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Matriarch
File:Moog Matriarch.png
ManufacturerMoog
PriceUS$1,899[1]
Technical specifications
PolyphonyParaphonic[2]
TimbralityMultitimbral
Oscillator4 VCOs[3]
LFO2[3]
Aftertouch expressionYes[2]
Velocity expressionYes[2]
EffectsStereo analog delay[3]
Input/output
Keyboard49-key[3]

The Matriarch is an analog semi-modular synthesizer released by Moog, incorporating circuits based on the Moog modular synthesizer Model 15 and the Minimoog. It is an extended version of the Moog Grandmother.

Specification

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Oscillator

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"The oscillators are based on the Minimoog Voyager" | "Oscillator sync is also onboard and three round red backlit switches select which oscillators have sync applied to them. For modular heads, you also have three CV inputs (pitch, linear FM, PWM) and a wave output per-oscillator"[3]

Filter

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"based on the highly regarded Moog 904A module" | "three switchable modes – Series HP/LP, Stereo LP/LP, and Parallel HP/LP"[3]

Controls

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[ARP/Sequence, Mod Wheel/Modulation, Pitch bend, modular]

"But with the Matriarch, the synth’s random mode can order four sequencers with three banks of 256 notes inside them, and four notes per polyphony."[4]

"create keyboard-transposable sequences at any tempo (and with tap tempo) up to 256 steps in length with up to four notes per-step" | "In Rec mode you can also add ratchets per-step (fills and trills) or ties and rests" | "there are no presets of any sort on this machine apart from that you can save up to 12 sequences over three banks, selected with the oct/bank switch"[3]

Inputs and outputs

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Miscellaneous

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[Delay, keyboard, weight, size, classic & dark]

"I love how Moog has brought a bright color scheme and design to cover what’s referred to as “the mother of all mothers” and “the pinnacle of Moog’s semi-modular family.”[4]

"designs laid out by The Source, Satellite and Realistic MG-1" | "serve a function, making clear distinctions on the panel between the ‘modules’, and the various inputs and outputs on the rear are also colour-coded"[3]

"[ADSR] from the Moog 911 module" | "Three modes allow versatile control – Amp (both VCAs controlled by the amp EG, leaving the filter to control other choices), Split (one VCA controlled by the Amp EG and one by the Filter EG), and Drone which auto-triggers and decouples the VCAs from the EGs"[3]

https://djmag.com/news/moog-launches-new-semi-modular-analog-synth-matriarch

https://www.gearnews.com/moog-matriarch-patchable-4-note-paraphonic-analog-synthesizer-from-heaven/

https://cdm.link/deep-dive-advanced-moog-matriarch-for-love-of-voltage/

https://musictech.com/reviews/hardware-instruments/moog-matriarch/

https://www.engadget.com/2019-04-25-moog-matriarch-four-voice-semi-modular-analog-synth.html

https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/25/18516063/moog-limited-edition-matriarch-semi-modular-analog-four-voice-paraphonic-synth

https://mixmag.net/feature/moog-semi-modular-analog-synth-matriarch

https://allthingsgear.com/moog-matriarch-synthesizer-news/

https://sonicstate.com/news/2020/08/10/sonic-lab-mog-matriarch-review/

https://cdm.link/deep-dive-master-the-moog-matriarch/[2]

https://www.gearnews.com/moog-musics-dark-series-drains-the-colour-from-the-matriarch-and-grandmother/

https://cdm.link/deep-dive-modulation-and-technique-with-moog-matriarch/

https://cdm.link/moog-matriarch-keyboard/

https://cdm.link/moogs-matriarch-gets-dark-go-deep-into-modular-synthesis/

https://cdm.link/moog-matriarch-update-book-and-videos/

https://synthanatomy.com/2023/03/moog-music-matriarch-synthesizer-announced.html

https://musictech.com/news/gear/steve-dunnington-moog-model-d-minimoog-voyager-matriarch-synthesizers/

https://musictech.com/news/gear/moog-dark-series/

https://reverb.com/news/video-how-to-choose-a-moog

https://design-milk.com/moog-matriarch-joins-the-family-at-moogfest-2019/

Comparison with Grandmother

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  • 2 vs 4 osc
  • mono vs para
  • spring reverb vs analog delay
  • Price comparison

Sales

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Notable Matriarch users

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References

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  1. ^ "Moog Matriarch Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer and Step Sequencer". Sweetwater. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  2. ^ a b c d Kirn, Peter (2020-10-21). "Deep dive: Master the Moog Matriarch - Guide". CDM Create Digital Music. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Goldman, Dan (2020-03-25). "Moog Matriarch review". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  4. ^ a b BEC (2020-01-22). "The Colour-Coded Perfection of BEC's Moog Matriarch". www.beatportal.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  5. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  6. ^ GEOSynths (2020-07-05). GEOSynths Synth Show - Episode 65. Retrieved 2025-07-11 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  8. ^ The Hungarian Depeche Mode Fan Club (2019-04-28). Martin Gore & Daniel Miller @ Moogfest 2019 | interview + award acceptance | full webcast. Retrieved 2025-06-23 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ RTL Talkshow (2022-04-04). Uniek inkijkje in thuisstudio van HARDWELL | HUMBERTO | RTL Talkshow. Retrieved 2025-06-23 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Sarah Schachner uses Moog Matriarch for eerie soundscape". HipHopCanada.com. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  11. ^ King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard (2023-10-27). The Silver Cord (Extended Mix) (Vinyl). KGLW. KGLW-053-2LP.
  12. ^ KEXP (2023-01-13). The Smile - Full Performance (Live on KEXP). Retrieved 2025-07-19 – via YouTube.
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