I’ve been thinking. Why doesn’t Moog release a new version of the classic Moog Modular? When you consider the fact that Moog modulars are very rare these days, but also very desirable, it seems that would be a very wise thing for Moog to do.
Now, I know that the Moogerfoogers can be used together to form a modular of sorts (even more so with the new 'fooger coming out soon) but what I would like Moog to do would be to make dedicated modules for a modular system, maybe to try and lower the prices of the Moogerfoogers by removing the wooded ends, and maybe selling LFOs etc. separately and not together in the separate modules so that you can really customise your modular. Hell, they could even sell racks for mounting in (similar to the ones of old). I mean, they’ve brought back the MiniMoog in the voyager, why not the Moog modulars? Of course it wouldn’t be exactly the same (that’s no fun) so, like the voyager, new technology could be added.
Come on, I can’t be the only one wanted a Moog modular!
I think the short answer is that it would cost a lot to do and support and the market is already saturated with modulars.
A Minimoog D cost $2000 back in the 70’s.
A Moog 55 about 5 times that.
So if a Voyager is roughly $3000 today, 5 times that would be $15,000.
I’m sure Moog would make some sales, but it would entail a huge outlay of money to start up.
A handful of us on the forums here have Dotcom systems and are fairly satisfied with them. The quality and customer service are top notch in the industry, i promise.
I third that.
I have a big DotCom modular system, with some modules from other manufacturers added too (MOTM, STG, Yusynth), and I’m very satisfied with it. The DotCom systems are imho very solidly built, very stable, and have a great sound, rather MOOG-oriented.
it would also be fun if they would make re-issues of the old simple instruments, such as the prodigy, or the micromoog or stuff, just a bit better built.
no operating system, no lights, leprechauns or lagniappe, just a simple synthesizer with the basics, knobs and switches, no memory, no silly stuff. just a stable simple synth that has good quality knobs that don’t fall off, nice wooden sides, good sound, switch it on and go… that’s where a new modular could come in handy.
just pick some basic modules according to needs & budget, encase it in wood, and off you go. boy, that would be fun!
Not to complain, cause it looks like Moog already gets it’s fair share of complaints. But this is sort of what I was hoping for in the Little Phatty: a kind of paired down 2osc synth sort of like the Micro or Korg MS20 with alot of modular access (ala Moogerfoogers) and sans LCD screen, presets, etc.
maybe this could be a future product: the MoogerFooger Mono.
I love my Mini, but honestly, it’s a little big and heavy for heavy live rotation. From time to time I think about getting a Rogue or Prodigy… but they’re just a little too cheapy and in the case of the Rogue, overly simplified. Obviously, a manufacturer like Moog can’t make the perfect synth for every player. But, I thought it might be a natural progression, at some point, for them to introduce a Mooger kybrd
Cool module$. sure it should be possible for moog to make moog modules for discerning synthesizer folks if those guys can make clones for that kind of money? or is ‘clones’ not the right word? are they using genuine components? the prices are mind-blowing! whoosh!
I haven’t bought anything from MOOG CE neither, but I also know a few guys who have and they’re all very glad with the solid build quality ánd the great MOOG-genuine sound.
I think it’s also worth mentioning, for anyone who doesn’t know-- MoogCE is Moog Custom Engineering, more/less the remnants of the original Moog Music. Mike Bucki apparently bought the storehouse of remaining Moog parts and merchandice and continues to offer the Modular line.
This is how I understand it.
Also, the prices on the website are outdated. The prices now are nearly twise as much, I believe. Something like that. I asked for and recieved an updated price list about 9 months ago.
I was considering buying a couple modules-- but I believe they follow the original Moog power requirements and wouldn’t easily fit into my dot.com-style set-up.
I bought this… the closest I could come to a moog modular. I’m very happy and it looks and sounds fantastic and has the same nice knowbs as the Model D.
I along with many other people have been more or less guessing that sooner or later there will be enough moogerfoogers to a usable modular.
The idea is very good marketing because there are only a handfull of music shops in the world that actually sell modulars but hundreds that sell moogerfoogers, plus Moog already proved that they can sell a fair quantity of their control processor that you can only use with other modules… err pedals
I really appreciate that the Moogerfoogers have ample control voltage options.
Something that would be a great plus would be to offer the moogerfoogers in a modular form factor that you could really rack. I mean you can mount them now somehow, but that’s not really so efficient.
As for “reissuing” stuff the problem is besides parts being expensive or totally unavailable the price gets really high. And if the price gets high no one buys it. There’s the often repeated story that in the early 1980s the Minimoog was selling in profitable numbers but the profit margin was disappearing because the price to build them was rising fast. So the discontinued it, which might be sad but makes sense that a more expensive one would just sell a lot less and then it would be even more expensive because of lost sales.
is the synthesizers.com close to the moog sound? and the knob-club system? they sure look like moogs, but how do they compare? has anyone got first-hand experience?
I could be WAY off base here as sometimes my memory is sketchy, but I seem to remember that a VERY WELL REGARDED synth tech was approached to sell these in the US. In the end he was not pleased with the quality, or the companies customer service.
You might want to check around before you invest in a Club of the Knobs product, to see if my recollection is correct. I don’t want to diss the product if I have the company mixed up with another. Just wanted to warn in case I was right. If I am wrong, my utter apologies to Club of the Knobs.
Don’t take my word for it–do some more checking on your own.
