Detail 01
Up to 4 notes of polyphony
Matriarch can create harmonically rich content with up to four notes, or stack all four VCOs for monophonic sound.
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MoogMatriarch Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 49-key all-analog semi-modular Moog with four oscillators, dual ladder filters, stereo analog delay, and 90 patch points for pre-wired playing or deeper patching.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want up to four notes of paraphonic sound or stacked four-VCO monophonic sound.
- Sound designers who want to explore semi-modular patching from the front and rear panels.
- Mother-32, DFAM, and Eurorack modular-system users.
- Keyboard players who value patchable velocity and aftertouch.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically looking for the spring reverb used on Grandmother.
- Those who do not need modular patching, a 256-step sequencer, or stereo analog delay.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dual Moog Ladder filters
The analog filters offer parallel HP/LP, stereo LP/LP, and series HP/LP modes.
Detail 03
90 patch points
Front- and rear-panel patching can break the self-contained keyboard into modular sections.
Detail 04
MIDI connectivity
It includes 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Thru, plus MIDI over USB.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It can be played with no patching required, but it also provides 90 modular patch points.
- 02The sequencer stores 12 patterns and supports up to 256 steps with four notes per step.
- 03Its delay provides up to 700 ms of stereo or ping-pong repeats and can sync to MIDI tempo.
- 04Audio connections include two 1/4 in TS line outputs and one 1/4 in external audio input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Matriarch be played without patching?
Yes. It is ready to play out of the box with no patching required.
02How many oscillators does Matriarch have?
It has four analog oscillators, each with selectable waveshapes and hard sync.
03Does Matriarch include a sequencer?
Yes. Its sequencer supports up to 256 steps, four notes per step, and 12 stored patterns.
04Can the delay sync to MIDI?
Yes. The stereo analog delay can sync to host tempo via MIDI.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
- Black
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- new
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