Moog MinitaurvsMoog Subharmonicon
Summary
Moog Minitaur and Moog Subharmonicon: 2 Moog synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Moog MinitaurCurrentView details → | Moog SubharmoniconCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Moog | Moog |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 1 | — |
| Polyphony | Monophonic | Polytonal (2 VCOs, each with 2 subharmonic oscillators) |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (saw and square) with hard sync | 2 analogue VCOs, each with 2 subharmonic oscillators |
| Filter | Moog ladder low-pass | Self-oscillating 4-pole (-24dB/oct) ladder low-pass |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None | Two 4-step analogue sequencers clocked by 4 rhythm generators |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 0 |
| Format | ||
| Format | Desktop module | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 128 presets, Taurus-style bass voice, 2 ADSR envelopes, MIDI-syncable LFO, Pitch, filter, volume CV and gate inputs, External audio input | 4 polyrhythm generators, Quantise to equal temperament or just intonation, 32-point patch bay, 20-3,000 BPM internal clock, Eurorack mountable (60HP), MIDI adaptor included |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | TRS in |
| CV / Gate | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 222 × 130 × 79 mm | 319 × 133 × 107 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.58 kg |
Key differences
- Released: Minitaur – 2012 Subharmonicon – 2020
- Polyphony: Minitaur – Monophonic Subharmonicon – Polytonal (2 VCOs, each with 2 subharmonic oscillators)
- Oscillators: Minitaur – 2 VCOs (saw and square) with hard sync Subharmonicon – 2 analogue VCOs, each with 2 subharmonic oscillators
- Filter: Minitaur – Moog ladder low-pass Subharmonicon – Self-oscillating 4-pole (-24dB/oct) ladder low-pass
- Sequencer: Minitaur – None Subharmonicon – Two 4-step analogue sequencers clocked by 4 rhythm generators
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Minitaur – 222 × 130 × 79 mm Subharmonicon – 319 × 133 × 107 mm
Both are the same on engine (Analogue) and keys (0).