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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED. 1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 2. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool or the like. 3. This product, in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 INTRODUCTION A Brief History New Features Overview 07 08 GETTING STARTED Contents Setup & Connections Audio Monitoring 09 CREATING SOUND 10 FEATURES & CONTROLS Overview Oscillator Bank Controllers Left-Hand Keyboard Panel Mixer & Noise Modifiers Output Keyboard Top Patch Panel 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 PERFORMANCE TIPS & TECHNIQUES Processing External Audio Enhancing a Keyboard Performance Creating FM Effects Creative Switching 22 GLOBAL SETTINGS Power-On Commands 25 OSCIL
INTRODUCTION A BRIEF HISTORY Created in 1970, the Minimoog Model D is the instrument that brought the synthesizer out of the university laboratories and recording studios and placed it in the hands of on-stage musicians around the world. Unlike the larger modular synthesizers of the day, the Minimoog Model D could be played instantly, with no cable-patching between modules. Everything the performer needed was right there on the panel.
GETTING STARTED Begin by carefully removing your new Minimoog Model D from its packaging. Moog recommends that you save all original packing material, should you ever need to safely move or ship the instrument. CONTENTS In addition to the instrument itself, the Minimoog Model D also includes: 1. This owner’s manual 2. Power adapter and connecting power cord 3.
AUDIO MONITORING Connect the Minimoog Model D to an instrument amplifier, powered speaker, or other monitoring system. On the top panel, two 1/4” TS outputs are provided. One is a high-level output suitable for connection to the line input of a mixer, recording setup, or other audio system. The other is a high impedance, low-level output that can connect to to an instrument amplifier or other high gain, high impedance input. Amplifier Mixer 1.
CREATING SOUND In analog synthesizers, each set of circuits performs a particular job; each oscillator, filter, and contour generator is a self-contained module. The Minimoog Model D connects these modules together internally using both audio signals and control signals. Audio signals are the sounds you hear emanating from the sound creation circuits of the instrument.
FEATURES & CONTROLS EXT GATE DECAY/ RELEASE DECAY ADS CONTOUR GENERATOR DECAY/ RELEASE SUSTAIN ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN ATTACK GATE EXTERNAL PITCH ADS CONTOUR GENERATOR PITCH WHEEL EXT IN S&H GLIDE WAVEFORM RANGE GLIDE OFF EXT INPUT OSC1 A 440 OSC AMOUNT CUTOFF FREQUENCY EXT LOUDNESS EMPHASIS RESONANCE EXT FREQ TUNE WAVEFORM RANGE FREQUENCY KEYBOARD OSC MODULATION LADDER FILTER OSC2 VCA MIXER WAVEFORM RANGE FREQUENCY OSC3 OSC3 CONTROL WHITE PINK MIDI MAIN OUT HIGH & LOW PITCH OUT
OSCILLATOR BANK Oscillators are the primary source of sound in an analog synthesizer. The Minimoog 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 deep or complex sound. The Mixer then controls the balance between the Oscillators. TUNE The tuning of Oscillator–1 is determined by the master TUNE knob, located at the top of the CONTROLLERS panel.
WAVEFORM (Continued) PULSE 1 / SQUARE The harmonic content of a Pulse wave is based on the width of the top half of the wave in relation to the bottom half of the wave, also known as the duty-cycle. In the Square wave, the width of these two portions of the wave are equal. As with the Triangle wave, the Pulse 1/Square waveform contains only odd-numbered harmonics, but with greater energy. A Square wave provides a rich starting point for string-like sounds.
CONTROLLERS (Continued) NOISE/LFO SWITCH This switch to the bottom right side of the CONTROLLERS panel is used to choose the modulation source that will be assigned to the clockwise position of the MODULATION MIX knob. Normally, this switch would be set to NOISE, allowing the Noise Generator to be assigned as a modulation source. The NOISE switch located in the mixer selection determines what type of noise is used for modulation. When WHITE NOISE is selected, Pink Noise is actually the modulation source.
LEFT-HAND KEYBOARD PANEL (Continued) GLIDE Glide allows the pitch to change in a smooth, continuous manner as you transition from note to note, rather than instantly stepping to the new pitch. GLIDE SWITCH Located on the Left-Hand Keyboard panel, this switch turns the Glide effect on and off. GLIDE KNOB Located on the CONTROLLERS panel, the GLIDE knob determines the amount of time needed to transition from one note to the next.
MODIFIERS The MODIFIERS Panel contains three separate sections: FILTER, FILTER CONTOUR, and LOUDNESS 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 controls the filter’s Cutoff Frequency over time. The LOUDNESS CONTOUR controls the output volume level over time.
MODIFIERS (Continued) COUNTOUR CONTROLS Contour controls provide a way to add articulation to the sound of the synthesizer. The Minimoog Model D features two Contour, or Envelope Generators. One provides a signal to change the Filter Cutoff Frequency over time. The second provides a signal to change the Loudness over time. In both cases, the Contour contains three main controls: ATTACK TIME, DECAY TIME, and SUSTAIN LEVEL.
OUTPUT The OUTPUT 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 On/Off switch. MAIN OUTPUT VOLUME KNOB The MAIN OUTPUT VOLUME knob determines the signal level being sent to the HIGH and LOW audio outputs on the Top Patch Panel. NOTE: The Low output signal is 30 dB lower than the High level output.
TOP PATCH PANEL While not a modular synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D features an enhanced Patch Panel to interface with other analog synthesizers and musical equipment via Control Voltage, Trigger signals and MIDI. This Patch Panel also expands the expressive performance capabilities of the Minimoog Model D itself. The Patch Panel is located along the top edge of the synthesizer. MIDI PORTS MIDI IN The Minimoog Model D can receive MIDI Note, Velocity, and Pitch Bend information, as well as SysEx commands.
AUDIO OUTPUTS There are two Main audio outputs: LOW level, and HIGH level. MAIN OUTPUT LOW JACK This is the most commonly used output for connecting to guitar amplifiers, DI inputs on a preamplifier, etc… MAIN OUTPUT HIGH JACK This is the most commonly used output for connecting to the line input of a mixer, audio interface, keyboard amplifier etc... AUDIO INPUT An external audio source can be introduced into the Minimoog Model D via this input jack.
CONTROL INPUTS (Continued) V-TRIG IN This 1/4” jack can receive a standard V-Trigger from other electronic instruments. It uses a standard V-Trigger connector in place of the S-Trigger and Cinch-Jones connector used on the original Minimoog Model D. A trigger signal received here will cause the Contour Generators to fire and will act as a keyboard gate. MOD. SRC. INPUT A varying control voltage signal connected to this input jack can be used as a modulation source.
PERFORMANCE TIPS & TECHNIQUES (Continued) ENHANCING A KEYBOARD PERFORMANCE In this example, the expressive capabilities of the Minimoog Model D Keyboard are enhanced by adding Velocity control to the volume and After Pressure control to the filter brightness. 1. Connect a 1/4” TS to 1/4” TS instrument cable from the VELOCITY Control Output to the LOUDNESS Ext. Control Input. Now, the velocity with which a note is played will affect the Loudness, or output volume of the Model D.
GLOBAL SETTINGS Under the hood, the Minimoog Model D is equipped with a number of global functions that expand the versatility of the instrument. Some 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. POWER-ON COMMANDS By holding down specific keys on the keyboard during power-on, you can access certain Global settings, referred to in this manual as Power-On Commands.
GATE SOURCE POWER-ON COMMANDS Determines which sources will trigger the Keyboard Gate and Contour Generators. EXTERNAL GATE Hold F2 + A2 while turning on the power to select External Gate sources only EXTERNAL AND LOCAL KEYS (NO MIDI) Hold F2 + Bb2 while turning on the power to select External and Local Keys as Gate sources only. EXTERNAL AND MIDI (NO LOCAL KEYS) Hold F2 + B2 while turning on the power to select External and MIDI as Gate sources only.
MIDI POWER-ON COMMANDS (Continued) MIDI AFTERTOUCH ON Hold G0 + C1 while turning on the power to transmit Aftertouch (After Pressure) data via MIDI. MIDI AFTERTOUCH OFF Hold G0 + B0 while turning on the power to disable the transmission of Aftertouch (After Pressure) data via MIDI. MIDI LOCAL ON Hold the highest three white keys (A3, B3, C4) while turning on the power to turn MIDI Local On. MIDI LOCAL OFF Hold the highest three black keys (F#3, G#3, A#3) while turning on the power to turn MIDI Local Off.
MINIMOOG MODEL D OSCILLATOR TUNING PROCEDURE From time to time the analog circuitry in your Minimoog Model D may require tuning to ensure peak performance. This tuning procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician. Please follow the procedure carefully and complete each step before advancing to the next step. WARNING: Before tuning your Minimoog Model D, you MUST perform the Global Reset procedure as described on page 22 of this manual or calibration may fail.
MINIMOOG MODEL D OSCILLATOR TUNING PROCEDURE (Continued) SCALE RANGE OSC 1 OSC 2 OSC 3 A440 OCT OSC 1 RANGE AND SCALE BOARD 1 NOTE: the following procedure uses headphones for the oscillator tuning. An audio amplification system can be used for this instead of the headphones. NOTE: Periodically check the tuning of the A-440 tuner. If it is out of tune, simply use the A-440 trim pot to adjust it’s tuning. 1. Set the A-440 switch to the ON position. 2.
SPECIFICATIONS SOUND SOURCES (5) Oscillators x 3 Noise Generator External Input OSCILLATORS Frequency Range: 0.1 to 20 kHz (In Six Overlapping Ranges) Oscillator Stability (short term) > 0.25 % Waveforms: Triangle Triangle-Sawtooth (Oscillator–1, Oscillator–2) Reverse Sawtooth (Oscillator–3) Sawtooth Rectangle Wide Pulse Narrow Pulse NOISE GENERATOR White Pink LFO Rate: 0.
SPECIFICATIONS(Continued) AUDIO OUTPUT LEVELS High Level Output Typical Voltage: 0.5 volts Maximum Voltage: 4.2 volts (peak-to-peak) Nominal Output Impedance: 3K Ohms Low Level Output (30 dB below High level) Typical Voltage: 15 millivolts Nominal Output Impedance: 1K Ohms Headphone Output (stereo) Maximum Voltage: 0.
SPECIFICATIONS(Continued) CONTROL VOLTAGE INPUTS Loudness: 1/4” TRS 0 to +5 volts; +5 volts = Unity Gain Ring connector allows pedal control via Moog EP-3 Expression Pedal Filter (Cutoff Frequency): 1/4” TRS 1 volt per octave of change Ring connector allows 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 Ring=Noise Send; Tip=Modulation Receive (This jack makes
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MIDNIGHT FUNK V 6 2 5 0 7 6 0 200 4 0 800 10 -3 3 6 0 100 0 0 400 10 7 16 1 -4 0 6 9 0 10 16 0 3 10 NOTES 4 Adjust Filter Cutoff Frequency to taste. AIR BASS 3 32 8 0 0 32 8 3 0 3 2 0 1.
SAWYER = BASS 3 32 10 0 7 8 0 5 0 0 5 0 9 -3 0 5 0 8M 0 0 400 9 9 16 1 -5 0 3 10 0 0 32 0 2 10 NOTES 9 Adjust External Input Volume to taste. KRAFT BASS 3 32 10 0 8 32 0 1 10 0 10 16 3 0 0 3 10 NOTES Adjust External Input Volume to taste. Use Mod Wheel to introduce Vibrato.
DARK TOMS 2 32 -2 0 4 0 10M 0 10 0 600 0 10 -4 8 1 0 10M 0 0 800 5 5 0 7 0 0 10 2 0 0 NOTES VOCAL-BOT 4 32 0 0 0 2 0 5 2 1 10 0 4 10 NOTES 35
VERY BAD PLACE 4 LO 7 0 8 4 0 400 0 0 8 0 -1 0 1 4 5 5 32 0 5 10 0 3 10 3 5 0 1.5 3 10M 400 6 10M 1 6 NOTES 70’s VIOLIN LEAD 4 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 10 0 3 6 10 NOTES Use Mod Wheel to introduce Vibrato.
ROOM SNARE 10 0 0 0 3 0 200 0 0 800 0 0 0 5 0 10M 0 0 5M 0 0 0 10 10 NOTES Play up and down the keyboard. Adjust Filter Decay and Cutoff Frequency. Use Mod Wheel to add modulation. HI-HAT 10 0 0 0 10 10 0 2 0 6 0 NOTES Adjust Loudness Decay Time to change behavior/hat tension.
DRONING BRASS INTRO 3 4 5 0 3 2 10M 400 3 10M 1 6 -3 7 6 10M 5 0 0 5 10 0 8 2 1 0 3 2 0 10 8 0 3 4 NOTES 2 Turn Osc 2 Range to 32’ for added depth. BRIGHT & RUDE 3 8 8 0 0 16 0 4 8 0 10 32 3 3 6.5 4 9 NOTES Reduce Filter Emphasis for less rudeness.
STEEL WOUND 6 8 4 0 2 6 0 200 0 0 32 0 1 5 4 0 0 -2 32 0 1 10 0 600 0 4 6 0 2 2 10M 400 7 10M 600 6 NOTES FUZZ LEAD 16 0 0 4 2 3 7 10 0 32 3 0 0 5 4 NOTES Use Mod Wheel to add Filter Modulation.
TRI KICK 1 32 10 0 0 4 0 10M 0 0 600 0 -4.5 5 2.5 0 650 0 10M 10 10 0 0 0 -0.5 10 2 0 0 10 NOTES Increase Amount Of Contour to add punch.
BUBBLE BASS 6 32 10 0 6.5 8 0 1 0 0 800M 9 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 800 10 7 32 0 5 5 0 0 -5 0 32 0 4 10 NOTES Hold Notes. Pull down Mod Wheel for variation. 3-SQUARE LEAD 16 4 5 0 0 16 3 5 0 10 16 3 4 4 5 NOTES Slightly detune Osc 2 & 3. Add Vibrato with Mod Wheel.
FREQY 4 32 10 0 7 9 0 600 2.
TORNADUS 1 32 10 0 4 4.5 0 600 4 0 32 2 -3 0 3 8 6 6 4 4.
LIGHT CYCLE 6 2 4 0 3 8 10 600 600 10 0 5 10 -4 6 8 500 10M 2 0 1 10 0 16 0 -5 0 5 8 0 6 LO -5 3 10 NOTES 4 Experiment with the position of the modulation selection switches in the CONTROLLERS section. MORE BOUNCE BASS 3 32 10 0 0 16 6 0 2 10 0 0 LO 4.5 1 10 NOTES Mod Wheel contols Vibrato amount.
70’s FRENCH SCI FI MOVIE 3 8 10 0 6.5 0 0 800 5 0 800 5 0 16 3 -3 0 2 10 0 0 LO 5 2 10 NOTES With Mod Wheel up, Osc 3 Frequency controls rate of “wobbly” modulated Filter. CLASSIC STANLEY 4 4 5 0 0 1 3 5 5M 5M 10M 6 0 600 8 0 10 0 2 6 0 16 5 -3 10 NOTES Use Mod Wheel for seasick Vibrato.
SUB BASS 1 32 5 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 0 10 5 -3 0 10 0 300 0 0 1 10 10 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 NOTES 1 SYNC-STRIKE 2 4 0 0 4 1 0 4 3 0 0 32 0 4 3 NOTES Ensure Osc. 3 tuning is exact for proper performance.
NOTHIN’ LEAD 1 2 0 0 1 10M 10M 0 10 10M 400 10 3 -1 5 1 0 10M 0 0 800 5 5 0 0 0 10 0 10 4.5 0 NOTES 3 Mod Wheel adds Vibrato.
60’S SPACE 1 8 8 0 5 7 5 1 0 5M 3 10 -3 5 5 0 200 2 0 200 10 0 32 0 -3 4.5 1 10 0 0 LO 5 4 NOTES Use Osc 3 Frequency Knob to adjust modulation rate.
SINGING WIND -2 7 0 0 0 0 10 10M 600 3 10 -2 7 0 0 0 0 0 800 8 10 0 0 0 0 10 7 0 0 NOTES SONIC 7 5 16 0 0 32 0 4 10 0 10 LO 4 0 0 2 0 NOTES Beefy Square wave bass with Mod Wheel down. Crazy FX “ala Sonic 6” with Mod Wheel up.
DESTITUTION 4 8 0 7 5.5 5 0 1 8 -3 5 7 0 10 0 0 600 6 5 16 0 -5 8 0 4 8 0 0 32 0 1 10 2 5 NOTES LOOKING GLASS ROCK 16 0 0 32 3 3 7 1 2 32 3 0 0 5 9 NOTES Try manipulating the Modulation Mix Control position.
REZ HIT 5 8 6 0 9 3 0 5M 0 0 200 0 -5 6 8 600 600 4 0 600 7 0 32 0 2 6 0 0 -5 0 16 0 4 6 NOTES Play with the Mod Wheel for varied effect.
LEVEL-3 4 4 10 0 5 9 0 1 2 0 8 4.
THE JUMP 4 32 2 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 800 7 10 -1 10 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 32 3 0 2 10 0 0 LO 0 5 NOTES BROKEN RADIO 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 8 0 3 0 10 NOTES All Osc 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 values at once. Try changing Cutoff and Osc 3 Frequency simultaneously.
WEST COAST GHOST LEAD 5 0 -2.5 10 0 5 0 0 0 500 8 -5 0 10 0 200 0 0 1 10 0 0 10 0 7 LO 3 1 7 NOTES Using the A-440 Switch, press A2 on the Keyboard and tune the Cutoff Freq to A-440 (approx. 9 o’clock). OUTLAW 4 2 5 0 0 32 0 0 1 8 0 0 16 0 1 10 NOTES Turn Osc 2 On/Off to introduce bass.
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