Modern Moog Modular?

[EricK]

May I make a suggestion?

How about you put an overdrive LED on it just to give it that Minimog Filter Look.

[Kevin Lightner]

Because that's the overdrive for the Mini's external preamp, not the filter.
I didn't include the preamp circuit since the filter is already at line levels.

[Voltor07]

As for Voltor, I think it would be a toss-up between this filter and the Chuck Norris pajamas he's been pining over.

Actually, unless Elhardt comes back with his Polymoog Resonator, I won't be buying a whole lot of new gear. As awesome as a Mini Moog filter clone is, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to afford it. Nor could I justify it. EricK is the one building the modular right now...he could use it more than me. I just dropped $185 on a Walking Stick, and on my birthday I'll be buying an MF-101, unless I find that Resonator thingy on E-bay. So no module for me.

BTW, I don't wear pajamas. Especially Chuck Norris ones. Chuck Norris pajamas are the only pajamas that kill you in your sleep.

[EricK]

No Eric bought a module a few years ago and hasn't since been able to afford anymore because he keeps buying Moog Music stuff (Foogers Taurus pedals, etc).

Don't make anything else lololol!

[Voltor07]

No Eric bought a module a few years ago and hasn't since been able to afford anymore because he keeps buying Moog Music stuff (Foogers Taurus pedals, etc).

Don't make anything else lololol!

At least you could justify it.

[Kevin Lightner]

Fwiw, I have spare Polymoog boards and front panel with that resonator section.
I'd rack it and sell it if I thought it was all that special or "Moogy."
But it's not.
It's a very simple non-voltage controlled EQ section.
In fact, when I had a Polymoog, I only used it to mix against the VCF in order to form new dynamic filter responses.
By itself, as a static filter, it just isn't all that interesting.
My opinion anyways.

[Voltor07]

Fwiw, I have spare Polymoog boards and front panel with that resonator section.
I'd rack it and sell it if I thought it was all that special or "Moogy."
But it's not.
It's a very simple non-voltage controlled EQ section.
In fact, when I had a Polymoog, I only used it to mix against the VCF in order to form new dynamic filter responses.
By itself, as a static filter, it just isn't all that interesting.
My opinion anyways.

Interesting. I was going to use it with my Farfisa combo organ for effects. Thought it would give the organ a touch of Polymoog ambience. Thanks for the professional opinion, Kevin! I guess I'll just stick with an MF-101, then? Or could I run the 101 through the resonator and use the resonator to mix against the 101? That would be a bit out of my price range, however.

[EricK]

I think basically he's trying to tell you not to get the damn thing lol.

Yeah I can put a nice piece of wood on something and a Moog sticker, take a picture with a Moogerfooger on top of it and make it look like its really going to be a unique modular asset....and rape you senselessly on the price if thats what you want to do.

Obviously Kevin isn't confident with that dudes handiwork either.

Don't just impulsively buy something like that unless its really really special. For all you know the thing doesn't even work.

Eric

[Brian G]

Interesting. I was going to use it with my Farfisa combo organ for effects. Thought it would give the organ a touch of Polymoog ambience. Thanks for the professional opinion, Kevin! I guess I'll just stick with an MF-101, then? Or could I run the 101 through the resonator and use the resonator to mix against the 101? That would be a bit out of my price range, however.[/quote]

Don't forget the MuRF, you have eight resonant filters, there is a manual preset that does not apply any patterns to the filters so you haver a lot of room to tweak, plus the patterns will give you a lot of creativity.

[Kevin Lightner]

Yeah, a MuRF would probably work really well on an organ.
At least you'd get some animation happening.
You could just hold down a chord and let the MuRF keep the rhythm.

My latest experiment in processing is taking a client's R.A. Moog Melodia Theremin and using it to drive this prototype digital oscillator:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETayAYwn_d4

Sine waves go in, but they don't come out...

I'll make a video of the results if it actually sounds any good.

[Voltor07]

Yeah, a MuRF would probably work really well on an organ.
At least you'd get some animation happening.
You could just hold down a chord and let the MuRF keep the rhythm.

My latest experiment in processing is taking a client's R.A. Moog Melodia Theremin and using it to drive this prototype digital oscillator:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETayAYwn_d4

Sine waves go in, but they don't come out...

I'll make a video of the results if it actually sounds any good.

Hmm...interesting thought! A MuRF might be the way to go with the Farfisa. And I love that digital oscillator of yours...I remember seeing that on YouTube. That might work well with my organ as well! EricK, very good point. If Kevin says it's useless crap, it's useless crap. So, I guess it's useless crap. But the MuRF, now that IS something else. Something I considered very briefly, but perhaps I should look into one.

[Kevin Lightner]

I never said the resonator was useless crap.
They definitely have purpose.
But they're not going to magically make anything sound Moogy.
If you want the sound of someone talking through a telephone, peaky bass, sizzling highs or other static filtration techniques, by all means buy one.
I just think you'll get way more bang from your buck and get a warranty if you choose a MuRF or some other more active device.

And fwiw, my digital osc thingy is strictly monophonic.
Put something like an organ through it and you'll get major digital craziness.
Not the desired effect. (at least MY desire anyways.)

[Voltor07]

If you want the sound of someone talking through a telephone, peaky bass, sizzling highs or other static filtration techniques, by all means buy one.
I just think you'll get way more bang from your buck and get a warranty if you choose a MuRF or some other more active device.

Yeah, I was hoping for something slightly more useful. The MuRF it is, then!

And fwiw, my digital osc thingy is strictly monophonic.
Put something like an organ through it and you'll get major digital craziness.
Not the desired effect. (at least MY desire anyways.)

That could definitely be a useful thing as an addition to my ring modulator! I want one. Is it for sale? I just bought a Walking Stick. (The guy is really cool, keeping me updated on the progress via e-mail.) I could use the ribbon to play the ring mod, and run the carrier out to the digital osc thingy.

[Voltor07]

This topic seems to pop up a lot. Many discussions about Moog modulars coming back.