Output; Keyboard - Moog Minimoog Model D User Manual

OUTPUT

OUTPUT
section is divided into three functions—MAIN OUTPUT, PHONES OUTPUT, and the A-440
The
Reference Tuner. The MAIN OUTPUT and the PHONES OUTPUT feature independent Volume controls.
The Main Output also offers an On/Off switch.
A-440 TUNER SWITCH
A reference tuner pitched at A=440 Hz is built into the Minimoog Model D. The reference tone is sent
to both the Main Output and the Phones Output. The Tuner provides a convenient way to keep all of
the oscillators in tune, at all times.
PHONES VOLUME KNOB
The PHONES VOLUME knob determines the signal level being sent to the PHONES jack. This knob
operates independent of the MAIN OUTPUT VOLUME knob.
PHONES JACK
Even though the Minimoog Model D is monophonic, the PHONES jack is a 1/4" TRS Stereo jack,
delivering the same signal to both ears.
TIP: Mute the Main Output and use a pair of headphones to monitor the Minimoog Model D in order to
prepare the next sound or to check the tuning.

KEYBOARD

The keyboard of the Minimoog Model D features 44 keys, or three and a half octaves, from F to
C. Playing a note will transmit control voltage information to the Oscillators, Keyboard Tracking
information to the Filter, and will trigger both of the Contour Generators. The original keyboards
used on the Minimoog Model D in the 1970s have long since vanished, so a new Fatar TP-9 keyboard
is used. This new keybed introduces features that 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 also an After-Pressure control
voltage signal. These additional control signals are available as CV outputs on the Top Patch Panel in
addition to analog Pitch CV and Gate outputs.
TIP: Using Power-On Commands, the performance of the keyboard can be customized. For example,
traditionally the Minimoog Model D used Low-Note Priority; this can now be set to Last-Note priority.
To learn more about Power-On commands, go to page 22 of this manual.
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.
MAIN OUTPUT SWITCH
This switch can quickly mute the Main Output of the instrument without having
to dial the Volume down to zero and then reset it to a nominal level. Muting the
Main Output allows a performer to use the Phones Output as a cue/monitor for
privately tweaking settings during a live performance.
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