Matriarch

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.

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

Specs

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