Gearank High Notes
- 2021.04: Highest Rated Keyboard Synth Under $1000.
- 2020.03: Highest Rated Keyboard Synth Under $1000.
Overview
Moog is undeniably the brand to beat when it comes to analog synths, and the Grandmother, being the best rated synth in the sub $1000 price range, helps keep them at the top.
This semi-modular monophonic synth features 2 oscillators, 4-pole ladder filter and 1-pole highpass filter. Synth enthusiasts will enjoy its 41 patch points, which is the selling point for analog synths.
For controls, the Grandmother houses a 32-key Fatar keybed with velocity sensitivity.
Another important feature is its built-in spring reverb, that works on both the internally synthesized sounds or external sounds.
It also houses a sequencer/arpeggiator with 3 preset locations, carrying up to 256 notes.
Specifications
- Polyphony: Monophonic
- Keys: 32-Key Fatar with Velocity Sensitivity
- Oscillator: 2 x Analog VCO, White Noise Generator
- Filter: 1 x Analog LFO with Audio
- Envelope: 1 x ADSR
- LFO: 1 x Analog LFO with Audio (triangle, sawtooth, square)
- Effects: Spring Reverb
- Additional Controllers: Mod Wheel, Pitchbend Wheel, Variable Glide
- Step Sequencer: 3 sequences, 256-steps
- Audio Input: 1 x 1/4″ (instrument in), 1 x 1/8″ (reverb in)
- Audio Output: 1 x 1/4″ (main/headphones), 1 x 1/8″ (reverb out), 1 x 1/8″ (eurorack out)
- Other Connectivity: USB (Type B), Clock in, Clock out, Reset in, On/Off in, 41 x Patch Points
- Power: 12V DC 2A power supply (included)
- Dimensions: 5.5″ x 23″ x 14.25″
- Weight: 16 lbs.
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