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Moog DFAM - Drummer from Another Mother - Semi-Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer

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Building upon the success of the Mother 32 semi-modular synthesizer, the Moog Drummer from Another Mother (DFAM) is a Eurorack-compatible, semi-modular analog percussion synthesizer with a highly interactive interface, designed to effortlessly create a wide range of sounds and rhythms from gently evolving undulations and cyclical breathing patterns to hammering basses and clangorous cacophony.

The 100% analog instrument features two voltage-controlled oscillators, a white noise generator / external audio input, and a classic Moog ladder filter with selectable low-pass or high-pass options, which allow you to dynamically sculpt your sound. What's more, there are three envelope generators dedicated to the VCO, VCF, and VCA. The VCO and VCF EG feature voltage-controlled decay and a bipolar amount knobs for creating rising and falling pitch and filter effects, while the VCA EG offers a voltage-controlled decay and a selectable fast/slow attack time.

The on-board, 8-step analog sequencer offers velocity and pitch controls for each step, and the sequencer's clock can run at audio rates, creating a complex oscillator with tons of character. The semi-modular design requires no patching to generate sound; however, the unit is equipped with a 24-point patchbay, which lends itself to tactile exploration and experimentation. The DFAM is fully compatible with Eurorack systems and ships with a set of five patch cables and a power supply.

  • 100% Analog Sound Engine
  • Two VCOs with Square and Saw Waveforms
  • Classic Moog Filter: Switchable LP/HP
  • Three Envelopes: VCO, VCF, VCA
  • 8-Step Sequencer with Pitch & Velocity
  • 24-Point Patchbay
  • External Audio Input or Noise Source
  • Eurorack Compatible, Skiff Friendly
  • Includes Power Supply and Patch Cables
  • Semi-Modular: No patching required. Anyone can create unique and impactful analog rhythms
  • 100% Analog: Unbridled sonic flexibility for a lifetime of percussive inspiration
  • Two Oscillators: Ultra-wide range sound generation; craft everything from subtly pulsing cadences to clangorous cacophony and floor-splitting bass
  • Selectable Analog Filters: Dynamically sculpt your sound with a low-pass or high-pass ladder filter
  • Three Envelopes: Interact dynamically with velocity to impart “human” variation to your sound
    • VCO EG: Voltage-controlled decay and bipolar amount control
    • VCF EG: Voltage-controlled decay and bipolar amount control
    • VCA EG: Voltage-controlled decay and selective fast/slow attack times
  • Eight-Step Analog Sequencer with Velocity: Vibrantly continuous control over each note
  • 24 Patch Points: Explore modular patching or connect to a Mother-32 to create a 3-oscillator leviathan
    • Patchbay Inputs: Trigger, VCA CV, Velocity, VCA Decay, External Audio, VCF Decay, Noise Level, VCO Decay, VCF Mod, VCO 1 CV, 1→2 FM Amount, VCO 2 CV, Tempo, Run/Stop, Advance/Clock
    • Patchbay Outputs: VCA, VCA EG, VCF EG, VCO EG, VCO 1, VCO 2, Trigger, Velocity, Pitch
  • Link Multiple Units: Rack up multiple DFAM and Mother-32 units for evocative analog compositions
  • External Audio Input: Process other sounds through DFAM’s analog circuitry
  • Eurorack Compatible: Easily remove DFAM from its case and mount it into a Eurorack system (requires an optional 10- to 16-pin Eurorack cable)

Moog DFAM Specs

Sound Engine
100% Analog
Sequencer
Analog Sequencer: 8 steps with pitch and velocity per-step
Sequencer Panel Controls: Tempo, Run/Stop, Trigger, Advance
Sound Source
2 x oscillators with square and triangle waveforms
1 x white noise generator
1 x external audio input
Frequency Control
±5 octaves (10-octave range)
Mixer
Level controls for oscillator 1, oscillator 2, and white noise/external audio input
Filter
20 Hz to 20 kHz, switchable low-pass / high-pass, 4-pole transistor ladder filter
Envelopes
VCO EG: Voltage-controlled decay and bipolar amount control
VCF EG: Voltage-controlled decay and bipolar amount control
VCA EG: Voltage-controlled decay and selective fast/slow attack times
Patchbay
24 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm jacks
Patchbay Inputs: Trigger, VCA CV, Velocity, VCA Decay, External Audio, VCF Decay, Noise Level, VCO Decay, VCF Mod, VCO 1 CV, 1→2 FM Amount, VCO 2 CV, Tempo, Run/Stop, Advance/Clock
Patchbay Outputs: VCA, VCA EG, VCF EG, VCO EG, VCO 1, VCO 2, Trigger, Velocity, Pitch
Audio Output
TS Line and TRS Headphone Output: 1/4" / 6.35 mm (shared output jack)
Power
Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz, +12 VDC 1200 mA
Power Consumption: 3.0 W
Eurorack Power Draw: 230 mA (+12 V from 10-pin header)
Dimensions
Enclosure: 12.6 x 4.2 x 5.2" / 319.3 x 106.9 x 133.1 mm (with knobs)
Eurorack Mounting Dimensions: 60 HP
Module Depth: 1.0" / 25.4 mm
Weight
3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.835 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.1 x 8.35 x 6.4"