Spectravox and Subharmonicon | Non-Standard Filter Bank Modulation

video upload by Moog Music

"In this video we combine Subharmonicon and Spectravox together to get fascinating and unorthodox spectral modulation.

We begin by creating a sequence using Subharmonicon’s dual sequencer, polyrhythmic movement, and VCO 1. We then send VCO 1 to Spectravox’s carrier input to shape that VCO using Spectravox’s ten filters. Turning the levels of all but filter one on Spectravox down give us a traditional lowpass filter subtractive synthesis architecture, and an envelope set to SHIFT will open that lowpass filter. Subhamonicon’s two envelopes and Spectravox’s single envelope can be used to create dynamic movement in our filter bank, but more unorthodox modulation can be achieved using Subharmonicon’s four sub-oscillators. These sub-oscillators are not syncronized with our sequencer movement, giving rise to interesting interference patterns in our resulting spectrum."

Subtribe 2/2 Ft. Mister Goldhand 🎷 (Moog Subharmonicon + H90 // Korg Electribe MX EMX1 // Saxophone)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"I am pleased and honored to have a very special guest on this Subtribe sequel 😃"

WISP - Granular Ambient Modular #17 // Instruo Arbhar, Qu-Bit Mojave, Rhodes

video upload by David Falcon

"noun /wɪsp/
a delicate, thin, and sometimes twisting piece or line of something

Me apetecía algo relajante así que hice una pieza para mí mismo. La idea parte sampleando en el @instruo Arbhar: Rhodes, Piano, Vibráfono, Acordeón, Synth bass y Cuerdas. En mi experiencia, este módulo funciona mejor cuando se samplean frases para luego recorrerlas con su motor en lugar de notas individuales. Lleva a sorpresas y texturas interesantes. En esta jam solo utilicé el vibráfono y el rhodes.

La textura aguda, parecida a una voz, soy yo mismo cantando al micro del @QuBitElectronix Mojave y fijando el búfer. Fui editando el módulo hasta hacerlo funcionar en el tema. La línea de bajo nace en el @MoogSynthesizers Subarmonicon y lo envié al @ShakmatModular Dual Dagger para controlar la dinámica.
En el @WeAreElektron Analog Four añado un Kick, Hi-Hat y dos líneas simples en las frecuencias agudas. También improviso con el Nord con un sonido Rhodes en algunas partes a tiempo real (no he podido montar el vídeo que he hecho en el móvil de esta parte por algun motivo en Davinci Resolve)

Gracias por estar al otro lado!

(eng)
I was in the mood for a relaxing piece so I made one for myself! It started by sampling some new sounds into Arbhar. Rhodes, Piano, Vibraphone, Accordion, Synth bass and Strings. In my experience this module works best when sampling phrases to then sweep around with its engine instead of single notes. It leads to more happy accidents and interesting textures. In this jam only the vibraphone and some rhodes was used.

The high texture vocal-like sound is myself singing into Mojave and locking the buffer. I tweaked the module until I found something that worked. It was mixed with a bass line in the subharmonicon and sent to the Dual Dagger to control the dynamics of the song.
Lastly the Analog Four is adding Kick, Hi-Hat and two simple lines on top. I also improvise with a Nord Rhodes sound on top in some of the parts."

Spectravox and DFAM | Advanced Physical Modeling

video upload by Moog Music

"In this video we explore the principles of physical modeling synthesis using DFAM and Spectravox.

We begin with a summary of physical modeling synthesis. Physical modeling models an excitation signal (the isolated sound of a finger hitting a drum head, a pick plucking a guitar sting, a bow bowing a cello string) and a resonating body (a drum, a wooden block, a string coupled with a wooden body, etc.). Excitation signals are usually very short sounds full of harmonics and noise – we use DFAM to sculpt a broadband signal with lots of internal dynamics using DFAM’s three envelopes. Spectravox’s ten resonant filters with individual level control are then used to model a resonating body. DFAM’s velocity sequencer further allows us to create a sequence with harder or softer drum hits, while its pitch sequencer can move Spectravox’s filters via the SHIFT input for fascinating tonal changes."

Labyrinth and Subharmonicon | Tangled Transpositions

video upload by Moog Music

"In this video we tie Labyrinth and Subharmonicon’s sequencers together for tangled transpositional movement.

We begin by mixing the VCA outputs of each instrument using Labyrinth’s utility mixer. We then show how to quantize Subharmonicon’s two sequencers to generate sequences of octaves and then add those sequences to Labyrinth’s two sequencers to generate polyrhythmic octave transpositions. Labyrinth’s voice is sequenced by Labyrinth SEQ 1 and transposed by Subharmonicon SEQ 2 while Subharmonicon’s voice is sequenced by Labyrinth SEQ 2 and transposed by Subharmoncon SEQ 1. With Labyrinth’s quantizer set to Hirajoshi pentatonic scaling octave transpositions from Subharmonicon work well regardless of western tonality. Using more traditional western scales from Labyrinth we can set the steps of Subharmonicon to values other than octaves (e.g. perfect fourths/fifths) provided we stay in key."

80's vibes Lofi Music with Subharmonicon, volca fm : City BGM 2025-08-11 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog Subharmonicon, ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2, and DIY noise box
A lo-fi piece built from nostalgic synth tones and layered soundscapes.

The noise box is routed into the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II to generate glitchy textures.

Subharmonicon is patched to produce city-like noise and sent through ‪@HologramElectronics‬ MICROCOSM for reverb.

volca fm2 is driven via MIDI from Ableton; its output runs into ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for reverb and filtering."

HEAL - Electronica #15 // Analog Four, Octatrack, Modular, Subharmonicon and Electric Guitar

video upload by David Falcon

"Estos últimos días necesitaba un rato para hacer música sin mayores pretensiones. La creación de este tema ha sido terapéutico para mí y de ahí el nombre.

Estoy cada vez más cómodo con este setup. He añadido una pedalera Harley Benton Spaceship 80 para tener todos los cables ordenados y recogidos, salvo los del modular por supuesto. Así puedo llevar conmigo el setup a donde quiera.

Analog Four mkii, Octatrack mkii, Subharmonicon y Modular.

En este caso he añadido un segundo filtro, el Dual dagger de Shakmat aunque poco uso le doy en esta Jam en concreto. Filtra ligeramente los sonidos de Arbhar.

En la parte final me apetecía duplicar la melodía principal con un segundo instrumento y me decidí por la guitarra ya que es mi instrumento principal y últimamente no tengo demasiadas oportunidades de utilizarla.

Eso es todo. Espero que os guste y cualquier duda a los comentarios estaré encantado de hablarlo.

(eng)
These last few days I really needed some time to create music and evade myself from everything going on in life. The creation of this one was therapeutic for me, hence the title.

I'm getting more and more comfortable with this setup. I added a Harley Benton Spaceship 80 pedalboard to keep all the cables organized and tidy, except for the modular, of course. This way, I can take the setup with me wherever I go.

Analog Four mkii, Octatrack mkii, Subharmonicon, and Modular.

I've added a second filter to the case, the Shakmat Dual Dagger, although I don't use it much in this particular jam. It slightly filters out Arbhar's sounds.

In the final part, I wanted to double the main melody with a second instrument, and I decided on the guitar since it's my main instrument and I haven't had many opportunities to use it lately.

That's all. I hope you like it, and if you have any questions, I'd be happy to discuss them in the comments."

GONE - Electronica #4 // Subharmonicon, Analog Four, Octatrack, Modular

video upload by David Falcon

"En este tema me voy por una rama oscura del electro. Me evoca sensaciones similares a la OST del juego The Binding of Isaac. Bastante oscuro, incluso siniestro por veces.
Muchas disonancias girando en torno al ancla que es la Elektron Analog Four mkii. Bombo y Bajo sientan unas bases potentes sobre lo que construir lo demás. La octatrack como mixer del máster es una gozada mientras que el modular y el subharmonicon son una fuente inagotable de inspiración.
En este caso decidí disolver el tema al final en lugar de llevarlo a una parte nueva. Más acorde a la temática creo. Como siempre, grabado en una toma, y solamente masterizado en Ableton.

Gracias a los que estáis siempre al otro lado.
Saludos!

(eng)
In this song I am going for a dark branch of electro. It evokes similar feelings in me to the OST of the game The Binding of Isaac. Quite dark, even sinister at times.
Many dissonances revolving around the anchor that is the Elektron Analog Four mkii. Kick and Bass lay powerful foundations on which I build the rest. The Octatrack as a master mixer is amazing while the modular and the subharmonicon are an infinite source of inspiration.
In this case I decided to dissolve the main parts of the song at the end instead of taking it to a new part. More in line with the theme I think.
Recorded in one take and mastered in Ableton.

Thank you for being on the other side."

Mylar Melodies Performs Live on Moog's Messenger | Superbooth 2025

video upload by Moog Music

"Watch ‪@mylarmelodies‬ bring Messenger to life with a fully stacked Moog semi-modular ecosystem in this live improvisation captured at this year's Superbooth show in Berlin.

Blending expressive analog tones with modular precision, this set highlights Messenger’s dynamic ability to draw out deep and delicate textures from DFAM, Mother-32, Subharmonicon, and Labyrinth. From evolving sequences to sweeping filter movements and modulations, the performance showcases the instrument’s potential for both nuance and power."

Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Analog Synthesizer w/ Origina Box SN 11512

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RIFT - Modular Percussion #10 // Arbhar, Prism, Subharmonicon, Mojave, Matriarch

video upload by David Falcon

"/rɪft/
noun
1. a crack, split, or break in something.
2. a serious break in friendly relations.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
El objetivo de este tema era hacer un patch percusivo con el modular. En el Arbhar tengo un sample de estática de la radio que paso por el filtro del Qu-bit Prism. Con un sample and hold desde PAM's lo modulo rítmicamente creando el patrón rítmico más agudo.
Despuén en el Moog Subharmonicon tengo un patch de Bombo que paso a través del Qu-Bit Mojave, y así lograr unos golpes que recuerdan a toms haciendo el beat algo más complejo.

Esa capa base quedó grabada durante un par de semanas sin que tuviera opción de añadirle nada más e iba a subirla así, pero decidí crear una linea de bajo con el Analog Four, un arpegio y una textura con el OP-1 y por último un lead/textura con el Matriarch.

(eng)
The objective of this song was to make a percussive patch with the modular. In the Arbhar I have a sample of radio static that I pass through the Qu-bit Prism filter. With a sample and hold from PAM's I modulate it rhythmically creating the rhythmic pattern.
Later on the Moog Subharmonicon I made a Bass Drum patch that I pass through the Qu-Bit Mojave, and thus achieve some hits that are reminiscent of toms making the beat somewhat more complex.

That base layer was recorded for a couple of weeks without me having the chance to add anything else to it. I was going to upload it like this, but I decided to create a bass line with the Analog Four, an arpeggio and a texture with the OP-1 and finally a lead/texture with the Matriarch."

Moog Mother-32 / DFAM / Subharmonicon w/ 3 Tier Rack Kit

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"Gently used Moog System that the previous owner bundled together, all purchased separately (not as a 'Sound Studio'). Includes power supplies, rack kit (ships assembled), extra patch cables and various manuals and paperwork as shown."

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Moog Subharmonicon [Sample Pack]

video upload by Mr. Card

"Discover the raw, complex, and rhythmically rich character of the Moog Subharmonicon with this unique sample pack. This demonstration captures the essence of this semi-modular synthesizer. Perfect for cinematic, experimental, ambient, and electronic music producers.

📥 Download here → https://www.mrcardmusic.com/product/m...
🔥 Explore more sample packs & presets!"

Setting Up...

video upload by No Lake

"Just a few words to let you know that I'm still here. I'm currently working on the new era of my music. It's heading in the direction I wanted it to go. I introduced you to the concept of Brussels School, which means everything and nothing, and I realize that it's ultimately something that suits me.

So what's next? I'll gradually introduce you to jams based on this concept. Rather long pieces that take the time to establish an atmosphere. Something absorbing, bewitching, with a hypnotic and almost insidious rhythm. Something along the lines of "Illusion" or "Hypnosis," which were two of the channel's top three hits. I take this as proof that I'm on the right path.

As explained three weeks ago, there will no longer be videos every week. They will arrive when they arrive. The long-term idea is to rework all these jams to create a real album centered around a single philosophy, but this is another story for later.

Wishing you a great day! See you soon.

My set up:
Ableton Live 12
Novation Summit
Moog Sound Studio
(Moog DFAM)
(Moog Subharmonicon)
(Moog Mother-32)
Ableton Push
Novation Launchkey 49
Akai Mini
Sonicware Liven 8Bit Warps

My Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MAeb... My Bandcamp : https://nolake.bandcamp.com/ My Soundcloud : / frederic-kuyl "

Moog Subharmonicon + Boss DM101 // Analog does it better.

video upload by Dexba

"Moog, Roland: YES, please, more of THIS.
Blablabla limitations, blablabla the future.
I – DON'T – CARE. This sounds so good, it reminds me of the amazing Matriarch, which has the gorgeous delay built in, and that characterful Moog sound. Boy, I miss that keyboard.
Anyway, this is why I fiddle with hardware synthesizers: living these moments of bliss when everything aligns, the chord strikes perfectly and the BBD provide you with that nostalgia of times and places you've never visited. Lovely.
I hope you'll get to experience the same, both here watching this video and in your sonic explorations!"

Moog Subharmonicon

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"Moog Subharmonicon, tested in great working condition. Includes original power supply as shown."

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Liminal Patch 010 : Dark Ambient Modular Exploration : 10 Minutes of Threshold Invocation

video upload by Botched Creative

"AETHERIS NEXUSis a 10-minute descent into modular tension, where structured performance collides with controlled unpredictability. A convergence of control and surrender. Droning analog oscillators stretch across a dark horizon. Sculpted noise writhes in the aether—each exhale a ghost of resonance. Randomized ostinatos emerge like faulty memories. Pulsing bass figures carve a path agnostic to meter—structured, but answerable only to their own internal logic.

Recorded live to multitrack, each voice was captured in real time—a fleeting convergence of structure and volatility. What emerged was part performance, part algorithmic drift: a mesh of voltages and reactive systems colliding in ways that can’t be precisely reentered.
An improvisation encoded in circuitry and instinct. Once aligned—now gone.

Liminal Patch 010 marks the end of Series One. Liminal Patches Series Two will return after a brief hiatus.

0:00 :: Intro
0:30 :: Synth layer 01 : Moog Subharmonicon
1:21 :: Synth drone 01 : Archae Loki
1:53 :: Texture drone 01 : Maneco Labs Grone 2 Dark Drone Machine
2:15 :: Bell Sequence : Black Corporation Deckard's Voice
2:35 :: Texture drone 02: Forge TME Vhikk X
3:21 :: Bass Synth : Moog Matriarch
3:52 :: Synth drone 02 : Winterbloom Castor & Pollux
04:20 :: The middle bit
09:08 :: The end logo
09:23 :: A subtle hint


Main Synths:
Moog Subharmonicon, Moog Matriarch, Archea Loki, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux. Black Corporation Deckard's Voice, Maneco Labs Grone 2 Dark Drone Machine, Forge TME Vhikk X.

Sequencer:
Qu-Bit Bloom

Processors:
Make Noise Maths, Happy Nerding 3x Mia, ALM Pam's Pro Workout, Xaoc Devices Zadar, Xoac Timiszoara, Expert Sleepers ES-9, Intellijel Quadratt, Thorn Audio VC LFO, Maneco Labs Clusterverb, After Later Audio Cloaks,

Post-Processing:
Abelton Live (tracking), Motu Digital Performer (mixing), Kush Audio, Slate Digital, Valhalla DSP, Waves plugins.

Become the infinite threshold."

MOOG SUBHARMONICON POLYRYTHMIC SYNTHESIZER w/ Original Materials

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"This is an AMAZING instrument, unlike anything you've ever heard or played!

It contains six oscillators, two 4-step sequencers, 4 polyrythm generators, a VCA, and of course Moog's famous ladder VCF.

A 32-jack patchbay lets you self patch the instrument or integrate it with other synth gear.

It has a MIDI port and, when plugged into a keyboard, can make 6-voice polyphony.

This unit is in fantastic condition and comes with all the documents, patch cables, power supply, and box."

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Cinematic Ambient w/ Moog Subharmonicon, OP-1 field, Tape Loop| Crater 2025-05-09 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with the ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog Subharmonicon, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and tape loops—quiet ambient music built from repeating harmonies and gentle tape textures.

Subharmonicon: Uses only VCO 1 to create a looping pattern, routed through ‪@HologramElectronics‬ MICROCOSM for reverb.

OP-1 field: Performs soft synth-pad layers.

Tape loop: Plays a pre-recorded piano line, processed with reverb via ‪@gfisys‬ SPECULAR TEMPUS.

Ableton Live: Adds additional sound effects and synth melodies on top."

Moog Subharmonicon – Analog Beast [SOUNDSET] • Custom Presets 🎹

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"This pack explores the unique rhythmic architecture of the Subharmonicon, delivering a wide range of pulsing sequences, dark basses, hypnotic textures, and analog noise patterns — all crafted for deep, experimental, and cinematic electronic music.

🎧 In this full demo, you’ll hear every preset in action — no talking, just pure Moog sound. Perfect for techno, ambient, modular jams, soundtrack work, or live performance.

📥 Download the full Analog Beast Soundset here:
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Confrontation / #analogsynthesizer session #soundscape #retrosound

video upload by RandomVoltage

"The idea here was to connect and play three mono Synthesizer together to achieve a big soundscape with different timbre…
I quickly realised a few problems:
Biggest issue is my ability to play in the first place 😆
Timming and velocity feel much better when not recording though

Well after several times trying to record a couple minutes that’s best i came up with before abounding this patch

Definitely will keep practising

Setup

#arturia #keystep connected to cv/gate or midi to
#arp2600 #moogmother32 #moogsubharmonicon

Arp2600 - 3 OSC Bass drone
Subharmonicon - Pad Sound
Mother32 - Lead voice (still able to play notes only with mother keys or transpose)"