Converting Model D patches to Voyager?

Boeing 737-400 · Post by **Boeing 737-400** » Tue May 18, 2004 11:52 pm

Firstly, what do the filter emphasis and contour amount knobs on the Model D translate to on the Voyager? (I've never used the original MiniMoog!)

Are there any other tips on setting the knobs on the Voyager to get it to sound similar to a Model D? I'll have to scan the patch chart up eventually if any of you want to see it.

MC · Post by MC » Wed May 19, 2004 2:36 am

It wouldn't be a direct translation from model D patches, especially the filter.

Emulating model D oscillator waveforms isn't hard. Triangle and ramp are obvious, the combo "triangle/ramp" is "1.5" on the waveshape of the Voyager, three fixed model D pulses are 7, 9.5, 10 on the waveshape dial.

But envelope and filter translation would be a lot easier with the real model D next to you, expecially one that has been calibrated. If the filter hasn't been calibrated properly then the sound on the patchsheet will be off.

Qwave · Post by **Qwave** » Wed May 19, 2004 4:47 pm

original Minimoog <-> Moog Voyager

emphasis = resonance (I really wonder why they get rid of the "emphasis")
contour amount = amount to filter (rem: on the original Minimoog not bipolar)

You should try the original Minimoog if you get the chance !!!

Boeing 737-400 · Post by **Boeing 737-400** » Wed May 19, 2004 6:34 pm

I do really want to try it, and I'll probably end up buying one!

I downloaded the Arturia Minimoog demo today, to try it out, I tried copying some of the patches, with my Voyager next to me. Didn't quite work, but now I know that the emphasis knob is for the resonance! I guess that I wont be able to get my Voyager to sound like the Model D, but how close can I get to it?

Qwave · Post by **Qwave** » Thu May 20, 2004 4:20 am

No software synth ever came real close to the sound of a Minimoog or a Voyager yet. Period.