Moog Messenger
Moog Messenger
The new messenger of big, fat sound!
The Moog Messenger combines the legendary Moog DNA with modern features and a compact, lightweight design. Equipped with two variable waveshape oscillators with wavefolding, a versatile sub-oscillator and an analogue noise generator, it delivers a wide palette of sounds – from classic Moog basses to experimental sonic textures.
The Moog Messenger appeals to anyone who wants to not just shape sound but feel it – from the curious beginner to the experienced sound architect. In home studios, on big stages or during late-night creative sessions: this compact mono synth delivers the legendary Moog sound in a modern, flexible form. With direct access to powerful, expressive tones, the Messenger opens up new creative possibilities – and does so at a price that makes big ideas possible for everyone.
What's under the hood of the new mono synth?
At its heart is the evolved Moog ladder filter with multi‑mode function and “Res Bass” compensation, providing fat, defined bass and flexible tone shaping. Two loopable ADSR envelopes and two LFOs – including a waveshape LFO – enable expressive modulations, while the 64‑step arpeggiator and sequencer offer creative scope for complex patterns and dynamic performances.
With 256 memory slots, divided into 16 banks of 16 presets each, your creations can be recalled in an instant. The semi‑weighted 32‑key keyboard with velocity and aftertouch provides a playable immediacy that makes the Messenger ideal for both studio and live use. Thanks to numerous MIDI and CV/Gate connections, the synth integrates perfectly into modular setups. There are also headphone and line outputs, an external audio input and pedal jacks for sustain and expression.
Product information "Moog Messenger"
Full feature overview:
- 32 semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity and aftertouch for a responsive feel and dynamic control
- Two continuously variable VCOs and unique hybrid wavefolders, plus sync and FM functions
- Sub-oscillator with continuously variable waveform for added bass weight
- White noise generator for interesting texture and depth
- Moog transistor ladder filter with unique pole‑mixing design offering 4‑pole low-pass, 2‑pole low-pass, band-pass and high-pass responses
- Resonance control with Resonance‑Bass compensation (RES BASS) to preserve and emphasise low frequencies
- External input for filter, feedback and to apply VCO FM to the filter cutoff for advanced audio processing
- Two loopable ADSR envelopes with velocity sensitivity and multi‑trig
- LFO with variable shape (LFO 1) with sync, reset and an independent modulation bus for pulse‑width modulation, dynamic wavefolding, filter‑FM and more
- Triangle‑wave LFO (LFO 2) tied to the MOD wheel and routable to multiple destinations
- Pitch wheel, octave transpose and variable response glide
- 256 preset memory slots with 240 factory presets organised into 16 categorised banks for instant access to professionally designed sounds and textures (Basses, Leads, Pads, Arps, Percussion and more)
- Store up to 256 sequences of up to 64 steps each and add probabilistic generative behaviour and parameter recording
- Unique configurable arpeggiator with multiple pattern modes and rhythmic programming
- Headphone output
- Analogue clock In/Out, control‑voltage In/Out and Gate In/Out via 6 x 3.5 mm jacks for connection to analogue synths and Eurorack
- MIDI In/Out via 5‑pin DIN jacks or USB‑C for compatibility with your favourite DAW
- Inputs for sustain and expression pedals via 2 x 6.35 mm jacks for further performance control
- Aftertouch: yes
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 585 x 321,6 x 96,5 mm
- Keyboard: 32 halbgewichtete Full-Size-Tasten mit Velocity und Aftertouch
- Keys: 32
- Pedal/Controller Connection: Sustain, Expression
- Playing Aids: 1 Mod Wheel, 1 Pitch Wheel
- Power supply: 12V DC
- Sequencer: 64 Step-Sequenzen pro Patch speicherbar
- Subcategory: Synthesizer
- Weight: 4,95 kg
- monophone analog Synthesizer
- sound generation: 2x Variable Wellenform Spannungsgesteuerte Oszillatoren mit Wavefolder, 1x Variable Wellenform Sub-Oszillator, 1x Analoger White Noise Generator, 1x Externer Eingang/Filter Feedback
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Abgesehen davon, dass mindestens 2 eingebaute Effekte wie Reverb und Delay fehlen, ist dieser Teil von der Verarbeitung her "rock solid". Der Sound ist "great" und die Bedienung "simple". Ein wirklich cooles Gerät!
