43 | Oscillator Tuning Procedure
Oscillator Tuning Procedure
From time to time the analog circuitry in your Minimoog Model D may require tuning to ensure
peak performance. This tuning procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician.
Please follow the procedure carefully and complete each step before advancing to the next step.
WARNING: Before tuning your Minimoog Model D, you MUST first perform the Global Reset procedure.
To perform the Global Reset, which returns Minimoog Model D back to the factory settings, hold the lowest
four white keys —F0, G0, A0, B0—while turning on power.
To begin the tuning procedure, match your instrument setting to those shown in the illustration.
Place the front panel controls in the
following positions:
TUNE: Centered
GLIDE: Fully CCW
MODULATION MIX: Fully CCW
OSC 1 OCTAVE: 4’
OSC 1 WAVEFORM: Sawtooth
OSC 2 OCTAVE: 4’
OSC 2 TUNE: Centered
OSC 2 WAVEFORM: Sawtooth
OSC 3 OCTAVE: 4’
OSC 3 TUNE: Centered
OSC 3 WAVEFORM: Sawtooth
OSC 1 VOLUME: 10
EXTERNAL SIGNAL VOLUME: 0
OSC 2 VOLUME: 10
NOISE VOLUME: 0
OSC 3 VOLUME: 10
Place the front panel switches in
the following positions:
OSC 3 CTRL: ON (Up position)
OSC 1 VOLUME: ON
EXTERNAL INPUT: OFF
OSC 2 VOLUME: OFF
NOISE VOLUME: OFF
OSC 3 VOLUME: OFF
Place the LHC controls in the
following positions:
PITCH WHEEL: Centered
MODULATION WHEEL: Down
GLIDE: OFF
DECAY: OFF
Notes:
Match these front panel settings before attempting the tuning procedure.