Moog Minimoog Model D Bob Moog Tribute Edition Analog Synthesizer

Full Description

Classic analog sound, kept intact

This edition stays faithful to the sound that made the Minimoog Model D such an important instrument in synthesis history. Its fully analog design includes a discrete mixer, dual envelope generators, and an analog VCA, all working together to create a rich, responsive sound.

Small adjustments make a real difference here, so it feels immediate and expressive when you are building patches or shaping parts in a mix. The result is a sound that still feels relevant in modern music production, while keeping the depth and character associated with the original Model D.

The Minimoog Model D played a key role in bringing synthesizers into mainstream music by making them portable and performance-ready. Its distinctive analog tone helped define genres like progressive rock, funk, and early electronic music. Artists including Kraftwerk, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Herbie Hancock used it to shape their sound.

The filter that defines the voice

The 24 dB per octave Moog ladder filter remains one of the key reasons players return to this instrument. It gives you a smooth cutoff sweep and a resonant response that can sound round and weighty or more pointed and intense, depending on how you set it. That makes it especially useful for basses, leads, and evolving textures that need movement without losing body.

Because the controls are laid out clearly and each function has its own knob, you can shape tones quickly and make adjustments as you play, which is a big part of the Minimoog experience.

Ready for current studio and stage use

Although the design respects the original instrument, this version includes practical updates for modern setups. MIDI In, Out, and Thru make it easy to connect with hardware and software rigs, while CV and Gate inputs and outputs help it work naturally alongside modular and other voltage-based gear.

There is also an external audio input, so you can process drum machines, synths, or other sources through the Model D’s filter and amplifier section. That added flexibility means it can do more than handle keyboard duties, giving you another way to bring its analog character into your wider setup.

A fitting tribute with lasting value

Built as the final planned production run of this instrument, the Bob Moog Tribute Edition has clear significance for players and collectors alike. Only 500 units will be made, and each one is assembled by hand at Moog’s North Carolina facility using high-quality components, a durable metal chassis, and a custom quartersawn white oak cabinet.

The classic reverse screen-printed badges and unique rear-panel decal mark it out as a commemorative release, while the included SR Series travel case helps protect it on the move. Part of the profit from each sale of the Tribute Edition will go towards supporting the Bob Moog Foundation which brings his legacy to life through immersive and interactive exhibits.

Features

• Limited production release with strong appeal for collectors and enthusiasts
• Fully analog design delivers deep, warm, and organic tones
• Authentic sound engine based on the original Model D architecture
• Classic ladder filter produces smooth sweeps and rich resonance
• Three oscillator design supports complex and layered sound creation
• Intuitive control layout allows fast and expressive sound shaping
• MIDI connectivity enables integration with modern studio equipment
• CV and Gate support allows compatibility with modular systems
• External audio input lets other sources be processed through the synth
• Hand-assembled construction ensures high build quality and attention to detail
• Premium wood cabinet adds durability and a distinctive visual finish
• Commemorative design elements highlight its tribute status
• Compact keyboard format suits both studio and live performance use
• Included protective case supports safe transport and storage
• Wide tonal range suitable for bass, leads, and evolving textures
• Responsive controls provide a dynamic and expressive playing experience
• Final production run adds long term significance and rarity
• Limited to 500 units worldwide
• Part of the profits from the Tribute Edition go to support the Bob Moog Foundation

Specifications

• Storage Temperature: 5F To 140F (2C To 60C)
• Nominal Operating Temperature: 50F To 95F (10C To 35C)
• Operational Temperature: 50F To 122F (10C To 50C)

• Oscillators: X 3
• Noise Generator:
• External Input:

• Frequency Range: 0.1 To 20kHz (In Six Overlapping Ranges)
• Oscillator Stability (Short Term): > 0.25
• Waveforms: Triangle, Triangle-Sawtooth (Oscillator-1, Oscillator-2), Reverse Sawtooth (Oscillator-3), Sawtooth, Rectangle, Wide Pulse, Narrow Pulse

• Type: White And Pink

• Rate: 0.05Hz To 200Hz
• Waveform: Triangle (Knob Down); Square (Knob Up)

• Input Range: +10 Millivolts To +2 Volts
• Input Impedance: 1MEGOhms

• Filter Type: Voltage-Controlled Low Pass (Moog Ladder Filter)
• Cutoff Frequency Range: 10Hz To 20kHz
• Filter Slope: 24dB Per Octave
• Filter Resonance: At Cutoff Frequency

• Attack Time: 1 Millisecond To 10 Seconds
• Decay Time: 4 Milliseconds To > 35 Seconds
• Sustain Level: 0 To 100 Of Contour Peak
• Filter Contour Width: 0 To 4 Octaves

• Loudness Contour Dynamic Range: 80dB

• 1/4” External Signal Input Voltage: +10 Millivolts (Min); +10 Volt (Max)
• Nominal Input Impedance: 100KOhms

• High Level Output Typical Voltage: 0.5 Volts
• Maximum Voltage: 4.2 Volts (Peak-To-Peak)
• Nominal Output Impedance: 3KOhms
• Low Level Output: 30dB Below High Level
• Typical Voltage: 15 Millivolts
• Nominal Output Impedance: 1KOhms
• Headphone Output (Stereo): Maximum Voltage 0.3 Volts
• Output Impedance: 8Ohms

• Key Action: Synthesizer (Spring)
• Number Of Keys: 44
• Key Range: FO To C4
• Priority: (Low, High, Last) User Selectable
• Hardwired Connections: Oscillator-1 (Pitch), Oscillator-2 (Pitch), Filter Contour (Trigger), Loudness Contour (Trigger)
• Switchable Connections: Oscillator-3 (Pitch), Filter (Keyboard Tracking 1/3), Filter (Keyboard Tracking 2/3)
• Typical Voltage: 0.5 Volts
• Maximum Voltage: 4.0 Volts (Peak-To-Peak)
• Nominal Output Impedance: 3KOhms
• Glide Rate (Octave): 1 Millisecond To 10 Seconds
• Pitch Bend Range: (+/-) 7 Semitones

• Width: 28.625” / 727 Mm
• Depth: 17.125” / 435 Mm
• Height: 5.75” / 146 Mm
• Net Weight: 32 Lbs. / 14.5 Kg.
• Product Code: MIN-MOOG-D-08