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Moog Mother-32 User Manual

Moog Mother-32
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Moog Mother-32 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSemi-modular analog synthesizer
EnvelopesADSR envelope generator
Oscillator1 x VCO with pulse and sawtooth waveforms
Filter20Hz-20kHz Moog Ladder Filter with resonance
LFOLow-frequency oscillator with triangle and square waveforms
Sequencer32-step sequencer
Patch Points32 x 3.5mm patch points
Power12V DC power supply
MIDIMIDI input

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Unpacking & Inspection

Setup and Connections

Power

Connects the power adapter to the Mother-32 and an AC outlet.

Audio Out

Connects the Mother-32's audio output to speakers or a mixing console.

Mother-32 Overview

Analog Synthesizer Signal Path

Illustrates the signal path from sound sources through modifiers to output.

Sound Sources

Explains the VCO and White Noise generator as sound sources.

Sound Modifiers

Details the function of the VCF and VCA in shaping sound.

Panel Controls & Functions

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)

Details the FREQUENCY, VCO WAVE, and PULSE WIDTH controls.

VCO Modulation

Explains modulation sources, amount, and destination for the VCO.

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Details the LFO's function and controls.

Mix (Voltage Controlled)

Explains the voltage-controlled mixer in the audio path.

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)

Details the VCF controls and modes.

VCF Modulation

Explains VCF modulation controls.

EG (Envelope Generator)

Explains the EG controls.

VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)

Explains the VCA controls.

Keyboard Overview

Describes the 13-note keyboard and its functions.

Sequencer Overview and Panel Control

Introduces the step sequencer and its controls.

MIDI Input

Describes the MIDI IN port and its functions.

Patchbay Overview

Details the patchbay inputs and outputs.

Understanding & Using the Mother-32 Sequencer

Basic Concepts

Explains basic sequencer operation and steps.

Sequencer Modes

Describes Keyboard (KB) and Step modes.

Tutorial - Creating a Pattern in Keyboard Mode

Activate the Record Function

Explains how to activate the pattern recording function.

Enter a Note

Instructions for entering a note into a pattern step.

KB Mode Tutorial - Creating a Pattern (continued)

Set the Gate Length

Adjusts the duration a note is held within a step.

Add an Accent to Step 1

Adds emphasis to a specific pattern step.

KB Mode Tutorial - Creating a Pattern (continued)

Turning Glide On/Off

Controls the glide effect for a step.

Enter a Rest for Step 5

Adds a rest to a specific pattern step.

KB Mode Tutorial - Creating a Pattern (continued)

Add a Ratchet to Step 6

Adds note repeats (ratchets) to a step.

De-activate the Record Function

Exits the pattern recording mode.

Play a Pattern

Run the Pattern

Starts and plays the programmed pattern.

Pause a Pattern

Temporarily stops pattern playback.

Swing

Adjusts the timing of off-beats for rhythmic feel.

Sequencer Performance Functions

Live Accent

Temporarily adds accents during playback.

Live Mute

Temporarily mutes steps during playback.

Live Pattern Transpose

Transposes patterns using octave and keyboard.

KB Mode Pattern Editing

Editing a Pattern Step

Guides on selecting and editing individual pattern steps.

Saving a Pattern

Select Bank

Selects the bank where a pattern will be saved.

Complete or Cancel Save

Finalizes or aborts the saving process.

Restore a Pattern from Memory

Initializing a Pattern

Tutorial - Creating a Pattern in Step Mode

Enter Step Mode

Guides the user to enter Step mode for pattern editing.

Set the Tempo

Sets the tempo for the sequencer.

Step Mode Tutorial - Creating a Pattern (continued)

Setting Pattern Length

Defines the total number of steps in a pattern.

Entering Rests on Step 5 & 8

Inserts rests at specific steps in a pattern.

Step Mode Tutorial - Creating a Pattern (continued)

Editing Notes

Instructions for editing note values in a step.

Exit the Step Edit Function

Exits the step editing mode.

Step Mode Tutorial - Creating a Pattern (continued)

Add a Ratchet to Step 6

Adds ratchets to a specific pattern step.

Shifting the Downbeat of a Pattern

Rotates pattern steps to alter rhythmic feel.

Playing and Editing a Pattern in Step Mode

Enter Step Mode

Guides the user to enter Step mode.

Note Value | Step Mode

Details how to edit note values in Step mode.

Sequencer Panel Function Quick Reference

Select Bank

Selects a bank for saving or loading patterns.

Select Pattern

Selects a pattern to load or save.

Saving a Pattern

Procedure for saving patterns to memory.

Restore a Saved Pattern

Loads a previously saved pattern.

Initialize Current Pattern

Resets the current pattern to default values.

Sequencer Panel Function Quick Reference (continued)

Mode Selection

Explains how to switch between Keyboard and Step modes.

Sequencer Controls

Details core sequencer control functions.

Sequencer Panel Function Quick Reference (continued)

Momentary Mute During Playback

Temporarily mutes steps during playback.

Momentary Ratchets During Playback

Temporarily adds ratchets during playback.

Modify Swing

Adjusts the swing parameter.

KB Mode Panel Functions

Live Play

Controls octave and keyboard functions when sequencer is off.

Transpose a Sequence

Transposes patterns using octave and keyboard.

KB Record Mode

Activates record mode for pattern entry.

KB Mode Panel Functions (continued)

Glide On/Off | KB Mode

Turns glide on or off for a step in KB mode.

Ratchet | KB Mode

Sets ratchet value for a step in KB mode.

Step Select and Edit | KB Mode

Selects and edits steps in KB mode.

KB Mode Panel Functions (continued)

Set End Step | KB Mode

Sets the last step of a pattern in KB mode.

Step Mode Panel Functions

Pattern Page Select | Step Mode

Selects pattern pages in Step mode.

Enable/Disable Steps | Step Mode

Toggles individual steps on or off in Step mode.

Set End | Step Mode

Sets the last step of a pattern in Step mode.

Rotate Sequence | Step Mode

Rotates pattern steps in Step mode.

Step Mode Panel Functions (continued)

Step Edit | Step Mode

Selects a step for editing in Step mode.

Note Value | Step Mode

Edits note values in Step mode.

Glide On/Off | Step Mode

Turns glide on or off for a step in Step mode.

Control Voltage Overview

Mother-32 Patchbay

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs

External Audio Input

Input for external sound sources.

Voltage Controlled Amplifier

Explains VCA CV input and output.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Voltage Controlled Filter

Details VCF patchbay connections.

Voltage Controlled Oscillator

Details VCO patchbay connections.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Voltage Controlled Oscillator (continued)

Details VCO patchbay connections.

Low Frequency Oscillator

Details LFO patchbay connections.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Low Frequency Oscillator (continued)

Details LFO patchbay connections.

VC Mix - Voltage Controlled, DC Coupled Mixer

Details VC Mix patchbay connections.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Multiple

Details the multiple signal splitter.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Assignable Output

Details the programmable assignable output.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Envelope Generator

Details EG patchbay connections.

Keyboard

Explains keyboard CV and gate signals.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Clock/Tempo Overview

Explains clock signals for sequencing.

Patchbay Inputs and Outputs (continued)

Clock/Tempo (continued)

Explains clock signals for sequencing.

MIDI Functions and Implementation

MIDI Channel

Setting the MIDI channel for communication.

MIDI Note On

How MIDI Note On messages are processed.

MIDI Program Change Messages

How program changes affect pattern selection.

MIDI Functions and Implementation (continued)

MIDI System Real Time Messages

Real-time MIDI messages like Clock, Start, Stop.

Setup Mode

Mode for configuring features like MIDI channel and tempo input.

Setup Mode (continued)

Programming the Assignable Output

Configuring the assignable output source.

Setting a MIDI Channel

Setting the MIDI channel.

VCO Calibration

Calibration

Step-by-step calibration process.

Using Mother-32 as a Eurorack Module

To Install the Mother-32 in a Eurorack System

Steps to install the module in a Eurorack case.

Presets

Octave Bounce Back

A specific preset sound example.

Noise Transient

A specific preset sound example.

Metal Snare

A specific preset sound example.

Sequencer Bass

Resonant High Pass Filter

8-Bit Percussion

'80s Toms

Short Brass

Filter Kick

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Specifications

Eurorack Specs

Specifications related to Eurorack installation.

Accessories

Lists available accessories for purchase.

Service and Support Information

Moog's Standard Warranty

Details the standard warranty policy.

Returning Your Product to Moog Music

Procedure for returning a product for service.

How to Initiate Your Warranty

How to start the warranty process.

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