Put simply, the scope for sound design and sonic creativity is limitless.

What’s more, each LFO has several waveforms, sync, and delay options from which to choose.Īdditionally, for every parameter to which you can apply an LFO, it’s also possible to apply an extra ADSR.įinally, there’s also the ability to assign MIDI modulation to any original Mini parameter and create effects such as dynamic glide times or velocity response to filter (both positive and negative). Instead of being shackled to a single LFO as per the original instrument, it’s possible to assign an LFO to almost any original Mini parameter including filter cutoff, resonance, individual oscillator volumes, even each envelope parameter. In short, think of the Minimonsta as a modular Mini but without all the clutter of patch cords. However, there is also another dark side to the beast, and it’s here where you can unleash a full-on Monsta.

Using just these parameters, the Minimonsta has a huge tonal range from fat to fierce and from searing to sharp sizzles.

Miniįirstly, on the Mini level you have all the features and sounds of the Model D including accurate waveforms, a painstakingly accurate resonant filter, snappy ADS envelope generators and the wonderful Mini loop-feedback function. We think of it as a Mini emulation on steroids because, until the Minimonsta, numerous clones simply attempted to copy the original instrument and then add one or two features such as polyphony and another LFO, the Minimonsta takes a radically different look at this vintage masterpiece and operates on two levels. The Minimonsta is an award winning, highly detailed and accurate emulation of this original instrument with heaps of attitude. In its time 13,000 were sold but if you want one now be prepared to pay handsomely.

The original Minimoog® was manufactured between 19 and was an instant classic thanks to its musician friendly logical layout, tactile front panel, warm oscillators and powerful 24dB lowpass filter.

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