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Miniature Modern Portable Synths

The Minimoog Model D has a Newly Reissued Launch

— November 18, 2022 — Lifestyle
The Minimoog Model D gets a new reissued launch as it made its first appearance back in the 70s when it was known as the first portable synth. It also paved the way for core tenants of what is known today as modern synthesis and it has been used by names such as P-Funk, Sun Ra, Kraftwerk, and much more.

The vintage model is similar to the original and it is notably built by hand right at the company's NC Factory in Asheville. It has an exterior that is made from an aluminum and hard wood chassis. In order to retain the original feel and sound of the synth, it has a range of modern updates from the 2016 iteration including the analog LFO with both triangle and square eaves.

Image Credit: Moog
Trend Themes
1. Reissued Synth Technologies - Reissuing old synthesizer models with modern updates creates new opportunities for nostalgia-driven consumers and innovators to explore music-making possibilities.
2. Hand-built Music Instruments - Hand-building music instruments is becoming a growing trend that offers unique aesthetic options and may promote a shift away from mass-produced music gear.
3. Analog-digital Hybrid Synths - Combining the best of both analog and digital technologies in synthesizers can result in novel music creation possibilities and potentially disrupt the current landscape of music instruments.
Industry Implications
1. Music Instrument Manufacturing - Music instrument manufacturers can tap into the growing trend of reissued and hand-built instruments to offer new and unique products to consumers.
2. Consumer Electronics - The synthesis of analog and digital technologies in modern synthesizers may lead to innovative applications and advances in consumer electronics.
3. Entertainment - The resurgence of vintage synths like the Minimoog Model D that influenced the music industry can be leveraged to boost entertainment and music production industries.
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