Minimoog Model D Analog Synthesizer - Appalachian Cherry

The Minimoog Model D: Reviving the Archetype of Synthesizers

The Minimoog Model D was the world's first portable synthesizer, serving as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that followed. This all-analog instrument gained acclaim for combining the colossal sound of the 1960s Moog modular synthesizers with the accessibility of pre-wired modules, allowing it to be played instantly and intuitively without the need for patch cables.

The iconic Minimoog Model D was quickly embraced by a diverse roster of performers, with artists like Herbie Hancock, Kraftwerk, Rick Wakeman, Sun Ra, Piero Umiliani, Giorgio Moroder, Bernie Worrell, and Gary Numan all shaping unique sounds and forging new musical genres using this legendary instrument.

The 2022 Minimoog Model D includes a series of popular functional modifications that expand this instrument's sonic capabilities. These modifications include a dedicated analog LFO with triangle and square waveshapes, a premium Fatar keybed with velocity and after pressure available via top panel CV jacks with onboard trimpots, and MIDI integration.

Placing the utmost importance on high-quality materials, all components of the Minimoog Model D are carefully sourced and crafted to capture the indescribable feeling of the original. Every unit that travels through Moog's production floor in Asheville, North Carolina, sees identical component placement and through-hole design of the beloved 1970s Minimoog Model D, housed in a hand-finished aluminum chassis and secured to a handcrafted Appalachian hardwood cabinet.

This attention to detail in materials and build allows Moog to connect directly to the legacy and character of this iconic instrument. The Minimoog Model D is more than just a collection of circuits in a box – it's a true musical instrument that is a joy to program and play, honoring the practices and vision of the late Bob Moog.

The Minimoog Model D features a 44-key monophonic analog synthesizer with a velocity- and aftertouch-enabled keybed, as well as MIDI In/Out/Thru capabilities and a Moog ladder filter. It also includes a dedicated analog LFO, CV inputs and outputs, and an Appalachian cherry wood cabinet, making it a stunning and powerful addition to any musician's arsenal.

With its revered quality, undefinable feel, and authentic sound of a pristine vintage Moog, the Minimoog Model D stands as the archetype of synthesizers, embodying the legacy of one of the most influential musical instruments in history.

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