I am thinking also about a mother 32, but only one osc seems a bit lame. Hi, just bought a moog mother 32, really happy with it. It may have a lot to do with the label, or the fact that its semimodular and. The mother32 adds raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem and was meticulously designed to provide musicians with a diverse array of creative tools to inspire new music. Last weekend at knobcon, moog had a special no photography area where they were inviting people to look at. This expansive new live performance and production instrument is handcrafted in asheville, nc and has been meticulously designed to provide musicians with a diverse. The moog ladder filter is switchable between lpf and hpf. Complete semimodular voice with sequencer and keyboard. An east coast style voice with a 32 patch points with a fairly well featured sequencer in the eurorack format from moog. The semimodular allinone synth works as a standalone instrument, or can be incorporated into a eurorack modular setup. Feb 16, 2016 in this tutorial video i demonstrate the various ways to setup pwm using the patchbay of the moog mother 32. Since its late 2015 release, the moog mother32 semimodular analog synthesizer has become one of moogs fastestselling instruments of all time.
Moog mother32 semi modular analog synthesizer the moog mother32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesizer from moog. The mother32 can be removed from its case, and easily installed into a eurorack system as a 60hp module. It is a distinctive analog instrument that adds raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to. The 32point patch bay, though, lets you patch the sections within the mother32 however you like, and provides access to an assignable cv output jack, miditocv conversion, external audio input, a second voltagecontrolled mixer, sync, and multiple unit expandability.
I get really annoyed having to reach in between cables to get to knobs on the 0coast. However, it also contains a step sequencer with lots of nice options. This expansive new live performance and production instrument is handcrafted in asheville, nc and has been meticulously designed to provide. The moog mother 32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesiser from moog. Although ive been playing with modular synthesizers since 1980 my first was a moog system 55 at northern illinois university and have owned many varieties of analog and digital synthesizers in the past 40 years, i had never personally owned a modular or eurorack synthesizer until i got a moog mother32. Moog introduces mother 32, semimodular analog synth synthtopia. Aug 23, 2017 hi, just bought a moog mother 32, really happy with it. The mother 32 can be removed from its case, and easily installed into a eurorack system as a 60hp module. The only think that i would like to correct is that when i add some notes on the piano roll and press start from fl master the m32 start well on time and its well sync but it doesnt play exactly the notes, i mean it doesnt play the notes from the piano roll and it looks like the m32 sequencer start as well so i have every.
The single oscillator is switchable between saw and square waveforms and offers pulse width. A powerful little synthsequencer for a remarkably low price, the mother32 deserves all the buzz its garnered, and then some at the moog sound lab in asheville, north carolina, we sat down with two of the engineers behind the. Having the patch bay off to one side means the cables stay out of the way. Switchable lphp, lfo with square and triangle waveforms, 32 step sequencer with 64 preset slots, records note, glide, gate length, accent, midi controllable, 32 point patchbay, eurorack compatible, skiff friendly, includes 5 patch cables. Moog mother 32 semimodular synth product overview by gak. Youve got the standard wooden moog end cheeks hugging either side of the synth, midi jack on the front along with 1. Mother32 combines classic moog analog sound with sequencing and extensive interconnectivity. Each dfam ships with a package of moog patch cables that unlock access to the 24point modular patchbay. First making a fleeting appearance at moogfest 2018, moog has.
The moog mother32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesizer from moog. The semimodular design is prewired internally for making sounds without patch cables and is fully controllable via midi. The mother32 is the muchanticipated first foray into eurorack from the. Also the sequencer on the mother 32 is nice as well. A sophisticated step sequencer lets you compose melodies, with extensive options on tap for manipulating them onthefly, to create interactive performances. The output labeled assign is a multipurpose control output. Add the system 100 plug out to it and its like having a 3 osc semi modular. Drive synchronized sound with mother 32s powerful step sequencer while utilizing its modular patchbay and assignable output to spawn a. A powerful little synthsequencer for a remarkably low price, the mother32 deserves all the buzz its garnered, and then some.
The only think that i would like to correct is that when i add some notes on the piano roll and press start from fl master the m32 start well on time and its well sync but it doesnt play exactly the notes, i mean it doesnt play the notes from the piano roll and it looks like the m32 sequencer start as well so i have every time to. Patching between two mother32s is so much nicer than between a mother32 and a 0coast. Moog mother32 table top semimodular synthesizer the moog mother32 is the first semimodular tabletop and eurorack synthesizer from moog. Clearly they want you to buy two or more modules, but then i think about the a4, where i can get so many sounds from ok its not modular, but with the lfo. Just imagine the soundshaping potential youll have with 96 patch points on hand. The mother 32 adds raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem and was meticulously designed to provide musicians with a diverse array of creative tools to inspire new music, unique sound and endless sonic. In this tutorial video i demonstrate the various ways to setup pwm using the patchbay of the moog mother 32. Moog music is a north carolinabased company founded in 1953 by. The wall wart power adaptor that the mother32 is delivered with has a universal switching plug that works with any 100 to 240v ac, 5060hz source. Audio a basic two oscillator synth patch utilizing the lfo at audio rate as a second oscillator. The mother32 has caused more than a frisson of excitement amongst analogue aficionados, and i suspect that it could become the most popular product in the companys history, delivering the moog sound to a wider audience of musicians and technophiles than ever before.
The moog mother32 is a semimodular analog synthesizer that can function on its own or within a larger eurorack modular system. Just dont forget to pick up extra 18 patch cables theyre available right here at sweetwater if you need them. This is a good starting point for experimentation, or when you need to get the mother 32 oback to zeroo. Synth was recorded direct with no further processing except for normalisation. Handcrafted in asheville, nc, moogs mother32 is their firstever semimodular tabletop and eurorack synthesizer. The new moog mother32 is being discussed at gearslutz its a single voice semimodular knobby desktop synth with a builtin sequencer. Access to that moog sound in a modular format has been prohibitively expensive for decades. I dont have the mother 32 but i have a slim phatty and the minitaur.
Custom hardware makes mounting 2 mother32 synths together easy the perfect way to build the heart of your eurorack synth rig 3tier rack kit and additional 18 patch cables also available at sweetwater. The new moog mother 32 is being discussed at gearslutz its a single voice semimodular knobby desktop synth with a builtin sequencer. The mother32 is a distinctive analog instrument that brings raw sound, stepsequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem. Jan 14, 2016 the mother32s semimodular design means that no patching is required. The 32point patch bay gives you another level of flexibility, enabling you to reroute the synths signal flow or integrate it with other modular gear for endless sound design options. For about the same money as the mother 32 you get another filter style and a bunch of interesting waveforms. Dfam drummer from another mother is the second semimodular moog are releasing in a compact, either standalone or 60hp eurorack form factor, following the mother 32, and while they may look very. Moog makes that easy with this 3tier rack kit, which allows you to stack a trio of mother32 synths together. Quarterinch trs, combined linelevel and headphones. This website or its thirdparty tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. The korg is more plastic than the moog, and the moog is a more solidly built. The ms20 mini gives you more well, not in all ways, but its a 2vco, 2eg design with 2 vcfs and vca, while the mother 32 is one vco, one vcf, one eg, and one vca design. I normally use a mackie 402 vlz4 with my modular which includes 3 x mother 32 and a lot of other stuff.
They offer modulars, minimoogs, subs, minitaurs, moogerfoogers, controllers and more. Sequencing tips for the moog mother32 learning modular. Whatever the reason, the arrival of the moog mother32 caused a stir in. The mother 32 is a desktop and eurorack compatible desktop semimodular synthesiser from moog. Last but not least, it is mountable on one of moogs elegant multi tier stands, and it will also nestle perfectly in. I simply couldnt resist the classic moog sound and patching possibilities offered in. Moog mother32 tabletop semimodular synthesizer reverb. Today, moog music announced the release of mother32, a vintagevoiced analog performance and production synthesizer.
Use it to create new sounds or bizarre behaviours, synchronize an unlimited number of dfam and mother32 units together, or fully integrate your analog instrument into a modular eurorack production environment. Hype and interest was huge, leading to a lengthy wait for people to get their hands on it i got mine in december, a full three months after ordering. Review and comparison drummer from another mother published on apr 2, 2018 loopop dfam drummer from another mother is the second semimodular moog are releasing in a compact, either standalone or 60hp eurorack form factor, following the mother32, and while they may look very similar, theyre actually very. The mother32s semimodular design means that no patching is required. Moog mother32 eurorack synthesizer module humbucker music. The moog mother 32 is a semimodular analog synthesizer that can function on its own or within a larger eurorack modular system. Sometimes i think i should just go all pure analog and get a three mother 32 set up. My only issue is the 1m has very limited patch points.
This expansive new live performance and production instrument is handcrafted in. The moog mother32 is a very popular starter instrument for those looking to get into modular synthesis. What module should i get next the moog mother 32 as. The moog mother 32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesizer from moog. It is a distinctive analog instrument that adds raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem.
Using the mothers own patch override points to create alternate patch. It is a distinctive analogue instrument that adds raw analogue sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem. Build your dream synth rig with moogs 2tier rack kit for mother32. Mother 32 combines classic moog analog sound with sequencing and extensive interconnectivity. The mother32 adds a distinctive raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem. Moog introduces mother 32, semimodular analog synth. The pair of mother 32 eurorack compatible synthesizers generate the sonics for this piece with additional modulation and control opportunities made possible by each units 32 point patch bay. The moog mother 32 is a very popular starter instrument for those looking to get into modular synthesis. Architecturally, mother32 is a singlevco moog synth voice but with 32 audio and control voltage patch points, a. What makes it stand out of the crowd aside the fact that it is made by moog is its powerful vintage voice, signature moog ladder filters highpass and lowpass. This expansive new live performance and production instrument is handcrafted in asheville, nc and has been meticulously. Moog mother 32 semimodular synth at rubadub glasgow. I can patch signals directly from the m32s or any other modules directly into a mackie 402 channel with no problems at all. I think the moog sound complements a4s sounds really well.
Moog mother32 tabletop semimodular analogue synth desktop. Moog mother32 semi modular synth module musicians friend. The mother 32 adds a distinctive raw analog sound, sequencing and extensive interconnectivity to any electronic or modular ecosystem. Erebus or mother32 or driftbox other gear elektronauts. Mother32 comes secured in a rugged extruded aluminum enclosure with wood sides and features a voltage controlled 32step sequencer with 64 sequence locations, definitive moog low pass and high pass ladder filter, 2 voltage controlled mixers, a classic moog oscillator with dual outputs, widerange lfo with audiorate modulation capability, midi. It contains a capable oneoscillator synthesizer voice with a moog design filter, as well as surprisingly fullfeatured step sequencer. Moog mother32 semimodular analog synth moog mother32 is the first semimodular tabletop and eurorack synthesizer from moog.
By default, the mother32 is set to receive midi data on midi channel 1. Moog pro audio synthesizers are categorized by the number of keys like 25, 37, 44, or 49. Oct 01, 2015 architecturally, mother32 is a singlevco moog synth voice but with 32 audio and control voltage patch points, a builtin sequencer and moog sound. Moog mother32 semimodular analog synthesizer modmother3201. At this price point and coming from moog i think its fair, considering that a standalone sequencer can almost reach its value in price. Moog mother 32 semi modular analog synthesizer the moog mother 32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesizer from moog. This expansive live performance and production synthesizer is designed to provide experimental musicians and synthesists with a diverse array of creative tools to inspire new ideas. The moog mother32 is the first tabletop semimodular synthesiser from moog. The moog music company has been producing electronic music for decades. Most know the moog mother32 as being a neat little semimodular synthesizer. At first glance it seems that pwm options are not available on the patchbay but as you. The front panel plays host to all the knobs and control switches you would expect on a moog, plus a 32 point patch bay for all of your modular routing experiments. Nicely labelled and laid out, it is very obvious which patch points are ins.
A werkstatt with cv extension would probably be a even cheaper solution if i. Moog mother 32 semimodular analog synth moog mother 32 is the first semimodular tabletop and eurorack synthesizer from moog. Feb 11, 2016 the mother 32 by moog is a semimodular, eurorack compatible analogue synthesizer that caused a massive stir when it was first announced last october. Extended synthesis capabilities are easily accessible via the 32point, 3.
Here, there are two clearly labelled sequencer lines, each equipped. Moog mother32 semimodular analog synthesizer zzounds. Handcrafted in asheville, nc, moog s mother 32 is their firstever semimodular tabletop and eurorack synthesizer. This expansive new live performance and production instrument is handcrafted in asheville, nc. Buy moog mother 32 semimodular analog synthesizer featuring 100% analog sound engine, vco with square and saw waveforms, classic moog filter.