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The archetype of a synthesizer

Minimoog Model D was the world’s first portable synthesizer and served as the archetype for all electronic keyboards, Built to last a lifetime, each new Minimoog Model D delivers the revered quality, undefinable feel, and authentic sound of a pristine vintage Moog.

THE MINIMOOG MODEL D

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.

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 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.

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 %

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Placing the utmost importance on high-quality materials, all components are carefully sourced and crafted to capture the indescribable feeling of the original Minimoog Model D.

PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

This reissue features the identical sound engine and signal path of the 1970s Model D plus a series of popular modifications.

LEGENDARY SOUND

Sounding as vibrant as ever, the Model D retains the exact component placement and through-hole design of a 1970s-era Minimoog Model D.

MIDI functionality

the Minimoog Model D now features a spring-loaded pitch wheel with center deadband, allowing for improved playability and wild performance flourishes. This newest edition also includes updates to the MIDI functionality, allowing for improved modern studio integration.

Hand-Built to Last a Lifetime

At the Moog factory in Asheville, North Carolina, every Minimoog Model D synthesizer is built by hand to its original factory specifications.

Analog Synthesizer

Placing the utmost importance on high-quality materials, all components are carefully sourced and crafted to capture the indescribable feeling of the original Minimoog Model D. Each unit that travels through Moog’s production floor sees identical component placement and through-hole design of the beloved 1970s Minimoog Model D in a hand-finished aluminum chassis, secured to a handcrafted Appalachian hardwood cabinet.

This attention to detail

This attention to detail in materials and build allows us to connect directly to the legacy and character of this legendary instrument. The Minimoog Model D is more than just a collection of circuits in a box—it’s a true musical instrument that is a joy to program and play. Bob [Moog] always recognized the importance of an instrument’s feel, and we’ve gone to great lengths to honor his practices through the re-introduction and manufacture of this beautiful synthesizer.

• 44-key Monophonic Analog Synthesizer with Velocity- Aftertouch-enabled Keybed
• MIDI In/Out/Thru – Appalachian Cherry
• Moog Ladder Filter
• CV Inputs Outputs
• Dedicated LFO