The zZounds crew is in Durham, NC for Moogfest 2018 — the annual music, art, and technology festival honoring the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Dr. Bob Moog. There’s so much to see and hear at this four-day festival — with electrifying live performances, hands-on workshops, the Modular Marketplace, and much more, it’s a synth geek’s dream come true! Join us as we connect with artists and tech enthusiasts of all stripes, and check out our photo gallery for the sights of Moogfest 2018 — from the Ralph Steadman art gallery, to a first look at the Moog Grandmother semi-modular analog synthesizer.
For more information about the Moog Grandmother synth, please email us or call 1-800-ZZOUNDS.
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- The first night of Moogfest 2018 featured a set from industrial metal artist Author and Punisher.
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- At The Armory, A&P performs surrounded by his handmade machines that function as MIDI controllers.
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- German DJ and producer Helena Hauff performs at The Armory.
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- Moogfest headliner Kelela at the Carolina Theatre.
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- The Ethiopian-American singer/songwriter regaled the audience with her alt-R&B and electro sounds.
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- Durham’s historic American Tobacco Campus, complete with Lucky Strike water tower.
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- The Tobacco Campus is downtown Durham’s entertainment district.
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- This weekend, the Tobacco Campus is home to Moogfest.
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- We’ve arrived at Moogfest! Let’s take a look inside…
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- Gear vendors from all over the world set up shop here at Moogfest’s Modular Marketplace.
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- Dozens of vendors show off their wares to the synth-savvy Moogfest crowd.
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- There’s a booth from Make Noise, makers of synth modules and neighbors to Moog Music in Asheville, NC.
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- At Swedish synthmaker Elektron’s booth, Moogfest-goers try out the Digitone desktop FM synth.
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- Moogfest attendees get their hands on electronic instruments from Buchla, Landscape, and many more.
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- Even EarthQuaker Devices is here at Moogfest — with all their unique effects pedals ready for you to try out.
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- It wouldn’t be Moogfest without Moog synthesizers — like this limited-run Minimoog Model D reissue.
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- The limited-edition Subsequent 37 CV synthesizer is back after making its debut at Moogfest 2017.
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- Moogfest is a feast for the ears and eyes both — with an exhibit of illustrator Ralph Steadman’s distinctive art.
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- You know Steadman’s work from his many collaborations with author Hunter S. Thompson.
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- Steadman’s artwork, including a series of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas illustrations, grace the walls.
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- Looks like a time capsule of Ralph Steadman’s desk, circa 1970…
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- Don’t be late for class! Moogfesters with an Engineer Pass get VIP access to this synth-building workshop.
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- At Moogfest’s Engineering Workshop, fest-goers learn to construct a Sub-Harmonicon synth from scratch.
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- Japanese composer and percussionist Midori Takada gives a masterclass prior to her Moogfest performance.
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- DFAM Drum School? Let’s take a closer look…
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- In this electronic drum circle, fest-goers get their Moog Drummer From Another Mother synths to jam together.
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- Moog’s latest instrument, the Grandmother analog synthesizer. Call us at 1-800-ZZOUNDS for more information.
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- With a look that hearkens back to the Moog Rogue, the Grandmother boasts 2 analog oscillators and 32 keys.
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- This video wall is being controlled by three Moog Grandmother synthesizers via the CV output.
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- Moogfest-goers get their hands on the Grandmother and start making noise — no patching required.
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- We’re digging the retro vibe of the Grandmother! Call us at 1-800-ZZOUNDS for more information.
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- English electropop songstress Little Boots performs for the Friday night Moogfest crowd at the Carolina Theatre.
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- Electronica artist Little Boots wields the Alesis Vortex 2 Wireless keytar MIDI controller at her Moogfest set.
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- Moogfest 2018’s Friday night headlining act: English electronica producer Jon Hopkins.
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- Detroit-born DJ/producer Waajeed takes the Moogfest crowd for a trip at The Armory in Durham.
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- A tent kept the rain away for this free outdoor performance from rapper Ali Shaheed Muhammad and DJ Pete Rock.
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- It wouldn’t be Moogfest without a circuit-bending contest. Here’s what that looks like.
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- Here’s a look at a finished Subharmonicon — the semi-modular analog synth that Moogfest-goers built in the Engineering Workshop.
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- A few lucky Moogfest attendees got to build their own Moog Subharmonicon — a “semi-modular harmonic kaleidoscope.”
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