40 Famous Songs on a MiniMoog Model D: Vintage vs Reissue

[@alexyurchenko3569]

Thanks!

[@AndyWhitmore]

Wow - thanks very much!

[@ImaginationBlue]

@@AndyWhitmore Excellent work brother, thank you. Tell me please, what reverb did you use when you occasionally played a lead with reverb?

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@ImaginationBlue I will let you know soon - thank you

[@MirlitronOne]

This really shows how much popular music owes to the synthesizer.

[@AndyWhitmore]

yes it does!

[@mathumphreys]

Awesome work! Replicating existing sounds is really difficult and you've done a great job!

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks a lot!

[@intheblink]

They’re super close, but the old one does have a bit more mojo I think. Sometimes imperfections are what make things great.

[@AndyWhitmore]

Yes - they both sound good & amazing the variety of sounds they make - the old one does sound more squelchy!

[@garaughty]

Lovely work on this Andy, awesome tones !

[@AndyWhitmore]

Its great to see that the extra work & research I did on this video is appreciated!

[@Magnus_Loov]

I guess all these sounds in the original songs were not all made on a Mini Moog originally, but are done here to demonstrate the difference between the two different issues of the Mini Moog? For example Abbas "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" lead was made on an Arp Odyssey, Howard Jones didn't use the Mini Moog on his first albums, Europes "The Final Countdown" was made on a Roland JX8P, Harald Faltmeyer used some modular Roland System etc...

[@AndyWhitmore]

yes - I agree!!!

[@notime2stop]

So far i know it was Jupiter 8. Almost any good coverversion is using jupiter 8 (or JX3P)

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@notime2stop yep!

[@woodworkingspace7342]

@@Magnus_Loov I understood perfectly, he is not comparing the arrangements of the songs exactly, he just used them to demonstrate the sounds with their differences or similarities, I particularly like the warmth of the vintage minimoog more, but I like the improvements added in the new minimoog.

[@ericmorel1414]

TOM SAWYER is famous for being an Oberheim, close but no cigars.... Very different resonant filters

[@notalwaysavailable]

Great job! Thank you!

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and encouragement!

[@TisMeJohnDee]

If I heard both in isolation I wouldn't be able to tell difference. Thank you for this comparison.

[@AndyWhitmore]

Yes I agree - this is my best moog comparison video - which is a surprise as my initial idea was just to demo the old moog - but there seemed to be a problem with it so I started demoing the new minimoog - then the next day - when I was demoing the old moog fault - it turned out to be digital noise introduced by Apple's internal Mic - by then I had both setup so decided to do them side by side!

[@Peter_S_]

Wow! Excellent comparison video. The original outshines the reissue for me in almost every case. Part of it is the EQ, but the original sounds tight and complex while the reissue slurs the sounds together more. The original sounds like it would sit much better in a mix.

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks for Watching - Both Synths were processed exactly the same & I have a no FX version of this video coming out in a month!

[@Peter_S_]

@@AndyWhitmore You're welcome and thanks for the delicious sounds of your exquisite collection.

[@Peter_S_]

@@AndyWhitmore Oh, and the EQ comment was about the internal coupling caps and the output stages of the synths themselves. Electrolytics age and that's part of the old guitar amp tonal mojo too. Those caps were generally loose tolerance when new anyway so there was always unit to unit variability. Your original D sounds stellar.

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@Peter_S_ Ahh - I see - well agreed the decay on amp & filter is way more sensitive on the new moog - & yes - the old moog is a really nice sounding one!

[@ManCalledMif]

2:44 holiday is surprising somehow. Excellent patches

[@AndyWhitmore]

The Moog certainly makes varied sounds for such a simple synth - Madonna - I detuned oscillator to a 5th!

[@andrewverran3498]

Agreed.

[@marcusjknight]

Great work, Thank you. P.S I thought the Europe Final Countdown lead was Roland JX8P.

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks for watching - re final countdown - I’m not sure what they did it on

[@woodworkingspace7342]

interesting, this song by Harold Faltermeyer, on the new minimoog seems to have brighter and more aggressive attacks, could it be due to the aftertouch? They both make beautiful sounds, but I like the rudimentary shape of the vintage Model D better.

[@AndyWhitmore]

very well said!

[@henrikstolpe]

1979 could have the later oscillator board which as I understand it is more similar to the reissue in how they drift and the gainstaging, compared to say a 73. So they should sound very similar :)

[@AndyWhitmore]

well you are correct - but similar - they are not - in fact they are like 2 different synths

[@henrikstolpe]

@ I will stick with my S/N: 40xx anyway :) but very interesting video, thanks!

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@henrikstolpe so is yours a early around 1973/4 mini moog? If so - yes I'd stick with that too

[@AudioLomtik]

Great comparison! Where I hear the big difference is in the bass sounds. Vintage unit has punchier, faster envelopes.

[@AndyWhitmore]

The old moog is on fire!

[@SuperheroJunior]

​@@AndyWhitmore What do you think about the Behringer Poly D and the Model D????

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@SuperheroJunior Excellent synth - I am going to do a comparison soon!

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@AndyWhitmore Did you know that Bob Marley and the Wailers used the Minimoog in the song called Stir It Up?

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@SuperheroJunior i didn't but it sounds like a moog!

[@HyperVectorGab]

The difference is mainly due to the response to the same position of the knobs

[@AndyWhitmore]

not at all - if I put the knobs in identicle positions - the synths sound 100 miles apart - thanks for watching!

[@zerstaerker]

Still don't know if and if yes how aging affects semiconductors. Thank you for the video. Both minimoogs sound the same amount of aweseome. The semiconductor aging thing might really be a thing to check out. Oh yes and love. Lots of love. I expect that to be common in a topic like that.

[@AndyWhitmore]

To my ears - the Vintage moog sounds the same as when i bought it new

[@marcusjknight]

Did you have the Abba 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' Stems to spot the Mini Moog bass patch ? Great patch spot.

[@AndyWhitmore]

HI - I WORKED THE PATCH FROM EAR - thanks for watching!

[@marcusjknight]

My favourite - Rutger Gunnarsson (Gone too soon) Abba baseline.

[@AndyWhitmore]

Yes - that is absolutely awesome!

[@ironmaskdj]

imagine for a moment that time travel exists: now imagine bringing one of these jewels to Mozart or Beethoven and telling him: "Try this..."

[@AndyWhitmore]

Mozart or Beethoven probably wouldn't be able to hear them as they didn't have a 240volt plug socket in those days - or an amp & speaker for that matter!! However - yes - what would they do with Logic Pro, CS80 & Minimoog!! Wow!

[@ironmaskdj]

@@AndyWhitmore you are right, if I 'll travel time i don't forget a battery supply for sure!

[@AndyWhitmore]

Probably best to grab a battery from a Tesla !

[@NicolasMelis]

thanks for this 🎹

[@AndyWhitmore]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@alexyurchenko3569]

Original is more detuned, and sounds better. If you were to detune the reissue it may sound more similar. I think its because the new one may have an active tuning circuit that adjusts frequency with temp.

[@AndyWhitmore]

you know what? It doesn't matter how hard you try - you always get some part wrong!!! However - the detuning you are talking about is present on a lot of the re-issue sounds - just not the Gary Numan or some of the others - I believe the "Rick Wakeman Catherine Of Aragon bass" is a good example of equal detuning

[@alexyurchenko3569]

@AndyWhitmore it takes insane skill in playing and in synthesis to match those sounds. Personally I would resort to midi and trial and error to get the timing right. Although that's not even available on the 1979 minimoog I believe. Thanks for putting in the effort to make the video. 🙏🏼😎

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@alexyurchenko3569 I appreciate the feedback - this video took a whil to make but it seems to be worth it!!

[@klinkske]

I compared my reissue vs 3 old ones and sold the reissue. It sounds plastic and has no low. Why bother keeping a moog if it lacks bass.

[@AndyWhitmore]

Whilst I somewhat agree with what you’re saying - I do really like the Re issue and as explained some of my videos the midi implementation & the tuning is much better on the reissue which when you’re sitting the moog into a modern track is essential

[@Claude_van]

I’m quite satisfied with my Behringer Model D (250€).😊

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@Claude_van & so you should be happy with your Behringer - it is an excellent synth!

[@silvertongues2]

The reissue will sound the same in 30 years when it’s full out of spec caps. The reissue sounds great to me, plenty of bass, just a little more focussed and less flabby

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@silvertongues2 you're probably right!

[@mcshafty1]

Great sounds. Can't say I hear much of a meaningful difference apart from the out of tumeness on some of the patches. And, the older moog looks like a beat-up school desk from the 1980s - in a cool way

[@AndyWhitmore]

The old moog has seen a lot of action- I bought it new!!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

When I heard those D Train sound, for some unknown reason, I thought you might’ve also included the theme from Doctor Who.

[@AndyWhitmore]

I have videos of me doing the Doctor Who theme with a mini Moog on this channel just search andy whitmore - dr Who

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Including that incredible CS-80 demo. Thanks for the reminder, Andy.

[@Luke-1296]

You should have included elos daybreaker

[@AndyWhitmore]

thanks - noted for the next video!

[@ingoodmusic]

Hi Andy, what r your thoughts on vintage vs modern mini? Have they nailed it?

[@AndyWhitmore]

My opinion is the old Moog just sounds better!

[@theoriginaldanalogue]

@@AndyWhitmoreI agree. Whilst the new one does sound great, I was shocked at how much better the old one was in my opinion. It just has a solidity and presence the new one seems to lack. I’ve got a ‘73 and having seen this, I’ll never swap it for a new one!

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@theoriginaldanalogue absolutely agree

[@stevenrich824]

I liked the blonde one better at first...more attack and less decay. Then you play Devo's Smart Patrol ... darkwood unit wins, hands down, and that's the real tomato

[@AndyWhitmore]

exactly - they are 2 different synths & excel in different areas - I use both as much as each other these days - the Blonde one is great for bass - it is so stable!

[@FelixMatathias]

It would be great if someone published the settings for each patch like in the manual! Now I have to pause the video and copy them. 😂

[@AndyWhitmore]

I went to a lot of effort with lighting and camera angles to make it easier for you to copy settings - thanks for watching

[@FelixMatathias]

Thank you! Really appreciate the effort. I agree, it’s easy to see the settings, didn’t realize you did it intentionally! Thanks for the great video!

[@zedd_centauri]

Hmm, I’m sorry to say but this just sounds like the sounds were not programmed to match on both units. Obviously, a 50 year old pile of electronics will change over time. I’m not sure if old age changes the sound. I do wonder if we compared a new 1970 to a reissue if those would sound closer.

[@AndyWhitmore]

hi - thanks for watching - I did my best to duplicate the sounds - & yes - the settings were not matched as the tolerances are different - nevertheless - the synths sound very different - so its a challenge - probably cos one them is new & the other 50 years old!

[@gresagroup]

the eternal debate between the new and the old. how good it is that the new is born but the old remains with us. Many factors affect the perception, sound and energy of a musical instrument. There will always be objective and subjective sensations. my dears, do not argue. Just enjoy.😊

[@AndyWhitmore]

I do agree - but a familiar comment is - "what will the 2016 moog sound like in 40 years?" As an owner - I would say - exactly the same - the original moog sound - hasn't changed - & I don't expect the re-issue to change - in fact - the re-issue is just built to more exacting standards making it slightly less warm & slightly less character - however - it is a much better bass synth on modern tracks than the vintage.

[@gresagroup]

I think that every producer puts his own meanings into any musical instrument. I'm looking for my sound, you're looking for yours. I've heard many different opinions about the same synthesizer. Some people thought the Minimoog sound was primitive, outdated, difficult to mix, others gasped with happiness when they turned it on and admired the depth of this sound, its simplicity for mixing. And that's just great! My post is addressed to those who try to argue about any sound. But certainly not to those who share their emotions. I recently laughed at myself. I was choosing the sound of one of three similar and available in the store for purchase analog instruments. and "found" the one that seemed ideal to me. I am writing and smiling now. I understand everyone's feelings well... :). I just ask you not to argue in the comments, it looks weird. 😂

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@gresagroup Very good feed back - thanks for comment!!!

[@notime2stop]

Axel F Bass is not working with right hand in this video. It wasnt composed right hand! Its for left hand or played both hands - you can hear thats off. But great video, great Synth - the sound of my life. Thank you! BTW Axel F Lead wasnt a Mini Moog!

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks for your feedback! It's always interesting to hear different perspectives on the composition. Glad you enjoyed the synth sounds!

[@heavyheadrecords]

ELO's synth sound in the early 70s was mini moog.. if you make a new video about mini moog, a good example to recreate from ELO and Mini moog is the song Daybreaker.. here you can see ELO in 1974 playing this song live and you can see our admired and recently deceased Richard Tandy playing that song with his mini moog.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGPPpoamrp2nhJY&start_radio=1 greetings

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks for this - I have noted for the follow up video!

[@andrewverran3498]

Dude, that Queen lead is the BOMB , I love that riffand have always wondered what synth .. Great video, would have been good to include the Behringer Poly D , some of us can't afford the luxury of a MINI MOOG. Peace

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks for the feedback - you know - there are so many videos I want to do - it just takes time - but rest assured - I will do a comparison of all the model D synths - thanks

[@AndyWhitmore]

to be clear - what do you mean by the Queen lead?

[@andrewverran3498]

@AndyWhitmore QUEEN's "Radio GAGA". One of the THICKEST synth LICKS I have ever heard !!

[@AndyWhitmore]

@@andrewverran3498 yes - thats what i thought - I have a famous sounds video with the Jupiter 8 coming soon - which features this solo in its entirety!!!

[@andrewverran3498]

@AndyWhitmore looking forward to it.

[@aaimginggraphics2411]

actually nick Rhodes ONLY used Roland gear fyi....

[@AndyWhitmore]

you are correct!

[@gibsonflyingv2820]

100% the original old one has a different weird buzzy, nasally alien nature. It's very clearly different to my ears. But some sounded closer, songs like Beverly Hills theme they are very similar to one another. Either way they both sound excellent.

[@AndyWhitmore]

thanks for watching!!!

[@sixonethreesix4293]

The reissue sounds weirdly under produced, but maybe that’s because my ear is used to the original sound

[@AndyWhitmore]

the re-issue is perfect - that is the problem!!!

[@fabianogomes4637]

👏👏👏

[@AndyWhitmore]

Thanks!!

[@jackpast]

Sound virtually the same.

[@AndyWhitmore]

on a blind test - I agree!!