Mike Beigel

Mike Beigel
Born
Michael Lee Beigel

(1947-01-29)January 29, 1947
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 2026(2026-09-15) (aged 79)
Mukilteo, Washington, U.S.
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology
OccupationElectronics engineer
Children1

Michael Lee Beigel (January 29, 1947 – September 15, 2026) was an American electronics engineer.

Early life and career

Beigel was born in Manhattan, New York on January 29, 1947, the son of Jerome Beigel, an advertising agent, and Freida Marks, a bookkeeper. At an early age, he and his family moved to Miami, Florida. He attended Miami Beach Senior High School, graduating in 1964. After graduating, he attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning his bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and humanities engineering.

In 1972, Beigel founded Mu-Tron, an electronic musical effects manufacturer in New Jersey. At his manufacturer company, he created the envelope filter Mu-Tron III, which was used in Stevie Wonder's hit single "Higher Ground". He also created the Bi-Phase, the Phasor, the Flanger, the Vol-Wah Pedal and the Octave Divider. In 2025, he was awarded the certificate of recognition by The Recording Academy, "for his achievements in music engineering and innovation".

Personal life and death

Beigel had one child, who is a industrial engineer at Boeing, a multinational corporation.

Beigel was diagnosed with Dercum's disease, and he died at his home in Mukilteo, Washington on September 15, 2026, at the age of 79.

References

  1. ↑ "Mike Beigel". People Forever. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Alex (October 29, 2026). "Mike Beigel Has Died. Don't Know His Name? You Certainly Know His Sound". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ Freeth, Nick (2002). The Guitar & Rock Equipment. Salamamder. p. 382. ISBN 9781840653953 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Réveillac, Jean-Michel (March 7, 2018). Musical Sound Effects: Analog and Digital Sound Processing. Wiley. p. 100. ISBN 9781786301314 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Dregni, Michael (January 11, 2016). "Mike Beigel: Resurrection of the Mu-Tron III". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Michael Lee Beigel". Barton Family Funeral Service. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Mike Beigel: 1947–2026". Sound on Sound. October 7, 2026. Retrieved October 31, 2026.