley (bass) and Neil Alexander (me) on keys.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Very catchy. Could you imagine, if it wasn't for this guy, there would be no envelope filters.

[@greatmightyp00]

I Lost Your number is an amazing song and it still sounds modern after 40 years! I'm really glad I watched this video!

[@jayschankman214]

Great story, Herb, would love to hear more. I really enjoyed this.

[@richardcabrera5483]

Excelente!!!!! Mr Herb. Congrats.

[@PhobiaGuy]

Love that style!!

[@AlainHubert]

Just to clarify: there was 3 versions of the oscillators board. The original one from 1971, which was not very good as far as staying in tune, as Herb has mentioned here. A second one, now called "old one" which is the more common one, and which Herb has put inside this one. And finally, a "new one", with a more sophisticated temperature control for even more stable tuning and which was installed on serial number 10175 and up until the end of the production run. White switches are the originals.

[@timk1077]

RIP HERB !!!!! Angel loves your Musik

[@fnersch]

Incredible stuff!! What a joy to hear.

[@jonatasteclados77]

Very nice!

[@BackMaska]

Enjoyed this immensely. A fantastic upload

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

Looks excellent, I will check it out. Thanks

[@eierreiter]

Very impressive! Even if your father in laws' fingers .got slowlyer over the years, he precisely manage to operate cut-off. octave and the modulation wheel. I have to admit my faithfully respect.

[@chrisrowand]

Fantastic video!! Really enjoyed this..

[@zee7333]

Wow !! That was a treat I did not expect !!

[@domenicoferruggia5616]

Fantastic Video

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Lovely video !! Very interesting !!

[@stevesalisbury8206]

Amazing! The minimoog model D sounds fantastic! I just got my Moog sub 37.

[@JupiterSynth]

simply great!

[@stevesalisbury8206]

very inspiring playing.

[@ivanpolchenko]

this is amazing, a part of important history. thank you very much for this video!

[@zedster911]

WOW! Great interview/content ... thanks

[@6strngbass]

Wonderful!

[@deluxerecordings]

Very cool indeed. Nice.

[@sjkaram]

Wonderful! Very intuitive!

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Great work. I'd love to hear more.

[@Mr_ToR]

Awesome video. Thnx a lot. Also, I'm a proud owner of number 79 R.A.Moog Minimoog Model D :-) However, mine does not have the Glide and Decay plugs or switches but it has only red push-buttons for it. Pitch and mod wheels are the same.

[@donaldkusnerik4473]

Thank you!!!

[@Robbinsffxi]

This was amaizing. Thank You.

[@davidcottrell1308]

Very Cool!!!

[@joelizquierdo]

That was awesome!

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Yeh man, its a total groove out !! Very hip indeed.

[@CircleCityEric]

I've always enjoyed Herb's interviews. However, there's nothing like a killer Jazz/fusion performance to remind us why we have synthesizers. I generally keep my Minimoog Voyager packed away, but after this performance, I may think again.

[@udsuresh0t]

amazing!

[@EricAll4soundsAlbert]

Still the greatest invention of all time. Next up: Hover boards

[@supersonicyou]

amazing synth

[@djm4186]

Just a stud... Straight stud!!

[@12farhana]

That sounded a lot like Weather Report.

[@5meohd]

awesome!!!

[@gregmarchesini6305]

why was i am curious ? this synth made a REVOLUTION and it is steel the best synth to have for a synth player

[@mootbooxle]

God bless Herb Deutsch!

[@suitandtieguy]

this is great!

[@jgk381]

Wow, I always enjoy hearing Herb talk synths but had no idea he was such a great musician. I love this jazz piece. Is there a recording of the original anywhere on youtube?

[@nueschi]

yeah, just great!

[@unkajeff]

He has released a CD of some of his works called "From Moog To Mac: A Retrospective. Electronic Music By Herbert Deutsch." Pretty sure it's very difficult to find. Don't even remember what website I found it at.

[@janetcraft]

Truly amazing! Good introduction and I love the music :)

[@chrisstrobel3439]

I would have liked to hear Herb play back in his heyday, you can tell he probably has some arthritus or other neurolgical issues going on in his hands now, but I bet he ripped it up back in the day. If anyone has any information on Herb's background as a player or any links to him playing that would be cool to hear.

[@musicforplants]

excellent

[@qtec52]

very nice music and quite informative . i have subscribed

[@skinfanjay]

YES HE DID

[@MottyRuttner]

9:48 wow!

[@thephaseshifter]

i really dont understand why somebody dislike this video :S

[@MeroDN]

That songs sounds like something from Wii Sports Resort or Wii Fit Plus

[@samueladams7]

Actually I'm thinking something like the theme from the '70s TV series "TAXI"

[@ВИНил-й6х]

the most miserable nationality is Ukrainian

[@GelenosOak]

I would sell my veins for a moog!

[@TomZentra]

On the contrary, I was building Heathkits by 1970. I hate drift and tuning issues. It was such an annoying problem with the temperature sensitive A6 that I dumped the synth.

[@mab1ro]

god this is catchy

[@BorisRDeyanov]

You'r father in law is a great person

[@Da_Kr_]

Lost your number is so nice

[@ZwamTekMusic]

i want more music of this guy, i cant find it in torrents, EVEN in itunes:( is the artist name also called "herb Deutsch" ? or is it another name or maybe a band?

[@reachground]

10:47 I just smiled :D

[@Russocass]

Great video! who's gonna call the number?

[@alienarea51]

fantastique machine ,j'adore le son de cette marque ... je possède un Korg MS20 de 1977 , qui est très bien ,mais ça ne vaut pas un Moog ;)

[@kerryfoster1]

Excellent video. How would you compare the original mini-moog to the current versions? Kerry foster

[@Biyoung]

Nice like YMO :)

[@gwensciora8516]

HERB Deutsch is a part of the opening of the MOOG SEUM. Plan to talk to him for WAXX TRAXX TO THE WAXX ON WUSB.FM when he returns! tune in to my show!!

[@Tifoso420]

Be looking for a new interactive CD release this summer from Parma Recordings.

[@Rhythmicons]

He must have been very fond of whomever's number that was.

[@salvadory1103]

herb I love you for the moog opus 3 but damn why did you put that foam that melts into the board and sliders etc- why herb why??????

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

What is this video from? Thanks for uploading

[@BJEctoplasm]

Bob Moog is the original Doc Brown.

[@Cybertek52]

10:55 sounds like some sonic the hedgehog shit!

[@WhoresOfBabylon]

the tune kinda reminds me of Commodore 64 music, a la Potty Pigeon etc