The Bob Moog Foundation have announced an upcoming livestream of the Synth Legends symposium that originally took place in Los Angeles on April 19, 2005, and marked Bob Moog’s last public appearance before passing away from a brain tumour just four months later.
Organised by Russ Jones of AudioMIDI.com, the symposium features synthesizer pioneers Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith and special guest Marcus Ryle — drum machine innovator Roger Linn moderated the panel. Michelle Moog-Koussa, Marcus Ryle, Tom Oberheim and Denise Smith will be present in the live chat during the screening to answer questions and share additional historical insights.
During the one-hour and thirty-eight-minute symposium, all four innovators reflect separately about their unique histories and innovations before the group answers a series of questions collectively. The event, originally filmed in front of a live audience, was later released on DVD in limited quantities — this is the first time it will be aired in its entirety.
“The Bob Moog Foundation is honoured to share this historical symposium with our audience worldwide. This is not only an opportunity to remember Bob Moog on the 20th anniversary of his passing, but it is a chance to celebrate all four synthesizer innovators and hear them lend insight into their illustrious careers and accomplishments. We are deeply grateful for our sponsors, who made this event possible.” - Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation
The livestream will take place on The Bob Moog Foundation’s Youtube Channel at 8pm EDT on 21 August 2025, which marks the 20th anniversary of Bob Moog’s passing. More information can be found on the organisation’s website.
