Moog Mother-32

Not usually picky about analog vs. digital synthesis, but I love this unit.

lovely round bass and screaming leads. low pass filter is sensual.

This was my first analog synthesiser so I get very excited about using it. It's very good at what it does, and has a beautiful sub. It is also semi-modular so it's a great way into building a modular system.

Very good at what it does, and has a beautiful sub. It's also actually great at making some messed up weird sounds which I love doing.

Yes at first glance it seems a bit limited but once you start to dig into this one you find there is a lot more there than what you thought.

This is a brilliant product both as a standalone and as a great introduction into modular synthesis (eurorack specifically), the only downside is there is no overdrive a la minimoog/voyager and when increasing the resonance the overall volume is decreased. The assign output on the patch bay has numerous capability as it can be a number of things programmed in different ways such as a noise/random generator, also the step sequencer on this is incredible and even at the price it is it is still a bargain when you think of how much it would cost to buy this as individual modules.

Analog bass for days. Semi Modular so I can get obsessed with that later.

A little beast with a powerful sound. I like the open structure and the sequencer. It also features a midi in for quick use as a sound generator with keyboard

Mother-32 is a distinctively vintage-voiced semi-modular analog performance and production synthesizer. It is meticulously handcrafted to inspire unique sound creation, new music and endless sonic exploration.

During the prototype phase, Moog worked with 3 unique synthesists: Erika (Interdimensional Transmissions), Max Ravitz (Ghostly International), and Bana Haffar to produce a video that explores Mother-32’s vast capabilities. Through performance and sound design, each artist displays the extensive vocabulary found within Mother-32. All patches were performed live, with no overdubs.

Sounds great, just like a Moog should. As far as being an "all-in-one"eurorack synth.... it leaves a lot to be desired. You may be misled into thinking that having thirty-two patch points is pretty legit, but I found in practice that a lot of these patch points can be accessed via the front panel - in other words, you don't even need a cable to use a lot of the functions that have patch points. The reason for this is that Moog wants you to use the Mother alongside a eurorack system (or as the centerpiece of your euro system). I really just wanted to have a standalone semi-modular synth to do some experimental music with, and I don't think this is a great box for that purpose. I'm sure you can get weird with it paired up with a few other modules, but on its own it really just does the bread and butter analog monosynth stuff. That's fine, just not what I need.