Moog Minimoog User Manual

MINI MOOG MODEL D
Back Panel Adjustments
(on instruments with serial number 1237 and higher)
As with any fine musical instrument, the MINIMOOG may
require periodic tuning and adjustment. Holes in the back
panel provide access to internal trim potentiometers for
necessary adjustments. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE BACK
PANEL. This should be removed only by a qualified service
technician.
LOCATION OF REAR PANEL ADJUSTMENTS
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HOW TO TUNE THE OSCILLATORS
1 . Turn on POWER switch to allow instrument to warm up for 10
minutes before making adjustments.
2 . Set front panel controls as shown in Figure 1 and make sure
Pitch Bender Wheel is in center position.
3 . Turn on A-440 reference oscillator.
4 . Hold down highest A on keyboard, using a pencil or similar
device to keep the key depressed throughout the entire
oscillator tuning procedure.
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Figure 1

Moog Minimoog Specifications

General

Keyboard	44-note
Polyphony	Monophonic
Year Released	1970
Type	Analog
Oscillators	3
Filter	24 dB/oct low-pass filter
Waveforms	Sawtooth, Triangle, Square, Pulse
Controls	Modulation Wheel
LFO	No dedicated LFO; Oscillator 3 can be used as an LFO

Summary

Introduction

Basic Minimoog Features

Overview of core components like oscillators, noise source, preamplifier, modifiers, and controls.

Audio, Control, and Timing Signals

Explains the different types of electrical signals within the synthesizer.

Setting Up the Instrument

Output Section

Oscillator Bank

Controllers

Modulation Mix

Using Oscillator 3 and Noise Source to control pitch via Modulation Mix and wheel.

Other Controllers

Details on Pitch Wheel, Tune Control, and Glide Control for performance and tuning.

Mixer

Modifiers

Filter Section

Explains the lowpass filter and its cutoff frequency controls.

Loudness Contour Section

Details the Loudness Contour controls for shaping volume over time.

Back Panel Adjustments and Tuning

Location of Rear Panel Adjustments

Diagram showing rear panel adjustment locations for tuning.

How to Tune the Oscillators

Step-by-step guide to tuning the instrument's oscillators.

How to Tune the Filter

Procedure for tuning the filter resonance to a reference tone.