Moog Releases Model 15 Modular Synthesizer for iOS

Published on May 3, 2016 Moog Music Inc

Now available on iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

Update: a quick note worth mentioning from Quincas Moreira who beta tested the app: It's a "brand new engine, they even worked directly with Apple to improve the ios's handling of heavy audio processing like this. Geert Bevin, the Dev, has said there is no dynamic voice allocation as this is a modular, all modules are constantly running, just like on a real one." You can find a list of Quincas Moreira's presets in the comments below.

"Suzanne Ciani, one of the first and most influential female electronic music composers and synthesists, creates a short sonic sketch using the Moog Model 15 modular synthesizer app. Ciani explores the custom-programmed sounds she designed in the app alongside Moog technicians as they hand-build the app's hardware modular namesake at the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC.

Listen to Suzanne's full composition here:



Ciani's unique patches are available as a free expansion pack in the Model 15's in-app store.

The Moog Model 15 App is an iOS version of the iconic 1970’s instrument. It is designed to evoke the joyous experimentation and sonic bliss of it’s predecessor’s vintage hardware, the Moog Model 15 App meticulously recreates the look, feel, and sound of its highly expressive analog namesake."

And a couple of user videos:

Moog Model 15 Synthesizer - Factory Sounds Demo

Published on May 3, 2016 Synth Anatomy

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

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"This is the new Moog Synthesizer App Model 15 based on the Model 15 Analog Modular Synthesizer."

Moog Model 15 Modular - Monster New iOS App Exclusive

Published on May 3, 2016 sonicstate

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

"In yet another beautiful studio room at the Funkhaus in Berlin, we saw a preview of the Model 15 - a lovingly emulated Moog System 15 modular modeled on iOS - sounded pretty tasty - Geert Bevin takes us through it"

Side note: Geert Bevin is the man behind the MPE: Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression MIDI specification. You can find previous posts featuring Geert and his work here, including the LinnStrument, Eigenharp, Madrona Labs Aalto, and Symbolic Sound Kyma.

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

"The Moog Model 15 App is the first Moog modular synthesizer and synthesis educational tool created exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

* The Model 15 App requires iOS version 9.3 or later to work. *

Each facet of the Moog Model 15 modular synthesizer has been meticulously recreated in this application to ensure the power and transcendent sound quality of each module remains intact. The character, harmonic complexity and mystique of the Moog Model 15’s modules, from the legendary Moog 921–series oscillators and 904A Low Pass Filter, to the coveted 907 Fixed Filter Bank have been painstakingly preserved.

In order to develop the most immersive and expressive modular interface possible, the Model 15 App has been designed utilizing Apple’s new Metal advanced graphics engine. This ensures that all zooming, panning and modular patching throughout the application feels completely natural, something that would have been impossible otherwise.

The Model 15 App features both monophonic and 4-voice polyphonic operation is easily commanded via 4 seamlessly integrated controllers. Simple swipes and taps provide instant access to a traditional Moog keyboard, 1150 ribbon controller, 8-step sequencing arpeggiator and the award-winning Animoog keyboard with 22 built-in scales and polyphonic modulation capabilities.

Also included are extended features which expand the capabilities of the app beyond the traditional offerings of the hardware Moog Model 15. These include total MIDI integration, assignment for external control, use as a MIDI controller, dedicated Audio Bridge and MIDI Bridge modules, looping recorder module with overdubbing, a master ping-pong delay module and a new extension cabinet that includes additional amplifiers and voltage-controlled reversible attenuators that can be used for effects like ring-modulation.

Because the Model 15 App utilizes Apple’s Metal technology, only 64-bit devices are supported. Compatible devices include iPhone 5s or newer, iPod touch 6 or newer, iPad Air or newer, and the iPad Pro.

Additional Features
• Ships with over 160 unique presets
• Recreates the sound of a hardware Moog Model 15 modular synthesizer
• Easily share presets and recordings with anyone
• Tutorial patches to assist all experience levels
• Intuitive patching and cable coloring
• Support for landscape and portrait modes
• Voltage-controlled stereo ping-pong delay
• Expressive sequencing arpeggiator
• Moog 1150 Ribbon controller
• Real-time looping recorder with overdub and immediate sharing
• Up to two controllers on-screen (iPad only)
• Optional left-handed UI operation

Supports
• 3D Touch and Apple Pencil integration for after pressure
• Note-per-channel MIDI controllers
• Ableton Link
• Inter-App Audio and Audiobus
• MIDI Bridge and Audio Bridge
• 7 and 14-Bit MIDI
• MIDI Program Change
• Bluetooth LE MIDI controllers
• Typing keyboards for shortcuts and musical typing
• AudioCopy, AudioPaste and AudioShare"

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Lancelot & Guinevere

Published on Apr 5, 2016 Quincas Moreira

"Live modular improvisation, featuring the Arturia Beatstep Pro and iSpark drum machine app, with the Hohner Pianet T, MFOS Soundlab MKii+QuNexus, Roland MKS50, and my DiY modular synthesizer. Audio recorded in stereo directly from the mixer. Video by Lili Rabit."

Quincas Moreira's Songs From Outer Space - Synth Album to Benefit Ray Wilson

"Synth DiY is a passion, and Ray Wilson's Music From Outer Space is more than a website, it is home sweet home to those of us who yearn for the music of the spheres. All the sounds in this album were made with the MFOS Soundlab MKii synthesizer, a truly inspiring instrument by Ray. All proceeds from sales of this album will be forwarded to Ray in order to help with his medical expenses for as long as his health requires it. [see this post for details]

released December 15, 2015

All sound design, composition, production, arranging, performance, recording, mixing and mastering by Quincas Moreira.

Album Art by Ted Stall

Soundlab MKii Synthesizer designed by Ray Wilson and built by Quincas Moreira."

Baby proof modular Joystick

Published on Sep 29, 2015 Quincas Moreira

"Nina performs a stress test on my new joystick controler prototype :)"

MacGyver Groove

Published on Sep 5, 2015 Quincas Moreira

"Testing my new 'Swiss Army Module' (Gain, Attenuation, Inversion, Offset) in a musical context, controling the voltage from a sequencer into two voices (Lizard2 and Wave Freaker) for some microtonal/macrotonal persussive musical palindromes :)"

And some additional info:
"New QM prototype, possibly a future VBrazil offering :) The MacGyver, or Swiss Army Module: Two channels of Gain, Inversion, Attenuation and Offset with visual indication of output polarities. Lot's of fun using it to manipulate the voltage from my beatstep before it hits my oscillators!"

Kubo

Published on Apr 23, 2015 Quincas Moreira

"Uno de los proyectos que construimos en el LASE (Laboratorio Abierto de Síntesis y Electronica). Un Oscilador con modulación de frequencia y amplitud por vactrol."

Groovezilla by Quincas X

Quincas X is synth maker Quincas Moreira.

"Groovezilla was my response to the challenge of FAWM 2015, to create a full 14 track album in the 28 days of February. The album was done mostly on the iPad with diverse apps, but there's a good bit of my DIY analog modular in there, as well as my trusty old Hohner electric piano. It is a mix between experimental music and grooves, and the theme is classic monsters. Enjoy!"

Winter Neverland

Published on Jan 4, 2015 Quincas Moreira

"Grasshopper"

Quincas Moreira Pacifier

via Quincas Moreira on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Introducing the Pacifier 4 channel passive format jumbler, dual attenuator, 2bus (stereo) mixer. A swiss army knife for the performing synthetist. No power, no noise, no distortion!"

The Ribbon Stick Song # 1

Published on Jun 10, 2014 Quincas Moreira·23 videos

"Improvisation with a Ribbon Stick (tm) and an Expression pedal controling a patch on a home made Modular Synthesizer"

New Quincas Moreira Quad Transient Detector Module

Quad Detector test Published on Apr 18, 2014 Quincas Moreira·20 videos

"It works :O !!!"

There have been previous posts featuring Quincas Moreira, however this is his first module. Via Quincas:

"This is my first original module design. I'm mostly a builder but I'm starting to get the hang of the CAD software and basic circuit theory. This module takes any incoming audio signal and creates a pulse out every time the audio passes the threshhold set by the knob. I intended it for the use you see in this video, using the computer audio interface to program modular beats and trigger events like envelopes and sequences. But you can also connect raw drum triggers, microphones, guitars, whatever.... The circuit is 4 times the same path, which basically is a preamp with ridiculous gain -> rectifier -> comparator -> inverter. The threshold is set by setting the initial signal attenuation.

I do plan to make PCBs and panels available to the DiY community, as well as selling them pre-assembled. At this point I'm deciding if it will be a stand-alone box which would work with any system, or if it'll be a module with 3U, 4U and 5U panel versions... The 5U version might become a 'Hex Detector' to make good use of so much panel space."

And via Quincas on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge: "Hello friends, presenting the Quad Transient Detector, my first foray into module design. First time I designed a PCB and it worked fine after minimal troubleshooting. Makes cool solid gates out of any audio signal, so you can use your soundcard to sequence your modular drums, or any other use you can think of..."