Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla

Manufactured by

Moog Music Inc., American, founded 1953

Used by

J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006

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)

Type

synthesizers

musical instruments

Place used

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

2002-2005

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].

Topic

African American

Hip hop (Music)

Musicians

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.139.2a

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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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