I’m interested in the moog keyboards. I like how they sound. Unfortunately i’m electronically handicapped. Just wanted to know the basics. On the moog website they explain things but its geared to those who already know a thing or two about the product. I need it simplified. Like Moog keyboards for dummies. Specifically whats the difference between moog keyboards and say a yamaha (besides the fact that i like the sound of the moog products better). And within the moog product line, whats the difference between all the different models (electric blue, voyager, and lil phatty). With that which one would most say are the best (or possibly the best for specific genres of music?)…which is the etherwave pro of moog keyboards? If someone could point me in the right direction, ide greatly appreciate it. Also if anyone knows about a good book regarding this topic?
I assume by ‘electronically handicapped’ you mean you are novice to electronic keyboards - synthesizers in particular. A good book for first-timers is ‘PowerTools for Synthesizer Programming’ by Jim Aiken, published by Backbeat Books, 2004. You should be able to find it at your local Borders, Barnes & Noble, etc. as well as Amazon.com. Don’t be put off by the title, as it’s a great read for anyone who wants to get a basic understanding of synths. Contains a CD with dozens of audio examples, too, so you can actually hear each of the concepts described. It’s as close to a ‘Dummies’ book as you’ll find.
After reading the book you’ll understand the difference between Moog synths (analog) and Yamaha synths (digital), and a whole lot more.
The current Voyager line includes the Performer and Electric Blue. The difference is cosmetic - electrically they are the same. There’s also a rack-mount version of the Voyager called the RME (Rack Mount Edition). The Little Phatty, Moog’s latest offering, is essentially a scaled down, lower cost version of the Voyager. It won’t be available for several months, but should be in good supply by mid-summer.