UJAM and the Bob Moog Foundation have partnered to release a standalone virtual instrument that faithfully recreates the Polymoog’s Vox Humana mode, regarded as one of the most recognizable synthesizer sounds, famously featured in Gary Numan’s “Cars”.
One hundred percent of proceeds of the Vox Humana plugin will support the foundation’s educational and preservation initiatives, with UJAM and its distribution partners waiving all fees to ensure every dollar directly benefits the foundation’s mission.
The Vox Humana plugin is built on the sampled sounds of the Polymoog 280A, carefully captured by composer, producer, and synth enthusiast Alex Ball. With these recordings as the basis, the Bob Moog Foundation partnered with UJAM to transform them into a fully realized virtual instrument. Utilizing UJAM’s proprietary Gorilla Engine — a platform widely used by top plugin manufacturers — the team designed an interface that is both intuitive and faithful to the instrument’s original character.
“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.”
Vox Humana features
- Authentic Recreation: Sampled directly from a vintage Polymoog 280A to preserve the signature Vox Humana sound.
- 4 Timbral Modes: Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves.
- 10 Factory Presets: Ready-to-use sounds with the option to save custom user presets.
- Envelope Control: Attack and Decay sliders for precise dynamic shaping.
- Built-in Effects: Integrated Chorus, Phaser, and Delay for added depth and movement.
- Standalone Plugin: No additional software required, available as a VST3, AU and AAX plugin.
The plugin is available to purchase for $19 USD / €22 EUR at the UJAM store and from Plugin Boutique, and all proceeds will directly support the Bob Moog Foundation’s mission to inspire through science education, preservation, and interactive learning.