Global Settings; Power-On Commands - Moog Minimoog Model D User Manual

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. These Commands can only be activated
one at a time, but their effect is cumulative. Power-On Commands are retained by the Minimoog Model D,
even when the power has been turned off.
F# G# A# C# D#
0 0 0 1
F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F0 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4
GLOBAL RESET
To return the instrument to its original factory settings, simply press and hold the lowest four white
keys on the keyboard (F0, G0, A0, B0) while turning on the power.
NOTE PRIORITY POWER-ON COMMANDS
The Priority function specifies which note will take priority when more than one note is played at a
time on the keyboard—the last note played, the highest note, or the lowest note.
LAST NOTE PRIORITY
Hold this C Major chord (C3, E3, G3) while turning on the power to choose Last Note Priority.
LOW NOTE PRIORITY
Hold this C minor chord (C3, Eb3, G3) while turning on the power to choose Low Note Priority. This
is the default setting and how a classic Model D behaves.
HIGH NOTE PRIORITY
Hold this C augmented chord (C3, E3, G#3) while turning on the power to choose High Note Priority.
LEGATO TRIGGERING POWER-ON COMMANDS
When multiple triggering is enabled, each new note played on the keyboard will send a new pitch
to the Oscillators, and will trigger the Filter and Loudness Contour Generators. By disabling multiple
triggering (Legato Mode), the Contour Generators will only trigger if all notes have been released
on the keyboard before a new note is played. The Legato Mode allows you to hold one note on the
keyboard, and then play a new note before the previous note is released. The pitch will change, but
the Filter and Loudness settings will remain the same as the new note sounds.
MULTI-TRIGGER ON
Hold this D Major chord (D3, F#3, A3) while turning on the power to set Multi-Triggering to On.
MULTI-TRIGGER OFF (LEGATO MODE)
Hold this D Minor chord (D3, F3, A3) while turning on the power to set Multi-Triggering to Off.
F# G# A# C#
1 1 1 1
D# F# G# A#
2 2 2 2 2
22
C# D# F# G# A#
3 3 3 3 3