Ask Video – Minimoog 101: Minimoog Model D – Explained and Explored (TUTORIAL)

By | November 8, 2025

 

Release Year: 2016
Production Website: askvideo, macprovideo
Author: Rishabh Rajan
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Type of Material Distributed: Video Lesson
Language: English
Example Files: None
Video Format: MOV
Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×720 30fps 596kbps [V: vide (h264 main L3.1, yuv420p, 1280×720, 596 kbps)]
Audio: AAC 44100Hz stereo 96kbps [A: sound (aac lc, 44100 Hz, stereo, 96 kbps)]

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Description: Is there a more famous synthesizer on our planet? We don’t think so. And for good reason: It sounds amazing! In this course, synthesizer expert Rishabh Rajan will take you on a tour of the Minimoog Model D.

You’ll learn about signal flow, its layout, its modulators and controllers, and how this synthesizer generates its classic sound. You’ll also learn what’s new in this version of the “D,” including the new CV integration. You’ll also get a cool series of tutorials on developing fat bass sounds and those soaring, square-wave leads.

This remake of the Minimoog Model D preserves both the original design and sound of the original Minimoog, which was produced from 1970 to 1981. In fact, the original sound engine remains the same, and no changes have been made to the signal flow. So whether you have a new Model D or a true classic, this course will help you master this remarkable Robert Moog synthesizer! Description: Is there a more famous synth on the planet? We don’t think so. And there’s a reason for that: It sounds awesome! In this course, synth expert Rishabh Rajan takes you on an expertly guided tour of the Minimoog Model D.

You learn about its signal flow, its layout, its modulators and controllers, and how this synth generates its classic sound. You also see what’s new in this version of the “D” including the new CV integration. You also get a cool series of tutorials on designing fat bass sounds and those soaring, square wave leads.

This Minimoog Model D remake stays faithful to the original design and sound of the original Minimoog that was manufactured from 1970-1981. In fact, the original sound engine is completely intact and no changes have been made to the signal path. So whether you’ve got a new Model D or a real classic, this course will help you master this wonderful Robert Moog synth!

Content :
Section 1: Introduction
01. Introduction (01:06)
02. Overview (01:47)
Section 2: Oscillator Bank
03. Oscillator 1 (05:09)
04. Oscillator 2 (04:13)
05. Oscillator 3 (04:23)
Section 3: Mixer Section
06. External Input & Feedback (03:34)
07. Noise Generator
Section 4: Modifiers
08. Low Pass Filter (05:04)
09. Filter Envelope (06:50)
10. Loudness Contour (03:51)
11. Release Stage for Envelopes (02:17)
12. Output Section (01:55)
Section 5: Controllers
13. Tune & Glide (02:44)
14.OSC 3 & Noise Modulating Pitch (05:53)
15. OSC 3 & Noise Modulating Filter Cutoff (03:55)
16. LFO & Filter EG (03:55)
Section 6:Settings
17. Power ON Settings (03:10)
18. CV Ins & Outs (04:15)
Section 7: Sound Design
19. Fat Bass (05:50)
20. Squelch Bass (03:59)
21. Kick Drum (03:08)
22. Square Lead (05:31)


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