The MiniMoog Model D

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The MiniMoog Model D

• By
• Frank John Miranda

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In the beginning There was the modular Moog.
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Notice the modular patch cables.
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These were used to create new sounds And modify
previous sounds.
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Imagine trying to take this on tour!
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The MiniMoog Model D
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The first portable analog synthesizer
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In 1970 Moog Music Inc. released the first
portable analog synthesizer designed for touring
musicians.
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This was the first synthesizer that was
lightweight, portable, and was able to imitate
other instruments.
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It had three Voltage Controlled Oscillators
(VCOs), and the patent, Moog Ladder filter
which gave it the phat funky sounds most other
synthesizers could not obtain. Moog Music did a
wonderful job shrinking everything down to a very
convenient size.
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Rocker switches allow rapid sound transformation
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Rocker Decay switch allows simultaneous
sustain while playing The 2nd and 3rd
oscillators can be tuned up and down up to seven
octaves
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The main output switch can be turned off for on
stage tuning using the fine tune knob
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THE MINIMOOG EVOLUTION
The Model A was the last model that was a modular
look a like.
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THE MINIMOOG EVOLUTION
The C and D Models featured slightly different
pitch and mod wheels. Other than that they were
mostly the same aside from cosmetic differences.
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Sales graph for 1971 MiniMoog sales.
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Sales graph for 1971 MiniMoog sales. Pricing
table
1970-1981 Anywhere from 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
2008 Anywhere from 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
2002 2008 Replica of Model D Anywhere from 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
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The Moog Liberation (Moogs Key-tar) The
MiniMoog Voyager A Replica of the original Moog
The Minimoog model D
The Moog Music Little Phatty stage II
The MiniMoog model A
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Modular Moog
MiniMoog Model D
From this to this
Moog Music inc. and the MiniMoog have played a
huge role in the progression of music through the
past 50 years or so, and will continue to do so
as long as the name Moog stays around. The
MiniMoog absolutely changed the face music for
the better. Rick Wakeman