Other ways to get the Moog sound
It won’t come as a surprise to learn that, as the Minimoog is arguably the most inspirational synth of all time, there are many other versions available to suit your way of working.
Other notable software contenders include the Native Instruments Monark, G-Force Software Minimonsta and the
UVI UltraMini, which all offer their own take on the original. We could easily have included more of these in our tests but time and space are always constraints and the Arturia was included very much as it was an early emulation and does not go too much ‘off road’; it is almost a classic in itself!
There have also been a substantial number of hardware clones over the years; it’s fair to say that with hardware, you will most certainly get what you pay for, and two of our favourites come from highly respected companies, with a price tag that assures quality.
The AJH Synth MiniMod Eurorack system offers an alarmingly close emulation of the Mini, but in Eurorack form. This has advantages, as it allows for connectivity with other more contemporary modules, giving the Mini concept a new lease of life. Being Eurorack, it will require a degree of modular infrastructure before installing.
Meanwhile, Studio Electronics have taken the Mini and put it on steroids. The MidiMini v30 is a 4u rack mounted box, that provides a Minimoog with a host of added features and colour, which also includes Eurorack connectivity, although it also functions straight out of the box, without additional Eurorack hardware. It sounds epic, weighty and is sublimely powerful. A Mini for the current age!