Minimoog Model D

I chat briefly about my Minimoog and play some sounds, along with the Yamaha Montage 8 and Behringer RD-8
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[@MangoldProject]

Outstanding playing and articulation. It doesn't matter whether it's a Model D or some other synth, it's always more about the player.

[@ahmadalsenien590]

Agreed .

[@danl9407]

let me guess? just another VST 'player'...

[@rickperlstein9988]

I'm going to show this video to my wife to demonstrate why our home needs a Minimoog...

[@rickperlstein9988]

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai liking me is the best thing to happen in my already wonderful life. Matt, do you like political history? I joke that the only reason I write it is to win the attention of jazz musicians. Let me know if you want one of my books. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Perlstein

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

@@rickperlstein9988 Good career you have!

[@darrengoodenough8064]

I need that as well any advice greatly appreciated can you get advice on getting rid of the bedroom furniture and getting more synths in i think once you hear this fantastic video it will be good

[@darrengoodenough8064]

I've taken all the furniture out of my bed rooms to get more synths in I have no bed but 17 synths is a Yamaha sy 55 classed as a synth

[@lundsweden]

Everyone needs a Mini or 3

[@kannon3979]

I collected all of Matt's keyboard reviews and made them into a playlist called "Vintage Soul" vol. 1

[@jaggass]

The Fender Rhodes and the Minimoog is a match made in heaven. You do Toby Smith alot of justice and you're a brilliant keyboardist in your own right.

[@imflying2953]

idk what compelled you to make these videos but thank you. they're sooo cool. cheers from LA!

[@808Stateddd]

He makes my heart smile.....such a nice musician.

[@maurettiditroifa9685]

An absolute legend of a musician 🙌

[@madFame]

Maaan, you're the best on these synthesizers! Definitely how they're supposed to be played and heard. Much love thank you!

[@MrSunnyBra]

Would love a tutorial on how you programmed some of those sounds Matt! That second lead over the Rhodes 😍😍😍

[@torbenanschau6641]

The Lead sounds and the playing seem to be Zawinul inspired... they're lovely

[@stilllearningtruth]

I've watched this video so many times and each time I always hear something new. What I love the most about your art aside from being so soulful is how humble you remain, even though you are so talented. Thank you for blessing us with your music Matt, your great soul shows through it and I'm a total fan.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thank you so much 😀

[@a1artist]

This is the Mini Moog video I keep coming back to. Your playing is organic, making the Moog sound like a living breathing beast that it is!!! Many thanks Matt for always sharing.

[@genepaulmusic]

The warmth and phatness is unmatched!

[@anthonyk5496]

Damn! Fantastic channel Matt! As someone else said, It's so rare to have legit pro-level keyboard players on YT. I would REALLY like to see a video on the playing techniques/theory you use when using a rhodes alongside a monosynth. Thank you for making these vids, don't get lost in the comments section ;)

[@ronnie_astro]

Love how you actually make this sound like a real instrument. KZbin is full of people who try to show you how to make the model d and other beautiful synths sound like an electronic fart, but damn can we just have some real music? Appreciate videos like this!

[@antonyfaulkner8649]

Matt Johnson needs to be put in the legendary hall of fame of greatest KB players ever.

[@housebandthexenos2569]

As working Minimoogs get rarer in this world there's a few people that should have one. I'm glad this one is with one of those people.

[@808Stateddd]

Shall we be honest....this is why we appreciate Matt. Hard work and brilliance.

[@mynameismynameis666]

instantly recognizeable. the sounds, the swing, the chord preferences... I want another album, goddamnit

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

Thank you Matt for another beautiful performance. Everyone on the comments including myself clearly loves your playing. Thank you again and Happy Christmas.

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

I find it amazing that there are peeps who don’t dig this video, they’ve got to be sad little individuals. Such a great vid of a classic machine and some super hot playing.

[@jazzjeffjazzjeff]

The mini is just such a complete musical instrument. It transcends the term synthesizer. So much character and expressive quality! I love my Sub 37, but.......damn!

[@jazzjeffjazzjeff]

And.. 12:10. Yeah, that's it!

[@endorphinsmusic]

a great synth is still a synth

[@B-SPICER]

Brings me joy and inspiration, such a good player, no channel quite like this!

[@PaulGBass]

Moot Booxle is good as well, same sort of Jazz funky analogue synth vibes.

[@thebreathalyzer]

Your playing is sublime. Love every single video, so much tasty playing!

[@TheJonathanlewis1000]

What better way to hear this synth than a jazz musician with a contemporary edge digging in to the sounds....

[@leonlkowalski]

Well, you give just enough basic technical information to let us know what it's going to be about. The rest is just... music! Beautiful and inspiring!

[@Dolores5000]

Completely gorgeous and not just your synths your vibe your chops your everything much love

[@JohnMoser66]

What I love about your style Matt is how you keep these analog gems sounding so current. Love your music!

[@AndrewTSq]

only 3 minutes into the video with a big smile and giggling to the brilliant playing and wonderfull sounds and tunes and rhythms!. Best keyboard/synth channel on youtube :)

[@erikb6794]

Hey Matt ! This is beautiful ! I've just discovered your channel, and i'm so happy to found you ! Not only because i was a big fan of Jamiroquai band back in time but also because i love how you play, explanations/teaching and your vibes ! So thank You very much for being here !

[@Art-zs6sl]

Thank you very much! I have always liked the Model D, but never this much. Perfect sounds.

[@jppagetoo]

Good lord. That sounded amazing. I keep getting pulled into the rabbit hole deeper and deeper.

[@TheJamifan]

Love the way the moog cuts through with the lush bass! Lovely playing as usual I’m getting excited for the new material, bring it on 🙌🏻🎹🙏🏼😎🎶

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

So much character and endless expression in your playing.

[@joker9494949494]

If there was a fire in my house... you know which synth I’m grabbing. And that’s my Minimoog. Greatest synth I have ever played. Nothing compares. Covers every genre with ease and every sound is CRISP.

[@junostrecords4036]

If I was Matt and there was a fire in the house, I'd just lay there and let myself burn with all those synth.

[@ErikHawk]

Amazing! Thank you for just hanging out and playing. Learning a ton from watching you jam, especially those funky bass lines!

[@itsdrawkcab5899]

One of the best minimoog demos Ive heard, thank you

[@ernestbuckley8671]

The MiniMoog is just a beautiful instrument. It works in just about any genre. Its just a timeless piece of gear. Lovely. Thanks for sharing. Love your touch.

[@retrosound72]

That is candy for the ears.

[@rxray4056]

As a synth lover (and Jamiroquai fan) I Love all these Johnson clips. ALOT.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

That's bass is very nice.

[@TANGERINEMIND]

Marvelous Cosmos!....Thx for Your Art. Best wishes

[@pcbjunkie1]

Your playing motivates me to practice more.

[@MrKersey]

Whenever I think I can't hear any new new sounds from the Moog D, I get surprised how wrong I am, in a positive way. Of course, your playing gets it to another level, wishing of your videos to last much longer. Thanks for another great video and some beautiful music you shared with us.

[@Mickey_McD]

If I could play like that I would never leave the house. "Go outside and play with your friends!". "Maybe tomorrow, Mom".

[@magicknight8412]

Such an amazing deep silky bass sound from the Moog. Looked like you had great fun playing

[@dr.feelicks2051]

I'm spoiled owning an SE02, I fly it manual mostly. Definitely appreciate why this architecture is coveted. Thanks for the invite. Inspired noodles/D-doodles

[@markthom9195]

Absolutely awsome Matt. Words cannot define it 👍👍

[@jasonmcgary]

This is why you are the keyboard player in Jamiroquai.I am glad you have this channel so I can see what great keyboard playing looks and sounds like.

[@michaelruegger4932]

I saw jamiroquai in Zurich years ago. And I think you played the bassline on the Alesis at deeper underground. I've never heard such a crazy deep synth bass - the whole stadium was shaking

[@issiewizzie]

Appreciate you just being on KZbin ..

[@DaraM73]

With my serious head on...Lovely lead themes tumbling into bass runs. Super subtle, deeply pleasant too. Thanks for posting, Matt.

[@jmclen7]

Man this reminds me of my old Model D. It was a later model and it probably needed major servicing, but it just sounded so huge (probably old components drifting out of spec over time). Different from other minis I tried. I really regret selling it. Absolutely lovely sound!

[@jimharris6389]

That is one gnarly Minimoog! Sounds fabulous of course.

[@KeysBeMe]

Ethereal, spiritual, groovy, vintage goodness! You're like the best of Stevie Wonder, Teddy Riley, Herbie Hancock and a little bit of Earth, Wind and Fire sprinkled in for good measure! Fantastic playing and musicianship as always - props to the EP's on that Montage as well. Am now officially a fan and can't wait to hear what's next!!!

[@rossconran2333]

Matt what can i say once again to leave me and im sure many others utterly bliss filled. The Montage clav and Minimoog at 2.56 just has to be turned into a complete song at some point its utterly sublime. I have come to expect an honest heartfelt analysis of every device you do a video on and this is no different and simply the best available on the web as usual. You have a rare gift and an ear like few others. Keep up the outstanding work. Much love!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

This man is a bit of a legend on the keys.

[@Edouard16]

Matt you did it again! Such a musical, groovy and melodic way to demonstrate a synth, as it should always be and rarely is.

[@hawk194]

Everything you do is so wonderfully musical. Great playing.

[@TheHeyess]

Best moog demo i have ever heard

[@martijn_nl]

That mini is a true gem! It's alive, alive!!!!

[@BarryWarne]

that one came out of the factory special sounding and somehow the black paint adds some extra menacing quality

[@sw1ne2001]

Free masterclasses by top musician, what is not to like?

[@davidkieltyka9]

The mini sound near the end, with the external input overloading, reminds me a lot of the intro to Stevie Wonder’s Too High. Gorgeous!

[@BeatDSM]

So many synth videos make me want to go out and buy that synth - your videos always make me want to go and learn how to play the keys properly. Super inspirational as always, you're a one man band!

[@RayyMusik]

5:02 Holy Moly! 😳 In a blindfold test, 101 out of 100 would say: “This is a Moog!”

[@BobbyDuwitz]

All of your jams on this channel are so funky man, always entertaining watching you showcase these pieces with your awesome talent

[@ZenMountain]

Came here to justify my recent purchase. It's beautiful. Thank you Matt.

[@ronko990]

the steep price will be justified, the first time you turn it on

[@ropewalkingelephant]

Beautiful playing. My ears always connect that Moog bass sound with Stevie Wonder and his excellent keyboard bass playing. I think he played a D

[@SkeleMusic]

man idk if its him or this synth, but it really sounds alive and real... my moog little phatty doesn't sound nearly like this. Something about Matt's playing along with circuits that are decades old is what its all about

[@YotamPiano]

loving your videos. Glad to see a fellow artist also uses Montage 8. IDK why it gets so much backlash, as far as I can tell I rarely see it in gigs, mostly Nord, Korg... some Roland too. Your equipment collection is second to none... enjoy it mate :)

[@lundsweden]

I have a Behringer Model D, UAD's fantastic Minimoog plugin, I even have the Minimoog app on my iPad and iPhone, you know, just in case I need a Mini on the move!

[@momolovic3909]

Ah yes!! the famous minimoog looks awsome played by an expert. Each time, your video sounds like a christmas present. Thank's

[@momolovic3909]

from my part I try to do the same with my prodigy wich I love testing different kind of textures. In this case bass, sounds effects and solo soundcloud.com/monsieurmo/summer-beguine

[@gunnarwaage4343]

He could make any keyboard sound good, he's that talented.

[@xxheartbrokexx100]

Gunnar Waage minimoog isn't just some keyboard...

[@gunnarwaage4343]

@@xxheartbrokexx100 Sure, but there is still a difference between players and owners ;)

[@jonathanredman8497]

Moog by the Maestro. That's truly a frightening patch at 5.01!

[@markussukram9290]

Great playing as always, I'm also happy that there are great new artists like vulfpeck and cory Henry that are playing disco-funk-soul music, I would like to see and hear a new Jamiroquai album and the growth of many new disco-funk-soul new bands.

[@payt01]

Ah yes the good ole Mini! Amazing how after some 40 years it sounds every bit as fresh as it back in the day. Such a simple synth, and such a iconic sound! Sadly I'll have to settle for the Behringer version.. which actually sounds pretty good as well, so in that respect I'm happy to be able to get all of those iconic sounds, minus the big physical presence.. Thanks for this demo, I really enjoyed it! Maybe you should team up with MootBooxle some time ;)

[@jfro5867]

I recently read Gary Numan’s autobiography and he describes the moment back in whenever (70’s can’t remember off the top of my head) that he first came across the mini moog and how it just blew him away. After watching this I can see why now. OMG. Awesome. Awesome.

[@jfro5867]

.p.s I have a few Jamiiroquai albums and they are terrific 👏👏

[@808Stateddd]

God I love Matt, he brings the world into orbit.

[@McEnroe911]

Stylish clothes... luscious hair... orgasmic playing... boundless talent... who is this God amongst men?

[@bluelagoon2275]

..just the keyboard player from Jamiroquai

[@McEnroe911]

@@bluelagoon2275 I prefer to think of Jamiroquai as the band that supports Matt Johnson

[@bluelagoon2275]

@@McEnroe911 lol

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Best comment ever lol

[@mariag8716]

Matt, your videos lighten up my day. You're an amazing musician. Can't wait to hear your upcoming solo album.

[@dmytroromashko5832]

Nobody does it better. Makes me feel sad for the rest of KZbin synth channels.

[@ZakiWasik]

The Minimoog is just special. No denying that.

[@funkavellirecords7777]

Nothing sounds like the minimoog model D

[@rodvaldes]

Damn! Lovely sounds of the Model D!

[@olesolja1407]

Awesome post. I enjoyed every bit. Thanks for sharing. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯😎👍🏾

[@mikemoscomusic]

Matt, this is sooo Awesome! You've GOT to do more videos like this as so many people would love to learn from you and hear your beautiful style again... Been farrrr too loonnnnggg and looking forward to many, many more! :-) All the best, M.

[@massimocesareAnnaloro]

Maestro! It's not easy to make words so different get along. Bellissimo.

[@jasonrose3674]

That's what you call pure talent

[@amonster8mymother]

I've tried 5 vsts and I still love my micromoog.

[@electronicmorphine2636]

Beautiful music 😌 Such a classic but the Montage 8 sounds fantastic too 🎶

[@ScottAdair]

Matt, you have considerable range and talent. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mightymike1978]

I would love to could play like that myself!!! Thanks for showing us how a real pianist can play the synth we love! Would love to play around with the space echo... btw

[@robjanssen7420]

I can listen to hours of what's between 3:29 and 5:00. So dreamy, I absolutely love it. Oh yeah - oscillator sync is possible with a modification - Rivera Music Services was offering it in the 80s. However, that likely requires some drilling in the front panel.

[@jackvalenti6406]

Thanks for being there for me buddy I feel that you truly understand jack Valenti studio x

[@savedbyasong4627]

Loving this! Loving your videos! It‘s rare even on YT to see someone of your level of musicianship to share so openly. Appreciate it thanks!

[@stefanelf7794]

I agree, tweaking parameters live while playing more than one keyboard is very impressive!

[@beat8974]

Superb! Thank you for the jam

[@bettinajoseph3758]

I always liked the Moog, but the real fascination started when I saw and tried one in our technical museum in Vienna, Austria

[@russellyoung6498]

Thanks Matt, just what I needed. Have always regretted turning down the opportunity to buy a Model D when I had it. A Subsequent 37 doesn't quite cut it, but I love it anyway. Loving the Montage.

[@menacerisamir198]

this is more than a demo of the minimoog in the hands of Matt ,very great soloing and funky bass ,thanks

[@bigdrums9905]

Sounds fantastic - love it

[@MARTINORMANCV]

Matt I really enjoy your videos. Nice to see such a buzz when you use your instruments. I’ve a Matrixbrute that you can have a play on if you want. It’s an insane synth and I think you’ll love it.

[@MARTINORMANCV]

We could video you playing it and ask my son to put it up on his channel. He has 2million subs and 1/2 billion views. Arturia would love that!

[@cv0030]

just discovered your channel last month via your Jupiter 8 vid and sub'd immediately. thoroughly enjoying your content! especially enjoyed 2:38 - 3:29. SO SICK!!