Thank you for being a moog customer and owning our finest handbuilt analog synthesizer, the minimoog voyager. The minimoog voyager or voyager is a monophonic analog synthesizer, designed by robert. The minimoog voyager xl s build quality is top class, and its keys have a ridiculously solid feel. It somehow seems only right that moog should secure the final spot on our list with the voyager. Performancewise, the voyager xl offers a couple of major additions not found on voyagers to date. The voyager xls back panel features an iec input for the built.
Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for moog matriarch voyager little phatty. It just shows bank a with 128 presets, and if i hit cursor it shows t. The minimoog was designed as an affordable, portable, simplified instrument which combined the most useful components in a single device. I had a little spare time and created it in adobe illustrator. Moog announces end of production of the minimoog voyager. Like the venerable modular moog synthesizer it lets you toy around with the signal using patch. Moog voyager xl monosynth with analog sound engine moog synthesizer.
Based on the most popular analog monosynth of all time. Thomas is pictured here with his voyager xl on moog website. If you love the vintage flavor and stylings of the minimoog model d and the voyager, youre going to love the moog minimoog voyager xl. Limited black color moog minimoog voyager xl synthlighted wheels armens. The patch panel takes sound design possibilities to whole new level. The voyager old school sees moog returning to their roots, but is there a place for an allanalogue, 1970sstyle synth in the 21st century. The minimoog voyager family of synthesizers holds a special place in our heartsthe voyager was the final synthesizer that bob moog designed from start to finish and the culmination of his lifes work. Before you get started with your voyager, please fill out your warranty registration card and send it to moog music inc. In 2001, rumours began to circulate of a revised, regenerated minimoog, followed by a competition to name bob moogs latest progeny. Other versions included the rme rack version, the os old school and this last one, the xl.
This is a brand new new old stock moog minimoog voyager rack mount synthesizer. The minimoog voyager electric blue edition is an allanalog performance synthesizer that shines on stage or in the studio. Going through some of my custom patches here live at the studio ableton live, moog voyager, roland juno 106, arturia sparkle duration. The xl was released to coincide with the model ds 40th anniversary. Incorporating virtually all of the sound resources and functions of the original minimoog model d and voyager, the minimoog voyager xl. This website or its thirdparty tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. Service manuals and schematics for some moog synths. From the current voyager lineage, the xl inherits a 100% analog signal path with. It has been very helpful to me so far, so i figured it may be a useful thing to post.
Recent versions of the voyager software expand the original 128patch memory to 896 patches by. In 2010, for the 40th anniversary of the minimoog model d, moog music released the minimoog voyager xl model. Minimoog voyager xl 2010 was released in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the minimoog model d. Spend some time exploring the sounds of the super sexy voyager xl. Here is a patch recall sheet for the minimoog voyager xl. Incorporating virtually all of the sound resources and functions of the original minimoog model d and voyager, the minimoog voyager xl features extensive frontpanel patchability that harkens back.
Although its been discontinued, the moog minimoog voyager select series was the monophonic flagship of the voyagers, offering all of the functionality of the model d along with some awesome additional features, like a 3d touch surface, tons of modules featuring an oscillator module with three widerange vcos, and more. The front panel of the voyager was certainly luxuriously furnished, but the voyager xls is further augmented by the addition of the cp251 and vx351. The minimoog voyager xl works from 100250 vac, 5060 hz. Inside, its the same expanded minimoog voyager thats players everywhere have been raving about, but this special run voyager xl comes with some very cool aesthetic twists. Designed specifically to provide maximum protection for your moog minimoog voyager does not fit voyager xlbuilt from black 9mm laminated plywood with metal reinforcement for extreme durability3 recessed springloaded handles and 2 cornermounted edge casters make transportation easylid secured with. Manufacturers warranty limited warranty moog music warrants each instrument to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after delivery to the retail purchaser.
Moog minimoog voyager xl limited edition tolex black tolex edition of the moog minimoog voyager xl celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moog modular synthesizer platform. Minimoog voyager xl to be discontinued the playground. This amazing softsynth sounds very close to the original minimoog, yet has tons of additional features not present on the original mini as well as the minimoog voyager. Designed as a modern and updated version of the minimoog model d the voyager was in production until 2015. Minimogue va, free synth plugin, download minimogue va. Nord lead 2x, alesis andromeda, moog voyager xl, prophet 8. The traditional wood cabinet has been handwrapped in black tolex, just as the model 15 modular synthesizer, and the chassis has been updated to parallel that of the original moog modular synthesizers. To show our gratitude all registered minimoog voyager owners will receive a small gift for joining us on our ten year voyage. After all, it was bob moog who pioneered the portable analogue monosynth way back in 1970 with the original minimoog model d, and the voyager is perhaps the ultimate evolution of that original design, introduced in 2002, three years before moogs death. Five of these three voltagecontrolled oscillators with switchable waveforms, a noise generator, and an external line input pass to a mixer with.
But before we look at whats new, lets explore the common ground between the xl and its voyager forebear. We start with a scratch patch and then mess around until i get tired. Like many who would choose the rack mount edition, rather than the full sized voyager, i already have a midi controller i like the feel of and really dont have the space for a keyboard to go with every tone module. Normally, a new va synth has few if any good sounding factory patches. Moog music has a reputation for making world class instruments and we expect them to. Pots and jacks are all secured to the panel with washers and nuts so as not to transfer stress to the circuit boards inside. The limited edition moog music tolex minimoog voyager xl is a 100piece production of the minimoog voyager xl handcrafted in honor of the 50th anniversary of the moog modular synthesizer. Moog werkstatt schematics zenith services group spa. The reason to get a sub37 is the multidrive sounds gorgeous, paraphony, sequencing and pricepoint. It has an incredible sonic range and power that only a minimoog is capable of delivering. The pitch and mod wheels are solid pieces of acrylic and exhibit satisfyingly little wobble. A host of features previously found only on massive modular synthesizers.
I have the electric blue voyager and i upgraded it to vers. The minimoog is an analog synthesizer first manufactured by moog music between 1970 and 1981 in the 1960s, synthesizersin the form of large, expensive, and complex modular synthesizerswere inaccessible to most musicians. Moog voyager xl the greatest monosynth of all time. With the microbrute ses stackable patch cables, you get even more modulation possibilities. Interior circuit board photos of a 1973 moog minimoog separate page. From the current voyager lineage, the xl inherits a 100% analog signal path with stable oscillators, patch storage, touch surface, pot mapping and extensive midi. Fat oscillators and warm moog filters give it that unmistakable moog sound. Based on the minimoog voyager sound engine, it incorporates virtually all of the sound resources and functions of the original minimoog model d and voyager, with the addition of a number of exciting features from moogs modular synthesizer legacy. For sale is the stunning moog voyager xl, moog voyager rme rack mount edition great condition.
The first is an extended, 61key keyboard with velocity and aftertouch response. This monophonic synth modernizes a classic, offering an incredible host of features, including comprehensive patching capabilities akin to that of modular moogs, that make the voyager xl perfect for hardcore synth lovers, especially those who want the. Make offer moog minimoog voyager xl analog synthesizer keyboard 61 keys mint wsoft case. I always had a mental block on spending a lot of money on synths. I know that the voyager xl has the modular patches and the ribbon controller as well as an extra couple octaves. The minimoog voyager or voyager is a monophonic analog synthesizer, designed by robert moog and released in 2002 by moog music. Sub37 voyager os regular voyager sub37 xl sub37 and just about every other synth ever made the best reason to get a voyager is the third oscillator and the insane quality of the build components, and if you have an xl the motherfuckin cv expansion. Werkstatt is an analog patchable synth featuring 1 vco, 1 moog. The voyager was modeled after the classic minimoog synthesizer that was popular in the 1970s, and is meant to be a successor to that instrument. The minimoog voyager rack mount edition takes all the mindbending power of the minimoog voyager and packages it in a 19 wide by 5u 8 34 high package, which is designed for rackmount or tabletop use.
The moog voyager xl is a new patchable analog synthesizer that, if legit, could be the greatest monosynth of all time moog hasnt officially announced the voyager xl yet it appeared briefly on the big city music site earlier toda, but has since been yanked. Built in chorus made string patches sing and the arpeggio was awesome. Wolfs guitar preset which is not a part of bank a its a second hand voyager, and i dont know when it was purchased. Above the keyboard is a long ribbon controller, with a central position directly above middle c and an octave and a half of travel in either direction above and below. A onceover glance at the big widely spaced knobs and i was at home with the moog minimoog voyager rack mount editions layout. Basilica and national shrine of our lady of consolation many synthesizers are used in the churchs keyboard section. It combines almost all the features of the classic minimoog model d and voyager with patch bays inspired by moogs original modulars. The xl gives the ability to route whatever to the xy and the ribbon controller via the patch panel. Moog will lovingly handcraft 600 final units of the minimoog voyager at their factory in downtown asheville, nc before saying goodbye. The minimoog voyager xl synthesizer is a monophonic analog performance and production synthesizer. Minimoog voyager rme rack mount edition big city music.
Like the original minimoog, the voyager has six sound sources. As for saving patch points to recall later, youd just have to take a picture. The warranty is void if the instrument has been modified in any manner other than. Well get in touch when the moog minimoog voyager xl is available. Minimoog operation manual, minimoog schematics, minimoog.
Synths like the original moog modular synthesizer, the minimoog, the korg ms20, the yamaha cs80, the roland jupiter 8 and many. Moog minimoog voyager xl analog synthesizer with f. From the creamiest modulated leads to monstrous moog bass, the voyager remains the king of analog synths. Fat oscillators and warm moog filters give it that unmistakable moog sound and the rugged construction and intuitive user interface design immediately tells you that youre playing a highquality musical instrument. Im pretty set on getting a moog and as such i am stuck between getting a moog minimoog voyager and a moog minimoog voyager xl. Tony banks genesis used a polymoog mostly on and then there were three 1978 information on the book from armando gallo i know what i like diy 1981.
Im looking for 100% analog, so given the options and whats currently available at retail ive narrowed my selection down to pretty much dsis ob6 or minimoog voyager. This will activate your warranty and is a vital piece of information for us to provide you with the best service. Buy the moog minimoog voyager xl and get free delivery. Designed in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the minimoog, the minimoog voyager xl is a sonic powerhouse that pays homage to important milestones in the moog synthesizer legacy. Moog discontinues minimoog voyager xl synth fact magazine.
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