Object Details
Manufactured by
Moog Music Inc., American, founded 1953
Used by
J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006
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].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maureen Yancy
Date
2002-2005
Object number
2014.139.2a
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
synthesizers
musical instruments
Medium
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)
Place used
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Musical Instruments
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.139.2a