{"product_id":"minimoog-model-d-analog-keyboard-synthesizer-2022-edition-mahogany","title":"Minimoog Model D Analog Keyboard Synthesizer, Mahogany","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Archetype of a Synthesizer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegendary monophonic, analog subtractive synthesizer by Moog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last a lifetime, each new Minimoog Model D delivers the revered quality, undefinable feel, and authentic sound of a pristine vintage Moog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture the legendary sound of the Moog Minimoog Model D with this 2022 Edition of perhaps the most famous synthesizer ever created, dressed to the nines in a rich and warm mahogany enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe synthesizer that started it all is back and better than ever—the iconic Minimoog Model D is in production once again, and Moog included a few new additions on top of the original analog circuitry. The Model D's influence cannot be understated—it's still the blueprint that many synth designers look to for inspiration, whether in sound, signal flow, functionality, or format. And of course, its rich sound has graced countless recordings for over 50 years, and it continues to be the instrument that most people think of when you say the word \"synthesizer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Model D first rolled out in 1970, it represented a consolidation of the expansive Moog modular systems into a compact and portable package. Rather than offering an intimidating web of patch cables and knobs to navigate, the Minimoog's fixed architecture made it so much easier to instantly craft musical and satisfying sounds—with enough room to make things weird if you wanted to. But with its segmented panel layout, clear labeling, and smart parameterization, the Minimoog Model D remains approachable even if you've never touched a synthesizer before!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 edition of the Minimoog Model D maintains the exact choice and placement of circuit components as the original version from the 1970s, with a couple of new tricks and conveniences built-in for modern players. Physically speaking, the wooden cabinet is built from Appalachian Mahogany, locally sourced from near Moog's factory in Asheville, North Carolina, and is complemented with a hand-finished aluminum chassis housing the core circuitry. But from there, you'll find the same powerful three-oscillator configuration, iconic lowpass ladder filter with plenty of resonance, and crunchy mixer section that isn't afraid to offer overdrive and coloration for a thicker sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut along with the elements that give the Model D its sound, the control and shaping components are equally important in completing the Minimoog experience. Filter and amplitude envelopes offer independent contours over timbre and volume, allowing for dramatic swells and prominent plucks. On the original Model D, it was possible to decouple oscillator 3 from the keyboard and use it as an LFO to modulate the filter. But on this version, a dedicated analog LFO was added next to the pitch and mod wheels—pull the knob up or down to select between triangle or square waveforms, and dial the rate accordingly. Speaking of the pitch wheel, it now features a spring-loaded design to automatically return to the center position, allowing for more freedom in those wild lead lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounding out the enhancements on the 2022 Minimoog, you'll find MIDI ports, a luxurious Fatar keybed with velocity and aftertouch, an internal mixer feedback modification for more easily achieved overdrive, and several additional CV I\/O jacks to more easily incorporate external instruments and devices in your studio. The 2022 edition of the Minimoog Model D is perhaps the definitive version of this legendary instrument, packing in the same iconic sound but with all the advantages of modern synthesizers included. A testament to excellence in synthesizer design in every key press and knob turn, this Minimoog Model D in luxurious mahogany is a perfect addition to your synthesizer pantheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimoog Model D Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic modern issue of the iconic Minimoog Model D analog synthesizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully analog signal path using exact component choice and placement of the original from 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxurious mahogany wooden cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished aluminum chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree analog VCOs with eight selectable waveforms: triangle, tri\/saw blend (osc 1 and 2), reverse saw (osc 3), sawtooth, square, wide rectangle, narrow rectangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillator 1 follows global Tune control and keyboard input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange switches for all oscillators and fine-tune controls for oscillators 2 and 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeyboard control bypass switch for oscillator 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and pink noise generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixer with external audio input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal feedback mod allows for quick and heavy overdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic lowpass ladder filter with resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter and Loudness envelope generators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional LFO with triangle and square waveforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulation controller section blends and selects between Oscillator 3, Filter envelope, Noise generator, and LFO control sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44-note Fatar keybed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded pitch-bend wheel—first ever used on a factory Minimoog!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain and headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-440 test tone for tuning and signal testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal control inputs: Loudness, Filter, Oscillator, Modulation Source, and external V-Trig input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal audio input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow and high-level audio outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl outputs: Aftertouch, Pitch, V-Trig Gate, and Velocity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pin MIDI In, Thru, and Out ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Moog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57072486154613,"sku":"MOOG-MINIMOOG-MODEL-D-MAHOG","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/6952\/2736\/files\/Moog_Model_D_Mahogany_N13-10725_01_2000x2000_200421ca-f2c6-4736-bc9e-df27f92700aa.jpg?v=1776249420","url":"https:\/\/rubadub.co.uk\/products\/minimoog-model-d-analog-keyboard-synthesizer-2022-edition-mahogany","provider":"Rubadub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}