Moog MINIMOOG MODEL D User Manual page 7

Originally released in 1970, Minimoog Model D was
the world's first portable synthesizer and served
as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that
followed. The all-analog instrument gained acclaim
for combining the colossal sound of Moog large-
format modular synthesizers with the accessibility
of pre-wired modules; this meant that it could be
played instantly and intuitively with no patch cables
required.
Minimoog Model D was quickly embraced by a
diverse roster of performers spanning nearly every
genre of music. Influential artists like Bernie Worrell,
Trent Reznor, Gary Numan, Dr. Dre, and Kraftwerk
shaped their unique sounds and forged new
musical genres using the instrument. Now, more
than a half-century since its invention, Minimoog
Model D remains one of the most coveted of all
synthesizers, as it makes its return to the hands of
veteran synthesists and serves as inspiration for
the next generation of electronic musicians.