Moog Minimoog Model D Analogue Synthesizer

Full Description

Classic sound meets modern innovation

The Minimoog Model D features the same internal circuitry and signal path as its predecessor, providing you with that signature Moog sound with the added bonus of modern enhancements. The premium Fatar keyboard is a new addition to the Model D's design, featuring expressive controls such as velocity and after pressure sensitivity for natural and fluid playability. This allows you to create any sound you desire from atmospheric pads to cutting-edge leads.

New modifications including CV and MIDI connectivity

Whilst this re-issue stays true to the original design, it also features a range of upgrades and modifications. The trilogy of vintage Moog oscillators acts as the heart of the synthesizer, with military spec precision resistors. Modifications have been made to the CV, Modulation and Overload sections.

The CV modifications are comprised of new outputs added for Pitch, Aftertouch, Velocity and Gate. The Modulation section now includes an analog Triangle/Square wave LFO and Filter Envelope added as modulation sources. The output of the Minimoog Model D is scaled and fed back to the External Audio Input, allowing you to deliver overdrive. The circuit board connectors have also been improved for touring reliability.

Faithfully recreated design

This re-issue of the classic synthesizer retains all the functionality and the same design as the original. The original was first released in the 1970s and set a benchmark for analog synthesis, being used in a wide range of songs.

It set a precedent for synthesizers, combining the sound of Moog's large-format modular synths with the convenience and accessibility of pre-wired modules. The Minimoog Model D has been used by artists such as Dr. Dre, Gary Numan, Herbie Hancock, Trent Reznor and more. No changes have been made to this re-issue, retaining the original sound engine and audio signal path, capturing the essence of the vintage-sound.

Warm and gritty analog circuitry

The analog circuit boards have been faithfully recreated using the original design blueprints and component placements. This captures the warmth and grit of the original analog design, using custom reissued transistors to deliver the exceptional sound quality and tonal character.

The design has been slightly improved upon, with new features such as the premium-grade Fatar keyboard with velocity and Aftertouch. MIDI integration is also included, bringing the Model D into the modern day. This allows you to use your synth with MIDI compatible devices such as audio interfaces and DAWs, incorporating your synth into your music productions.

Features

• Limited edition 2022 re-issue with Appalachian cherry cabinet
• Three powerful vintage Moog oscillators
• Classic Moog low pass ladder filter with resonance
• Analog circuit boards recreated using original designs and component placement
• Custom reissued transistors critical to sound quality and character
• Military spec precision resistors
• Precision Linear System matched JFETs in oscillators
• Classic thermoset, knurled pitch and mod wheels
• CV Modifications: outputs added for Pitch, Aftertouch, Velocity and Gate (Aftertouch and Velocity have dedicated output level attenuators)
• Modulation Modifications: analog Triangle/Square wave LFO and Filter Envelope added as modulation sources, as well as an External Modulation CV input
• Overload Modification: the output of the Minimoog Model D is automatically scaled and fed back to the External Audio Input for instantly available overdrive
• Improved circuit board connectors for touring reliability
• Fatar TP-9 keybed with velocity and aftertouch
• MIDI in, out and thru

Specifications

• Number of keys: 44
• Keyboard range: F0 to C4
• Keyboard action: Synthesizer (spring)
• Note priority: (low, high, last): user selectable
• Sound sources: 3x oscillators, noise generator and external audio input
• Oscillator frequency range:0.1 to 20 kHz (in six overlapping ranges)
• Oscillator stability (short term): > 0.25 percent
• Oscillator waveforms: triangle, triangle-sawtooth (oscillator–1, oscillator–2), reverse sawtooth (oscillator–3), sawtooth, rectangle, wide pulse and narrow pulse.
• Noise generator: white and pink
• LFO rate: 0.05hz to 200 hz
• LFO waveform: triangle (knob down); square (knob up)
• External modulation input range: +10 millivolts to +2 volts
• External modulation input impedance: 1meg ohms
• Filter type: Voltage controlled low pass (ladder filter)
• Filter frequency range: 10 Hz to 20 kHz
• Filter slope: 24 dB per octave
• Filter keyboard tracking: 1/3, 2/3, 1:1
• Contour attack time: 1 millisecond to 10 seconds
• Contour decay time: 4 milliseconds to > 35 seconds
• Contour sustain level: 0 to 100 percent of contour peak
• Filter contour width: 0 to 4 octaves
• Voltage controlled amplifier: loudness contour dynamic range 80 dB
• External audio input voltage: +10 millivolts (min); +10 volt (max.)
• External audio input nominal impedance: 1000k ohms
• High audio output: typical voltage: 0.5 volts / maximum voltage: 4.2 volts (peak-to-peak)
• High audio output nominal impedance: 3k ohms
• Low audio output (30 dB below high level): typical voltage: 15 millivolts
• Low audio output nominal impedance: 1k ohms
• Headphone output voltage: Maximum 0.3 volts
• Headphone output impedance: 8 ohms
• Glide rate: 1 millisecond to 10 seconds
• Pitch bend range: (+/-) 7 semitones (minimum)
• After pressure cv output (1/4 TS): 0 to +5 volts with user adjustable trimpot
• Pitch cv output (1/4 TS) : -3 volts to +7 volts (c=0 volts)
• Gate output (1/4 TS) : 0 to +5 volts
• Velocity output (1/4 TS) : selectable 0 to +5 volts or 0 to +10 volts with user-adjustable trimpot.
• Loudness input (1/4 TRS) : 0 to +5 volts; +5 volts = unity gain (works with Moog ep-3 expression pedal)
• Filter cutoff input (1/4 TRS) : 1 volt per octave of change (works with Moog ep-3 expression pedal)
• Oscillator pitch input (1/4 TRS):1 volt per octave of change (works with Moog ep-3 expression pedal)
• Modulation source input: (1/4 TRS) ring=noise send; tip=modulation receive (this jack makes a normalled connection with no cable present.)
• Trigger input (1/4 TS) : +5 volt v-trigger activates both contour generators
• Midi input (5-pin din) : note on & note #
• Midi output (5-pin din) : note on, note #; velocity; aftertouch, modwheel, pitch-bend
• Midi thru (5-pin din) : mirror of the midi in signal
• External power supply: self-switching; 100–240 volts; 50/60 hz; < 12 watt nominal consumption. (locking xlr-4 connector.)
• Dimensions (with panel lowered): width: 28.625” / 727 mm, depth: 17.125” / 435 mm, height: 5.75” / 146 mm.
• Net weight: 32 lbs. / 14.5 kg.
• Storage temperature: 5f to 140f (2c to 60c)
• Nominal operating temperature: 10 – 35 c (50 – 95 f)
• Operating temperature: 10 – 50 c (50 – 122 f)
• Product code: MIN-MOOG-D-04-03