Treat your Voyager Old School to an Expressive Expansion with the Legato Switch and Velocity Curve Modification. This modification adds a host of new features requested by top players:
Legato On/Off Switch - Classic Moog look and feel, conveniently located near the Pitch and Mod Wheels for easy switching between single and multi envelope triggering.
Velocity Curves - Soft, Medium and Hard curves can be set by holding down specific keys during power-up. Settings are stored and will remain in effect through numerous power cycles until changed.
Retune/Recalibrate - While we have your Old School back at the Moog factory, it will be treated to a thorough retune and recalibration by the world-famous Moog Service Department.
This is a factory upgrade only. Field upgrades are not available.
Minimoog Voyager Old School
The MINIMOOG® VOYAGER® Old School is currently out of stock but can be found at the following dealers:
Armen’s Music, Analogue Haven, Big City Music, and Humbucker Music.
The MINIMOOG® VOYAGER® Old School Synthesizer is a monophonic analog performance synthesizer. It has extensive patching facilities, and expanded modulation capabilities. The signal path starts with a bank of three wide-range, high-stability voltage controlled oscillators, one noise source and one audio preamplifier for externally-applied audio signals. The sound modifiers are two Moog filters and one stereo VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier).
Control devices include a 44-key keyboard with velocity and afterpressure outputs, pitch bend and modulation wheels and many control/pedal input jacks.The MINIMOOG® VOYAGER® OS has a hinged, multi-position panel and a solid hardwood cabinet. The power supply accepts any power voltage from 100 volts to 240 volts.
Oscillators Module
Three wide-range, high stability VCO’s (Voltage Controlled Oscillators) with continuously-variable waveforms. * FREQUENCY controls (2) vary the frequencies of Oscillators #2 and #3 over a +/-7 semitone range with respect to Oscillator #1.* OCTAVE selectors (3) set the frequency ranges of the oscillators in six octave steps.* WAVE controls (3) provide continuous control over the waveforms of the oscillators, from triangular, to sawtooth, to square, to narrow rectangular.* 1-2 SYNC switch synchronizes the Oscillator #2 waveform to the frequency of Oscillator #1, for dramatic timbral effects.* 3-1 FM switch provides linear frequency modulation of Oscillator #1 by Oscillator #3.* 3 KB CONT switch disconnects Oscillator #3 from control by the keyboard, thereby enabling it to function as a drone.* 3 FREQ switch lowers the frequency of Oscillator #3 into the sub-audio range, thereby enabling it to function as a low frequency audio or modulating oscillator.
Mixer Module
Five-input mixer for combining the audio sources prior to filtering. * Input Level controls (5) adjust the relative levels of the oscillator, noise, and external audio input signals.* Input switches (5) enable the player to quickly switch individual audio signals in and out.* External Level LED enables the player to set the correct external audio signal level.
Filters Module
Dual mode filter module includes dual lowpass and highpass-lowpass filtering. Dual lowpass mode consists of two Moog lowpass-resonant filters in parallel, one per output channel. Highpass-lowpass mode consists of Moog lowpass filter in series with a highpass filter.* CUTOFF control sweeps the frequencies of both filters throughout the audio range.* SPACING control sets the spacing between the frequencies of the two filters, over a +/-3 octave range.* RESONANCE control adjusts the resonance of both filters, from none (pure lowpass response) to filter oscillation.* KB CONT AMOUNT control sets how much the filters open and close as the player presses different keys on the keyboard.* Dual Lowpass/Highpass-Lowpass switch selects between dual lowpass operation or highpass-lowpass operation.
Envelopes Module
The Envelopes Module generates two wide-range ADSR (Attack Decay Sustain Release) envelopes. The Filter Envelope sweeps the filter and is available for modulation shaping. The Volume Envelope shapes the overall volume.* ATTACK controls (2) determine the attack times of the envelopes.* DECAY controls (2) determine the decay time constants of the envelopes.* SUSTAIN controls (2) determine the sustain levels of the envelopes.* RELEASE controls (2) determine the release time constants of the envelopes.* AMOUNT TO FILTER control determines how much the filter envelope will open and close the filter, from full negative (inverted envelope) to full positive (non-inverted envelope).* ENVELOPE GATE SWITCH selects whether the envelopes will be triggered by the keyboard, on , or by an externally-applied gate.
LFO Module
Low Frequency Oscillator generates triangular, square, Sample & Hold, and smoothed Sample & Hold waveforms for use as modulating signals.* RATE control sets the LFO rate over the range 0.2 Hz (one cycle every five seconds) to 50 Hz (fifty times a second).* WAVE LFO selector selects Triangle, Square or Sample & Hold (Stepped or Smooth) waveforms for use with the Mod Busses. * RATE LED provides visual indication of the LFO rate.
Enhanced Modulation Busses Module
Selects the sources, destinations, and shaping signals for the two modulation busses.* SOURCE selectors (2) selects the modulation source from the LFO, Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2, Oscillator 3, noise or the external modulation input (MOD2).* DESTINATION selectors (2) selects the modulation destination from Pitch, Oscillator 2, Oscillator 3, the filter cutoff frequencies, the oscillator waveforms, or LFO Rate.* CONTROLLER selectors (2) selects the Mod Wheel, MOD1, Velocity, Pressure, Filter Envelope or Volume Envelope to shape the modulation signal on that bus.* AMOUNT controls (2) sets the overall modulation amount for each bus.
| Category | Name | Added | Format | Description | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | Old School Patch Book List | 2011-04-22 |
Here's a list of the patches available in the Old School Patch Book. |
os_patch_book_list.pdf | |
| Manual | Minimoog Voyager Old School User's Manual | 2011-04-22 |
The Minimoog Voyager Old School User's Manual is your key to getting the most out of your Old School. Click the link to download a copy. |
old_school_manual_1_0.pdf | |
| Manual | Pitch Bend | 2011-04-22 |
Here are instructions for setting the pitch bend range of a Voyager Old School. |
VGR OS Pitch Bend Range.pdf |
This upgrade brings your unit up to our current factory spec.
We're constantly making improvements on our gear. If your Voyager is a few years old, then it may not have new features like the Filter Glide Mod, improved headphone performance, better signal-to-noise, LFO, waveshaping and a re-grounded LHC.
This upgrade includes all the above enhancements and in addition, we will re-calibrate and re-tune your machine and load the latest operating system.
Your Voyager must be in good working order to receive this upgrade.
Purchasing Info
This is a Factory Upgrade only; Field Upgrades are not available.
You will need to ship the unit to the Moog factory.
Step one is to obtain an Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
Use our online RMA Request. Register your Voyager. Choose "Customer Service" and click "Repair". Follow the steps from there.
Alternatively, call Moog for an RMA# and order processing prior to shipping.
Step two: If you have the original packing material, we strongly suggest that you carefully pack the unit in it and overpack that box in another shipping box.
Do not ship your equipment to Moog Music until you have received an RMA number.
This is a Factory Upgrade only; Field Upgrades are not available.
"You'd be hard-pressed to find a more exciting or beautiful little monophonic performance synth. It certainly beats picking up secondhand synths, with all their age-related idiosyncrasies. The Minimoog Voyager Old School's downright cool vibe should make it a modern classic."
...the synth with the analog sound engine of the Voyager, but without the digital controls. The perfect solution for players looking for a road-worthy replacement for their venerable Minimoog Model D, a full-featured centerpiece for their modular synth rig or just craving direct, hands-on connection to their creativity! Priced between the Voyager and Little Phatty, this modern classic makes the coveted Voyager sound and design easier to own than ever! Whether played solo or recorded in layers. It shines as a big, fat analog sound source for your favorite audio recording and processing software... the Old School always cuts through!
