Moog Announces Matriach, A Semi-Modular, 4-Voice Paraphonic Synthesizer

In conjunction with Moogfest 2019, Moog has announced the Matriarch, a four-note paraphonic, semi-modular analog synthesizer that, combining elements of the Mother-32 and Grandmother synths, offers multiple voice modes, an stereo analog delay, a 256-step sequencer, an arpeggiator and much more.

Features:

• Mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic playability
• Stereo analog delay with up to 700ms of stereo or ping/pong style repeats
• 256-step sequencer with up to four notes per step and 12 stored patterns
• Arpeggiator with selectable modes (Order, Forward/Backward, Random)
• Semi-modular analog synthesizer—no patching required
• 90 modular patch points for endless exploration
• Expressive 49-note Fatar keyboard with patchable velocity and aftertouch
• Four analog oscillators with selectable waveshape and hard sync per-oscillator
• Full-range analog LFO with six selectable waveshapes
• Dual analog filters with parallel (HP/LP), stereo (LP/LP), and series (HP/LP) modes available
• Dual analog ADSR envelopes
• Dual analog VCAs
• Three bipolar voltage controlled attenuators with ring mod capability
• 2×4 parallel wired unbuffered mults
• Additional simple analog LFO useful for adding modulation to delay, filters and VCAs
• 1/4″ external audio input for processing guitars, drum machines, and more through Matriarch’s analog circuits
• Stereo 1/4″ and 3.5mm Eurorack level audio outputs

Pricing and Availability
The Moog Matriarch, priced at $1999, is currently available for preorder through Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend. On April 29 2019, the Matriarch will become available for preorder through all certified Moog dealers. You can visit the Moog website to learn more.

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