Moog Matriarch Paraphonic Analog Synth - Secondhand

Full Description

Switch between chords and weighty mono sounds

Matriarch gives you four analogue VCOs to shape in different ways depending on the part you are playing. You can use mono mode for thick single-note sounds, duo mode for split voicing or four-note paraphony for richer harmonic playing.

That flexibility makes it useful across a wide range of roles in a setup. One minute it can handle direct bass parts or cutting leads, and the next it can move into sustained chords or shifting melodic patterns. Hard sync and FM on the oscillators add more tonal range too, helping you move from smooth and rounded sounds to more complex textures.

Deep sound design with 90 patch points

The semi-modular layout keeps Matriarch approachable because you do not need to patch anything to get started. Every core section is ready to play from the front panel, with single-function knobs, switches and buttons that keep the workflow clear.

When you want to experiment further, 90 patch points open the instrument up for wider routing and modulation ideas. Two mults, three bipolar voltage controlled attenuators and dual LFOs give you useful ways to reshape signals and create more involved behaviour. This setup makes Matriarch suitable both as a self-contained instrument and as part of a broader modular or Eurorack system.

Build space and motion inside the synth

Matriarch includes dual ladder filters that can run in series, parallel or stereo modes, giving you several ways to shape the frequency response and stereo image. This makes it easier to dial in focused mono sounds, wider patches or more layered movement across the left and right channels.

The stereo analogue delay adds another level of depth, with MIDI sync, tap tempo and ping pong repeats available for more rhythmic or spacious results. Together, these sections give you a lot of sound design potential without needing external processors, which is especially useful if you want a cleaner live setup or a faster studio workflow.

Designed for performance and system expansion

The 49-note keyboard gives you velocity sensitivity, aftertouch, glide and dedicated pitch and mod wheels, so you can play with a good amount of expression straight from the instrument. Alongside that, the arpeggiator offers several playback modes including random operation for less predictable patterns.

The sequencer can also be decoupled and used to control external gear, which makes Matriarch a practical front end for other synths and modular equipment. Add expression pedal connectivity, external audio input, 5-pin DIN MIDI, USB MIDI and stereo outputs, and it fits naturally into live rigs, desktop studios and growing hybrid systems.

Features

• Mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic playability
• Stereo analog delay w/ up to 700ms of MIDI sync-able stereo or ping/pong style repeats
• 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 with selectable modes (Order, Forward/Backward, Random)
• Semi-modular analog synthesizer - no patching required
• 90 modular patch points for endless exploration
• Oscillators based on the Minimoog
• Mixer based on the classic CP3 module
• Filters based on the classic 904A ??module
• Envelopes based on the classic 911 module
• VCAs based on the classic 902 module
• Analog Delay based on the MF-104M and 500 Series effects
• Expressive 49-note Fatar keyboard w/ patchable velocity and aftertouch
• 4 analog oscillators w/ selectable waveshape and hard sync per-oscillator
• Full-range analog LFO with 6 selectable waveshapes
• Dual analog filters with parallel (HP/LP), stereo (LP/LP), and series (HP/LP) modes available
• Dual analog ADSR envelopes
• Dual analog VCAs
• 3x bipolar voltage controlled attenuators with ring mod capability
• 2x4 parallel wired unbuffered multis
• Additional simple analog LFO useful for adding modulation to delay, filters and VCAs
• 1/4“ external audio input for processing guitars, drum machines, and more throughMatriarch’s analog circuits
• Stereo ¼” and 3.5mm Eurorack level audio outputs

Specifications

• 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 nothard-wired – available via MIDI, KBD VEL OUT and KB AT OUT jacks)
• Other controllers?: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Variable Glide, Expression pedal into CV out, and Sustain Pedal in
• Polyphony: Monophonic, 2-Note Paraphonic, and 4-Note Paraphonic
• Sound sources: 4x Analog Oscillators with Selectable Waveforms (Oscillators 2, 3,and 4 support Hard Sync), White Noise Generator, External Input jack
• Mixer: 6 input (5 eurorack level and 1 instrument level) DC coupled discrete mixer with asymmetrical clipping behaviour
• Filters: 24dB/Octave Low Pass Filter with Resonance, 24dB/Octave switchable LowPass/High Pass Filter with Resonance. Configurable in parallel (HP/LP), stereo (LP/LP),and series (HP/LP)
• Mod sources: Analog Modulation Oscillator with selectable and patchable output(Sine, Saw, Ramp, Square, Stepped Triangle, Smoothed Random, Sample and Hold,Noise). Additional LFO (Tri, Square)
• Envelopes: 2x Four-Stage ADSR with End of Envelope gate outputs
• Attenuators: 3x Bipolar Voltage Controlled Attenuators with Ring Mod capabilities
• Multis: 2x4 Parallel-wired Non-buffered Patch Points
• VCAs?: 2x discrete analog VCAs routed in stereo
• Effects: Stereo Analog Delay with Ping/Pong, MIDI and CV clock sync, voltage controlled Mix, and independent L/R delay times, feedback, and I/O
• Arpeggiator / Step sequencer: 256 Steps with up to 4 notes per step; 12Sequence locations
• Patch points: 90 x 3.5mm front and rear panels, 49 Inputs, 33 Outputs, 2x4Parallel-wired Multis.
• Pedal inputs: 1/4” Sustain, 1/4” Expression
• Audio inputs: 1/4” TS jack (Rear Panel)
• Audio outputs: 2x 1/4” TS jacks for line level output (Rear Panel), 1/4” Headphone jack with dedicated level knob (rear panel), 2x 3.5mm Eurorack level outputs, 2x 3.5mmDelay outputs
• MIDI I/O?: 5-pin DIN In, Out, Thru; plus MIDI over USB (Rear Panel)
• Dimensions: 32” (81.28cm) Wide x 14 1/4” (36.19cm) Deep x 5 1/2” (13.97cm) High
• Power: Included Power Adapter 12V DC (positive tip), 2A, 100 to 240 Volts AC,50/60Hz with screw-on barrel connector.
• Weight: 24lbs. / 10.89kg
• ** Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice