Moog also makes aniPad app versionof the same rig, but for $14.99.

So why bother with the (now discontinued, again) hardware?

Software synths can easily sound as good as hardware that costs many times the price.

MiniMoog Model D synthesizer

Moog

It is often psychological and a matter of personal preference."

Try that with hardware.

Missing the Point

But hardware still has plenty of advantages.

Moog’s Model D app on an iPad

Moog

One is that, if looked after, it keeps working forever.

And theres the physical aspect of using a dedicated equipment.

Another big draw for musicians is that hardware is often much more limited in scope.

Pitch and Mod settings on the MiniMoog Model D synthesizer

Moog

Some hardware is attractive precisely because it lacks endless options and features.

In the end, its down to preference.

Knobs versus a mouse, longevity vs convenience, and so on.

The one thing thats not necessarily different, though, is the quality of the sound.