The Minimoog Model D App is a software transmutation of the world’s first portable synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D®. Anyone can jump in and play with over 160 included presets or lay fingers to the controls and begin exploring vast magical realms of creative potential for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac.
The Minimoog Model D App incorporates a number of inspiring sound creation tools and capabilities not present on its analog antecedent. New functions include the ability to play chords with up to four-note polyphony, an easy-to-use arpeggiator for rhythmic pattern creation, a real time looping recorder with unlimited overdubbing capacity, a tempo-synchronizable stereo ping pong delay module, and the Bender -- a wide-range stereo time modulation effect module.
The Minimoog Model D App also supports AUv3 Audio Unit extensions, which allows multiple instances of this powerful instrument to be used simultaneously within compatible iOS apps supporting AUv3.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Introduced by Moog in 1970, the Minimoog Model D served as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that followed. It gave users the ability to design their own sounds, translating imagination into reality. The Minimoog’s portability, affordability and accessibility made it the go-to instrument for musicians looking to expand beyond the traditional sounds of the time. Bernie Worrell used the Minimoog Model D to establish Parliament Funkadelic’s futuristic funk sound. Kraftwerk employed the Minimoog Model D on the successful concept album Autobahn, sparking an entirely new genre. Gary Numan replaced his live band’s guitars with Minimoog Model Ds, creating the prototype for industrial music. The classic sound of the Minimoog Model D can be heard on Bob Marley’s Catch A Fire, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic; Detailed in the mini-doc series “A Brief History Of The Minimoog”.
FEATURES
• Ships with over 160 presets (hundreds more available in the Minimoog Model D App Store)
• Up to 4-notes of polyphony
• Easily share presets and audio recordings with friends
• Arpeggiator module with note-hold and chord latch capability
• Stereo ping-pong delay effect
• Bender time modulation effect
• Real-time looping recorder with overdub and immediate sharing
• Selectable envelope shapes and triggering behavior
• Effortless MIDI CC mapping
• Seamlessly backup presets to iCloud
• Play mode for easier panel and keyboard interaction
• A new take on the classic feedback/overload path
SUPPORTS
• All 64-bit iOS devices
• AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions (Including GarageBand)
• MPE Controller Support
• Ableton Link
• Inter-App Audio and Audiobus
• 7 and 14-Bit MIDI
• MIDI Program Change Support
• Bluetooth LE MIDI controllers
• Share over AirDrop, Mail, or other iOS applications
Sounds good, it’s a Mini Moog after all.
But in comparison with Model 15 the preset interface is disastrous. It takes ages to get to a specific sound. The layout is almost laughable.
Secondly, the presets are not calibrated. Some are way too hot, and some are way too low.
Beyond that, it’s a familiar tool to work with, but I still prefer the old Arturia version of the Mini, until Moog fixes the preset situation… presets which were wasted money out of the window.
I would love to give a Mini MOOG 5 stars. 4 or at least 3… but as I write I’m getting mildly angry at the lack of imagination & musicality on the designer(a).
Love it!
10/10
Good comany
The Moog company is worth suporting even f you dnt like the synths! Witch is impossible! Great layout here, and I’m happy with the menu’s and what goes in between of you and the actual synth is well pulled off. If you only get one get this
Useless
The keyboard has an error. I can`t play it since I can`t see the keys
Top notch
Moog are not only building quality hardware, they are killing it on the software end of things too.
The real thing!
Great synth built on the original Moog.
Awesome sound, would love more screenspace
This is an amazing app! However, if possible, I’d like the GUI to extend the whole screen on the iPhone XR, similar to the Model 15, instead of leaving black bars on the right and left of the keyboard.
Fantastisk
Dette er virkelig en drøm, kan bare si at denne er full valuta for pengene. Har eid en ekte Minimoog, og jeg hører ikke forskjellen! Trenger bare et keyboard, så har man en fullverdig Minimoog. Anbefales!
Massive Moog
Unbelievable that you guys packed the whole Model D in this great app! Now user: Find a corner and a headset and make your sounds.
