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Oscillator Range and Frequency Check

Symptoms this guide addresses

  • Oscillator dead
  • Incorrect frequency range
  1. Turn on OSCILLATOR-1 and set WAVEFORM to Triangle, RANGE to 2'.
  2. Ensure PITCH wheel is centered and TUNE/FREQUENCY controls are at 0.
  3. Apply a -30dB, 3520Hz sine wave to the INPUT EXT. SIGNAL jack.
  4. Set CUTOFF FREQUENCY to +4. Turn on EXTERNAL MIXER switch.
  5. Adjust level for -10dB at the EXTERNAL INPUT VOLUME control.
  6. Turn on OSCILLATOR-1 MIXER switch. Hold high 'A'.
  7. Check for zero beat (silence) between the internal oscillator and the external tone.
  8. Repeat for Oscillators 2 and 3.

Source: MINIMOOG — minimoogservicemanual (manual)