Moog Voyager or wait?

djego · Post by **djego** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:56 pm

Hi, Everybody,

I'm thinking on buying a moog voyager,
but should i wait for a new model ? because, we all know that the voyager is the same model since 2005 - 2006 or i'm wrong?

will moog develop a new version?, the other big synthethizer brands like access, dsi, waldorf, they come with new things this years.

what do you think?

thanks!

jon_kull · Post by **jon_kull** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:14 pm

If you have the money and you want one you may as well just do it rather than wait around for the possibility that they may releases a new synth at some unknown point in the future. You may just end up waiting a long time for something that's not going to happen. There's no way to really know...

CTRLSHFT · Post by **CTRLSHFT** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:19 pm

djego wrote:Hi, Everybody,

I'm thinking on buying a moog voyager,
but should i wait for a new model ? because, we all know that the voyager is the same model since 2005 - 2006 or i'm wrong?

will moog develop a new version?, the other big synthethizer brands like access, dsi, waldorf, they come with new things this years.

what do you think?

thanks!

The Voyager is constantly being improved or added upon, they've come a long way from the beginning with what is available.

So the real question is what features do you need? The Voyager is a beautiful machine robust with modulation and cv options and an unmatched sound. It's also monophonic and has a somewhat limited filter section if you're looking for resonant bp or hp. Whether thats enough for you is your decision.

mayidunk · Post by **mayidunk** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:55 pm

I know what you mean. I myself have been waiting to pull the trigger on a system 55 modular, however I still can't bring myself around to doing so, as they just might come out with an updated version.

So, I keep waiting...

Shouldn't be too much longer...

Aaannnyyy minute now...

Sorry, I had to do that.

The Voyager probably won't be redesigned at any point. Any software upgrades can be downloaded and applied by you. Any hardware upgrades can also be applied to existing Voyagers as either field upgrades by the owner, or applied by Moog Music when or if you send your synth in for a tuneup or service.

Long story short, the Voyager as it is right now is a complete synth, and it's everything Minimoog owners have ever wished for, and even more!

If the Voyager is the kind of synth you're looking for, and you can afford it, then pull the trigger. You won't get left behind, and you won't be sorry!

IMHO.

CTRLSHFT · Post by **CTRLSHFT** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:20 pm

mayidunk wrote:I know what you mean. I myself have been waiting to pull the trigger on a system 55 modular, however I still can't bring myself around to doing so, as they just might come out with an updated version.

So, I keep waiting...

Shouldn't be too much longer...

Aaannnyyy minute now...

Sorry, I had to do that.

The Voyager probably won't be redesigned at any point. Any software upgrades can be downloaded and applied by you. Any hardware upgrades can also be applied to existing Voyagers as either field upgrades by the owner, or applied by Moog Music when or if you send your synth in for a tuneup or service.

Long story short, the Voyager as it is right now is a complete synth, and it's everything Minimoog owners have ever wished for, and even more!

If the Voyager is the kind of synth you're looking for, and you can afford it, then pull the trigger. You won't get left behind, and you won't be sorry!

IMHO.

I'm thinking really the new logically step is going to either be a polyphonic synth, or moog throwing the modular enthusiasts a bone and giving us a VCA/EG/CV-MIDI module + cp-251 sized foogers to complete the "modular cycle".

I'm guessing they'll probably do a poly before that last one, but then again, Moog isn't using DCOs and Curtis Chips, so it might be prohibitively expensive to even consider it.

Anna's Digit · Post by **Anna's Digit** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:27 am

voyager

djego · Post by **djego** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:46 pm

thanks for all the answers, yeah i think i will buy a moog voyager i'm searching for that moog sound.

just one more question..

i now the voyager and the little phatty are different on oscillators, moudlation options, patches, but the sound really different?

are they two different insturments? or the little phatty is a cut down voyager?

at the moment i own a prophet 08, mopho, virus ti snow, virus ti2, blofeld, roland sh-201, korg r3, every one is so different,

so i'm looking for the best option.

Fogflip · Post by **Fogflip** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:14 pm

I have a phatty and love it but from demos i have heard they are different but still similar. Yet the voyager most definitely has more balls and so many more options its a life companion not just a synth kinda like a virus ti which i love as well.YMMV. Thats why i ordered my voyager Walnut/Solar today!!!!!

CTRLSHFT · Post by **CTRLSHFT** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:00 am

i've owned both, and honestly don't think the voyager sounds much different than the little phatty. the voyager presets sound different because a lot of them use features that the LP doesn't have, but if you do a osc and filter comparison, you'll see they are almost identical.

The real question is just whether you need the extra functionality or not. They're both gorgeous machines and an argument can be made for both.

goldphinga · Post by **goldphinga** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:41 pm

totally different sounds. Voyager is brighter and bassier. Lp is more midrangey and dirtier in the tops. i have both here and the sound whilst undoubtedly Moog on both is totally different. thats a good thing

MarkM · Post by **MarkM** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:40 am

I own both. As stated above, they are very similar but also have their differences. For example: a simple acid-like bass sound made from a single saw wave is much more squelchy and TB303ish sounding on my Phatty. Complex sounds are more easily accomplished on the Voyager, and the Voyager seems to sound richer and smoother to my ears. The Voyager has more hands on controls for live performance but doesn't have RAC like the Phatty. For live performances, I always turned to the Voyager. My LP stayed unused and in its case for many months. Then I upgraded. To me, the LP's arp sets the two further apart.

Mitchell Chastain · Post by **Mitchell Chastain** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:33 am

i own both and completely agree with both of the previous comments.

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