Moog Music Minimoog Voyager Performer Edition - Manual (Page 35)

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Voyager User’s Manual - The Components
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Voyager User’s Manual - The Components
H – Keyboard and Left-Hand Controllers
The Voyager has a 44-note keyboard (3 1⁄2 octaves, F to C),
just like the original Minimoog. Unlike the original, however,
the Voyager has an octave transpose feature (accessed by dou-
ble-pressing the EDIT button) giving it a playable range of 7 1⁄2
octaves. Also, the Voyager’s keyboard transmits MIDI Note On
and Note Off messages polyphonically, and produces velocity
control and aftertouch (pressure) voltages monophonically.
To the left of the keyboard is the Left Hand Controller Panel,
which contains the Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel performance
controls, and the Glide and Release switches.
Pitch Bend Wheel:
This spring-loaded control affects the pitch of all oscillators. The amount of pitch bend can be set for each
direction (UP/DOWN) independently for each preset.
Modulation Wheel:
This control sets the amount of modulation that is sent to the modulation destination of the Mod Wheel
Bus. Each preset has the Modulation Wheel programmed to introduce some additional dimension to the
sound. As you explore the presets, don’t forget to try the Modulation Wheel to hear this added effect on
the sound.
Glide:
The GLIDE switch turns the Glide function ON and OFF. The glide rate is controlled by the GLIDE RATE
panel control
Release:
The RELEASE switch is used to shorten the release time of both the Filter and Volume envelopes. You will
notice that with very long release times, the release time will be shortened when the RELEASE switch is
engaged, but not off all the way.
The expressive use of the Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels is the key to breathing musical life
into your performances. For example, a small amount of pitch bend (a few semi-tones) will allow
you to perform guitar-like bends, while a large amount can be useful for extreme ‘dive bomb’ pitch
effects. The Mod Wheel can be programmed to introduce standard modulation effects like vibrato,
tremolo or filter sweeps, or it can control something less expected, like EG-swept oscillator sync.
Although the actual performance technique with these controls is beyond the scope of this manual,
we recommend listening to recordings of synthesizer players, guitarists and other soloists to learn
the various ways these controls can be used effectively.