Moog Minimoog Model D Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

Originally released in 1970, Minimoog Model D was the world’s first portable synthesizer and served as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that followed. The all-analog instrument gained acclaim for combining the colossal sound of the 1960s Moog modular synthesizers with the accessibility of pre-wired modules—meaning that it could be played instantly and intuitively with no patch cables required. It was quickly embraced by a diverse roster of performers, with artists like Herbie Hancock, Kraftwerk, Rick Wakeman, Sun Ra, Piero Umiliani, Giorgio Moroder, Bernie Worrell, and Gary Numan all shaping unique sounds and forging new musical genres using the instrument. 

More than a half-century since its invention, Minimoog Model D is back in production at the Moog factory in Asheville, North Carolina. An exceptional sonic tool and one of the most beloved and iconic synthesizers ever designed, it returns to the hands of synthesists of all kinds and serves as inspiration for the next generation of electronic musicians. 

The three-oscillator, monophonic, analog synthesizer is securely housed in a locally sourced Appalachian cherry cabinet and hand-finished aluminum chassis. Sounding as vibrant and deep as ever, its legendary low-pass ladder filter, powerful oscillators, and rich saturating mixer retain the exact component placement and through-hole design of a 1970s-era Minimoog Model D. 

While no changes have been made to the original sound engine or audio signal path, the 2022 Minimoog Model D includes a series of popular functional modifications that expand this legendary instrument’s sonic capabilities. These modifications include a dedicated analog LFO with triangle and square waveshapes, a premium Fatar keybed with velocity and after pressure available via top panel CV jacks with onboard trimpots, MIDI integration, and a mixer feedback modification which allows the Minimoog Model D to overdrive and scream with the turn of a knob. And, for the first time in its history, the Minimoog Model D now features a spring-loaded pitch wheel with center deadband, allowing for improved playability and wild performance flourishes.

Specs
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 %
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: ⅓, ⅔, 1:1
Contour Attack Time: 1 Millisecond To 10 Seconds
Contour Decay Time: 4 Milliseconds To >35 Seconds
Contour Sustain Level: 0 To 100% 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.)