Product details

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: Place / Time / Memory

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 four unique sonic perspectives on the new instrument within the context of their own creative environments.

Features

• VOICE MODE: Mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic playability
• ANALOG DELAY: Stereo analog delay w/ up to 700ms of MIDI sync-able stereo or ping/pong style repeats
• SEQUENCER: 256 step sequencer w/ up to 4 notes per step and 12 stored patterns. Can be decoupled from Matriarch to independently sequence external gear.
• ARPEGGIATOR: Arpeggiator with selectable modes (Order, Forward/Backward, Random).
• SEMI-MODULAR DESIGN: Semi-modular analog synthesizer - no patching required.
• MODULAR CAPABILITIES: 90 modular patch points for endless exploration
• KEYBOARD: Expressive 49-note Fatar keyboard w/ patchable velocity and aftertouch.
• ANALOG OSCILLATORS: 4 analog oscillators w/ selectable waveshape and hard sync per-oscillator.
• LFO: Full-range analog LFO with 6 selectable waveshapes.
• LADDER FILTERS: Dual analog filters with parallel (HP/LP), stereo (LP/LP), and series (HP/LP) modes available.
• ENVELOPE GENERATORS: Dual analog ADSR envelopes.
• VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIERS: Dual analog VCAs.
• ATTENUATORS: 3x bipolar voltage controlled attenuators with ring mod capability.
• MULTIPLES: 2x4 parallel wired unbuffered mults.
• SECOND LFO: Additional simple analog LFO useful for adding modulation to delay, filters and VCAs.
• EXTERNAL PROCESSING: 1/4“ external audio input for processing guitars, drum machines, and more through Matriarch’s analog circuits.
  OUTPUTS: Stereo ¼” and 3.5mm Eurorack level audio outputs.

Specifications

• TYPE: Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer
• SOUND ENGINE: 100% Analog
• NUMBER OF KEYS: 49 Full-Size Keys
• TYPE OF KEYS: Velocity-sensing with Aftertouch (Velocity and Aftertouch are not hard-wired – available via MIDI, KBD VEL OUT and KB AT OUT jacks)
• OTHER CONTROLLERS: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Variable Glide, Expression pedal in to CV out, and Sustain Pedal in
• POLYPHONY: Monophonic, 2-Note Paraphonic, and 4-Note Paraphonic
• SOUND SOURCES: 4x Analog Oscillators with Selectable Waveforms (Oscillators 2, 3, and 4 support Hard Sync), White Noise Generator, External Input jack.
• MIXER: 6 input (5 eurorack level and 1 instrument level) DC coupled discrete mixer with asymmetrical clipping behavior
• FILTERS: 24dB/Octave Low Pass Filter with Resonance, 24dB/Octave switchable Low Pass/High Pass Filter with Resonance. Configurable in parallel (HP/LP), stereo (LP/LP), and series (HP/LP).
• MOD SOURCES: Analog Modulation Oscillator with selectable and patchable output (Sine, Saw, Ramp, Square, Stepped Triangle, Smoothed Random, Sample and Hold, Noise). Additional LFO (Tri, Square).
• ENVELOPES: 2x Four-Stage ADSR with End of Envelope gate outputs
• ATTENUATORS: 3x Bipolar Voltage Controlled Attenuators with Ring Mod capabilities
• MULTS: 2x4 Parallel-wired Non-buffered Patch Points
• VCAS: 2x discrete analog VCAs routed in stereo
• EFFECTS: Stereo Analog Delay with Ping/Pong, MIDI and CV clock sync, voltage controlled Mix, and independent L/R delay times, feedback, and I/O
• ARPEGGIATOR / STEP SEQUENCER: 256 Steps with up to 4 notes per step; 12 Sequence locations
• PATCH POINTS: 90 x 3.5mm front and rear panels, 49 Inputs, 33 Outputs, 2x4 Parallel-wired Mults
• PEDAL INPUTS: 1/4” Sustain, 1/4” Expression
• AUDIO INPUT: 1/4” TS jack (Rear Panel)
• AUDIO OUTPUTS: 2x 1/4” TS jacks for line level output (Rear Panel), 1/4” Headphone jack with dedicated level knob (rear panel), 2x 3.5mm Eurorack level outputs, 2x 3.5mm Delay outputs
• MIDI I/O: 5-pin DIN In, Out, Thru; plus MIDI over USB (Rear Panel)
• DIMENSIONS: 32” (81.28cm) Wide x 14 1/4” (36.19cm) Deep x 5 1/2” (13.97cm) High
• POWER: Included Power Adapter 12V DC (positive tip), 2A, 100 to 240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz with screw-on barrel connector
• WEIGHT: 24lbs. / 10.89kg