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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Moog Minimoog Model D Rev 2

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Update: It's come to my attention this listing could have been a scam. Remember, ALWAYS go through Reverb and eBay for their buyer protection as listed on Reverb here, and eBay here. If you try to make a deal outside of Reverb and eBay to save a few bucks, you will not be covered.

Here is the listing for reference:

via this auction

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"Purchased in 1995, I've cherished this piece. However, after months of contemplation, I've decided it's time to part with it. Everything functions perfectly. Includes owner's manual, tuning instructions, and an ATA road case.

Some believe that Rev-3 offers the steadiest tuning, but it feels commonplace to me. Rev-1 had an erratic power supply, resulting in its distinct sound. Personally, I favor Rev-2—slightly unstable, yet it preserves Rev-1's unique character."

Regarding revs I almost thought this was a Don Martin Minimoog Model E aka Donimoog or the Welsh Minimoog as the Reverb listing had 1995 in the title. I realize that was the date purchased by the seller in the listing description.

I was curious how many different revs were documented and decided to see if Wikipedia's Minimoog article might mention them. They don't (and they don't mention the Doninmoog or Welsh Minimoog, but they do have this interesting bit on a Taco Bell connection:

"Moog Co released the first Minimoog in 1970.[3][4]: 232  Moog said it was conceived as a portable tool for session musicians, and the team expected to sell "maybe 100 of them".[5] Moog became acquainted with former evangelist and musician David Van Koevering, who was so impressed with the Minimoog that he began demonstrating it to musicians and music stores. Van Koevering's friend Glen Bell, founder of the restaurant chain Taco Bell, allowed him to use a building on a private island Bell owned in Florida. There, Van Koevering hosted an event he billed as Island of Electronicus, a 'pseudo-psychedelic experience that brought counterculture (minus the drugs) to straight families and connected it with the sound of the Minimoog'."

Think about that the next time you have Taco Bell.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The Rare Welsh Minimoog Model E Synthesizer

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me. You can find a few in previous posts here. There was a period when Moog went out of business and Bob Moog ran Big Briar. Two individuals grabbed the Moog name, Don Martin (Donimoog) in the US and Alex Winters in the UK / Wales.

Google translated from this German listing:

"For sale is a rare collector's item, a Minimoog Model E.

Only about 3-5 of these were built. The manufacturer was Moog by Alex Winter from Wales. When Bob Moog lost the naming rights to his original company in the USA, Alex Winter from Wales bought it for Europe and built a handful of Minimoogs. The condition is very good, except for a scratch on the panel in the right control panel.

It has the same features as the Minimoogs from the USA, but also has PWM for the oscillators and has MIDI.
The sound is absolutely identical to the other Minimoogs.

The buyer can look forward to a well-kept, very rare device, which has the advantage of being significantly younger than the old Moogs and can be integrated into a modern setup due to the midi connection.

I took over the device from a friend who owns a large collection of synthesizers, who bought the device through the company 'Touched-by-Sound'."

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

Welsh Synthesizer Labs Synth Demos


Published on Feb 5, 2019 Welsh Synthesizer Labs

Welsh's synth programming book is available on Amazon here.

Playlist at the time of this post:

1. Yamaha CS15D Analog Synthesizer (1979)
The Yamaha CS15D is a monophonic analog synth from 1979. It has two single-VCO preset sections which can be mixed together, making it capable of producing thick sounds.
2. MOOG MINIMOOG MODEL D multi samples and demo
Samples of the Moog Minimoog Model D synthesizer.

LEAD triple saw 0:00
LEAD single saw 1:42
BASS triple square 2:38
VOICE moog vox 3:38

Free for use with no commercial restrictions other than not including it in sample libraries.
3. Yamaha CS15D multi samples BASS woodbass with perc
4. Yamaha CS15D multi samples LEAD clav perc
5. Yamaha CS15D multi samples STRING string with trombone
6. Yamaha CS15D multi samples TUNED PERC xylophone perc
7. Minimoog BASS multi samples TRIPLE SQUARE
8. Minimoog LEAD multi samples SINGLE SAW
9. Minimoog VOICE multi samples MOOG VOX
10 Minimoog LEAD multi samples TRIPLE SAW
11 Behringer DeepMind 12, First 128 Factory Patches
12 Moog Subsequent 37 CV Factory Presets
13 Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Oberheim DSI Presets

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Ultra Rare Welsh Minimoog Model 204E SN F13VX10035

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via this auction

Note the different style rocker switches.

Update: see this Sound on Sound article for a review and the story behind the 204E.

"Ultra rare Minimoog Model 204E made by Welsh company Moog Music Limited. There are only 5 or 6 units that have ever been made, which makes this synth an ultra rare piece in the history of the most famous synth of all time - the Minimoog.

The Model 204E introduces several enhancements over the Model D, namely independent PWM for OSC 1 and 2, MIDI implementation (no retrofit), and octave transpose button and multiple envelope triggering (as opposed to the original single triggering) - all of which greatly expand the sonic possibilities of the Mini.

Cosmetically, this particular unit is in super mint condition - the wood is flawless, the panel does not have a single scratch - this is a true collector's item.

It was only used at my smoke-free home studio, has been tested, professionally serviced and is fully operational.
Sonically, I will say this: I had two Model D Minimoogs and I played them side-by-side with this unit. Over the years I ended up selling the two Model Ds and I kept this one as I found this particular synth to have the fattest sound of them all."

Monday, June 28, 2010

Rare Minimoog Model E - Type 204E


via this auction

Note this is a Model E, not Model D. That would mean it is "The Welsh Minimoog" manufactured by Alex Winter's MOOG Music in the UK. See this post for more details. Also see the Modusonics label below. Note the Donimoog was yet another minimoog produced after the original Moog music folded.

Note how the switches are different from a standard Minimoog, and includes PWM.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Purple Synthesizers.com Modular


via this auction

"In September 2002, Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com produced a one of a kind purple faced version of his modular synth. Normally, these modules are black. It is housed in a custom QCP22 22-Space Portable Cabinet which is also sporting a nice grey tolex covering, another unique feature. The modules also have blue LED's instead of the standard red ones. Synthesizers.com has never produced any modules in any other color than black, and this particular synth was produced as a one-of-a-kind item by them.

This modular synth is pure analog heaven. It has three oscillators and two filters. One filter is a "Moog" type transistor ladder filter switchable 12 or 24dB/octave. The other filter is a "State Variable" filter. This modular is similar in capability to a MiniMoog but with an extra filter, full patchability and other things like a "Clipper" and a Sample & Hold module.

This synth can be controlled by either Midi (via its own Q104 Midi Interface module) or any external Control Voltage (CV) device using the 1V/octave CV standard. Since this is a true modular synth there is no internal patching, like in an ARP 2600, so you will need patch cables to make sounds. The only patching internally is for powering the modules from the internal power supply.

After its initial manufacture, the first owner of this synth was Joe "Guido" Welsh. It was housed at his private studio, Guidotoons located outside of Nashville. Joe then sold the item to John LeVasseur, who used it extensively for his ambient progressive rock project Airfoil. John is the person offering this item for auction. (Hi!) This is the complete provenance of this item.

Examples of music (and additional images) made on this actual synth up for auction can be found at the owners MySpace music page at http://www.myspace.com/airfoilband.

Module Compliment [http://synthesizers.com]
1 - QCP22 Vinyl Covered Portable Cabinet
1 - Q104 MIDI Interface
1 - Q137 Power Control & Interface Module
1 - QPS1 Large Power Supply
3 - Q105 Slew Limiter
3 - Q106 Oscillator
1 - Q107 State Variable Filter
1 - Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter
2 - Q108 Voltage Control Amplifier
2 - Q109 Envelope Generator
1 - Q112 4ch Mixer
1 - Q125 Signal Processor
1 - Q105 Slew Limiter
1 - Q130 Clipper/Rectifier
1 - Q110 Noise Source
1 - Q117 Sample & Hold
1 - Q116 Ring Modulator
1 - Q124 Multiples"

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Moog Minimoog Model E - The Welsh Minimoog

images via this auction
"this is a very rare (5-8 units worldwide) Minimoog Modell E / 204E from Alex Winter, an english manufactor from the mid 90ies. the synth is in perfect optical and technical condition, small scratches in the woodpanel. technical its near mint incl. absolute stable oscillators, pwm for osc 1 and 2 and a factory midi interface (in/out/thru). it works with the most important midi cotroller (vcf, vca, modulation, pitch, last note priority).

The sound is also identical to the Mini Moog D model bearing in mind that the Minimoogs from the 70s in different phases always nuances also different. This is the debate whether Oscillator Board 1 (often unstable and serviceanfällig) or oscillator Board 2 (stable OSC) is better."

via Ed

Do a search for Welsh Minimoog on the top left of the site for prior posts.

Monday, October 29, 2007

The Welsh Minimoog Model E

image via the VEMIA Auction now running.

You can read a little more on the Welsh Model E here. It was produced by Alex Winter in the UK after he obtained the rights to the MOOG name.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

MOOG Minimoog Model E


Note Model E, not D. This is "The Welsh Minimoog" manufactured by Alex Winter's MOOG Music in the UK, referred to in the previous post. The other "non-MOOG" Minimoog E was Don Martin's Minimoog often referred to as the Donimoog (previous posts). Don Martin owned the rights to the name in the US until Bob Moog won the name back in time for the Voyager, however in the UK the Voyager was released as the Voyager by Bob Moog (more info in the previous post).

Image and details pulled via this auction

Details:
"You're looking at a Minimoog Model 204E Analogue Synthesiser - the 'Welsh' Minimoog!

It is in mint condition - I am the sole owner from new, when I bought it in 1999. It has never left the house. It is also fully functional - all controls, switches and keys work perfectly. It comes with the original manual and power cable.

There are one or two 'gremlins' in the system, which were present when I bought it, but they didn't concern me enough to address. I feel I should mention these so as to make the buyer aware!

- there is a slight 'tick' noise which can be heard periodically whilst playing. The below sound demo shows it at its worst. I've no idea what causes it - I know that Moog Music Ltd. had a number of 'bugs' to iron out, so I suspect this is one of them. It's never really bothered me.

- plugging in a set of headphones and lowering the headphone volume to minimum will result in a humming sound. This sound is only audible in the headphones and does not occur with the main outputs (high or low).

My reason for selling is because I've had it eight years and feel like a change.

So what is a 'Welsh Minimoog' then? Moog Music Ltd., based in Caerphilly, Wales was set up in the 90's to reissue Moog Modular parts before setting out to recreate the classic Minimoog... with a few enhancements! From what I understand, only five Minimoog Model 204Es were made before the company went under. I was lucky enough to acquire one (cost £1500 at the time!).

The improvements are as follows:

- Ultra-stable oscillators - these have yet to go out of tune in eight years.
- Transpose switch - the range of the keyboard has now been increased by +/- 1 octave.
- Digitally-scanned keyboard
- PWM on Oscillators 1 & 2 when they are set to Square/Pulse waves. Osc 3 in LFO duties provides modulation.
- Multiple Triggering - the envelopes can be set to multiple triggering, in addition to the original's single triggering.
- MIDI - the Minimoog Model 204E features MIDI built-in (not a retrofit).

The picture below is of the actual synth and by following the link below to my 'music' page, a set of demos that I recorded can be found at the bottom of the list.

http://www.soundclick.com/greenalsatian

Here are some other demos that I recorded, including the 'tick' - this was from a test in which I taped down a note for half an hour - the 'tick' only occurred once, but the frequency of it can vary.

http://media.putfile.com/Minimoog-Tick
http://media.putfile.com/Camel-esque-Lead-Noise-Filter-Mod
http://media.putfile.com/Minimoog-Stranglers-esque
http://media.putfile.com/Minimoog-Devo-ish-Bass
(if the links go down, they are mirrored here)

Here is a link to the review of a pre-production model on Sound on Sound. The issues mentioned in the review were resolved on the production model.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct98/articles/minimoog204e.html"

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Synth Books

See the Synth Books label for more.
Also see the scans label for more synth documentation.


The A-X of Analogue Synthesizers by Peter Forest


Vintage Synthesizers by Mark Vail


Essential Retro by James Grahame

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