The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its latest fundraising raffle, featuring a Minimoog Voyager XL synthesizer, signed by electronic music pioneer Thomas Dolby.
The Voyager XL was introduced in 2010 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Minimoog Model D, and is in many ways the ultimate version of the Voyager. It expands on the Voyager design with an extended keyboard, an expressive ribbon controller, additional synthesis capabilities, a modular patchbay and more.
“The essence of the Voyager XL is that it’s the best of all worlds. It’s got the modular capability, ribbon bend controller, MIDI, and presets created by some of the foremost synthesists of our time,” noted Dolby. “It’s everything that we liked about the original Minimoog in a modern package.”
Raffle Details:
- Raffle tickets are available via the Foundation for $25 each, 5 for $100, 12 for $200, and 35 for $500.
- The raffle begins Monday, February 2nd at 7:00 am EST and ends 11:59 pm EST Monday, February 23rd, 2026.
- The raffle is open internationally.
- All proceeds benefit the projects of the Bob Moog Foundation.
The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent non-profit that focuses on the preservation of synth pioneer Bob Moog’s legacy. Funds raised through their raffles help support three key initiatives:
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- Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, a ‘STEAM’ educational program that has inspired over 35,000 elementary school students through the science of sound.
- The Bob Moog Foundation Archives; and
- The Moogseum, an immersive, experiential museum located in Asheville, NC, which brings the science of sound and synthesis alive for people of all ages.
One synth is very like another, ’til your heads down over your keyboard, brother.
when did TD get a rug?
There’s a very long YouTube video about it 🙂
When did Ozzy Osbourne get a merkin?
What night did it catch fire onstage?
Famous questions from Hard Rock Cafe.
I snicker a little at these raffles, because the star-struck aspect seems silly on its own. Despite that, there’s A) merit in supporting the Moog Foundation and B) the fact that the Voyage XL is the ultimate MInimoog, tricked out like a drag racer. Its Moog’s ultimate bridge between the Messenger and a multi-cabinet modular.
I wouldn’t give a rat’s for Thomas’s signature, but I’d love to chat with him for a mere 10 minutes, who wouldn’t? He’s brilliant fun. His music is so rich, its hard to call it pop. Its a unique discography.
Thomas Dolby looks like Thomas Dolby again. He’s got hair and glasses.
He looks good! I don’t care if it’s a hair piece. Women can wear hair pieces, why not men?
Normally, I say that I will donate my winnings to the Moog Foundation or sell the prize and donate that but, in this case… Nope! This one I want for myself.
I bought the MOOG Muse, now that synth blows me away!
I was at Moog Fest when Thomas Dolby was presented with the Voyager XL!