Moog MemoryMoog

Submitted by xangis on Wed, 2007-02-07 18:40.

Moog MemoryMoog

The MemoryMoog is an analog subtractive 61-key polyphonic synthesizer that was released in 1982 and produced until 1985. It has 6 voices of polyphony and 3 oscillators per voice. Each of these oscillators can be set to a pulse, sine, or saw waveform.

It has 100 voices of patch memory, a CV/Gate connection, one independent LFO, an ADSR envelope, and a 24 dB/octave low-pass filter. It can also be used in unison mode for an 18-oscillator monophonic lead.

The MemoryMoog made use of Curtis CEM 3340 chips instead of Moog-designed circuits for its oscillators. Some users criticize the sound quality of the instrument due to this, and the unit is prone to experience missing or stuck voices.

Noteable Users: 808 State, Air, INXS, Jean-Michel Jarre, Labradford, Rick Wakeman, The Crystal Method, and The Orb.

Manual: http://www.soundprogramming.net/manuals/Moog_MemoryMoog_Manual.pdf
Service Manual: http://www.soundprogramming.net/manuals/Moog_MemoryMoog_ServiceManual.pdf