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Moog Grandmother User Manual

Moog Grandmother
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Moog Grandmother Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnalog Synthesizer
ArpeggiatorYes
EffectsAnalog Spring Reverb
Patch Points41 Patch Points
USBUSB MIDI
Oscillators2 x Analog Oscillators
LFOAnalog LFO
Keyboard32-note
SequencerYes
MIDIMIDI In/Out/Thru
Audio Input1 x 1/4"
Audio Output1 x 1/4" (Headphone Output)
Weight16 lbs
PowerExternal Power Supply
FilterMoog Ladder Filter (Low Pass)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

SETUP & CONNECTIONS

POWER

Instructions for connecting the power adapter and initial power-up.

AUDIO OUT / HEADPHONES

Details on connecting speakers or headphones for audio output.

SIGNAL FLOW

FEATURES & CONTROLS

KEYBOARD

Description of the 32-note velocity-sensitive keyboard and its functions.

LEFT HAND CONTROLLER

PITCH

Explanation of the Pitch wheel for real-time pitch bending.

MOD

Description of the Mod wheel for applying modulation effects.

GLIDE

Details on the Glide control for smooth pitch transitions between notes.

ARP / SEQUENCER CONTROLS

Controls for the Arpeggiator and Sequencer modules.

OCTAVE TRANSPOSE

Functionality for transposing the keyboard octaves.

PLAY

Button to activate the Arpeggiator or Sequencer.

HOLD

Button to sustain notes or hold patterns.

TAP

Button for setting tempo via tapping.

OSCILLATORS

OSCILLATOR 1

Details on the first voltage-controlled oscillator's settings.

OSCILLATOR 2

Details on the second voltage-controlled oscillator's settings.

WAVEFORMS

Explanation of the different waveform types and their characteristics.

MIXER

OSCILLATOR 1 LEVEL

Control for setting the level of Oscillator 1 in the mixer.

OSCILLATOR 2 LEVEL

Control for setting the level of Oscillator 2 in the mixer.

NOISE LEVEL

Control for setting the level of the white noise generator.

INPUTS

Patch points for external audio sources to replace internal signals.

FILTER

CUTOFF

Sets the frequency at which the filter begins to attenuate harmonic content.

KBD TRACK

Keyboard tracking that affects the filter cutoff frequency based on note played.

ENVELOPE AMT

Controls the amount of envelope signal applied to the filter cutoff.

RESONANCE

Emphasizes frequencies at the filter's cutoff point.

ENVELOPE (ADSR)

ATTACK

Determines the time for the control signal to rise from zero to maximum.

DECAY

Determines the time for the control signal to fall to the sustain level.

SUSTAIN

The level the control signal remains at while a key is held.

RELEASE

Determines the time for the control signal to fall to zero after key release.

OUTPUT

VOLUME

Sets the overall output level for the main and headphone jacks.

VCA MODE

Selects how the Voltage Controlled Amplifier controls output level.

SPRING REVERB

Controls the mix balance between dry signal and spring reverb effect.

MODULATION

RATE

Sets the frequency of the Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO).

WAVEFORM

Selects the waveform shape for the Modulation LFO.

PITCH AMT

Sets max modulation depth for oscillator pitch.

CUTOFF AMT

Sets max modulation depth for filter cutoff.

PULSE WIDTH AMT

Sets max modulation depth for pulse width of oscillators.

UTILITIES

MULT

Four parallel jacks for splitting or mixing signals.

HIGH PASS FILTER

A -6dB/Octave filter for shaping high frequencies.

ATTENUATOR

Bipolar attenuator for adjusting control signal strength.

ARP / SEQ

ARPEGGIATOR

Functionality for playing notes in rhythmic patterns.

SEQUENCER

Step sequencer for creating and storing musical patterns.

RATE

Controls playback speed for Arpeggiator and Sequencer.

MODE

Selects between Arpeggiator, Sequencer, and Record modes.

DIRECTION

Sets the playback order for Arp/Seq patterns.

OCT / SEQ

Selects octaves for Arp or sequence file for Sequencer.

SEQUENCER - GETTING STARTED

CREATE A SEQUENCE

Step-by-step guide to recording a sequence.

END RECORDING

Instructions on how to finish recording a sequence.

PLAY YOUR SEQUENCE

How to playback and transpose recorded sequences.

EDITING A SEQUENCE

ENTER SEQUENCE EDIT MODE

Procedure to enter sequence editing mode.

EDIT YOUR SEQUENCE

How to modify sequence data in real time.

EXIT EDIT MODE

Steps to exit sequence editing mode.

REAR PANEL

FINE TUNE

Knob for fine-tuning oscillator pitch.

AUDIO CONNECTORS

Details on audio input and output jacks.

MIDI CONNECTORS

Information on MIDI IN, THRU, OUT, and USB ports.

GLOBAL SETTINGS

CHANGING THE MIDI CHANNEL

How to select the MIDI channel for communication.

MIDI CLOCK INPUT

Settings for synchronizing to external MIDI clock signals.

MIDI CLOCK OUTPUT

Settings for transmitting MIDI clock signals.

NOTE PRIORITY

Selects which note has priority on the monophonic keyboard.

PITCH BEND RANGE

Adjusts the range of the pitch bend wheel.

EXTERNAL CLOCK MODE

Configures synchronization to external clock signals.

LOCAL ON / OFF

Controls whether internal sound engine responds to keyboard.

PATCH POINT INDEX FRONT PANEL

ARP / SEQ MODULE

Patch points for the Arpeggiator/Sequencer module.

MODULATION MODULE

Patch points for the Modulation LFO.

OSCILLATORS MODULE

Patch points for the two oscillators.

PATCH POINT INDEX REAR PANEL

ARP / SEQ CV PANEL

CV connections for Arp/Seq synchronization.

AUDIO OUT PANEL

Buffered main output and Eurorack compatible outputs.

MIDI DOCUMENTATION

WARRANTY

SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE & SUPPORT INFORMATION

MOOG'S STANDARD WARRANTY

Details on Moog's standard limited warranty policy.

RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT TO MOOG MUSIC

Procedure for obtaining an RMA and returning the product for service.

CARING FOR GRANDMOTHER

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the instrument.

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