Moog MINIMOOG MODEL D, User Manual

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Page 4: ...ch as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or h...

Page 5: ...Hand Keyboard Panel Keyboard Mixer Noise Modifiers Output TOP PATCH PANEL MIDI Ports Control Outputs Audio Outputs Audio Input Control Inputs PERFORMANCE TIPS TECHNIQUES Processing External Audio Enha...

Page 6: ...Minimoog Model D...

Page 7: ...d intuitively with no patch cables required Minimoog Model D was quickly embraced by a diverse roster of performers spanning nearly every genre of music Influential artists like Bernie Worrell Trent R...

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Page 10: ...push pull LFO RATE knob to switch the LFO waveshape between triangle and square In addition Filter Contour FILTER EG is now also available as a modulation source EXPANDED PATCH BAY CONTROL OUTPUTS V T...

Page 11: ...ging from 100 to 240 volts at either 50 or 60 cycles Hz The included power supply features a detachable IEC style power cable 1 Connect the included IEC power cable to the Minimoog Model D power suppl...

Page 12: ...low it to warm up for 10 20 minutes before use This will best ensure the most stable performance HEADPHONE MONITORING Minimoog Model D features a headphone output jack with independent volume control...

Page 13: ...the FILTER section experiment with the CUTOFF FREQUENCY and EMPHASIS knob settings to see how the FILTER affects each of the different Oscillator Waveforms 3 To make the sound less organ like first t...

Page 14: ...Features Controls...

Page 15: ...of independent synthesizer circuits connected by audio pathways and control lines In place of patch cables Model D uses color coded rocker switches to establish connections between these circuit eleme...

Page 16: ...og Model D OSCILLATOR BANK contains three nearly identical Oscillators This arrangement means each key can sound up to three oscillators each with its own Waveform Octave and Pitch setting creating a...

Page 17: ...ts of detuning can create a rich chorusing effect Tuning the Oscillators to an interval Perfect Fifth above Perfect Fourth below etc provides a powerful voice for playing lead passages or creating cho...

Page 18: ...rmonically dense of the waveforms containing all of the natural harmonics in relatively strong levels In addition to creating thick brassy sounds the Sawtooth waveform lends itself to powerful lead an...

Page 19: ...e wave Oscillator can enhance this effect OSC 3 CONTROL Oscillator 3 is unique Normally all Oscillators are controlled directly from the keyboard and Pitch wheel Turning the orange rocker switch to OF...

Page 20: ...odel D has been modified from its original design and two rocker switches have been added to the CONTROLLERS section Each switch selects between two modulation sources while the Modulation Mix knob co...

Page 21: ...ed Pink Noise is actually the modulation source When PINK NOISE is selected Red Noise is actually the modulation source In the LFO position the additional LFO located on the Left Hand Keyboard panel i...

Page 22: ...22 Left Hand Keyboard Panel Left Hand Keyboard Panel...

Page 23: ...e dedicated LFO Low Frequency Oscillator modulation source that has been added to Minimoog Model D Normally the LFO uses a Triangle wave The LFO RATE knob is a push pull knob allowing you to switch th...

Page 24: ...to apply modulation to the Filter Cutoff Frequency The zero position for the Mod Wheel is all the way down as illustrated PITCH WHEEL Located next to the MODULATION Wheel the PITCH Wheel provides a r...

Page 25: ...have long been desired by Minimoog Model D owners without compromising the integrity of the instrument The keyboard can now transmit MIDI information generate a Velocity control voltage signal and als...

Page 26: ...ves at the audio output In addition to a dedicated Volume knob each audio source also includes an On Off switch These switches allow any source to be quickly removed from the mix while preserving thei...

Page 27: ...UTPUT VOLUME knob will affect the amount of overload in addition to the EXTERNAL INPUT VOLUME knob CRITICAL NOTE With no cable connected to the EXT INPUT SIGNAL jack and the EXTERNAL INPUT VOLUME and...

Page 28: ...CONTOUR The Filter selectively modifies the harmonic content of the sound The Contour controls also known as Envelope Generators provide a control signal that changes over time The FILTER CONTOUR con...

Page 29: ...osing the filter by lowering the Cutoff Frequency the sound will be perceived as growing darker while increasing the Filter s Cutoff Frequency will create a progressively brighter sound EMPHASIS KNOB...

Page 30: ...rovides a signal to change the Filter Cutoff Frequency over time The other provides a signal to change the Loudness over time In both cases the Contour contains three main controls ATTACK TIME DECAY T...

Page 31: ...m zero to its maximum level once a key is pressed or after a gate is received DECAY TIME KNOB The Decay Time knob sets the time required for the Loudness Contour Generator to lower the Volume from its...

Page 32: ...section is divided into three functions MAIN OUTPUT PHONES OUTPUT and the A 440 Reference Tuner The MAIN OUTPUT and the PHONES OUTPUT feature independent Volume controls The Main Output also offers an...

Page 33: ...el Muting the Main Output allows a performer to use the Phones Output as a cue monitor for privately tweaking settings during a live performance A 440 TUNER SWITCH A reference tuner pitched at A 440Hz...

Page 34: ...34 CHAPTER Top Patch Panel...

Page 35: ...ll trimpot located adjacent to this jack that is used for attenuating the level of the After Pressure control voltage signal PITCH OUT This jack sends a 1V Octave control voltage signal based on the P...

Page 36: ...this input jack The signal appears at the EXTERNAL INPUT switch and VOLUME knob in the MIXER panel This allows an external audio signal to be processed gated and filtered by Minimoog Model D EXT SIGN...

Page 37: ...used as a modulation source Inserting a standard 1 4 cable into this jack breaks the normalled connection of the Noise modulation source and any external control voltage applied will take its place W...

Page 38: ...38 CHAPTER Performance Tips Techniques...

Page 39: ...FF so that you can isolate the external signal STEP 3 In order to hear the signal being filtered the Contour Generators need to be triggered This can be done by touching the keyboard or by using an ex...

Page 40: ...hanced by adding Velocity control to the volume and After Pressure control to the filter brightness STEP 1 Connect a 1 4 TS to 1 4 TS instrument cable from the VELOCITY Control Output to the LOUDNESS...

Page 41: ...Isolate OSCILLATOR 3 from keyboard control by setting the orange OSC 3 CONTROL rocker switch to OFF STEP 5 In the CONTROLLERS section set the black OSC 3 FILTER EG rocker switch to OSC 3 and rotate th...

Page 42: ...armonies or chords can be added to your performance as you play STEP 1 Tune OSCILLATOR 2 to a Perfect Fifth 7 semitones above OSCILLATOR 1 STEP 2 Tune OSCILLATOR 3 to a Perfect Fourth 5 semitones belo...

Page 43: ...uning procedure match your instrument setting to those shown in the illustration Place the front panel controls in the following positions TUNE Centered GLIDE Fully CCW MODULATION MIX Fully CCW OSC 1...

Page 44: ...eats against the A 440 tone Note that this process may take several iterations 8 Set the A 440 switch to the OFF position but keep OSC 1 on OCT TRIM BOARD 1 1 Set the OSCILLATOR 1 RANGE rotary control...

Page 45: ...l there are zero beats from OSC 2 to OSC 1 5 Set the OSC 2 audio switch to the OFF position OSC 3 RANGE AND SCALE BOARD 1 1 Set the OSC 3 VOLUME switch to the ON position 2 Depress and hold the HIGHES...

Page 46: ...ome of these functions are accessed via Power On commands while others are accessed via MIDI SysEx System Exclusive messages or both SysEx documentation can be downloaded at moogmusic com By holding d...

Page 47: ...the lowest note played This is the default setting and how a classic Model D behaves High Note Priority Hold this C Augmented chord C3 E3 G 3 Prioritizes the highest note played Legato Triggering Powe...

Page 48: ...as both MIDI and the EXT V TRIG input keys pressed on the keyboard will not trigger the contour generators External MIDI and Local Keys All Hold F2 C3 while turning on the power Sets gate source as t...

Page 49: ...Power On Commands Setting the MIDI IN OUT Channel Hold Bb3 and press any of the lowest 16 lowest keys while turning on the power Sets MIDI IN OUT to channel 1 16 Setting the MIDI IN Channel Hold Bb3...

Page 50: ...Local On MIDI Local Off Hold the highest three black keys F 3 G 3 A 3 while turning on the power Turns MIDI Local Off TIP By transposing the MIDI note output you can command another MIDI synthesizer t...

Page 51: ...moog Model D with other analog synthesizers this command allows you to specify which note will cause the PITCH OUT control voltage Pitch CV to have a value of zero volts The default setting causes the...

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Page 54: ...54 CHAPTER Patch Sheets...

Page 55: ...55 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Midnight Funk Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Adjust Filter Cutoff Frequency to taste Notes Sound Air Bass...

Page 56: ...ts Notes Sound Sawyer Bass Adjust External Input Volume to taste Notes Sound Kraft Bass Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Adjust External Input Volume to taste Use Mod Wheel to intr...

Page 57: ...57 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Dark Toms Notes Sound Vocal Bot Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position...

Page 58: ...58 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Very Bad Place Notes Sound 70s Violin Lead Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Use Mod Wheel to introduce vibrato...

Page 59: ...59 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Room Snare Play up and down the keyboard Adjust Filter Decay and Cutoff Frequency Notes Sound Hi Hat Adjust Loudness Decay Time to change behavior hat tension...

Page 60: ...ing Brass Intro Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Turn Oscillator 2 range to 32 for added depth Notes Sound Bright Rude Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Reduce F...

Page 61: ...61 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Steel Wound Notes Sound Fuzz Lead Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Use Mod Wheel to add Filter Modulation...

Page 62: ...62 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Tri Kick Increase Amount of Contour to add punch Notes Use Mod Wheel to introduce modulation Sound Abandoned Planet...

Page 63: ...63 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Bubble Bass Hold Notes Pull down Mod Wheel for variation Notes Sound 3 Square Lead Slightly detune Oscillator 2 and Oscillator 3 Add vibrato with Mod Wheel...

Page 64: ...64 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Freqy Notes Sound Jurassic Love Set the LFO Rate knob is set to square wave up position...

Page 65: ...65 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Tornadus Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Notes Sound Octave Ouroborus Set the LFO Rate knob to square wave up position...

Page 66: ...Sound Light Cycle Set the LFO Rate knob to square wave up position Experiment with the position of the modulation selection switches in the CONTROLLERS section Notes Sound More Bounce Bass Mod Wheel c...

Page 67: ...d 70s French Sci Fi Movie With Mod Wheel up Oscillator 3 Frequency controls the rate of wobbly modulated Filter Notes Sound Classic Stanley Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Use Mod...

Page 68: ...68 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Sub Bass Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Notes Sound Sync Strike Ensure Oscillator 3 tuning is exact for proper performance...

Page 69: ...69 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Nothin Lead Mod Wheel adds vibrato Notes Use Mod Wheel to introduce modulation Sound Smooth E P...

Page 70: ...70 Patch Sheets Notes Sound 60s Space Use Oscillator 3 Frequency knob to adjust modulation rate Notes Sound Soft Rez Bass...

Page 71: ...71 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Singing Wind Notes Sound Sonic 7 Set the LFO Rate knob to square wave up position Add Beefy square wave bass with Mod Wheel down Add Crazy FX ala Sonic 6 with Mod Wheel up...

Page 72: ...h Sheets Notes Use Mod Wheel to introduce modulation Sound Destitution Notes Sound Looking Glass Rock Set the LFO Rate knob to triangle wave down position Try manipulating the Modulation Mix Control p...

Page 73: ...73 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Rez Hit Play with the Mod Wheel for varied effect Notes Sound Square Meow Set the LFO Rate knob to square wave up position...

Page 74: ...74 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Level 3 Notes Sound The Haunting...

Page 75: ...ator 3 controls Filter Cutoff and Mod Wheel values can be changed or varied to create interesting effects Having a long release time after striking notes allows both hands to change multiple knob valu...

Page 76: ...ead Using the A 440 Switch press A2 on the Keyboard and tune the Cutoff Frequency to A 440 approx 9 o clock Use Mod Wheel to introduce modulation Notes Sound Outlaw Turn Oscillator 2 On Off to introdu...

Page 77: ...77 Patch Sheets Notes Sound Notes Sound Additional patch sheets can be downloaded at www moogmusic com...

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Page 80: ...tack Time 1 millisecond to 10 seconds Decay Time 4 milliseconds to 35 seconds Sustain Level 0 to 100 of Contour peak Filter Contour Width 0 to 4 Octaves VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIERS VCA Loudness Cont...

Page 81: ...lows pedal control via Moog EP 3 Expression Pedal Oscillators Pitch 1 4 TRS 1 volt per octave of change Ring connector allows pedal control via Moog EP 3 Expression Pedal Modulation Source 1 4 TRS Rin...

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Page 84: ...and MINIMOOG MODEL D are registered in US Patent Trademark Office and elsewhere Minimoog Model D User s Manual Version 2 For the most up to date user manual go to www moogmusic com minimoog model d Ph...