Moog Grandmother (2018)
A semi-modular analog monophonic synthesizer released by Moog Music in 2018.
Overview
The Moog Grandmother is a semi-modular analog synthesizer made by Moog Music, introduced in 2018 as part of a line of instruments carrying forward the Moog legacy, alongside the Mother 32, Subsequent 37, Matriarch, and Moog One. It features a monophonic architecture with two analog oscillators and a third analog oscillator with a range extendable via patching. The synth includes a 4-pole ladder filter, 41 patch points for modular integration, and built-in features such as an arpeggiator, sequencer, and spring reverb tank. Designed to draw inspiration from vintage Moog modular systems, it targets both newcomers and experienced users interested in hands-on synthesis.
Specifications
| Product type | semi-modular analog synthesizer |
| Architecture | monophonic, semi-modular |
| Oscillators | 2 analog oscillators (3rd analog oscillator with range 0.1Hz–1.3kHz, extendable via patching) |
| Filter | 4-pole 10Hz–20kHz ladder filter |
| Features | built-in spring reverb, arpeggiator, sequencer |
| Patch points | 41 |
| Weight | 7.25–7.3 kg (16–18 lb) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 58.4 x 31.1–36.2 x 14 cm (23 x 12.3–14.25 x 5.51 in) |
| Manufacturer | Moog Music |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Original price | $899.00 / £879.00 |
Context
The Grandmother was positioned as a sub-$1000 semi-modular synthesizer, making it one of Moog’s more accessible analog instruments at launch. It shares design language and conceptual continuity with the Mother 32 and other modern Moog synths, forming part of a broader effort to bring modular synthesis to a wider audience. It draws direct inspiration from vintage Moog modular systems while offering modern usability features.
Market
Users have reported issues such as scratchy reverb and master volume pots, grounding problems, filter noise, and occasional pitch instability. Maintenance topics like cleaning crackling potentiometers have appeared in online forums. As of November 2019, used units were seen locally for under £600; by later years, retail prices rose above $999, with some European prices increasing from €879 to €1444.
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