Moog Grandmother

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Grandmother
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Moog Grandmother
ManufacturerMoog Music Inc.
Dates2018[1]
Price£879.00
$899.00[2]
Technical specifications
PolyphonyMonophonic
Oscillator2 Analogue Oscillators
LFO3rd Analog Oscillator with knob range 0.1Hz-1.3kHz, range can be extended via patching
Synthesis typeAnalogue
Filter4-Pole 10Hz-20kHz Ladder filter Patchable 1-Pole High-pass filter,
AttenuatorAnalog ADSR Envelope Generator, KB Release Envelope Generator
Aftertouch expressionNo
Velocity expressionYes patchable from 3.5mm jack
Storage memory3 sequences, 256 notes each
EffectsHardware Spring Reverb
Input/output
Keyboard32 Fatar keyboard[3]
Left-hand controlPitch Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Arpeggiator, Sequencer, and Octave tact switch controls
External controlDIN MIDI In, Out, Thru, USB MIDI, 22 CV/Audio Inputs

The Grandmother is an analog semi modular, 32 key synthesizer[4] released by Moog Music Inc. incorporating circuits based on the Moog modular synthesizer Model 15, and the Minimoog.

The Grandmother allows people of any skill level to get involved with analogue synthesis. It requires no patching experience.[5] It features a built-in arpeggiator, sequencer and hardware spring reverb. It also features a reconfigurable front panel.[6] and is controllable via MIDI.[7] There are 41 individual patch points for sound programming, which allows the user the ability to customise their patches even further.[8]

Inputs[]

There is a 1/4” audio input for guitars, drum machines etc. All modules have 3.5mm Audio and CV inputs for patching.

Sounds[]

The synthesizer is capable of producing highly complex sounds[9] and modulation. It features sounds such as: basses, kick drums, lead sounds and sound effects.[10]

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Moog Debuts Grandmother Analog Synth". KeyboardMag. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  2. ^ "Moog's Grandmother is a retro-inspired synth for all skill levels". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  3. ^ "Moog debut semi-modular Grandmother synth |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  4. ^ "Introducing the sub-$1000 Moog Grandmother - Attack Magazine". Attack Magazine. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  5. ^ "Moog debut semi-modular Grandmother synth |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  6. ^ "Moog Grandmother | The Inventory". The Inventory. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  7. ^ "Moog Grandmother". soundium.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  8. ^ "Check out Moog's retro-styled semi-modular Grandmother synth". MusicTech. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  9. ^ "Moog Grandmother | The Inventory". The Inventory. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  10. ^ "Moog Grandmother review". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2018-07-26.

External links[]

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/semi-modular/grandmother#specs-tab

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