Memory Moog, used by Herbie Hancock

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Description:

MemoryMoog Plus Synthesizer with System controller, Modulation Sequencer, Oscillators, Voltage Controlled Filter, and Output devices. Wood frame with metal hardware. Accessioned with two foot pedals and carrying case. Used and played by Herbie Hancock on all live performances of Rockit during the 1980's.

Date Made: ca 1983

User: Hancock, HerbieManufacturer: Memory Moog

Location: Currently on loan

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Related Publication: Herbie Hancock and the Rockit Band

Credit Line: Gift of Herbie Hancock

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2004.0055.01Accession Number: 2004.0055Catalog Number: 2004.0055.01

Object Name: synthesizer

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)plastic (overall material)Measurements: synthesizer: 6 in x 40 in x 17 3/8 in; 15.24 cm x 101.6 cm x 44.1325 cmpedal: 2 5/8 in x 19 5/8 in x 6 in; 6.6675 cm x 49.8475 cm x 15.24 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-6007-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1255577

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