"The Midimini was Studio Electronics' first series of synthesizers built from scratch. Prior to the Midimini was the Midimoog, which consisted of actual Minimoog circuit boards retrofitted into a rackmount enclosure. The Midimini does not use the original Moog circuit boards, but instead Studio Electronics designed their own boards. Minimoog users will find the layout to be quite familiar with some nice additions such as a dedicated modulation LFO, oscillator sync and switches for aftertouch control. This unit is in very good condition with a bit of rack rash on the top and bottom. If you are looking for that classic MiniMoog tone, wicked huge basses and leads.. This box delivers!"
"As these are quite rare I thought I would make a video while I was testing this one after a repair and service. It is basically a minimoog in a rack with midi and more features - sounds great... played from my trusty and rather dusty Arturia Keystep. Please click thru to get the various tones as this is quite a long video for Minimoog fans and nerds."
Pics of the inside below. You can see the original Moog boards.
"Studio Electronics MidiMoog! Rackmount Minimoog made with original late-60's Moog Minimoog cards (not to be confused with the Studio Electronics MidiMini which does not utilize original Moog cards). This sounds incredible. The analog depth and character here cannot be matched w/ a plugin or modern alternative!
Not pictured, but included, is a 1U Studio Electronics rack unit which supplies MIDI connectivity and tuning control. A cable is included to connect the MidiMoog to this rack unit."
"This vintage Midimini by SE sounds big and bold just like the OG. This has the SE boards- recently cleaned and calibrated ... it holds tune like champ and no drift!
Get that Minimoog sound in a small door print by the best in the business, other than the "older" Moog.
The bottom right corner is slightly bent, it can still be racked and solid but this might not allow you to use all 4 screws, see pic. No other issues!"
"MIDIMOOG original early release: Minimoog boards inside by Studio Electronics with the BEST hi quality discrete componets (Old surplus USA military furniture)
Not to be confused with the new version, this is the absolute top and sounds amazing, same as RA Moog (same US surplus components inside)."
"It is essentially an original Model D with some added functionality like MIDI, LFO, etc. The VCO board must be a Studio Electronic board but not so sure about the power supply and VCF/VCA boards; check out the photos for reference. It sounds amazing at any rate, just like an original Mini."
"More than a Minimoog. The Midimini V30 is Studio electronic's Minimoog inspired rack mountable synth with a few added extras. They have been modding Minimoogs and building MIDI rack mounted Midiminis for longer than Moog in it's current form (after liquidation in the 80s Moog wasn't around for a while).
The Midimini is sonically the same as a Minimoog, a sonic pallet we are all familiar with, so in this video I concentrate on the places the Minimoog can't tread."
"Studio Electronics custom built MIDIMINI featuring a genuine Trumansburg era R.A. Moog full back end with board 3 and board 4 harvested from Minimoog # 1190 circa 1972 along with a genuine Moog oscillator buffer board. It sports full military spec potentiometers and controls throughout and beautiful hand wiring with precision. Routine maintenance was performed mid 2022 with the power supply caps updated along with a full calibration. This will ensure longevity for it’s next owner.
With R.A. and MuSonics Minimoogs fetching 6 figures from the high end dealers in recent years, we hope the buyer ends up being one of the 1001-1200 owners for the sake of preservation.
As you can see the inside of the unit is extremely clean and flawless. The outer cosmetic condition clearly shows signs of being moved from rack to rack over the last 30 some odd years."
Use the controls in the player above to skip around (drop down top right; skip controls bottom left).
"Videos from the SynthFest UK show in Sheffield put on by Sound on Sound Magazine"
Update: Smart MIDI Patchbay, & Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone added to the playlist.
Playlist:
Synthfest UK 22: AJH Synth Patch Break Down With Dreams Of Wires
Synthfest UK 22: Adroit Synthesis - Granular Synth for Voltage Modular
Synthfest UK 22: MIDIum - SmartMIDI Foot Controller
Synthfest UK 22: Yamaha MODX+ Demo From Dom
Synthfest UK 22: Korg Drumlogue 1st UK Sighting
Synthfest UK 22: Rhodes - MK-8
Synthfest UK 22: RYK Vector Wave FM Module
Synthfest UK 22: Knobula Compact Skiff Demo Riffs
Synthfest UK 22: Studiologic - Numa-X Piano GT
Synthfest UK 22: Decksaver - Protective Covers
Synthfest UK 22: 3 New iLoud Precision Monitors
Synthfest UK 22: Dreadbox - Erebus MK2 and Hades
Synthfest UK 22: The Godfather Will Own Your Eurorack Mix
Synthfest UK 22: Soundgas - Rare Suzuki Waraku Koto Synth
Synthfest UK 22: Wang Synth Control - Wangulator
Synthfest UK 22: Sweet Discrete Can Pimp Your Vinyl Panels
Synthfest UK 22: Starsky Carr Meets Gaz Williams
Synthfest UK 22: myVOLTS Power and Audio Fixers
Synthfest UK 22: Transistor Sound Labs Stepper Sequencers
Synthfest UK 22: Studio-Electronics - MIDImini and SE-3
Synthfest UK 22: Bjooks - Patch and Tweak and Inspire the Music
Synthfest UK 22: Tileyard North
Synthfest UK 22: Kenton - Smart MIDI Patchbay
Synthfest UK 22: Expert Sleepers - Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone
Synthfest UK 22: Synth Cables of all kinds
Synthfest UK 22: Roland SP-404 MK2 With 2.0 OS
Synthfest UK 22: More On The Eventide Misha
"Vintage Studio Electronics MidiMini! Recently sent to Studio Electronics getting completely overhauled!! All functions are fully updated and calibrated.Here is your chance to get a vintage synth that plays like new!! This synth will blow your mind as it sounds absolutely mind blowing!! Best bass I’ve ever heard!! Blows my voyager out of the water!!"
Just a reminder, today is BandCamp Friday when BandCamp waives its fees to support artists. Today is a good day to pick anything up on your radar. Be sure to see the MATRIXSYNTH Support page for BandCamp links!
"Pictured above is our beloved friend and loyal customer Andy Rivas in his South Carolina studio. He’s been buying vintage synths from us for 22 years. Purchases include the following meticulously serviced pieces: EMS VCS3, Korg MS20, ARP 2600 and Sequencer, Studio Electronics Midimini, Roland Juno-106, TB-303, RE-201, Octave Cat, Ensoniq Fizmo and Yamaha DX7. Andy’s recent music has been featured on episodes 57 and 82 of Jamie Lidell’s "Hanging Out with Audiophiles". Andy says: “You never know what you’re going to get these days when you’re buying vintage gear. Tone Tweakers is the only vintage gear seller I trust.” We’re really proud of the great tracks Andy’s made with our gear. Please check out his unique brand of acid-influenced techno at https://andyrivas.bandcamp.com"
"The Midimini was Studio Electronics' first series of synthesizers built from scratch. Prior to the Midimini was the Midimoog, which consisted of actual Minimoog circuit boards retrofitted into a rackmount enclosure. The Midimini does not use the original Moog circuit boards, but instead Studio Electronics designed their own boards. Minimoog users will find the layout to be quite familiar with some nice additions such as a dedicated modulation LFO, oscillator sync and switches for aftertouch control. This unit is in very good condition with a bit of rack rash on the top and bottom. If you are looking for that classic MiniMoog tone, wicked huge basses and leads.. This box delivers!"
