Moog Matriarch SR Case Bundle
Bundle offer comprising
Moog Matriarch
4-Note Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesiser with Patch Option
- Analogue sound generation
- 256 Step-sequencer
- Arpeggiator
- Stereo ladder filter and stereo analog delay
- Based on the circuits of the Moog-Modular-Synthesizer
- 4 Analogue oscillators with selectable waveforms
- Mixer with 6 inputs
- 2 x Four-stage ADSR
- 3 x Bipolar voltage controlled attenuators with ring modulation capabilities
- 2 Discrete analogue stereo routed VCAs
- 49-Key keyboard with aftertouch via MIDI, KBD VEL OUT and KB AT OUT connectors
- Pitch and modulation wheels
- 90 Patch points 3.5 mm jack on front and rear side
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 812.8 x 139.7 x 361.9 mm
- Weight: 10.89 kg
- Includes patch cable and external 12 V power supply unit
- Suitable optional case: Art.489955, or Art.479619 (both not included)
- Suitable bag Art. 489808 (not included)
Connections:
- 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm Jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm Jack
- 2 Outputs: 3.5 mm Mini-jack
- Delay 2 outputs as well as sync and CV input: 3.5 mm Mini-jack
- Arpeggiator/sequencer Clock input/on-off input/reset and clock output: 3.5 mm mini-jack
- Instrument input: 6.3 mm Jack
- MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Expression Pedal to CV
- Sustain Pedal Input
Moog Matriarch SR Series Case
Transport Bag for Moog Matriarch
- Material: Abrasion-resistant 1680D Cordura
- Water-resistant
- Laminated zips
- Reinforced seams
- Metal rivets
- Carrying handle
- Detachable shoulder strap
- Detachable backpack straps
- Foam padding inside
- Internal dimensions (W x D x H): 812.8 x 361.9 x 139.7 mm
- Outer dimensions (W x D x H): 863.6 x 406.4 x 177.8 mm
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Available since October 2023
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Item number 579026
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Number Of Keys 49
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Touch-Sensitive Yes
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Aftertouch Yes
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Split Zones No
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Modulation Wheel Yes
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Number of simultaneous Voices 4
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Sound Engine Analogue
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MIDI interface 1x In, 1x Out, 1x Thru
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Storage Medium None
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USB-port Yes
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Effects Delay
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Arpeggiator Yes
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Number of Analog Outputs 2
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Digital Output No
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Display No
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Pedal Connections 1x Pedal, 1x Sustain
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Dimensions 813 x 140 x 362 mm
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Weight 10,9 kg
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A paraphonic purist
The Moog Matriarch is the enhanced version of the semi-modular Moog Grandmother. In contrast to the monophonic Grandmother, however, the Matriarch has four voices. The semi-modular design has been adopted almost exactly; instead of 41 patch points, the Matriarch has 90, and the system is similarly compatible with the other (semi-)modular Moog products and other modular synthesizers. The four analogue oscillators and the classic ladder filter are based on the old Moog modular systems, as are many aspects of the design. The whole thing comes in the usual solid and very stylish housing with a high-quality 49-key Fatar keyboard. There are no digital frills on the Matriarch, and no presets either: What you see is what you get. This bundle includes a sturdy case with backpack straps.
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A matriach, not a mummy's boy
In addition to the oscillators and filters mentioned above, the Moog Matriarch features an analogue stereo bucket brigade echo that mirrors the unit's retro visual aesthetic. Nevertheless, the Matriarch also has a few modern features in store. On the back, for example, there is a USB connection next to the 5-pin MIDI connections. On the front, Moog offers an arpeggiator as well as a sequencer, which offers more than enough space even for the most extensive melody featuring 256 steps. As befits a modularly designed device, the classic utilities can also be found there – a signal splitter (Mult) and an attenuator, with which control signals can be amplified or attenuated.
An analogue purist, no digital frills
One thing should be clear: Like any Moog, the sound of the Matriarch is beyond reproach. If you buy a Moog, you get the Moog sound and if you want the Moog sound, you buy a Moog. It's as simple as that. That said, the Matriarch is no Swiss army knife – it's an analogue purist, no digital frills. Thanks to its paraphonic function, keyboardists will get their money's worth, and those who already have a modular system will find the Moog Matriarch a control centre for all eventualities. For example, an external sequencer can be integrated with ease, and the Matriarch's keyboard virtually demands to be used to control a modular system via CV and gate.
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About Moog
The US manufacturer of synthesizers, based in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the pioneers in this field and has legendary status. Robert Moog had been involved with electronic sound generation since the 1950s and his first experience was with the manufacture of theremins. The breakthrough came in 1968 with the Grammy-winning album "Switched-On Bach" by musician Wendy Carlos (then know as Walter Carlos), recorded in multitrack with a mono synthesizer. The Minimoog, released in 1971, became the most popular synthesizer of the 1970s and is still considered the benchmark for the quality of synthesised sounds. It and the following devices, like the Memorymoog, Polymoog, and Prodigy, shaped the sound of numerous albums, from Stevie Wonder to The Police and from Saga to Kraftwerk.
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The sound lab
In contrast to "modern" models, Moog follows an almost minimalist approach with the Grandmother and Matriarch, one in which digital flourishes are largely avoided. The Matriarch is the no-nonsense version of a polyphonic Moog. Anyone looking for a versatile sound laboratory for tinkering and interconnecting will find exactly that here. With the Matriarch, Moog has expanded the functional range of the Grandmother by several dimensions – but it's also a work of art in its own right, with real character and an appealing retro design. If you didn't know that this was a synth from such a well-known company, you might get the impression that you were looking at a sinfully expensive custom boutique synth. The case included in the bundle has sturdy backpack straps and allows the instrument to be stored and transported securely – whether it's being stowed in the back of the band's van or travelling by train.
