Moog Grandmother Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer and Step Sequencer

Moog Grandmother Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer and Step Sequencer

Inspired by the classic Moog Modular Synthesizers.

Grandmother is a semi-modular analog synthesizer with a built-in arpeggiator, sequencer and spring reverb tank. Start playing immediately with no patching required, and then explore an infinite sonic playground with Grandmothers reconfigurable front panel. Grandmothers circuits, spring reverb, and spirit are inspired by the classic Moog Modular Synthesizers, making this instrument a powerful addition to a Mother-32, DFAM or any Eurorack modular system.

Grandmother is a sonic playground that harkens back to Moogs modular roots, where synthesis is not only about the end result, but the journey of discovery and experimentation. While capable of highly complex sounds and modulation, Grandmother’s semi-modular design requires absolutely no patching, ensuring that human beings of any skill-level can easily explore and experience the joys and magic of analog synthesis.

Inspired by the classic Moog modular synthesizers that came before it, Grandmother’s sound engine, modulation engine and onboard spring reverb tank are completely analog, resulting in an unrestricted sonic vocabulary of immeasurable beauty and power. In addition, Grandmother also features an easy to use Arpeggiator and Sequencer for added enjoyment and programmable syncopation.

Though not required, creative patching and exploration are the keys to discovering exciting new relationships between modules and to truly unlocking Grandmothers infinite expanse of auditory inspiration. Patching can also be used to override internal connections, allowing each section to function just as an independent module would.

In addition to its standalone function, Grandmother is also an ideal analog audio processor for external sound sources, and a powerful keyboard front end for expanding a Mother-32, DFAM or Eurorack modular system.

Features:

TYPE: Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer
SOUND ENGINE: Analog
NUMBER OF KEYS: 32 Full-Size Keys
TYPE OF KEYS: Velocity-sensing (Velocity signal is not hard-wired available via MIDI and KBD VEL OUT jack)
OTHER CONTROLLERS: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Variable Glide
POLYPHONY: Monophonic
SOUND SOURCES: 2 Oscillators with selectable Waveforms (Oscillator 2 supports Sync to Oscillator 1 plus linear FM), 1 White Noise Generator, External Input jack
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VCF FILTER (LOW PASS): -24dB/Octave Moog Ladder Filter with Resonance (Self-Oscillating)
STATIC FILTER (HIGH PASS): -6dB/Octave
MOD SOURCES: Modulation Oscillator (Sine, Sawtooth, Ramp, Square), S/H Output, plus Envelope and Key Tracking
ENVELOPE: Four-Stage (ADSR)
ATTENUATOR: Bipolar
MULT: Four Parallel-wired Non-buffered Patch Points
EFFECTS: Spring Reverb
ARPEGGIATOR / STEP SEQUENCER: (256 Steps; three Sequence Files)
PATCH POINTS:: 41 x 3.5mm front and rear panels, 21 Inputs, 16 Outputs, 4 Parallel-wired Mults.
AUDIO INPUT: One 1/4 TS jack (Rear Panel)
AUDIO OUTPUT: One 1/4 TRS jack for headphones or line level output (Rear Panel)
MIDI I/O: 5-pin DIN In, Out, Thru; plus MIDI over USB (Rear Panel)
DIMENSIONS: 23 (58.42cm) Wide x 14 1/4 (36.19cm) Deep x 5 1/2 (13.97cm) High
POWER: Included Power Adapter 12V DC (positive tip), 2A, 100 to 240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz
WEIGHT: 16lbs. / 7.25kg