Moog Music Minimoog Voyager XL - Manual (Page 14)

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Voyager XL User’s Manual - The Components
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Voyager XL User’s Manual - The Components
Now let’s take a look at the individual module components that make up the Voyager XL, starting with the
Mixer section. Then we’ll move on to the other panel functions (Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes, etc. ), perfor-
mance controls (Keyboard, Ribbon and Left-Hand controls) the Modular Patch Panel, the Back Panel, and
finally the User Interface section.
A. The Mixer Section
The Mixer combines the main sound sources of the Voyager XL. It’s a good place to start when creating
a new sound from scratch, or figuring out how a sound is put together. All five of the Voyager XL sound
sources can be switched ON or OFF, and their levels can be individually adjusted.
The five sound sources are:
- External Audio Input
- Oscillator 1
- Oscillator 2
- Oscillator 3
- Noise Source
Each sound source in the Mixer has a dedicated ON/OFF switch and a level control.
The audio output of the Mixer is routed to the Filter through an insert jack on the
Voyager’s back panel. If an insert cable is plugged into this jack however, the Mixer
output be routed through an external effect and returned back into the Voyager’s signal
path. This jack can also be used as direct output of the Mixer if desired (see page 17
for more information).
The Components
Mixer Section Controls:
Oscillator 1, 2 & 3:
The OSCILLATOR controls in the Mixer allow each oscillator to be switched ON or OFF , and mixed
in any proportion. When the levels of the oscillators are set high, the output from the Mixer gently
overdrives the Filter section. This was one of the important features in the original minimoog that gave it its
characteristic “fat” sound.
Noise:
The NOISE control is used to mix noise with the other sound sources. In the Voyager, noise is a white/pink
hybrid. It is useful for making ocean wave sounds, explosions, wide sounds, or adding subtle coloration to a
sound.