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Simply put, the Moog Voyager is brilliant.
Here is my opinion:
Pros:
1)The one-knob-per-parameter interface is what I love the most, it is so hands-on that I never need to think how to tweak something;
2)The sound is great, needless to say. The filter sounds SO creamy and smooth. The bottom end of the sound is incredible. Everything sounds "Moog-y";
3)The ability to smoothly change the waveform is really a great thing;
4)The Midi sync of LFO seems to do hard sync to the midi clock rather than syncing the frequency to it (like mf-105). This allows me to get more complicated waveform from LFO for modulation. And this is realtime as I don't need to wait for a 2nd tap from midi to get it synced, GREAT DESIGN!
5)Semi-modular compatibility...well, for extra money, now I regret not buying one VX351 from you in the batch. ;|
6)Fine tune knob on the front panel for easy tuning. No need for spending hours finding a screwdriver.
Cons:
Still haven't found any thing that I really dislike. It is analog and acts in an analog way. Analog is nature and nothing to rant about. And I haven't experienced any bugs in the OS yet.
In my opinion, it is unfair for both, to compare a true analog monosynth with synthesizers using modern digital technology. The Voyager is a players instrument that just like a nice piano or violin. (That being said, voyager also has quite some modern digital features from OS.)
Meng Qi
"My Little Phatty is sleek, slick, and always makes other musicians jealous on looks alone; then they hear it and it seals the deal. There is something unique both physically and psychologically about a real Moog instrument that is undeniable and simply can't be achieved in any other way than with the real thing. And although the LP has some very modern features, it has not lost one iota of that 'thing'; congratulations to Moog Music for finding a way to push the analog synth to the future without losing touch with what makes each unit a little bit alive, a little bit unique."
Asher Fulero, Keyboardist of Sourrounded by Ninjas and writer for Remix Magazine
"We just wrapped up the new record and wow! My Voyager made a real difference. Thank you all for the great help. I love what Bob created more than you can imagine.
It's the most alive electronic instrument I've ever played with. Very inspiring. The new operating system is so easy now too. It makes a difference.
I got two hands. One for each Moog."
Zac Baird
keys for KoRn
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“Bob Moog absolutely changed contemporary music. His synthesizer and what it developed into, had as great of an influence on today’s music as anything, including Elvis and The Beatles.”
Paul Shaffer
Late Show Band
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My first encounter with synthesis occurred on my father's Minimoog, and it took several years of digital workstation keyboards for me to realize how much energy I'd spent trying to recreate the Moog sound. As the proud owner of a Little Phatty, I've come full circle. I once again experience the joy of that undeniably organic tone.
Though I knew it would sound great, it was the nature of the Little Phatty's design that drew my delight when I finally got it on stage. With other keyboards, creativity with sounds always happened at home, as I predetermined modulation routings that would help me be expressive. But the brilliance of the Moog lies in its intuitive structure, and my preset sounds are now launching pads. For while I strive as a soloist to create 'in the moment', I can finally achieve this objective not only through melody and harmony, but also with sound design! Thanks Moog for stretching my horizons once again.
Eric Levy
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"I recently purchased two Moog pedals at the start of a record and didn't stop using them throughout. Both the 12 Stage Phaser and the Murf are so flexible and warm sounding. Two excellent pedals from Moog."
~ Dan Grech-Marguerat, producer and remixer
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"The MOOG is the sound of my childhood, part of my DNA. I've played other "analog modelers" and nothing else even comes close. I consider the MOOG an "acoustic" instrument as its voice resonates in my body just like a piano or acoustic guitar." Geoffrey Keezer
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“I use a Moogerfooger lowpass filter with two expression pedals in my bass
rig. It is great! The pedal covers such a wide range of sounds from
twany funk to deep trance. It is the most musical effect pedal I've ever
experienced - with the expression pedals I can control the dynamics of my
other effects and get all kinds of great synth sounds - which is great for Lotus's music. The moogerfooger revolutioned my sound.”
Jesse Miller, Lotus
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"I used the minimoog Voyager a lot on the new Ricky Martin record because it's so freakin' good. It's fat, ballsy, and it sounds great. Even when people see it, they all think it's look amazing. Everybody loves the way it sounds."
Randy Cantor, keyboardist, producer, arranger
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Moogerfooger
"My moogerfooger low-pass filter breathes new life into any digital keyboard. Used in conjunction with my guitar rig, it helps me conjure truly unique soundscapes from the musical to the absurd."
Theremin
"There is nothing like a Theremin. I’ve owned an Etherwave for 5 years now, and playing it as well as watching someone playing it, is a breathtaking experience."
Voyager
"At last, all the greatest sounds of yesterday can be brought up without the hassle of having to program the sound from scratch. The Voyager touchpad brings a whole new world of interactivity with synthesizers. Moog finally topped themselves. I didn’t think anything could top an original minimoog, but they did!"
Fernando Perdomo
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"Early last year I actually tested a prototype of the Piano Bar which Don Buchla brought over to my studio. I knew it would be perfect for my album writing trip to Italy in August. I immediately ordered one from Moog and easily packed it off to my cousin's villa in Dentecane, along with my laptop."
"Thanks to the Piano Bar, ideas for 6 of the new pieces on my June release, Silver Ship, were
immediately captured in the computer."
"Thank-you!"
Suzanne Ciani
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"I was about 7 when I saw my first Moog synthesizer. My dad was a recording
engineer working in New York City during the mid 70's. There was a keyboard
repair shop in New Jersey near where we lived, and every now and then he would
pick up a repaired keyboard on his way home to bring back to the studio the
next day. I vividly remember when the Minimoog showed up with it's big sexy
black and silver knobs, cool blue and orange switches and the fascinating
flip-up control panel. My dad hooked it up to the stereo in the basement and
I was completely enamored with this wacky device that made the craziest sounds
by twisting knobs, flipping switches and playing the keyboard.
I play and record music in Chicago and it's safe to say that I've used a Moog
instrument or Moogerfooger effect pedal on nearly every project that I've been
a part of.
Thank you for creating the most beautifully bad-ass, wonderfully weird,
electronic instruments."
Mikael Jorgensen
Wilco
August 2005
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Thanks
very much for helping me locate one of those units! It's been a busy
week at work, and I haven't had a chance to play with it too much
yet, but what I have done so far - WOW! Moog gear is just
incredible, not to mention monstrous when unleashed. The sound
quality and sheer possibilities just leave you without competition.
I connected my moogerfooger ring modulator to the external loop on
the analog delay last night, and was just amazed with the sounds I
was getting. There is so much in these boxes that one can unlock. I
am looking forward to further explorations with this new device and
incorporating it into my sound.
- Eric Lanzillotta
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"I now own and treasure 3 of Bob Moog's legendary theremins--a Melodia, an
Etherwave, and now the Etherwave-Pro. I used the Etherwave on the Simon and
Garfunkel tour to play the solo on The Boxer--People would go nuts! It also
features prominently in my band, Polygraph Lounge. I own and love my Moogerfooger
pedals and am using the Voyager in the studio this very afternoon!"
Rob Schwimmer
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"The MF-104Z is smooth, warm, and organic sounding. The delayed signal has just the right amount of high-frequency de-emphasis and thick lows. The decay is natural at any lower feedback setting, and cascades beautifully into total chaos at high feedback settings. At the shorter delay times, I was able to get that 50's Sci-Fi echo with my MiniMoog, that can only sound right with an analog or tape delay. Hard slapbacks and subtle reverb effects were easily achieved. The long delay settings were beyond impressive. This is the longest analog delay in history. Wow! You can loop phrases, create rhythmic effects, and do amazing things with vocals. I only scratched the surface of the possible applications.
We asked, we begged, you came through. Well done! You have created a classic once again!"
-Robert Littauer
(For his full unabridged quote, please see "What are customers are saying on the MF-104Z page).
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"In my experience, nothing has affected my consciousness as a musician as much as Bob Moog’s brilliant designs. Using a Moogerfooger gives you a feeling like you have been reborn as a player, as the pedals allow you to explore territory within yourself you previously didn’t know could exist. The Murf, for instance, is an instrument within itself that seems almost infinite in possibility by creating beautiful cascading runs or manic rhythmic accompaniment with an unparallel mix of chaos and control that time and time again yields something purely inspiring. There is no arguing that Bob Moog has changed music for the better with his amazing gift for design. I am humbled every time I activate my Moog pedals. That is wonderful feeling."
- Chris Vos, Freshwater Collins
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“I received the Voyager yesterday. Wow! It's awesome. What an instrument! Yesterday I had the day off so I spent the
whole day playing and recording up in my hotel room. It was a lot of fun. This evening I put it in my rig for the Barry Manilow
show. It sounded so nice and fat and added a big bass sound on our dance version of Copacabana.”
-Ron Pedley
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I have been a hard-core Minimoog fan for 30 years. I still own several of the classic Minis; one since 1976. Over the years, whether playing bass lines with Miles Davis or soloing with my bands Brave New World or The Fents, the Minimoog has always been absolutely the best at what it does.
When the Voyager came out I must admit I was a little skeptical at first. I figured it might be hip but there's no way it will sound like my old Mini. Because Moogfest 2006 is coming up (I will be playing with the Mahavishnu Project and Jan Hammer) the folks at Moog asked me to take a new Voyager out for a spin. Alright, twist my arm! :)
When I first started checking it out it felt like it might take some getting used to... I programmed a few sounds (which, to an old Minimoog Head, is a
miracle in itself!) and took it to a gig. After the first set I thought "Wow, this sucker really cuts..." After the second set I wanted two of them! I haven't been this excited about an instrument in long time.
All of the new features are great (I especially like the sync function, the extra modulation routings and the touchplate), but the bottom line is that it has THE sound. Nothing sounds like that. I'm convinced!
- Adam Holzman
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"The Little Phatty is the most fun keyboard I've put my hands on in a
long time. Moog has yet again captured that magic thing that
distinguishes an instrument from a mere machine. The action is fast.
The interface is surprisingly immediate. The sound is excellent. Bob would be proud."
- Eric Frampton
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