“Great Moog source! all buttons and knobs work! memory works! there is a small chip on the underside of one key.. other than that, a nearly flawless specimen.. comes with great flight case!
item is old, so, it is sold as is. Thanks for looking!” Link
“Up for sale is my prized Moog Source. Works 100%! Manuals included. Sounds incredible! Came from Ohio. Owned by Devo! Still has what sounds like some of their presets! I am only selling it because it needs a good home and doesn’t get used much since the Voyager showed up. Until then it was used on tons of records here and everyone remarked on it’s staggering sound quality. These are increasingly rare. Last one sold for $1700 plus! Only (non)issue is there is a crack in one of the keys(see photo). It has gotten no worse in the last ten years I’ve had it and used it often. Could be glued easily but it’s never been a problem. Stored in a climate controlled recording studio for the entire time I’ve had it. Never been on the road. Definitely has some signs of use but all are fairly minor(see photos) and 100% cosmetic. Sad to see it go but happy to see it be used!” Link
“Moog Source Synthesizer
Excellent Condition
Low Serial Number
Description
This auction is for a Moog Source synthesizer in excellent condition. It is 100% functional and sounds fantastic.
Functional Condition
This synth is functionally perfect. The membrane panel looks almost new and the buttons respond to a light touch. The keyboard has a crisp, even action with no sticky or dead notes. The knobs, controllers and all “level 2″ functions (e.g. arpeggiator, sequencer, sample & hold effects) also work perfectly.
The oscillators are stable and well calibrated. The second oscillator is in tune at roughly halfway through its range and the fine tuning knob is at concert pitch when it points straight up. The volume knob is noiseless with even resistance throughout its travel and the data entry knob spins freely with a lot of inertia.
Cosmetic Condition
Cosmetically, this synth is about an 8 out of 10. It looks clean, well cared for and much newer than its true age. The membrane panel is nearly flawless – you have to look closely to see that it’s not a brand new replacement. The rest of the synth is in great condition but there are some minor signs of wear. The chassis has a few noticeable scratches and scuffs and there are various small dings and scratches in the wooden end panels. The most noticeable flaws are the scratch on the front panel on the far left side (see the closeup photo of this area) and multiple scratches on the underside (see the photo of the bottom panel).
History
I acquired this synth from a friend in the late 90′s. At that time it had been sitting its case since the power supply went out several years earlier. I kept it for another ten years without having it repaired. So between myself and the previous owner this synth has been unused and stored in its case in an air-conditioned, smoke free apartment for at least 12 years.
I finally brought the synth to Ed Miller of Synthesizer Repair in Hollywood about 18 months ago. He fixed the power supply and replaced one of the DAC’s (used to convert the digital control signals to analog). The replacement DAC is an identical NOS part (i.e. same part number, same manufacturer, made in the early 80′s). I asked Ed to clean and calibrate the synth as well but he said that it “looks like a museum piece” on the inside and that no additional work was required. With the exception of the repairs performed by Ed, this synth is 100% original.
Sound
This synth has that unmistakably fat, warm and punchy tone of a classic Moog. The circuitry is essentially the same as a stripped down Minimoog, so it’s not surprising that it sounds nearly identical to that synth. All of the waveforms sound great and the filter is pure, legendary Moog.
Side by side with a Little Phatty, the Source sounds a little more raw and has more bite in the high end. The filter envelope amount (“contour amount” on the Source) has twice the range of the Little Phatty (at the expense of being positive only) so you can easily create sounds with an extreme attack.
I haven’t had the chance to compare the Source directly to a Minimoog. But Ed Miller, who has owned and worked on plenty of them, believes that no synth comes closer to a Minimoog than the Source.
Additional Items
The original owner’s manual, technical service manual and schematics are included. The Anvil case it’s been stored in for so many years is also included. This a lightweight case that’s not fitted (there is a lot of room for the synth to move around) and the foam is getting old and brittle, so you’ll want to replace it if you plan on transporting the synth on a regular basis. The power cord that came with it is also included (I’m not sure if it’s the original).” Link
“This item is in great condition and functions flawlessly. All features work great.” Link
“Up for sale is my prized Moog Source. Works 100%! Manuals included. Sounds incredible! Came from Ohio. Rumored to be owned by Devo! I am only selling it because it needs a good home and doesn’t get used much since the Voyager showed up. Until then it was used on tons of records here and everyone remarked on it’s staggering sound quality. These are increasingly rare. Last one sold for $1700 plus! Only (non)issue is there is a crack in one of the keys(see photo). It has gotten no worse in the last ten years I’ve had it and used it often. Could be glued easily but it’s never been a problem. Stored in a climate controlled recording studio for the entire time I’ve had it. Never been on the road. Definitely has some signs of use but all are fairly minor(see photos) and 100% cosmetic. Sad to see it go but happy to see it be used!” Link
” Moog Sonic Six Vintage synthesizer. In incredible condition. This synthesizer has spent its life in a museum as a part of a collection. It is functioning perfect and sounds simply incredible. This would be a very innovative one of a kind sound secret weapon for Dubstep.” Link
“Fantastic keyboard for dazzling analog synth solo lines.This unit is in perfect condition and as a Moog it is sure to be a collector’s item. ” Link
“I’d give this 8.5 out of 10 and possibly nearer to 9 out of 10. I couldn’t in fairness say this was mint and it is teetering on excellent but I’m gunna say it’s very very good to be on the ebay safe side. I know how much ebay want crazy standards now in selling so I’m going to urr on the safe side so that I don’t get people ripping me for crazy minor blemishes which do exists so get over it. Yes it’s a synth that’s 30 years old so it does have some minor marks but they really are minor.
Functionally this thing works 100% perfectly and sounds sonically awesome.
Its worth mentioning that this is a US 110v version but that’s ok because we provide everything you need to make this work in Europe and the UK. We have provided a step down transformer which MUST be used in the places of the world which have a 220v electricity supply. Failure to use this supplied step down transformer will damage this synth and if you do that, we are not responsible as that would be neglectful on the buyer’s part.
Some of the purists are concerned that putting in a step down transformer spoil the sonic quality. We don’t believe this is true. Having tested this on a ‘scope’, it makes no difference and sonically to my excellent ear sounds every bit as good so don’t let this put you off. Furthermore, if you are a member who lives in a region which supports 110v as standard ‘game on’.” Link
“Moog the Source – rarer analog Synthesizer. Denke jeder der hier nach sucht weiss um was es sich handelt.
Ich habe den synth selbst vor einem halben Jahr bei ebay ersteigert – benutze ihn aber zu wenig, daher wird er nun wieder verkauft.
Der Synth ist in einem guten kosmetischen Zustand für sein alter, alles funktioniert.
ausserdem besitzt er eine kentron socketkit modifikation (kein midi – aber zusaätzlicher CV Eingang für Filter). Man kann den Source z.B. über ein Midi/CV Interface wie das Doepfer MC4V via Midi betreiben.
Alle Tasten und Schalter funktionieren. Abholung in Berlin oder sicher verpackter Versand.” Link
“Vintage 1981 Moog Source analog synthesizer. This synth is in absolutely incredible shape. It looks great and sounds even better. Recently checked out by a tech and everything works as it should. Classic, VINTAGE Moog sound with patch memory!” Link
“This is a piece of vintage gear and comes as is.
You are buying from an authorised Moog retailer in Sydney.
Intermusic is a physical shop where you can see the unit prior to purchase, pickup available.” Link
“MOOG THE SOURCE MODEL 341A INCLUDES MANUAL. THIS ITEM IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT HAS SMALL SCRATCH AND IS MISSING 1 SCREW. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY AND SEEMS TO WORK FINE.” Link
“Unit functions 100% and is listed as an 8 out of 10 only due to minor cosmetic blemishes associated with age.” Link
“Vintage analog Moog Source . Excellent condition. Sounds great . Has very few scuffs , very , very clean. All keys work. Included with the unit is a brand new reproduction of the membrane switch panel. I purchased it and very got to installing. The part is a re-manufactured direct replacement by Technology Transplants (100.00) The panel is showing it’s age and is working intermittently , what I mean by that is most times it works just fine all buttons etc, and sometimes it wants to stay on patch seven . You will hit a button, it changes , when you let go it goes back to patch seven. There is a very slight bend to the panel , can’t really see it . That might be the issue. ” Link
“It’s in fantastic condition for its age, the only thing to mention is that the wooden lip under the keys sometimes falls away after playing but a gentle tug will bring it back into place.
If it bothered you I’m sure it would be a cheap fix.
On top of the dual oscillators the SOURCE also offers a programmable (quantized) arpeggiator, 16 user patches and that legendary 24db Moog filter. The incremental control knob on these synths is a little odd in that it has a slight delay in catching up with the amount you turn but it’s not a big deal and you soon get the hang of it. Also please note that this is a US model so you’ll need to be a pro adaptor.” Link
“80′s monophonic analog synthesizer. Classic Moog sound with patch memory storage.” Link
“Up for bid is the classic analog monster synth the Moog “The Source”. Everything is functional and in excellent condition as seen in the photos. For my high standards I would not call it ‘mint’, but excellent condition.
It has never been serviced while in my possession and has been taken good care of.
The first owner made a custom case for it and it is included as seen in the photo.
Comes with the original power cable. ” Link
“This unit is a circa 1981 analog keyboard that comes with the owner’s manual and carrying case! Please Note: The octave button is damaged but perfectly operational. It still sounds great for being 30 years old! Item shows signs of normal wear and use.” Link
” This is the Moog The Source. A fine synth indeed, this one is in great physical and working condition. It’s an earlier serial number and sounds big as a house. Trusted by Madonna and Depeche Mode for live bass, no current issue Moog can even approach this sound.” Link
” It is 100% original, no cracks on the body. Complete operations manual is available here on ebay and on the net. This is a one owner unit, that has been not been gigged with but has been smoked around (I am a non smoker so I can pick up the slightest smoke smells) ” Link
“Moog The Source – Perfect mechanically. Only one scratch that barely appears on the stainless steel. ” Link
“This is an auction for the nicest Moog I have ever seen, let alone owned. This Moog quite literally looks like it came out of a time machine, it is as close to flawless as a 30 year old musical instrument can be. It was obtained from the original owner, an elderly gentleman and Moog collector who passed away last year.
This is the fourth Source I have owned, so I am fairly familiar with the usual flaws and problem areas. Cosmetically, the most common issue these have is the clear paint separating from the aluminum case creating a crinkly, odd look. There is none of that happening on this Source. The paint is in excellent condition, lustrous and shiny, with no obvious scratches or blemishes of any sort.
The second issue they usually have is chips and breaks in the walnut wood side panels and keyboard surrounds. This Source has perfect wood. I can find one small indent where in looks like something was laid at some point, but aside from that the wood is perfect. There are no chips, cracks, or damage of any sort. The keyboard surrounds are all firmly in place, nothing is loose, and the stain is shiny and looks incredible. The original owner must have kept the wood polished and oiled, because it looks new.
Functionally, you usually hear about the membrane buttons going out, but I have actually never experienced that on a Source, the membrane is far more durable than the internet would lead you to believe. The membrane and all plastic control surrounds on this moog are completely bright, shiny, undamaged, and work perfectly. There is one common issue with Sources, an IC in the LFO circuit that commonly fails, all but one of the Sources I have owned had that happen, and this one was no exception. That IC has been professionally replaced, and the pots and jacks were cleaned and lubed at that time as well. The original, bad IC is included with the auction, so you can bid with confidence that the one failure point I am aware of has already been professionally repaired.
The LEDs all work correctly, the numeric display functions perfectly, the rotary dial functions perfectly, the volume and tuning pots function perfectly with no static. The output has no static. This Moog could probably pass as new old stock, I have owned many, many vintage synthesizers of all shapes and sizes, and this is absolutely the nicest one I have seen. The keys are bright white, evenly spaced, function perfectly… you get the idea, I feel comfortable making the claim that this is as close to perfect as you are going to get in a vintage synth.
Many original Moog extras are included in this sale as well. The original owners manual in excellent condition is included, as is an original Moog factory service manual in the original Moog interoffice manilla envelope (haha), the original Moog cassette tape with the original presets is also included along with the necessary data cable for patch backup… I believe the power cord included is original as well, but I am not certain.
And finally, a high quality hard case from Modern Case in perfect condition is included.
This auction includes everything you could possibly want for a Source, all of it original Moog stuff and all of it in fantastic condition. This is a complete Source collection, and I sincerely doubt a nicer example exists in the world.
And oh yeah, it sounds FANTASTIC. The Source is actually my favorite Moog. I prefer it over the Mini even. ” Link
“I bought this cute moog in 1997 and never had a chance to learn how to use it. There is a dent in the back, you see in the photo, but it looks pretty good to me.
But I have no idea what is going on inside. It is turn on and I can see the lights on but no idea how to check the sound.” Link
“For your consideration is this vintage Moog The Source analog synthesizer. This particular example, serial number 3677, is in very excellent cosmetic condition. This beautiful example includes the original box with a matching serial number, as well as an IEC cable. This particular example is in extra fine cosmetic condition, and was recently completely serviced. Recently several Source synths have sold for upward of $2,000.00, so take advantage of this No Reserve auction with FREE WORLDWIDE Shipping and Handling, and get a great deal on this beautiful vintage synth!
All of the membrane buttons work perfectly, as do the knobs, rotary wheels, and push buttons. The keys exhibit excellent action and the keys are all uniformly aligned. This particular example is in very excellent condition with no visible wear on the keys, membrane pad, or wood side panels! ” Link
“I bought this piece back in ’83 and used it on A LOT of tracks. It’s never been out of the studio and apart from some minor cosmetic blemishes is in perfect working order. This is a great classic piece with tons of modern appliction possibilities as well as vintage collectability.” Link
“Moog Source vintage analog synthesizer – the legendary monosynth from 1981 with patch memory storage and amazing sounds. Cosmetically this unit has scratches on the chrome, but overall it is in good shape. There are signs of age, as apparent in the photos, but I have owned it for approximately ten years and kept it in a smoke-free home studio, where it has served me well.
Functionally the synth sounds perfect – all membranes and keys are responsive showing no issues whatsoever. There are two minor functional issues that the buyer should be aware of: 1. the LCD numbers in the “incremental Control” window do not always display correctly (see numbers “64″ and “65″ in the photos to get an idea of what I mean. The other issue is the control wheel is sometimes sticky – it spins fine, but not as smooth as it possibly can. Otherwise the synth is functionally fantastic and capable of incredible basses, leads, and effects. ” Link
“Moog Source analog synthesizer serial number 3654 in good condition.
I am the original (and only) owner/user of this instrument purchased new in 1983. This Souce is fully functional except for the noise generator source which produces no sound. No repairs have been attempted and the chassis case has never been opened.
This synthesizer was used the majority (95%) of its time in a smoke-free studio environment. It is in very good cosmetic condition except for a minor scuff on the top right which can be seen in the first photo.
Comes with a custom-built Viking Cases flight case purchased at the same time as the synthesizer. Due to the age of the case, the foam has lost some of its resiliency.” Link
“MOOG THE SOURCE is in very good shape considering its age. All keys work and both wheels function properly. The unit has no issues only a minor wear and some chips on the wooden parts , so please look at many close up pics I have provided . I make a very conservative description of my items so expect better lookins synth when you recieve it.” Link
“Up for auction we have a Moog Source Analog Synthesizer from 1981 in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. This source has been recently calibrated and serviced and functions flawlessly with stable tuning and a beautiful sound. This instrument has been used on many of my recent tracks and was a much loved part of my studio set up. It has an enormous tone that is expressive, rich and vividly alive. This synthesizer extremely versatile as it has an onboard sequencer and arpeggiator as well as the very useful sample and hold feature. This is simply one of the best synthesizers for bass ever created and is extremely close in sound to the notorious Minimoog.” Link
“Moog Source – Original Owner
Unit powers on, but there is No Audio Output. This has been used in my smoke-free home studio for many years and only recently ceased to function properly.
Completely original, cosmetically excellent.” Link
“I cover the item being ‘dead on arrival’ with a full refund upon return, because I know that it’s unlikely to happen.
What’s wrong with it?
This moog source was purchased by me from an eBay seller a few years ago. It arrived to me in a condition other than what was described – it lit up and appeared ok but it didn’t produce any sound. So I paid to have this worked on by someone who had previous experience as a technician of vintage analog gear including Moogs as well as Rolands and Korgs. However, for lack of money, knowledge, or otherwise, the synthesizer is not fully functioning – although it now does play 90% – which I will describe further.
The sustain and/or release section of the ADSR is sustaining the voice forever, and the way I have been playing it is to turn the release all the way down, which allows for playing with no sustain on the patches while remaining quiet when not being triggered. So either the release doesn’t work or something is shifty with the entire ADSR of the VCA.
Furthermore, when played or left on for more than 20 minutes or so, the synthesizer starts glitching out. At that point, the center above the keyboard becomes warm to the touch. The glitching of the instrument sometimes involves it playing itself. I left it on one time and it was in the other room – and all of a sudden it started playing this really tight rhythmic bass line, the kind found on many hit albums. Turning it off and right back on will cause the error to occur sooner than 20 minutes time it seems.
I restored the vintage patches manually; Patches like the clav bass, the flute, and number 14 is my favorite – wind.
Just a nice vintage breeze whispering through time. When creating the patches, I had to tune the 2nd oscillator to an interval of 3 (should be 0) to get it in tune. The interval needs to be adjusted accordingly.
The cosmetic condition is quite nice but I definitely don’t want to over describe it. It has a few marks, and I noticed a little bit of discoloration of what could be oxidation on the corner seams, I attempted to photograph this. Nothing I would call major. The fine tune pot in the back appears to be missing the knob. Also noticeable on the back is the sequencer sync in, which is found on the more coveted later revisions of the Source. I have not used it personally but it’s a very neat feature to someone in the know of such things.
Everything else I haven’t yet mentioned I’m assuming to be functioning after playing it; such as the pitch/mod, oscillators, display, data wheel, keys, sequencer, filter, etc.
The VCA – also known as the ‘Loudness Contour’ – is with the defect of sustaining incorrectly.
I will try to answer any questions to the best of my ability. I usually take pictures of the inside for my ‘parts or play’ auctions but I’ve never personally opened the synthesizer so I do not know what the inside of it looks like. ” Link
“MOOG THE SOURCE is in very good shape considering its age. All keys work and both wheels function properly. The unit has no issues only a minor wear and some chips on the wooden parts , so please look at many close up pics I have provided . ” Link
“This is a vintage Moog The Source Synthesizer. It was given to me and I have no use for it because I have similar sounds. It has a few bumps and scrapes, but cosmetically it is in decent shape. There are some operational issues that I know about. There may be more that I don’t. This is as AS IS purchase. No refunds or returns. I am not a “synth” guy, but I know there are people out there that tinker with this kind of thing. This is great for vintage synth collectors who have repair experience or know someone with repair experience. Power cord included.
Here are the known problems:
1.) The memory does not hold presets. When you turn on the machine all presets are distorted and do not save.
2.) It sends a power surge when turned on an off, shorting other electronics on the circuit.” Link
“I am the original owner and if my memory serves me correctly I bought it new in either 1984 or 1985. The serial number on this synthesizer is “3851.”There are no cosmetic imperfections and all of the control devices and keys work. The sale includes a hardshell case, but PLEASE NOTE that some of the interior padding on the case has deteriorated over time and therefore the synthesizer shifts a bit when in the case.” Link
“Hi, I’m a Moog “The Source”.
I’m a little blemished, which is acceptable at my age.
I function quite well. I do have a chip on the bottom of one of my keys.
I’m itchy around my metal casing, so I scratched a bit all over.
I have a weird din connector replacing the original connector for the cassette backup.
My owner thinks it certainly is not a midi upgrade, so please don’t be misled. ” Link
“You are bidding on a Moog Source. This is a finicky beast but does work. When you frist turn it on, it displays the number one and a colon sign. You can see the photo that demonstates this. It makes a tone on it’s own. After a while, you can press one of the membrane switches and it will go to the programs. Some programs have sounds and some don’t. But either way you can mess with the settings and make your own sounds. I think the sounds are not as loud as they should be. I have to turn the amp up in order to play the sounds. All controls seem to work. Cosmetically, it is in good condition.The only thing is one key has a crack which I have taken a picture. It doesn’t seem to be a problem and is playable. All keys do play. The wood panel that goes underneath the keys has come off, but I do have the part. Would rather let the new owner glue it back on. I am selling this synth as-is” Link
“Moog Source Synthesizer in EXCELLENT+ condition!!! These are highly sought-after synths for their combined analogue/digital capabilities and built in programs/programability! Just back from a good cleaning/checkup and good to go with everything functioning smoothly as it should! AMAZING sounding synth!!! One of these that was just a little cleaner than this one recently sold on here for $2600.00!!! ( item number 150609658330 ) At approx. 1000 dollars less, the wood cabinet on mine is pretty much perfect, and there are just a few light, tiny scratches in the metal casing. The keys and controls are perfect and the bottom is also close to being perfect with just a little light wear and all 4 “feet” present! Non-original power cord that fits the synth well included. A great deal on a great Moog Source synthesizer in excellent+ condition” Link
“Vintage Moog Source in Excellent condition and Fully Serviced!
*Guaranteed* to be 100% fully functional. Serial # 1215
Included is owners manual, schematics/service manual, IEC cable, and even the original cassette-tape with the factory patches.
I have restored all the factory patches to their original state, so it’s as close as you can get to getting a brand new unit.
I purchased this unit from Mike Bucki of Modusonics a number of years ago who fully serviced it and added a couple of unique mods for me – an audio input (!) and keyboard-CV output scale.
Cosmetically, it’s in very good condition except for a few very minor scuffs and blemishes. The membrane panel is in excellent condition with no wear whatsoever. All 37 keys work great.
Sonically, apart from a minimoog, there is nothing like it – with the 24dB Moog filter, it’s the real deal. But frankly, my Minimoog gets more use, so I can’t really justify having both.
The Source has 16 memory locations, built-in step sequencer, and very nifty arpeggiator which, of course, are not found on a Minimoog. It’s very east to program and makes a great synth for gigging too. An SKB PS-25 pedalboard case I discovered makes an excellent carrying case (not included). And, while there is no midi, with so many great midi/CV devices on the market today, it should not be an issue.” Link
“Real. Analog. Fat (before fat came with a “ph”). Thick basses, piercing leads. This is what vintage synths are about, and Moog did it better than anyone.
This model is in pretty good condition. Wood panels look good, with some minor scratching, and the metal casing is pretty good shape. More importantly, all buttons still work, and presets (yes, presets) still hold. Played it tonite, and everything still works (it practically plays the Tom Sawyer lick by itself).
37 keys, monophonic. pitch bend and mod wheels, as well as octave buttons for the left hand.
Serial # 3677. Includes power cord, and the original box (not to be used for shipping any more, but I’m including it because it is kinda cool)
Tuning knob on the back still adjusts. If I had a good use for this in church, I’d be keeping this monster.
Dance, trance, techno, and retro. A must for any keyboardists rig!” Link
“MOOG THE SOURCE SYNTHESIZER
-WITH PERFORMANCE MODS-
RECENTLY TESTED: ALL BUTTONS, KEYS, AND FUNCTIONS ARE WORKING
CONTROL WHEEL WORKS SMOOTHLY AND LIKE NEW
THERE ARE TWO MODIFICATIONS- A SWITCH BY THE PITCH BEND WHEEL THAT CUTS OFF/ON BOTH OSCILLATORS, AND 4 EXTRA 1/4 INCH PORTS ON THE BACK, ONE OF WHICH IS LABELED “VCF” (I ASSUME THESE ARE CV INPUTS THAT CONTROL ASPECTS BESIDES PITCH, BUT DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT TO TEST THIS OUT. I HAVE TESTED THAT THEY ARE NOT EXTRA AUDIO OUTPUTS HOWEVER)
LOOK AT THE PICTURES TO SEE THE CONDITION- THERE ARE COSMETIC SCRATCHES AND MARKS, BUT NOTHING THAT AFFECTS THE BUTTONS OR USABILITY
KEYBOARD TACTILE RESPONSE IS GREAT” Link
“For your consideration is this vintage Moog The Source analog synthesizer. This particular example, serial number 2413, is in very excellent cosmetic condition. This beautiful example includes a copy of the original owner’s manual and the IEC power cable. This awesome synth is being offered with No Reserve and FREE shipping, so bid now, as the highest bidder wins regardless of price!
This particular example is in extra fine cosmetic condition, and was recently completely serviced. All of the membrane buttons work perfectly, as do the knobs, rotary wheels, and push buttons. The keys exhibit excellent action.” Link
“p for auction is a beautiful vintage Moog The Source synthesizer.
As you can see from the pictures, the keyboard is in EXCELLENT condition if you consider how old this product is!
This was traded in from a professional musician who had this sitting on his shelf for years under special care. This was periodically tested by him to make sure everything is working. I’m not an expert at this but as I tested by myself, all the keys and knobs and buttons seem to be functioning well.
Also comes with Japan made hard case that is specially made for this keyboard to fit.
The case is in great shape as well, strong enough that you can carry it around any where you like!
Power cable included.
No manual.” Link
“Earliest version of the amazing Moog Source synthesizer. You can tell as it doesn’t have the extra jacks in the back that later models have and a much cleaner appearance with a lot less screws in the metal attached to the wood. Some people like its cleaner look. Despite fewer jacks in appearence the only actual function missing from earlier ones as opposed to later ones is the Sync24 jack. It still has CV/S-Trig in and out and a Cassette Interface jack for importing and exporting sounds and sequences.
The previous owner had it serviced just before he sold it to me and functionally it is in amazing condition. If you know how much it costs to get a vintage synth serviced, if you can even find someone to fix it you will understand the importance of buying one with everything working. Vintage analog is going crazy. These have been selling for 2k and north of 2k lately. So if you want one, don’t wait much longer.
Has the same oscillator boards, filter and amplifier as late Minimoog Model Ds but with digital control over parameters, a great sequencer, arpeggiator, patch storage and sync sound that has become famous on New Order’s “Blue Monday” and many other tracks of the 80s. Download the manual online to get an idea of all the features and you’ll learn that after awhile programming with the wheel and membrane can be just as fast and just as fun as programming with the knobby ones. Go hear the numerous awesome demos people have done with this synth on Youtube.
Keyboard is perfectly level and tracks across all octaves, filter tracks, all membrane switches do what they’re supposed to as does the value wheel.
Cosmetically you can see that there are some small scratches, it’s been used but not abused, there is some sticker residue on the metal you can see in one of the pictures that I have not bothered to remove. Flash makes things look worse than they actually are with the naked eye.
I’m selling this only because I already have way too many other synths and I’d like money for other gear. Same old story.” Link
“I’m selling my beloved Moog Source Synthesizer after owning it for ten years. This is an amazing monophonic analog synthesizer that is capable of incredible sounds. Cosmetically I would rate this Source a 8/10 – there are some minor scratches on the chrome that show the synth’s age – see photos.
Functionally the Source is good – it takes about five minutes to “warm up” to where the oscillators are stable and in-tune. The control wheel spins well, but it is not perfectly smooth. In addition, the right-hand of the LCD display does not display the numbers 5 and 9 correctly (as seen in photo). This does not affect playability whatsoever. I am not a tech and have never had the Source serviced since I’ve owned it. However, as it is a piece of 30 year-old vintage electronic equipment, it is being sold “as-is.” All membrane pads work perfectly and all keys work perfectly. ” Link
“This one is in excellent condition (nicer than most others for sale) and working 100%. It has just come back from being serviced by Kevin Lightner and needs nothing. This is a good one!” Link
“Selling my beloved Moog Source Synthesizer after owning it for ten years. This is an amazing monophonic analog synthesizer that is capable of incredible sounds. Cosmetically I would rate this Source a 8/10 – there are some minor scratches on the chrome that show the synth’s age – see photos. It is not brand new-looking, but it as close as you can get in a 30-year old synth. Functionally the Source is almost perfect – it takes about five minutes to “warm up” to where the oscillators are stable and in-tune. I have owned several analog synths, including an MS-20 and SH-101, and as far as I can tell this is very common. In addition, the right-hand of the LCD display does not display the numbers 5 and 9 correctly (as seen in photo). This does not affect playability whatsoever. I am not a tech and have never had the Source serviced since I’ve owned it. However, as it is a piece of 30 year-old vintage electronic equipment, it is being sold “as-is.” All membrane pads work perfectly and all keys work perfectly. I have used this synth in a smoke-free home studio and am sad to see it go, but I am hoping that it can find a happy home” Link
“This is an auction for a Vintage Moog The Source Synthesizer.
Keyboard was traded in from the original owner.
When I first saw the keyboard I could not believe how good it looked for this vintage.
It has been in storage and has not been played recently.
It is in very good condition. The keys look good and feel good. Has wood sides.
I am not an expert but it seems like all of the keys, knobs, and controls work good.
Outside is in very good condition as you can see in the pictures. It has some scratches.
Includes the power cable.
No manual.” Link
“This listing is for a MOOG SOURCE analog synthesizer with rare and very useful MIDI modification and hard road case!!! The unit is 100% functional and it is in excellent cosmetic condition.” Link
“This Vintage Moog is in great condition. Just had it gone through and calibrated. The first of the moogs to be able to strore your patches. Just pre midi.
Incredibly fat sounds. It’s a classic. Comes with power cord.” Link
“Up for auction is a Moog Source Synthesizer I am selling for a friend, as it has been sitting in storage for the last couple years. I have had a few days of playing around/testing it, and it sounds really amazing. Everything I tested worked great, including testing of all of the buttons and keys, and some secondary functions that can be found in the manual online (I tested out the arpeggiator, sequencer (and program sequencer which records sound changes as well!), patch writing, Sample and Hold, and Auto Trig). I also put on some new rubber feet on it, as you can see in one of the pictures. This keyboard has had some small modifications done to it in the past, including a small switch by the pitch wheel that cuts off all sound except for the white noise generator (the switch itself is a little loose, but it does its function as it should), and several extra 1/4 inch outputs/inputs on the back (I’m not sure what they are supposed to do, except for one labeled as VCF). This keyboard has been played a lot as evidenced by scratches and marks throughout it, but keys are responsive and the keyboard sounds great. Sold as is without refunds, as I do not have the equipment to test input/output connections in the back besides the standard output connection which works fine. ” Link