... is anyone thinking of going for it? What's the catch (no such thing as a free lunch,etc) Are they hoping that we will be so impressed with the 'basic' minimoog implementation that we will fork over our hard-earned for the 'full' version? Or is this a cunning way of getting our email addresses ..?

Cynical of Maidenhead

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Usually the latter with a hope to get you to do the former.

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All of the above, I should think! But you can always remove yourself from mailing lists and such, and if it turns out not to be as awesome as they presumably think it is, then you can just not upgrade. I'd be tempted to try it, but I've got as much Minimooginess as I could ever need thanks to my old Creamware cards.

Cheers!

Chris

I'm sure I'll download it, play with and leave it my VST folder and not use it much. The problem with free stuff is that I tend to attribute less value to it, so it gets overlooked in favour of stuff I have paid for.

I've used the Arturia Moogs before, but can't recall whether they were any good or not.

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Ha ha - try getting on the site!

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Its nice - its free - I got it 'cos everyones is down on this company and I wanted to make my mind up by having something that will last longer than a demo. I dont have anything Moog based, and so far it sounds great. In my mind certainly the best free thing I have ever downloaded.

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FYI : the Arturia site links to their Facebook page. From there, you click on a link to their giveaway page, where you click 'Like', accept the application (hhmmmm) which sends you an email with a link and an activation code.

A bit convoluted but I got there... and now just waiting for the email

I'm not down on Arturia per se - just not seen anything that I'd like to buy so far. I'll reserve judgement on the Minimoog when I try it later.

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FYI : the Arturia site links to their Facebook page. From there, you click on a link to their giveaway page, where you click 'Like', accept the application (hhmmmm) which sends you an email with a link and an activation code.

A bit convoluted but I got there... and now just waiting for the email

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The facebook route not only is convoluted, but the email doesn't seem to arrive. I went to the Arturia site direct (and had to keep refreshing as it kept timing out). But once had added (fake) name and (spambox) email, the email with links and activation code came thru straightaway. (Still waiting on the email via the facebook route)

http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/minimoogv/minimoogv-original. html

Oh - and when trying to download from the links they give, get yourself a bittorrent client and use the torrent link - then you're not reliant on their (very overloaded) webserver. See - torrents are a force for the good!

IF, and it is a big if, the website is actually working when I get home, I'll have a go, but it seems over subsrcribed and not possible to get to their site easily at the moment.

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Persevere - it will work in the end. Took me ages though.

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I used Matt's link shortly after I posted and have registered (as Rick Cartman ) got the link to the D/L page, but wont be able to D/L until tonight. I have got the activation code as well.

I note the reason why they are giving it away is because their licence is ending with Moog. Presumably because Moog are focussing on software as well these days?

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I'm just curious to see how it compares to my Gmedia MiniMonsta. I don't really need two versions of the same synth so it's probably unlikely I'll be upgrading to the Arturia anytime soon (I'm trying to wean myself off softsynths at the moment anyway, far too many of the damned things!) but it'll be an interesting opportunity to see to what degree the inherent Arturia-ness that people often say plagues their synths is noticable here.

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I know Elf is a big fan of the miniMonsta. I am going to compare the filter on the Arturia to my UAD Moogfilter, just as a reference, as the UAD Moog is fantastic. I've no idea how it compares to the original, but I'm happy with it.

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Ordered mine. I saw a thread recently where some members expressed dislike for the Arturia products in general. I've been using the Prophet V and JP-8 on demo for the last 2 weeks and they soudns pretty good to me. But, there's something clinical about them - perfect pitch, no perceptible noise floor etc. But I went on the site today to order my free mini. none of the that subtle stuff matters to me too much in a busy mix. As solo instruments - dunno.

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Edited by ken long (21/06/12 11:13 PM)

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I know Elf is a big fan of the miniMonsta.

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Me too.

Had a quick play around with it last night. It was OK, but nothing special. Is it me or does the filter have a sharp resonant peak? I'm sure I had everything set to zero, so just the raw unfiltered wave; sweeping with the filter creates a resonant hump. I'll double check later, but I'm sure I had turned the resonance down to zero.

On my UAD Moog, I had to turn up the resonance to just below self-oscillation to achieve a similar sound, but I certainly preferred the smoother cut off on the UAD Moog.

I don't think the Arturia goes into self oscillation either, but didn't spend that long playing with it.

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So I went the Facebook page and still nothing. When I checked last night, there were a lot of people complaining about it - seems that that route is not popular and doesn't seem to be delivering the goods. And seems to be just a marketing scam to get more 'likes' on FB.

So far very unimpressed.

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Also looks like the license thing was right - the Arturia page announces that it is now the 'mini-V' (no mention of 'moog' in the name)

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I think the Arturia Minimoog V is actually quite decent... I can get some thumping and authentic basses from it, so I'm happy.

P

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My email has arrived, so I'll be able to take a look tonight. Should be interesting..

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I'm just curious to see how it compares to my Gmedia MiniMonsta. I don't really need two versions of the same synth

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Well Rick Wakeman needed four

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Got the email - which had no Date: header, so will likely fall foul of some spam filters.

The FTP link it gave points to a server which currently seems to be refusing connections.

The BitTorrent link they gave worked fine.

I found out why my filter sweep was registering a high resonance, the mod wheel was up

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Got mine

Does anyone know if the key will license it on a second machine?

Steve

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Does anyone know if the key will license it on a second machine?

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Hey.
I received my e-mail last night.
Downloaded it and registered it with no fuss at all.

Just tried a few of the presets so far. It sounds great to my ears.
Very usable and I can see me using this in a few tracks.

Any idea how to hide the huge onscreen keyboard ?

Thanks

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Any idea how to hide the huge onscreen keyboard ?

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That's an easy one:-

Video tutorial - removing the Minimoog keyboard

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Any idea how to hide the huge onscreen keyboard ?

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That's an easy one:-

Video tutorial - removing the Minimoog keyboard

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Now I have to explain to my wife, why i shot cereal all over computer here in my kitchen... LOL. Thanks for the chuckle!

Nice video

I don't use many softsynths like this, but I was a bit shocked at how greedy it is with the processor. I know my MacPro is a little long in the tooth now (almost a whole 5 years old), but surely playing a chord shouldn't max out a quard core Xeon??? The processor meter is swinging about madly on this thing! Now I see why people still freeze tracks so much.

Sounds ok to me. I've found a tweakable 'minimoog lead' sound for one track that wanted it.

But, to be honest, if it's a driver for me to buy the full version, it's pretty much failed. I went straight to ebay to look up model D prices, and started thing about phatty or voyager.

hmmnnnn ... maybe the 'mug Elf for his model D' might still be an option ...

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I don't use many softsynths like this, but I was a bit shocked at how greedy it is with the processor. I know my MacPro is a little long in the tooth now (almost a whole 5 years old), but surely playing a chord shouldn't max out a quard core Xeon??? The processor meter is swinging about madly on this thing! Now I see why people still freeze tracks so much.

Sounds ok to me. I've found a tweakable 'minimoog lead' sound for one track that wanted it.

But, to be honest, if it's a driver for me to buy the full version, it's pretty much failed. I went straight to ebay to look up model D prices, and started thing about phatty or voyager.

hmmnnnn ... maybe the 'mug Elf for his model D' might still be an option ...

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Arturia are pretty uninspiring. I think they spend too much on marketing and licensing and far too little on code and synth design. But to be fair you wont be playing many chords with the voyager or model d. Although you can link 16 voyagers up through midi for polyphony if you really have cash to burn..

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I don't use many softsynths like this, but I was a bit shocked at how greedy it is with the processor. I know my MacPro is a little long in the tooth now (almost a whole 5 years old), but surely playing a chord shouldn't max out a quard core Xeon??? The processor meter is swinging about madly on this thing! Now I see why people still freeze tracks so much.

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Can't say I'd really noticed...

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shouldn't max out a quard core Xeon???

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I'd be surprised if it uses more than one core.

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hmmnnnn ... maybe the 'mug Elf for his model D' might still be an option ...

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I resented being asked to allow an app so didn't go any further. Not furnishing arturia with more info than I care to give. And anyway, I have a strict anti-app policy on facebook.

I'll buy minimonsta sometime. I like it more from experience with the demo.

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There's no need for Facebook (and I'm a Facebook-shunner too!). There are a few copies knocking around the net. If all else fails drop me a PM and I'll make it available to you.

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I'm pretty sure that clicking on the info button crashed my Cubase.

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