Is the Moog Grandmother the Best New Synth of 2018? - Two New Overview and Review Videos

Published on May 29, 2018 B and H

"AB takes a close look at Moog’s newest semi-modular synth, The Grandmother. He is joined by Nick from Moog, who gives demonstrations and in-depth explanations of the Grandmother’s many powerful features. Check it out!"

Moog Grandmother analog synth review

Published on May 31, 2018 Ask.Audio

"It seems like Moog Music has made it trendy to release a new synth at Moogfest every year. This year they introduced the Grandmother, a powerful semi-modular analog synth. Watch the video review here."

Moog Grandmother sound test and popup factory tour

Published on May 21, 2018 loopop

"In this video we get to know the people and process behind building Moog's new Grandmother synth, as well as get a taste of what it sounds like.

Like Moog's Mother-32, Grandmother is a semimodular analog synthesizer. But Grandmother has a few new tricks up her sleeve: a classic spring reverb (we get to see the spring in this video!), two oscillators, faithful reproductions of Moog's vintage modular components, hard sync, a keyboard and more.

In this video I test the sounds of a few of these new components, as well as get a factory tour for an inside look on how Grandmother is built. Moog relocated Grandmother's production line from Ashville to Durham for Moogfest."

Moog Grandmother meets Eurorack Modular (Part 2)

Published on Sep 21, 2018 once upon a synth

"Part 2 of pairing the eurorack modular with the Moog Grandmother. The Grandmother is semi-modular which means you can break the normal connection between modules and connect to external modules. In this video we explore more effects-based modules like the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP, Make Noise Echophon, Pressure Points, Wogglebug and the 2hp Freez."

Moog Grandmother meets Eurorack Modular

Doors Riders on the Storm Moog Grandmother DeepMind 6 Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Jan 18, 2019 SynthgodXXX

"The Doors "Riders on the Storm" Moog Grandmother + DeepMind 6
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!**

MIDI FILE FRIDAY: The Doors - "Riders on the Storm"
I think this was the hardest to do by hand, timing had
to be perfect, (which I failed at LOLOL) but it is ALL ANALOG!
Moog Grandmother plays the Organ Bass & the Behringer
DeepMind 6 covers the Guitar, Rhodes & vocal melody.
The Grandmother was sequenced & then all knobs were
recorded on the fly to give all of the movement & depth.
The Rhodes sound was "Reedep3" with Delay, Guitar
was "PWM Pad" vocal melody was "2pSweeppad".
Extra Reverb & Delay effects added post in Ableton LIVE.
NO DRUMS INCLUDED, this is strictly synthesizer."

New Moog Matriarch Revealed

Published on Apr 24, 2019 Moog Music Inc

"Matriarch: Place / Time / Memory illuminates the interconnectedness between one’s sense of place, our perceptions of sound organized in time, and the impressions they leave behind.

Exploring the Moog Matriarch synthesizer from their personal home studios, multi-instrumentalist Lisa Bella Donna, Ghostly Intl. electronic producer Max Ravitz (Patricia), Anthem / Call of Duty / Assassins Creed composer Sarah Schachner and Paris Strother of Grammy-nominated R&B duo We Are KING, express 4 unique sonic perspectives on the new instrument within the context of their own creative environments."

Update:I'm not seeing the White Noise Generator, Spring Reverb, or Linear FM that are featured on the Grandmother. Interesting if this is indeed the case, and good news for those that invested in a Grandmother. Some quick diffs compared to the Grandmother:

49 velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch vs 32 velocity minus aftertouch
4 oscillators vs 2
2 filters vs 1
Dual VCA
Second simple LFO
Analog Delay
3 bipolar attenuators with ring mod vs 1
2x4 mults vs. 1x4
Mono, duo, & 4 note paraphonic vs Mono
256 step sequencer adds 4 note per step & 12 stored patterns vs 3
90 patch points (for the added modules) vs 41

And again, the Matriarch appears to be missing the White Noise Generator, Spring Reverb, and Linear FM on the Grandmother.

Update2: new hi-res image. It looks like Noise and Linear FM are there.  So we have the Stereo Delay in place of Spring Reverb.

"The Pinnacle of Moog's Semi-Modular Family of Analog Synthesizers.

Moog Matriarch is a patchable 4-note paraphonic analog synthesizer with a built-in Sequencer, Arpeggiator, stereo Ladder Filters, and stereo Analog Delay. Create rich evolving chord patterns immediately with 'no patching required', then tap into an abundance of inspiring textures, new sounds, and an endless supply of happy accidents through Matriarch’s 90 modular patch points. Based on the vintage circuitry of classic Moog synthesizer modules, Matriarch is a catalyst for creative ideas and a medium for multidimensional expression.

Sequence and perform in mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic modes.

Classic and ping-pong style repeats with lush infinite delay trails.

Create, mangle and explore the endless expanse of sound with 90 modular patch points.

Matriarch is an analog synthesizer with an emphasis on imagination. The pinnacle of Moog’s semi-modular family of synthesizers, Matriarch’s patchable architecture and vintage Moog circuits reward open exploration with endless sonic possibilities and unparalleled analog sound.

Easily create rich harmonic shapes with up to 4 notes of paraphony that can be sequenced, saved, and shifted with Matriarch’s intuitive 256 step sequencer, or stack the analog VCOs to play on a massive 4 oscillator mono synth.
With a deep assortment of synthesis modules based on Bob Moog’s original circuit designs, Matriarch’s 100% analog signal path spans a dynamic sonic vocabulary – from overdriven monophonic bass to gently evolving paraphonic plucks that cycle through waveshapes into a wash of infinite delay trails. Coupling the power of vintage stereo ladder filters, dual Envelope Generators, stereo Analog Delays, and stereo VCAs, Matriarch delivers a multidimensional sound that empowers the sonic exploration of space and time.

Though Matriarch’s semi-modular design requires absolutely no patching, 90 modular patch points are easily accessible throughout the panel via the included 3.5mm patch cables. This powerful electronic instrument is a highly-versatile addition to any stage or studio that can effortlessly transform from a performance keyboard to a fully modular analog synthesizer at a moment’s notice.

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

**Matriarch Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer begins shipping in Summer of 2019."

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Moog Re-Introduces the Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander for $199

Moog Music Inc

"In this exploration of sound design and composition using the Werkstatt-01 analog synthesizer, Asheville-based electronic music producer and Moog Product Specialist Max Ravitz combines eight Werkstatt-01 synthesizers in a dynamic performance in the Moog Sound Lab.

Each of the eight Werkstatt-01 instruments provides a different element in the song ranging from booming kick drums to metallic hi-hats, and deep basses to wavering leads—many of which are based on the sounds found in the Werkstatt-01 Exploration Patchbook, which contains a variety of inspiring patches also designed by Ravitz. All eight Werkstatt-01 synthesizers in this performance are sequenced by the Winter Modular Eloquencer, with a touch of delay and reverb provided by the OTO Machines BIM and BAM to add dimension to the mix."

See the dealers on the right for availibility.

User videos:



Playlist:
1. Moog Werkstatt Overview and Demo by Patchwerks Seattle, available here: http://bit.ly/pw-werkstatt
2. A $199 Moog?! Moog Werkstatt-01 Analog Synth Demo & Build - Reverb
3. TOO Much Werk?? The Moog Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander - Noir Et Blanc Vie
4. Building + Playing Moog Werkstatt-01 + CV Expander Analog Synthesizer Kit - Lightbath
5. Moog Werkstatt-01 (From Build to ACID) - Red Means Recording
6. Moog Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander reissue 2020 build and review - Molten Music Technology

via Moog Music:

"Re-Introducing Werkstatt-01

Werkstatt-01 is a patchable and compact analog synthesizer. A gateway to the expansive world of analog synthesis, the instrument is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring classic Moog sound and circuitry through the unique, hands-on experience of a DIY synthesizer project. This affordable, easy-to-assemble kit requires no prior electronics experience and is a perfect afternoon (or Christmas morning) project.

The straightforward simplicity of Werkstatt-01’s design makes it an ideal jumping-off point to discover a limitless new world of analog sound design, and the included 3.5mm CV Expander makes it a no-brainer for everyone wishing to integrate the iconic Moog sound into their music. The 9" by 6" musical machine may be small, but the raw power and spectrum of the sound it produces is immense.

From Musical Exploration to Experimental Education

First introduced at Moogfest 2014 as part of the event’s Engineering Workshop, the Werkstatt-01 analog synthesizer has been admired as an essential introductory synth, a powerful standalone instrument, and an enhancement to any integrated electronic music ecosystem. Based on classic Moog circuitry, Werkstatt-01 was created to provide a hands-on understanding of how analog synthesizers work and encourage experimentation with sound through patching and interconnectivity.

The research and design that went into Werkstatt-01’s circuits, and the demand for more semi-modular exploratory analog instruments after its initial release, ultimately led to the development of some of today’s most expressive sound design machines: Mother-32, DFAM, Grandmother, Matriarch, and Subharmonicon.

More than a musical instrument, Werkstatt-01 has also served as an interactive educational tool in STEM curricula. The compact, versatile synthesizer has been the heart of the Georgia Tech Hackathon, a weekend-long competition that takes place each February at the Atlanta university’s Center for Music Technology, for six years and counting. The 2021 Georgia Tech Hackathon will be held virtually; see details here.

The easily mod-able analog synth kit has also proven to be a perfect learning ground for DIY modifications and the science of sound. This page of our website features a series of instructional videos to walk you through how to expand your instrument through breadboarding and arduino integration.

Classic Moog Sound & Circuitry

Werkstatt-01’s 100% analog circuits deliver the classic soul and futuristic sound Moog synthesizers are known for. Featuring a full-range analog oscillator with selectable waveforms for powerful sound and the legendary Moog Ladder Filter for precision harmonic sculpting, this instrument covers a vast expanse of sonic territory. Adding movement and modulation is as simple as engaging Werkstatt-01’s analog LFO circuit to simulate the motion of gently breathing waves, or crank up the LFO speed and summon cosmic laser beams. A two-stage analog envelope generator with sustain gives you control to shape dynamics, dialing in everything from lush electronic string swells to punchy basslines and organic percussion hits—and everything in between.

The included CV Expander allows you to enter the endless realms of modular synthesis, where new connections can be made and original sounds are unlocked. Patching inputs and outputs together from the 12 jacks of the 3.5mm patch bay will reconfigure Werkstatt-01’s circuits to create new signal paths and empower new sonic explorations. The included CV Expander also makes it easy to connect Werkstatt-01 to other Moog semi-modular synthesizers, Eurorack systems, or drum machines, enhancing any configuration with powerful analog sound."

See the dealers on the right for availibility.

Moog Grandmother // Further Explorations (in three and a half parts)

Published on Sep 11, 2018 Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

Just some more random noodlings with the Moog Grandmother... exploring different patchings. One thing of note: in the latter half of the second part, I'm using the Korg SQ-1 to sequence the Grandmother's LFO (set to audio rate range) while paraphonically playing a lead line with the other two Oscillators on the Grandmother's keyboard. Once again, the Strymon El Capistan was used on the Grandmother, and the Retro Mechanical Labs Electron Fuzz Custom was used on the Drummer From Another Mother (DFAM)."

Moog Grandmother First Try - no talking just having fun

Published on Aug 12, 2018 Denis Polic

"Yes, its finaly here in my studio, the Grandmother, and i feel like a child eating chocolate for the fist time. Its was only the first try, and she just blown me away, even before i have started to use the modulations, guess i would have a lot of fun diggin more deeper. Wonderfull sounded and quality build instrument, for acceptable price, my humble opinion is she`s worth every cent. Thanks Moog!!!

Have started noodeling with the sequencer, decided to turn the cam on, and here it is.

No compression, no remastering, only effect i have used is Strymon DIG as a delay. Hope you would enjoy like i did"

Update:

Analog Jam "The Flash" Moog Grandmother + Roland System 1m + SE-02

Published on Aug 12, 2018 Denis Polic

"After i get the Grandmother, the ideas keep commin, so i took the second try to use it as bass line synth, let me know what you think about it. As usual, everything hase been played live, no compression or remastering, recorded in one take"

Moog Grandmother // Gram Jam No. 1

Published on May 25, 2018 Chimy Music

"First notes with my new Moog Grandmother! I just received this a few days ago and I'm absolutely loving it. Seriously incredible character. I can't wait to explore it further. Other than the drums, all sounds were created using the Moog Grandmother. Hope you enjoy!"

Beatles L.S.D. Moog Grandmother Behringer DeepMind 6 Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Feb 1, 2019 SynthgodXXX

#mooggrandmother #behringerdeepmind6 #rikmarston
The Beatles "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
Moog Grandmother Behringer DeepMind 6
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!**

MIDI FILE FRIDAY:
The Beatles "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
All synthesizers:
Bass: Moog Grandmother
All other parts: Behringer DeepMind 6
Sequencing on Ableton Live
A little psychedelic video to trip on for those late nights..
You gotta love The Beatles! Groovy!

Thank you for watching!"

Kraft Music: TipTop Forbidden Planet & Moog Grandmother Giveaways

Kraft Music if giving away a TipTop Forbidden Planet eurorack module and Moog Grandmother for their Synths of Summer Month! Full Details at the following links:

TipTop Forbidden Planet

Moog Grandmother

Moog Grandmother Unboxing & First Reactions! Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Jan 14, 2019 SynthgodXXX

Audio demo video here.

"#mooggrandmother #mooganalogsynthesizer #rikmarston
Moog Grandmother Unboxing & First Reactions!
**Watch in HD!!** **Real Life First Reactions!**

Just as it says "Moog Grandmother Unboxing & First Reactions!"
I have been waiting for this analog synthesizer since it's first
release gossip. It was built for me... not for my stand...
well, just watch the video! You will understand! ;)

Thank you for watching!"

A Moog Grandmother Review

Published on Sep 18, 2018 once upon a synth

"In this video I share my thoughts and opinions on the Moog Grandmother synth. Could this be the perfect synth? Very close!"

once upon a synth Moog Grandmother videos

#TSR19-The Moog Grandmother-Part 3

Published on Apr 4, 2019 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part three of a three-part demonstration of the Moog Grandmother, created at the Synth Reactor event put on by Thomann."

#TSR19-The Moog Grandmother videos

Moog Grandmother synth & Guitar jam w/tutorial

Published on Aug 23, 2018 Levi Held

"This little piece came from exploring what i can do with patching the Moog Grandmother to my Dotcom Modular Synthesizer.
I added some nice ambient guitar parts to complete the tune!
There are also captions explaining how I got my results with the Moog Grandmother and modular!
'Merged Minds'"

Pedals4Synths

Published on Feb 25, 2019 Pedals4Synths

Playlist:
Pedals4Synths - Strymon Timeline on a Moog Grandmother
Pedals4Synths - EHX Stereo Polyphase on a SE-02 from Studio Electronics and Roland
Pedals4Synths - TC Electronic Corona on a Korg Minilogue
Pedals4Synths Digitech Nautila
Pedals4Synths - Digitech Polara reverberation on a Moog Grandmother Synthesizer.
Pedals4Synths - Mooer Trelicopter on Moog's Grandmother's VCO

Moog Grandmother with looper "Sojourn"

Published on Aug 11, 2018 Levi Held

"This is a full composition using only The Moog Grandmother Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer and a Donner Nano Looper.
All sounds straight from Moog grandmother and just a little post reverb from my old Roland DEP 5 . No processing or mastering done.
Recorded live with gopro hero 6"

Thee Olde Tale of Moog Grandmother and thee Legend

video upload by Oblivion Corner

"Moog Grandmother analog synth and Synapse Audio The Legend VST are both played live in this loose dungeon synth jam. See how the much feted hardware analog synth plays along with a software emulation of the quintessential Minimoog.

Warm and relaxing synthesizer tones emanate from this live jam which has been edited from conciseness. Enjoy the blissful melodies accompanied by sundry picture in picture scenes from the Bayeux tapestry appearing to the right of the synthesizers.

You can see the Moog Grandmother lightly patched to expand its semi modular subtractive synth grandeur and allow for a richer palate of sounds. Meanwhile, the medieval figures echo the musical bewilderment and gently dissociative effect that synthesizer music can have on the listener.

The distinguished yet hesitant musical motifs counterpoint the genteel sonic timbre of the two synthesizer instruments.

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Eternal day : Prophet Rev2, Sequential Pro2, Moog Grandmother, Strymon Nightsky, Space Echo RE20.

video by Mysterious Machine

"All patches created from init mode.

Synthesizers:
Prophet Rev2 ( sequencer )
Sequential PRO2 ( pad paraphonic mode )
Moog Grandmother ( bass )

Effects:
Strymon Nightsky
Space Echo RE20"

Mysterious Machine : Prophet Rev2, Sequential Pro2, Moog Grandmother, Strymon Nightsky.
video by Mysterious Machine

Description same as above.

Moog Grandmother sound design tutorial: Lisa Bella Donna Patch book 2: Mixer distortion

video upload by EthanJamesMusic

"This is a tutorial for the Moog Grandmother semi modular synthesizer, expanding on a patch created by @LisaBellaDonnaMusic using mixer distortion by running the output back into the noise input. The other main feature of this patch is using the modulation oscillator to create pulse width modulation. I explore some different variations for the patch and how to find different musical uses.. I hope you learn how to take someone else's patch and explore alternate uses from this video."

Update:

Moog Grandmother sound design tutorial: Lisa Bella Donna Patch book 2: Mixer distortion part 2


You can find additional posts in this series here.