,Minimoog,Sonic 5/6,Satellite,Minitmoog,Micromoog,Multimoog,Polymoog Synthesizer,Polymoog Keyboard,Taurus I,Liberation,Prodigy,Source,Opus-3,Taurus II,Rogue,MG-1,Memorymoog,Memorymoog Plus,Sanctuary,Voyager,Voyager OS,Voyager XL,Little Phatty,Taurus III,Minitaur,Sirin,Sub Phatty,Sub 37,One
Power Supply,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,external,internal,internal,internal,external,external,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,internal,external,external,internal,internal,external
Mono or Polyphonic,mono,duophonic,mono,mono,mono,mono,poly,poly,mono,mono,mono,mono,poly,mono,mono,mono,poly,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,paraphonic,poly
# of voices,1,1,1,1,1,1,71,71,1,1,1,1,49,1,1,1,6,6,6,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2**,8 or 16
Timbrality,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,dual limited,dual limited,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,mono,triple
Layer/Split,,,,,,,split fixed point,split fixed point,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,X
USB,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yes,yes,yes,yes,yes,yes
MIDI,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,yes,yes,yes,,yes,yes,yes,yes (in only),yes (in only),yes,yes,yes
MIDI Retrofit,yes,yes,no,no,yes,yes,not possible,not possible,yes,not possible,yes,yes,not possible,yes,yes,yes,yes,yes,yes,,,,,,,,,,yes
Patch Editing,full,full,limited,limited,full,full,full,limited,full,full,full,data wheel,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full,full
Patch Storage,,,preset,preset,,,preset,preset,,,,X,,,,,X,X,X,X,,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,X
Patch Capacity,,,,,,,8 preset + 1 variable,14 preset,3 preset + 1 variable,,,16,,,,,100,100,100,128 or 896,,128 or 896,100,52,128*,128*,16,256,256
# of VCOs per voices,3,2,1,2,1,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,1,2,2,2,3,3,3,3,3,3,2,2,2,2,2,2,3
keyboard length,44,49,37,37,32,44,71,71,13,44,32,37,49,18,32,32,61,61,61,44,44,61,37,13,n/a,n/a,25,37,61
keyboard octave button(s),,,,,,,,,X,,,X,,,,,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,,,X,X,X
keyboard velocity,,,,,,,X,X,,,,,,,,,,,,X,X,X,X,X,,,X,X,X
keyboard aftertouch,,,,X,,X,,,,X,,,,,,,,,,X,X,X,,,,,,X,X
sequencer,,,,,,,,,,,,X,,,,,,X,X,,,,,,,,,X,X
arpeggiator,,,,,,,,,,,,X,,,,,X,X,X,,,,,X,,,,X,X
effects,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,multidrive,,,,multidrive,multidrive,digital FX/reverb
VCO Waveforms,"triangle, ramp, tri/ramp, square, 2x fixed pulse (reverse ramp VCO#3 only)","sawtooth, triangle, variable pulse (""quality"")","ramp, variable pulse","ramp, variable pulse",ramp to pulse continuously variable,ramp to pulse continuously variable,"ramp, variable pulse","ramp, variable pulse",ramp,"triangle, ramp, fixed pulse","triangle, ramp, fixed pulse","triangle, ramp, variable pulse",,"ramp, fixed pulse tandem","ramp, fixed pulse tandem","ramp, fixed pulse tandem","triangle, ramp, variable pulse","triangle, ramp, variable pulse","triangle, ramp, variable pulse",triangle to ramp to pulse continuously variable,triangle to ramp to pulse continuously variable,triangle to ramp to pulse continuously variable,"triangle, ramp, variable pulse",ramp,ramp/square,ramp/square,triangle to ramp to pulse continuously variable,triangle to ramp to pulse continuously variable,variable pulse plus continuously variable triangle to ramp
VCO Octave footages,"LO,32,16,8,4,2","32,8,2",,,"MAN,32,16,8,4,2","MAN,32,16,8,4,2","16,8,4","16,8,4","32,16,8","16,8,4","16,8,4","16,8,4",,"16,8,4 tandem","16,8,4 tandem","16,8,4 tandem","16,8,4,2 (LO=VCO3 only)","16,8,4,2 (LO=VCO3 only)","16,8,4,2 (LO=VCO3 only)","LO,32,16,8,4,2","LO,32,16,8,4,2","LO,32,16,8,4,2","16,8,4,2","32,16,8 (limited MIDI note range)","32,16,8 (MIDI note range C0 to B4)","32,16,8 (MIDI note range C0 to D8)","16,8,4,2","16,8,4,2","16,8,4,2"
pulse width modulation,,,,,X,X,X,X,,X,,,,,,,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,,,,X,X,X
hard sync,,,,,,X,,,,X,X,X,,X,X,,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,,*,*,X,X,X
suboscillator,,,,,X,X,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,X,,,,X,X,X
beat frequency control,,,,,,,,,X,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,X,X,X,X,X,X
ring mod,,X,,,,,,,,X,,,,X,X,X,,,,,,,,,,,,,X
cross mod,exponential,X,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,exponential,exponential,exponential,linear,linear,linear,,,,,,,
Noise Source,pink/white,pink/white,,,pink,pink,,,,pink,,pink,,pink,pink,,white,white,white,pink,pink,pink,pink,,,,pink,pink,white/pink
VCF (ladder unless otherwise specified),24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass (early=diode ladder),12dB highpass into 12dB lowpass,12dB highpass into 12dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,"24dB lowpass master, 12dB per key (limited)","24dB lowpass master, 12dB per key (limited)",24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,"nndB lowpass plus 2nd nndB highpass or lowpass, parallel or series (nn=6, 12, 18, 24)","24dB lowpass plus 2nd 24dB highpass or lowpass, parallel or series","nndB lowpass plus 2nd nndB highpass or lowpass, parallel or series (nn=6, 12, 18, 24)","selectable 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, or 24dB lowpass",24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,24dB lowpass,"selectable 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, or 24dB lowpass","selectable 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, or 24dB lowpass","Moog lowpass and Oberheim SVF, parallel or series.  Moog filter selectable 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, or 24dB lowpass.  SEM selectable LP, HP, BP, or notch"
Audio FM,X,,,,X,X,,,,,,,,,,,X,X,X,X,X,X,,,,,,,X
Audio input to VCF,X,X,,,X,X,X,X,,,X,,,X,X,,,,,X,X,X,X,,X,X,X,X,X
# of EGs,2,1,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,1,1,1,1,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,3
EG Controls,ADS shared D/R,"AD, zero or full sustain",,,AD full/no sustain shared D/R,AD full/no sustain shared D/R,ADS shared D/R,ADS shared D/R,ADS shared D/R,ADS shared D/R,ADS shared D/R,ADSR,AD full/no sustain shared D/R,AD full/no sustain shared D/R,AD full/no sustain shared D/R,AD full/no sustain shared D/R,ADSR,ADSR,ADSR,ADSR,ADSR,ADSR,ADSR,ADS shared D/R,ADSR*,ADSR*,ADSR,ADSR*,ADSR*
Pitch Bend Control,wheel,wheel,,,ribbon,ribbon,ribbon,ribbon,,ribbon,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel + ribbon,wheel,MIDI,MIDI,MIDI,wheel,wheel,wheel
Modulation Control,wheel,n/a,,,wheel,wheel,,,,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,wheel,,wheel,wheel,wheel,"wheel, touchpad",wheel,"wheel, touchpad",wheel,MIDI,MIDI,MIDI,wheel,wheel,wheel
LFO,VCO#3 doubles as LFO,"two LFOs each triangle, square, up/down ramp",,,"triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","PWM LFO, 2x LFO per VCO (triangle only), VCF LFO (triangle, S&H).","PWM LFO, 2x LFO per VCO (triangle only), VCF LFO (triangle, S&H).",,"triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, up ramp, down ramp, S&H","triangle, square, up ramp, down ramp, S&H","triangle, square, up ramp, down ramp, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square, S&H","triangle, square*","triangle, square*","triangle, square, S&H","Two syncable LFOs each w/triangle, square, up ramp, down ramp, S&H *","triangle, square, up ramp, down ramp, S&H"
LFO Modulation,"Pitch, VCF","VCO1, VCO2, both, ring mod, VCF",,,"Pitch, VCF, Waveshape","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape","PWM, per VCO","PWM, per VCO",,"Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF","VCO1, VCO2, VCO3, PW1, PW2, PW3, VCF","VCO1, VCO2, VCO3, PW1, PW2, PW3, VCF","VCO1, VCO2, VCO3, PW1, PW2, PW3, VCF","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape, VCO2, VCO3, #","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape, VCO2, VCO3, #","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape, VCO2, VCO3, #","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape, VCO2, VCO3, #","Pitch, VCF","Pitch, VCF, VCA","Pitch, VCF, VCA","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape, VCO2, VCO3, #","Pitch, VCF, Waveshape, VCO2, VCO3, crossmod, *",matrix modulation
"Accessories jack (six pin cinch-jones, legacy models only)",X,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Interfacing,"Inputs: S-trig, OSC, Filter, VCA","Inputs: Pitch, VCF, volume",,,CV/Trigger input/output,CV/Trigger input/output,"CV/Trigger input/output, VCF/volume/pitch CV inputs",CV/Trigger output,,CV/Trigger output,CV/Trigger input/output,CV/Trigger input/output,CV/Trigger input/output,CV/Trigger input/output,CV/Trigger input/output,CV/Trigger input/output,"CV/Trigger output, two sweep pedal CV inputs","CV/Trigger output, two sweep pedal CV inputs","CV/Trigger output, two sweep pedal CV inputs",extensive,extensive,extensive,CV/Trigger output,"Pitch/Trigger/VCF/Volume CV input, USB","Pitch/Trigger CV input, USB for editor","Pitch/Trigger CV input, USB for editor","Pitch/Trigger/Volume CV input, USB for editor","Pitch/Trigger/Volume CV input, USB for editor",extensive
Production Years,1970-1981,1970-1979,1973-1979,1975-1976,1974-1979,1978-1981,1975-1980,1978-1980,1974-1981,1980-1983,1979-1981,1981-1984,1980-1983,1982-1984,1982-1984,1981-1983,1982-1983,1983-1985,1983-1985,2002-2015,2008-2009,2010-2018,2006-2013,2010-2012,2012-,2018-,2013-,2014-,2018-
Summary,"King of the monosynths, the classic.  Reissue “Model D” is faithful to original & adds MIDI, velocity, aftertouch but uses external power supply",Unusual VCO->VCA->VCF architecture.  Great effects machine but not typical moog sound.  Interesting modulation options but confusing interface.,"weak sound, zero patch tweaking, zero interfacing","made only one year, defective aftertouch (no repair kit), weak sound, zero patch tweaking, worst of the moogs","Good starter moog for leads, bass, FX","extra VCO doesn't add much above Micromoog, hard sync sweep is limited","Full control interface.  Early models badged ""Polymoog Keyboard"" until release of 14-preset model. Great interface but overhyped, weak moog sound, limited palette of sounds, highly prone to failure.  Serial 3900 and higher had all service upgrades and are more reliable.","preset only, no better than full version.  Signature ""Vox Humana"" preset has Gary Numan celebrity attachment",Undefeated bass monster but does little else.  No decent MIDI retrofit.  Popular with 1970s/80s prog rock groups.,"Good expressive lead synth, weak on bass and FX.  Weak sounding filter.  ""POLY"" is simple TOS square wave organ and literally useless","Killer hard sync, limited lead synth, weak on bass, very little FX.  Early models did not have CV/Trigger interfacing, was available as field upgrade.","Good hard sync, excellent bass and lead synth, very little FX, reliable.  Early “data controller” interface w/o knobs but great sound.  Early models did not have Roland drumsync interface, was available as field upgrade.","Moog's string machine, also has brass and organ sounds.  Basically a shrunk down Polymoog.  Not a high mark in Moog history.",weak successor to original Taurus but has that great contoured sweep for cool hard sync sounds.  Often missing the 24VDC wallwart power supply.,"same synth engine as Taurus II, good beginner synth.  Often missing the 24VDC wallwart power supply.","good beginner synth, very limited palette of sounds.  Sold through Radio Shack stores during early 80s.  ""POLY"" is simple TOS square wave organ and literally useless","Excellent polysynth with nice modulation options, but limited expression and prone to failure.  Extensive service upgrades on later models improved reliability.",adds MIDI and polyphonic/monophonic sequencer.  Mono sequencer can be routed to external interfacing.  Extensive service upgrades on later models improved reliability.,rebranded memorymoog plus sold to churches,Excellent monosynth with extensive modulation options and modern features.  OS V3.x and higher adds many features under the menu.  Panel backlighting added in 2004.  Various colors and woods were made.  Thirty “10th anniversary” models w/gold plated panels were made in 2013. Rackmount/tabletop format (Voyager RME) introduced in 2005. ,Voyager “Old School” without MIDI or CPU.  Uses same analog circuit board as Voyager.,"Basically a Voyager with integrated CP251 & VX351, adds ribbon controller",Good economy monosynth with  modern features. “Slim Phatty” w/o keyboard also made in tabletop or rackmount format.,"The worthy successor to the original.  Limited edition, 1500 units produced.",Bass synth model using Taurus III engine.  Tabletop or rackmount ears. *OS rev2 adds many features accessible w/ Editor software.,"Same as Minitaur with extended MIDI note range, limited edition with different faceplate, 2500 units produced.  *OS rev2 adds many features accessible w/ Editor software.","Not just a bass synth.  Good economy monosynth with  modern features.  Panel interface is basic with much more accessible using SHIFT button  & with editor.  Minitaur core VCOs with variable waveshaper, many options under the hood accessible with editor.","Impressive range of options, excellent front panel interface.  *More options using SHIFT button & editor.  **Paraphonic means two independent pitches can be played but they share the same VCF-VCA chain including EGs.","The polysynth that customers have been begging for, with probably the most extensive feature set Moog has ever offered (sans modulars).  Reported not to sound like a Memorymoog or Minimoog, but offers a huge palette of sounds.  Digital reverb is world class Eventide effects.  Digital FX are impressive."