I don't own a minimoog but I played one at a local music store. It is a nice looking and sounding synth but I wouldn't pay 3k for it if you don't already own all other synths and gear which you need for producing.
I have also been thinking about how the moog sound would fit in a trance/dance mix. Would it sound like old synth pop or something? Would it sound like "hey, he used a moog in that track"? I hate the sounds which the moog is mostly used for.
I have heard that the little phatty has a more raw sound than minimoog so I guess it could fit better in a mix. That's why I already was very close to get one but canceled the order because the delivery time was too long. Anyway, I will order one some day. If I could spend 3k for an analog mono synth, I would rather order a Studio Electronics synth module or something else.
