Mother-32 Explained

Synth Name:Mother-32
Synth Manufacturer:Moog Music Inc.
Dates:2015[1] -present
Price:$679.00
Polyphony:Monophonic
Oscillator:1 analog oscillator
Lfo:1 triangle wave, square wave
Synthesis Type:Analog subtractive
Filter:1 state-variable (low-pass filter, high-pass filter)
Attenuator:AR envelope generator
Aftertouch:no
Velocity:no
Memory:64 sequences, 32 notes each
Keyboard:13 note keypad
Ext Control:DIN MIDI in

The Mother-32 is an analog semi-modular desktop synthesizer released by Moog Music Inc. in 2015.

The Mother-32 features an analog monophonic sound engine, a 13 note keypad, a step sequencer storing up to 64 sequences of up to 32 steps each, one voltage controlled oscillator with pulse and saw waveforms ranging from 8Hz to 8KHz (16KHz max with LFO/CV), one state-variable (low- and high-pass) voltage controlled filter, and a white noise generator.[2] There are 32 individual 3.5 mm phone jack patch points for sound programming.

Inputs

There is a 3.5 mm audio input on the patch panel for external audio input, and a DIN MIDI input jack.

Eurorack compatibility

The Mother-32 front panel, with the synthesizer electronics attached, can be removed from the case and used as a 60 HP Eurorack module; the internal power connection and audio and CV inputs and outputs are Eurorack compatible.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: INTRODUCING MOTHER-32 - Moog Music Inc. www.moogmusic.com. 28 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170707171852/https://www.moogmusic.com/news/introducing-mother-32. 7 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Mother-32. www.moogmusic.com. 23 Jan 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190102103037/https://www.moogmusic.com/products/mother-32. 2 January 2019.