Moog Matriarch is a 4-part paraphonic synthesizer with a 49-key full-size keyboard and offers numerous patch options thanks to its semi-modular construction. In addition to true analog sound generation, Matriarch is equipped with a sequencer, arpeggiator, stereo ladder filter and stereo analog delay. Matriarch's technology is based on the circuits of the legendary Moog modular synthesizers. Even without a patch cable, Matriarch delivers a variety of classic synthesizer sounds and beautiful chord sequences in no time at all. In addition, the extensive patch options allow you to travel to the most colorful sound worlds - including all the creative surprises a semi-modular synth can offer.
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Moog Matriarch modules are largely based on Bob Moog's original circuits. In addition to the obligatory ladder filter classic, these include two envelope generators, stereo analog delay and stereo VCAs. The 100% true analog signal path is extremely effectively equipped and enables a huge range of impressive sounds. Snotty power basslines are just as much a part of the repertoire as sparkling, slowly evolving melody patterns and ethereal surface sounds.
Oscillators: Minimoog
Mixer: CP3 module
Filter: classic 904A module
Envelopes: classic 911 module
VCAs: classic 902 module
Analog Delay: MF-104M and 500 Series
4-part paraphonic sound engine
The 4-part paraphonic sound engine delivers up to four notes simultaneously, which can be set in motion with the internal 256-step sequencer. Sequences can be stored and transposed in real time. Stacked VCOs turn Matriarch into a super-fat 4-oscillator monosynth.
Creativity and play instinct
Matriarch bundles creativity and play instinct. It combines patchable architecture with classic Moog synthesizer technology, thus enabling immense design possibilities at the highest tonal level.
Modular system for studio and stage
Moog Matriarch has an internally pre-patched signal path, i.e. a multitude of highly interesting sounds is possible without a patch cable. Using the 90 patch points, Matriarch becomes a fully-fledged modular system for studio and stage. Thanks to its full-size 4-octave keyboard and high-quality controllers, Matriarch is also a first-class performance keyboard. Matriarch works standalone as a complete synthesizer, but is also an ideal complement to DFAM, Mother-32, Grandmother or any Eurorack modular system. In addition, Matriarch's modules are ideally suited as effect devices for processing external audio signals.
Moog Matriarch at a glance:
Monophone, duophone and quadruple paraphone playable
Stereo analog delay with up to 700ms delay, MIDI sync, stereo/ping-pong echo
Step sequencer with up to 256 steps, 12 storable patterns, up to four notes per step
Arpeggiator with selectable playback modes (Order, Forward/Backward, Random)
Semi-modular with internal signal path - Patching possible but not necessary
90 patch sockets for countless patch options
49 keys (four octaves) Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
Four analog oscillators with selectable waveform and hard sync
Analog LFO with wide frequency range and six waveforms
Analog Dual Filter with selectable configuration (parallel - HP/LP, stereo - LP/LP, serial - HP/LP)
Analog Dual Envelope (ADSR)
Dual analog VCA
3x voltage controlled attenuators with ring modulator function
2x4 parallel wired, unbuffered Mults
Additional simple analog LFO for modulation of delay, filter and VCAs
Audio input with 6mm mono jack socket for processing external signals (e.g. guitar, drum machine)
Stereo outputs each with two 6mm jack sockets and mini jack sockets (Eurorack level)
Instantly jettisoned to being my favourite synth. Great example of an instrument that doesn’t take masses of work to get beautiful results, and allows you to delve pretty deep into sound design if that’s your bag. Can be ethereal and brutal. I’m a country mile away from fully understanding the technical aspects of synthesising sounds, but it’s also been a great introduction to modular patching, something I’ve been a bit wary about trying out. Some great video tutorials online, and as ever with Moog, the manuals (and in this case, a separate book with sounds + patching suggestions) are thorough and clear.
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