Moog has announced the Messenger Analog Synthesizer, a next-generation analog synthesizer that celebrates classic Moog circuitry and introduces modern features to shape the future of sound design.
Moog Messenger
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Messenger’s layout with labeled controls invites immediate hands-on exploration and encourages a deeper understanding of how to shape and sculpt sound. For experienced synthesists and sound designers, Messenger is packed full of innovative twists on beloved analog circuitry, blending the iconic, raw Moog sound with flexible, modern features designed for use on stage or in the studio.
An Experimental Expression Engine
Messenger has two oscillators with wavefolding functionality, a sub-oscillator with continuously variable waveshapes, dual looping ADSR envelopes, 32 semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity and aftertouch, and the legendary Moog ladder filter augmented with resonance bass compensation, multiple filter slopes, and true multimode functionality.
Messenger’s 256 on-board presets allow for immediate saving and recall of your favorite sounds. The arpeggiator and expression/sustain pedal inputs make this a solid live tool, as well as thr sequencer with probabilistic controls and Eurorack connectivity.
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Please Note: It helps if you’re familiar with psychedelics before watching the video above. Otherwise, Messenger builds on the DNA of Moog’s most iconic and prolific monosynths and puts a new spin on a familiar format with innovative circuits and analog sound.
The Moog transistor ladder filter gets some new tricks up its sleeve. A unique pole-mixing design allows the ladder filter to preserve bass frequencies as resonance is increased via the RES BASS switch while keeping its sonic legacy intact. Low-pass mode adds a 2-pole filter slope in addition to the classic Moog 4-pole low-pass filter slope.
Thirty-two, full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch, a robust metal panel, 256 presets, and knob-per-function controls mean Messenger is endlessly playable and ready to bring to your next gig. Effortlessly record sequences of up to 64 steps, integrate chance operations, and introduce random fluctuations and parameter recording. Experiment with a plethora of arpeggiator patterns and cascade notes into infinity.
Two loopable ADSR envelopes, two LFOs, and expanded frequency and audio rate modulation options via Oscillator 2 provide a wealth of modulation options and deeper assignable possibilities. Messenger integrates into any studio or live setup with six analog control voltage (CV) patch points, an external audio input to the filter, expression and sustain pedal inputs, and 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out as well as MIDI over USB-C.
Moog Messenger Specs:
- SOUND ENGINE: Analog
- NUMBER OF KEYS: 32
- TYPE OF KEYS: Semi-Weighted with Velocity and Aftertouch
- CONTROLLERS: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Velocity, Aftertouch
- POLYPHONY: Monophonic
- ANALOG SOUND SOURCES: 2x Variable Waveshape Voltage-Controlled Oscillators with Wavefolder, 1x Variable Waveshape Sub Oscillator, 1x Analog White Noise Generator, 1x External Input/Filter Feedback
- ANALOG SIGNAL PROCESSORS: 1x Voltage-Controlled Multimode Moog Transistor Ladder Filter with Selectable Resonance Compensation, 1x Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
- ENVELOPES: 2x ADSR Loopable Envelopes
- LFOS: 1x Selectable Waveshape LFO (LFO 1), 1x Triangle Wave LFO (LFO 2)
- PRESETS: 256 patches – 16 banks, 16 patches per bank
- ARPEGGIATOR / SEQUENCER: 64 step sequence saveable per-patch
- AUDIO INPUT: 1x 6.5mm TS
- AUDIO OUTPUT: 1x 6.5mm TS, 1x 6.5mm TRS Headphone
- MIDI I/O: DIN In, DIN Out, USB-C
- CV/GATE CONNECTIONS: 6x 3.5mm TS – CV/Gate In, CV/Gate Out, Analog Clock In/Out
- PEDAL INPUTS: Sustain, Expression (6.5mm TRS)
- WEIGHT: 4.95 kg / 10.91 lbs
- DIMENSIONS: 58.50 width x 32.16 depth x 9.65 height (cm) / 23.03 width x 12.66 depth x 3.80 height (inches)
- POWER: Included 12V DC (Center Positive) Power Supply, 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz
