Moog Minimoog Model D 2022 Re-issue
Moog are incredibly pleased to announce the Model D Reissue 2022, back in VERY limited numbers for a limited time only.
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-analogue 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.
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, analogue synthesizer is securely housed in a locally sourced Appalachian cherry cabinet and hand-finished aluminium 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 analogue 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.
Key Features:
- Reissue of the most iconic synth in history: the Minimoog Model D, made by Moog Music
- A piece of music history that continues to inspire artists across styles and genres
- Original discrete analog circuitry with player-appreciated factory upgrades
- High-quality craftsmanship – designed and built to last a lifetime
- Delivers the iconic presence and sound of a vintage Moog instrument
- Dedicated dust cover, soft case and ATA case available