UJAM partnered with the Bob Moog Foundation to create a new Vox Humana plugin that perfectly copies the famous Polymoog sound from Gary Numan's hit song "Cars." Every penny earned goes straight to helping the foundation teach people about sound and preserve important music history. UJAM and its partners take zero money from sales, letting all cash flow directly to these good causes. The team based this digital instrument on real recordings from an actual Polymoog 280A synth.
Alex Ball, who loves synths and makes music, carefully recorded these sounds himself. After he finished, the Bob Moog Foundation asked UJAM to turn his work into a complete plugin anyone could use. The company built everything on its special Gorilla Engine, which many top plugin makers rely on. They created simple controls that matched what made the first version special. Peter Gorges from UJAM said Bob Moog inspired his entire career and many others in music tech.
The plugin offers true Polymoog sounds plus four different tone settings labeled Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves. Users can pick from ten ready-made sounds or create their own settings. Attack and Decay sliders let musicians shape exactly how notes begin and end. Built-in Chorus, Phaser, and Delay effects add motion and depth to the sound. The plugin works by itself without needing other software and comes in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.
Marcus Ryle helped build the Vox Humana plugin and sits on the Bob Moog Foundation board. He believes Bob Moog changed synths just like the Beatles changed music. The Polymoog 280A came out in 1978 as one of the first fully polyphonic synths. Its Vox Humana preset created a voice-like sound that defined music at that time. Even today, musicians still search for this unique tone to put in their songs and productions.
Money from plugin sales helps the foundation run Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, where kids learn about sound science through hands-on lessons. The Bob Moog Foundation Archives keeps safe over fifty years of synth history,y including old instruments, design plans, early models, and music recordings. The Moogseum sits in Asheville, North Carolina, adding new displays despite damage from Hurricane Helene. Michelle Moog-Koussa runs the foundation as Executive Director.
Alex Ball, who loves synths and makes music, carefully recorded these sounds himself. After he finished, the Bob Moog Foundation asked UJAM to turn his work into a complete plugin anyone could use. The company built everything on its special Gorilla Engine, which many top plugin makers rely on. They created simple controls that matched what made the first version special. Peter Gorges from UJAM said Bob Moog inspired his entire career and many others in music tech.
The plugin offers true Polymoog sounds plus four different tone settings labeled Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves. Users can pick from ten ready-made sounds or create their own settings. Attack and Decay sliders let musicians shape exactly how notes begin and end. Built-in Chorus, Phaser, and Delay effects add motion and depth to the sound. The plugin works by itself without needing other software and comes in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.
Marcus Ryle helped build the Vox Humana plugin and sits on the Bob Moog Foundation board. He believes Bob Moog changed synths just like the Beatles changed music. The Polymoog 280A came out in 1978 as one of the first fully polyphonic synths. Its Vox Humana preset created a voice-like sound that defined music at that time. Even today, musicians still search for this unique tone to put in their songs and productions.
Money from plugin sales helps the foundation run Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, where kids learn about sound science through hands-on lessons. The Bob Moog Foundation Archives keeps safe over fifty years of synth history,y including old instruments, design plans, early models, and music recordings. The Moogseum sits in Asheville, North Carolina, adding new displays despite damage from Hurricane Helene. Michelle Moog-Koussa runs the foundation as Executive Director.
