Moog Introduces DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother), Semi-Modular Drum Synth

Moog has introduced DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother), a semi-modular analog drum synth that offers an 8-step sequencer (with pitch and velocity), 2 oscillators (square and triangle waveforms), a noise oscillator and much more.

DFAM is the first addition to the Mother ecosystem of synthesizers and presents an expressive hands-on approach to percussive pattern creation. It requires no patching, and absolutely no experience is needed for human-beings of any age to quickly begin synthesizing new and unique rhythmic compositions.

DFAM Features

• SOUND ENGINE: Analog
• ANALOG SEQUENCER: 8-Steps With Pitch and Velocity Per-Step
• SEQUENCER PANEL CONTROLS: Tempo, Run/Stop, Trigger, Advance
• SOUND SOURCES: 2 Oscillators With Square and Triangle Waveforms, 1 White Noise Generator, 1 External Audio Input
• FREQUENCY CONTROL: +/- 5 Octaves (10 Octave Range)
• MIXER: Level controls for Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2 and White Noise/External Audio Input
• FILTER: 20Hz-20KHz Switchable Low Pass / High Pass 4-Pole Transistor Ladder Filter
• ENVELOPES: VCO EG w/ Voltage Controlled Decay and Bipolar Amount Control, VCF EG w/ Voltage Controlled Decay and Bipolar Amount Control, VCA EG w/ Voltage Controlled Decay and Selectable Fast/Slow Attack Time
• PATCHBAY: 24x 3.5mm Jacks
• PATCHBAY INPUTS: Trigger, VCA CV, Velocity, VCA Decay, External Audio, VCF Decay, Noise Level, VCO Decay, VCF Mod, VCO 1 CV, 1→2 FM Amount, VCO 2 CV, Tempo, Run/Stop, Advance/Clock.
• PATCHBAY OUTPUTS: VCA, VCA EG, VCF EG, VCO EG, VCO 1, VCO 2, Trigger, Velocity, Pitch.
• AUDIO OUTPUT: ¼” TS Line / ¼” TRS Headphones (Shared Output Jack)
• INCLUDED POWER SUPPLY: 100-240VAC; 50-60Hz, +12VDC 1200mA
• POWER CONSUMPTION: 3.0W
• EURORACK CURRENT DRAW: 230mA (+12V – from 10-pin header)
• EURORACK MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: 60HP (1”/26mm Module Depth)
• WEIGHT: 3.5lbs
• DIMENSIONS: 12.57”W x 4.21“H (with knobs) x 5.24“D

DFAM is currently priced at $679.00 and you can visit the Moog website to learn more about the drum synth.

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