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Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla

Creator Name

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Moog Music

Cultural Context

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American; African American

Date

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Creation: 21st century

About the Work

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A 2002 Minimoog Voyager used by artist and producer J Dilla. With an updated design from its 1970s predecessor, the Minimoog Voyager featured a small keyboard and control panel. J Dilla opted for the walnut finish.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Object Description
A Minimoog Voyager, a monophonic analog synthesizer, owned by record producer and artist J Dilla. The synthesizer features a small keyboard set into a wooden frame beneath a control panel. The control board consists of black knobs, red and blue switches, and two different sized screens. The control board has hinge and stand that allows it to be propped up to better face the user. A brass plaque appears above piano keys on right side, and reads, [minimoog®/voyager™]. On the back of the control panel is a label in the bottom left corner that reads, [MOOG MUSIC, Inc./ASHEVILLE, NC/minimoog® Voyager/SERIAL NO. 263].

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Title

Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla

Creator

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Moog Music (link to bio), Manufacturer
Moog Music Inc., American, founded 1953;
J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006;
Moog Music Inc., American, founded 1953;
J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006;
Moog Music Inc., American, founded 1953, Manufactured by;
J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006, Used by

Worktype

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Synthesizer; Audio equipment; Musical instrument
synthesizers; musical instruments; Musical instruments

Cultural Context

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American; African American
African Americans

Material

wood, plastic, metal, glass, canvas

Dimensions

Back panel flat: 4 1/2 × 30 3/4 × 17 7/8 in. (11.4 × 78.1 × 45.4 cm);
Back panel raised: 12 3/8 × 30 3/4 × 17 7/8 in. (31.4 × 78.1 × 45.4 cm)

Technique

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Date

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Creation: 21st century
2000s;
Date: 2002-2005

Provenance

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maureen Yancy

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Rights

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CC0
CC0

Inscription

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Mark: MOOG MUSIC, Inc./ASHEVILLE, NC/minimoog® Voyager/SERIAL NO. 263

Location

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Performance: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Los Angeles; California; United States; North and Central America

Subjects

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Descriptive Topic: Performing arts, Electronics, Technology
African American; Hip-hop (Music); Musicians

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Curationist Contributors

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Jessica Gengler; Brianna Beckford

Related Content

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Part of: Sonic Struggles: Plunderphonics and A Case for Immaterial Repatriation

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Moog Music, Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla, 2002-2005. Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. This version of the monophonic analog synthesizer had an updated design from its 1970s predecessor, featuring a small keyboard and control panel. CC0.

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