UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana: New Plugin Recreates the Famous Polymoog ‘Cars’ Sound
All proceeds go to the Bob Moog Foundation.
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One of the most recognizable synthesizer sounds ever can now be yours with the UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana. Get the sound, support a great cause!
UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana
Some synth sounds are so legendary, even non-synth nerds can recognize them. The Yamaha DX7’s E. Piano 1 is up there, as is the Minimoog in full Rick Wakeman flight. But towering above them all is Vox Humana, one of the presets on the Moog Polymoog Keyboard. Released in 1978, the Polymoog 280a (as it’s also known) is the sound that defines Gary Numan’s international hit ‘Cars’. I’ll bet you’re hearing it right now in your head.
While there are a few different software emulations of the two Polymoog instruments, it’s possible that you only want the one famous preset, Vox Humana. If that sounds like you, it’s your lucky day for we’ve just got word of the UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana.
UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana: Faithful Recreation
Calling it a faithful recreation, the UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana is a standalone virtual plugin instrument based around samples of a vintage Polymoog Keyboard captured by soundtrack composer and YouTube synthsation Alex Ball.
Vox Humana utilizes UJAM’s proprietary Gorilla Engine, a “platform widely used by top plugin manufacturers,” according to the company. The plugin features four timbral modes – Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves – plus attack and decay envelope controls, Chorus, Phaser, and Delay effects, plus 10 presets.
UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana: Collaboration
The instrument is a collaboration between UJAM and the Bob Moog Foundation, which is dedicated to carrying on the innovative legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog.
“At UJAM, we owe much of our inspiration to industry pioneers like Bob Moog,” said UJAM co-founder Peter Gorges. “His contributions to music technology have shaped my career and so many others. Supporting the Bob Moog Foundation through the Vox Humana plugin is an honor, and by waiving all fees, we’re ensuring that every dollar goes directly to advancing its mission and preserving Bob’s legacy for future generations.”
UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana: Price and Availability
UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana is available now from Plugin Boutique* for $19 / £18.50 / €22 as a VST3, AAX and AU plugin for MacOS and Windows. All proceeds (that’s 100%!) from the sales will go to the Bob Moog Foundation.
“By purchasing this Vox Humana plugin, music creators can get their hands on a piece of iconic synthesizer history while also supporting the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation. It’s a chance to connect with the Moog legacy and contribute to the foundation’s efforts to inspire the next generation of musicians and innovators,” said Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation.
To see the current impact of this collaboration including a live tally of how much money has been raised, visit the UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana product page (link below).
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