Moog Minimoog Model D Serial Numbers

Bob Moog, (pronounced Moag), had been making modular synths up till this time mainly. Minimoog Manufacturing commenced in 1970 with the model D, the. This is particularly so for models with serial numbers from 10175 onwards with.

Synthesizer MinimoogDates1970–81, 2016–2017Technical specifications3, /Oscillator 3 can function as LFO (original and 2016 reissue), dedicated extra LFO (2016 reissue only)Synthesis type24dB/oct, 4-polewith cutoff, resonance,generator,keyboard trackingADSD envelope generatorusing oscillator 3/noiseInput/output44-note, low-note priorityLeft-hand controland wheelsExternal control/gate, in/out/thru (2016 reissue only), glide and decay via 0.206' dia Switchcraft S-260 plugs (not on 2016 reissue)The Minimoog is an first manufactured by between 1970 and 1981. In the 1960s, synthesizers—in the form of large, expensive, and complex —were inaccessible to most musicians. The Minimoog was designed as an affordable, portable, simplified instrument which combined the most useful components in a single device. It was the first synthesizer sold in retail stores.

It was first popular with and musicians and found wide use in, and.After the sale of Moog Music, production of the Minimoog stopped in the early 1980s. In 2002, after founder regained the rights to the Moog brand and bought the company, the, an updated version, was released. In 2016, Moog Music released a new version of the original Minimoog. An early 1970s Minimoog Model D synthesizerIn the 1960s, manufactured, which helped bring electronic sounds to music but remained inaccessible to ordinary people.

These were difficult to use and required users to connect components manually with to create sounds. They were also sensitive to temperature and humidity, and cost tens of thousands of dollars. Most were owned by universities or record labels, and used to create soundtracks or; by 1970, only 28 were owned by musicians.Moog engineer Bill Hemsath wondered if the company could create a smaller, more reliable synthesizer. He created a prototype by sawing a keyboard in half and wiring several components into a small cabinet. Moog president felt the prototype was fun, but did not initially see a market for it. Hemsath, other engineers and later Moog created several more prototypes, adding features such as the suitcase design to aid portability.In early 1970, Moog Co began losing money as interest in its modular synthesizers fell. While Moog was away, the engineers, fearing they would lose their jobs if the company closed, developed a version of Hemsath's miniature synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D.

Moog chastised them, but came to see the potential in the Model D and authorized its production.The engineers could not get the power supply to stabilise properly, which meant that the Minimoog's three oscillators were never completely synchronized. Although unintentional, this created the synthesizer's 'warm, rich' sound. Its was unique, allowing users to shape sounds to create 'everything from blistering, funky bass blurps. To spacey whistle lead tones'. The Minimoog also was the first synthesizer to feature a, which allows players to bend notes as a guitarist or saxophonist does, allowing for more expressive playing.

According to, one of the first users of the Minimoog, if Moog had patented the pitch wheel 'he would have been an extremely wealthy man'. Release Moog Co released the first Minimoog in 1971. Moog said it was 'conceived originally as a session musician's axe, something a guy could carry to the studio, do a gig and walk out.

We thought we'd sell maybe 100 of them.' Moog hired engineer and musicologist David Van Koevering to travel demonstrating Minimoogs to musicians and music stores. Van Koevering's friend, founder of, allowed him to use a building on a private island Bell owned in Florida. Van Koevering used the building to host an event he billed as 'Island of Electronicus', a 'pseudo-psychedelic experience that brought counterculture (minus the drugs) to straight families and connected it with the sound of the Minimoog'.The Minimoog was in continuous production for thirteen years and over 12,000 were made. It was the first synthesiser sold in retail stores. Despite the success, Moog Co could not afford to meet demand, nor had credit for a loan, and Moog sold the company. Production of the Minimoog stopped in 1981 and the company ceased all production in 1993.

Later models. Minimoog from 1979 (left) and 2017In 2002, Robert Moog reacquired the rights to the Moog name and bought the company. In 2002, Moog Co released the, an updated version of the Minimoog that sold more than 14,000 units, more than the original Minimoog. In 2016, Moog Music began manufacturing an updated version of the Model D. Moog announced the end of Model D production in June 2017. In 2018, Moog Music released the Minimoog Model D app for. Impact According to TJ Pinch, author of Analog Days, the Minimoog was 'the first synthesizer ever to become a 'classic'.

Math 126 loveless. Described it as 'the most famous synthesizer in music history. A ubiquitous analog keyboard that can be heard in countless pop, rock, hip-hop, and techno tracks from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s'. It was also important for its portability., an associate of Moog, said that the Minimoog 'took the synthesizer out of the studio and put it into the concert hall'.

According to the, 'Tweaked now so that the synthesiser could reliably perform as either a melodic lead or propulsive bass instrument (rather than just as a complex sound-generating machine), the Minimoog changed everything. The Moogs oozed character. Their sound could be quirky, kitsch and cute, or pulverising, but it was always identifiable as Moog.' The Minimoog changed the dynamics of bands. For the first time, keyboardists could play lead solos in the style of lead guitarists, or play synthesized basslines, which became particularly popular in, as in the track '. Of said: 'For the first time you could go on stage and give the guitarist a run for his money.a guitarist would say, 'Oh shoot, he's got a Minimoog', so they're on their volume control - it's the only way they can compete.'

Wakeman said the instrument 'absolutely changed the face of music'.The Minimoog took a place in mainstream black music, most notably in the work of. It was popular in, and became perhaps the first musician to perform and record with the instrument (on his 1970 album My Brother the Wind)., and were other early adopters. It became a staple of. In the early 1970s, of made the Minimoog a central part of his performances. Wakeman used five Minimoogs on stage so he could play different sounds without having to reconfigure the synthesizer. It was also used by electronic artists such as, who used it on their albums (1974) and (1978), and later by,.

In the late 1970s and the early 1980s, it was widely used in the emerging genre by artists including. In 2012, to celebrate Moog's birthday, created an interactive version of the Minimoog as its. See also.Notes. ^ Weiner, Sophie (October 20, 2017). Retrieved 2018-11-28. ^.

Retrieved 2018-11-28. The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-28. ^ PINCH, T.

J.; Trocco, Frank; Pinch, T. Harvard University Press. Retrieved 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2018-11-28. FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. Retrieved 2018-11-30. Franklin Crawford (August 23, 2005).

Cornell University News Service. Retrieved 4 May 2007.

McNamee, David (2010-08-02). The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-30. (2004). Retrieved 2018-11-28.Further reading. 'MiniMoog'.

Future Music. October 1998. Jones, Marvin (April–May 1978). 'Expanding the Patchability of the Mini-Moog'. Vol. 3 no. 4. P. 19.External links. Moog Music's.

One of the most anticipated events in electronic instrument production for 2016 is the resumed production of the Minimoog Model D. It is a direct resumption of the original manufacturing process, by the original manufacturer, using original parts, and for the original user (you). There has been such a clamor for Moog to resume production of this instrument that they practically had to bring it back. They have known this for years, but they have also known that they had to do it right and for the first time since 1981, Moog has officially resumed production of the Minimoog Model D. It could fairly be said that the Moog Minimoog Model D is the most iconic synthesizer of all time.Synthesizer enthusiasts generally understand the second revision of the Minimoog Model D to be the ultimate mono synth. The original and the third iteration, which is identified by serial #10,000 and up, are every bit a Model D but the one that has fallen into the greatest favor, the one that defined a generation of progressive rock and switched-on classical, was from this middle period and that is the one that has served as the source design for the Model D.New features include a Fatar TP-9 keybed with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch.

If you loved the original, imagine being able to drift pitch or open a filter with key pressure. And imagine controlling other CV devices from your Model D, a Mooger Fooger, for instance.

The reissue Model D has CV outputs for Pitch, Aftertouch, Velocity and Gate. As long as we’re on CV, there is an additional External Modulation CV input, also unavailable on the original. The original naturally didn’t have MIDI In, Out and Thru seeing as it had not yet been invented, but the new one does. It is also equipped with improved circuit board connectors for greater touring reliability. It’s a Model D, but ready for today, ready for your music.These new features of the Model D provide dramatic utility for the contemporary keyboard musician, but what’s really exciting about the new Model D isn’t what’s new, it’s what’s old.The new Model D features custom-reissued transistors critical to sound quality and character.

This is a direct replica right down to the component level so the sound is absolutely faithful to the astonishing breadth and charm of the original. It offers three vintage Moog oscillators with the Classic Moog Ladder Filter, nine analog circuit boards that were recreated using original designs and component placement, as well as military spec precision resistors and the classic thermoset, and gnarled pitch and mod wheels. Manufacturer's WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTYMoog music warrants each instrument to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after delivery to the retail purchaser. The warranty is void if the instrument has been modified in any manner other than in accordance with written instructions from Moog Music, Inc., of if the defect or failure is judged by Moog Music, Inc., to be caused by normal wear, accident, neglect, or conditions of operation other than those specified in the instruction manual.This warranty is subject to verification by Moog Music, Inc., that a defect or failure exists and that the original purchaser complies with the following:1. Warranty Registration Card must be returned by the purchaser to Moog Music, Inc., within 10 days of retail purchase.2.

Moog Music, Inc., must be notified by telephone, or in writing, of the problem to secure authorization to return the instrument to the factory or warranty center.3. The instrument must be shipped prepaid. It will be returned with shipping charges prepaid by Moog Music, Inc.MOOG MUSIC, INC., MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEEDING THE DURATION OF THE AFORESTATED OBLIGATIONS ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. NORLIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Moog Music, Inc., authorizes no persons to assume for it any warranty or other liability in connection with the sale of Moog Music, Inc., instruments.Moog Music, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in design at anytime without incurring any obligation to install same on units previously purchased.

Bob Moog, (pronounced Moag), had been making modular synths up till this time mainly. Minimoog Manufacturing commenced in 1970 with the model D, the. This is particularly so for models with serial numbers from 10175 onwards with.

Synthesizer MinimoogDates1970–81, 2016–2017Technical specifications3, /Oscillator 3 can function as LFO (original and 2016 reissue), dedicated extra LFO (2016 reissue only)Synthesis type24dB/oct, 4-polewith cutoff, resonance,generator,keyboard trackingADSD envelope generatorusing oscillator 3/noiseInput/output44-note, low-note priorityLeft-hand controland wheelsExternal control/gate, in/out/thru (2016 reissue only), glide and decay via 0.206' dia Switchcraft S-260 plugs (not on 2016 reissue)The Minimoog is an first manufactured by between 1970 and 1981. In the 1960s, synthesizers—in the form of large, expensive, and complex —were inaccessible to most musicians. The Minimoog was designed as an affordable, portable, simplified instrument which combined the most useful components in a single device. It was the first synthesizer sold in retail stores.

It was first popular with and musicians and found wide use in, and.After the sale of Moog Music, production of the Minimoog stopped in the early 1980s. In 2002, after founder regained the rights to the Moog brand and bought the company, the, an updated version, was released. In 2016, Moog Music released a new version of the original Minimoog. An early 1970s Minimoog Model D synthesizerIn the 1960s, manufactured, which helped bring electronic sounds to music but remained inaccessible to ordinary people.

These were difficult to use and required users to connect components manually with to create sounds. They were also sensitive to temperature and humidity, and cost tens of thousands of dollars. Most were owned by universities or record labels, and used to create soundtracks or; by 1970, only 28 were owned by musicians.Moog engineer Bill Hemsath wondered if the company could create a smaller, more reliable synthesizer. He created a prototype by sawing a keyboard in half and wiring several components into a small cabinet. Moog president felt the prototype was fun, but did not initially see a market for it. Hemsath, other engineers and later Moog created several more prototypes, adding features such as the suitcase design to aid portability.In early 1970, Moog Co began losing money as interest in its modular synthesizers fell. While Moog was away, the engineers, fearing they would lose their jobs if the company closed, developed a version of Hemsath's miniature synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D.

Moog chastised them, but came to see the potential in the Model D and authorized its production.The engineers could not get the power supply to stabilise properly, which meant that the Minimoog's three oscillators were never completely synchronized. Although unintentional, this created the synthesizer's 'warm, rich' sound. Its was unique, allowing users to shape sounds to create 'everything from blistering, funky bass blurps. To spacey whistle lead tones'. The Minimoog also was the first synthesizer to feature a, which allows players to bend notes as a guitarist or saxophonist does, allowing for more expressive playing.

According to, one of the first users of the Minimoog, if Moog had patented the pitch wheel 'he would have been an extremely wealthy man'. Release Moog Co released the first Minimoog in 1971. Moog said it was 'conceived originally as a session musician's axe, something a guy could carry to the studio, do a gig and walk out.

We thought we'd sell maybe 100 of them.' Moog hired engineer and musicologist David Van Koevering to travel demonstrating Minimoogs to musicians and music stores. Van Koevering's friend, founder of, allowed him to use a building on a private island Bell owned in Florida. Van Koevering used the building to host an event he billed as 'Island of Electronicus', a 'pseudo-psychedelic experience that brought counterculture (minus the drugs) to straight families and connected it with the sound of the Minimoog'.The Minimoog was in continuous production for thirteen years and over 12,000 were made. It was the first synthesiser sold in retail stores. Despite the success, Moog Co could not afford to meet demand, nor had credit for a loan, and Moog sold the company. Production of the Minimoog stopped in 1981 and the company ceased all production in 1993.

Later models. Minimoog from 1979 (left) and 2017In 2002, Robert Moog reacquired the rights to the Moog name and bought the company. In 2002, Moog Co released the, an updated version of the Minimoog that sold more than 14,000 units, more than the original Minimoog. In 2016, Moog Music began manufacturing an updated version of the Model D. Moog announced the end of Model D production in June 2017. In 2018, Moog Music released the Minimoog Model D app for. Impact According to TJ Pinch, author of Analog Days, the Minimoog was 'the first synthesizer ever to become a 'classic'.

Math 126 loveless. Described it as 'the most famous synthesizer in music history. A ubiquitous analog keyboard that can be heard in countless pop, rock, hip-hop, and techno tracks from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s'. It was also important for its portability., an associate of Moog, said that the Minimoog 'took the synthesizer out of the studio and put it into the concert hall'.

According to the, 'Tweaked now so that the synthesiser could reliably perform as either a melodic lead or propulsive bass instrument (rather than just as a complex sound-generating machine), the Minimoog changed everything. The Moogs oozed character. Their sound could be quirky, kitsch and cute, or pulverising, but it was always identifiable as Moog.' The Minimoog changed the dynamics of bands. For the first time, keyboardists could play lead solos in the style of lead guitarists, or play synthesized basslines, which became particularly popular in, as in the track '. Of said: 'For the first time you could go on stage and give the guitarist a run for his money.a guitarist would say, 'Oh shoot, he's got a Minimoog', so they're on their volume control - it's the only way they can compete.'

Wakeman said the instrument 'absolutely changed the face of music'.The Minimoog took a place in mainstream black music, most notably in the work of. It was popular in, and became perhaps the first musician to perform and record with the instrument (on his 1970 album My Brother the Wind)., and were other early adopters. It became a staple of. In the early 1970s, of made the Minimoog a central part of his performances. Wakeman used five Minimoogs on stage so he could play different sounds without having to reconfigure the synthesizer. It was also used by electronic artists such as, who used it on their albums (1974) and (1978), and later by,.

In the late 1970s and the early 1980s, it was widely used in the emerging genre by artists including. In 2012, to celebrate Moog's birthday, created an interactive version of the Minimoog as its. See also.Notes. ^ Weiner, Sophie (October 20, 2017). Retrieved 2018-11-28. ^.

Retrieved 2018-11-28. The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-28. ^ PINCH, T.

J.; Trocco, Frank; Pinch, T. Harvard University Press. Retrieved 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2018-11-28. FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. Retrieved 2018-11-30. Franklin Crawford (August 23, 2005).

Cornell University News Service. Retrieved 4 May 2007.

McNamee, David (2010-08-02). The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-30. (2004). Retrieved 2018-11-28.Further reading. 'MiniMoog'.

Future Music. October 1998. Jones, Marvin (April–May 1978). 'Expanding the Patchability of the Mini-Moog'. Vol. 3 no. 4. P. 19.External links. Moog Music's.

One of the most anticipated events in electronic instrument production for 2016 is the resumed production of the Minimoog Model D. It is a direct resumption of the original manufacturing process, by the original manufacturer, using original parts, and for the original user (you). There has been such a clamor for Moog to resume production of this instrument that they practically had to bring it back. They have known this for years, but they have also known that they had to do it right and for the first time since 1981, Moog has officially resumed production of the Minimoog Model D. It could fairly be said that the Moog Minimoog Model D is the most iconic synthesizer of all time.Synthesizer enthusiasts generally understand the second revision of the Minimoog Model D to be the ultimate mono synth. The original and the third iteration, which is identified by serial #10,000 and up, are every bit a Model D but the one that has fallen into the greatest favor, the one that defined a generation of progressive rock and switched-on classical, was from this middle period and that is the one that has served as the source design for the Model D.New features include a Fatar TP-9 keybed with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch.

If you loved the original, imagine being able to drift pitch or open a filter with key pressure. And imagine controlling other CV devices from your Model D, a Mooger Fooger, for instance.

The reissue Model D has CV outputs for Pitch, Aftertouch, Velocity and Gate. As long as we’re on CV, there is an additional External Modulation CV input, also unavailable on the original. The original naturally didn’t have MIDI In, Out and Thru seeing as it had not yet been invented, but the new one does. It is also equipped with improved circuit board connectors for greater touring reliability. It’s a Model D, but ready for today, ready for your music.These new features of the Model D provide dramatic utility for the contemporary keyboard musician, but what’s really exciting about the new Model D isn’t what’s new, it’s what’s old.The new Model D features custom-reissued transistors critical to sound quality and character.

This is a direct replica right down to the component level so the sound is absolutely faithful to the astonishing breadth and charm of the original. It offers three vintage Moog oscillators with the Classic Moog Ladder Filter, nine analog circuit boards that were recreated using original designs and component placement, as well as military spec precision resistors and the classic thermoset, and gnarled pitch and mod wheels. Manufacturer's WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTYMoog music warrants each instrument to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after delivery to the retail purchaser. The warranty is void if the instrument has been modified in any manner other than in accordance with written instructions from Moog Music, Inc., of if the defect or failure is judged by Moog Music, Inc., to be caused by normal wear, accident, neglect, or conditions of operation other than those specified in the instruction manual.This warranty is subject to verification by Moog Music, Inc., that a defect or failure exists and that the original purchaser complies with the following:1. Warranty Registration Card must be returned by the purchaser to Moog Music, Inc., within 10 days of retail purchase.2.

Moog Music, Inc., must be notified by telephone, or in writing, of the problem to secure authorization to return the instrument to the factory or warranty center.3. The instrument must be shipped prepaid. It will be returned with shipping charges prepaid by Moog Music, Inc.MOOG MUSIC, INC., MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEEDING THE DURATION OF THE AFORESTATED OBLIGATIONS ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. NORLIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Moog Music, Inc., authorizes no persons to assume for it any warranty or other liability in connection with the sale of Moog Music, Inc., instruments.Moog Music, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in design at anytime without incurring any obligation to install same on units previously purchased.