September 8, 2026 (Asheville, NC)…The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming series of livestream events, From the Source: Live Conversations with Iconic Music Innovators. The series will feature exclusive “Ask Me Anything”-style live video conversations with the innovators who have shaped the sound of modern music. Synth geeks, musicians, composers, engineers, and music fans are all welcome to join in thoughtful conversation and get real-time answers to your questions.
Tickets are $20 to attend, and $40 to have your question submitted and prioritized in advance. Ticket costs help support the Bob Moog Foundation’s mission to inspire the next generation of innovators by providing interactive educational experiences at the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation.
The first session of From the Source will feature legendary synthesizer pioneer Dave Rossum, moderated by fellow music technology pioneer Marcus Ryle, co-founder of Fast Forward Designs and Line 6, who will be fielding questions and guiding the conversation. The session will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5 pm (ET), via a private Zoom session limited to 100 participants. Participants will be invited to submit their questions for Rossum in advance. Tickets to the event can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/FromTheSourceDR.
About Dave Rossum
Dave Rossum discovered his passion in 1970 when his college advisor, Dr. Harry Noller, introduced him to the Moog Synthesizer. That December, E-mu Systems was created. Alongside high school friend Scott Wedge, Dave built the company, which became known for its unique instruments and advanced technology.
At E-mu, Dave was responsible for many of the innovations that remain mainstays of synthesizer technology. He invented the polyphonic synthesizer keyboard, was the first to use a microprocessor in a music product, and pioneered the architectures and DSP algorithms that continue to power sampling instruments.
Dave designed most of the SSM family of synthesizer chips used in the Prophet 5, Korg Polysix, Korg Mono/Poly, Fairlight II, PPG Wave 2, and many others. He also collaborated with many other early synth pioneers, including Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Roger Linn, Evan Brooks, and Peter Gotcher.
When Creative Labs acquired E-mu Systems in 1994, Dave became their Chief Scientist, continuing to invent DSP chips, algorithms, and analog circuits for music and sound. From 2011-2015, he served as Senior Director of Architecture at Audience, Inc, where he orchestrated the design of complex multi-core audio DSP chips for mobile phones.
Today, Dave focuses on designing new synth chips for Sound Semiconductor, creating new instruments and modules for Rossum Electro-Music, and inventing circuits and algorithms for Universal Audio, where he serves as a Technical Fellow. He holds over 40 US patents, with more pending.
About the Bob Moog Foundation
Founded in 2005, the Bob Moog Foundation is dedicated to carrying on the innovative legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. Through programs like Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum, the organization inspires the next generation of musicians and innovators by blending science, music, technology, and education. For more information, visit https://moogfoundation.org
