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Moog Labyrinth

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Dual Generative Analogue Synthesiser

  • Dual signal path with main oscillator (sine) and modulation oscillator (triangle), each modulatable via a sequencer and envelope
  • Cross modulation, ring modulator and noise generator with adjustable tone colour
  • Wavefolder and resonant filter (low-pass / high-pass fadeable), each modulatable via a sequencer and envelope and with shared crossfader
  • Two regenerative sequencers with 8 steps, based on shift registers
  • Special functions per sequencer such as selectable tone scale, buffer freeze, adjustable length, bit shift and bit flip
  • Start/stop and trigger buttons, tempo control and two adjustable decay envelopes
  • Patchbay with 32 sockets for CV and audio signals for connection to other synthesisers or modular systems (3.5 mm jack)
  • Line/headphone output: 6.3 mm
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 326 × 107 × 143 mm
  • Weight: 1.5 kg
  • Eurorack specifications: Width: 60 HP, Depth: 38 mm
  • Includes power supply (12 V DC, 2.0 A), 5 patch cables, preset overlays and Quick Start Guide
Available since July 2024
Item number 592223
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Design Desktop
Polyphony 1
Sound Generation Analogue
MIDI interface 1x In
Storage Medium None
USB-port No
Effects No
Arpeggiator No
Number of Analog Outputs 2
Digital Output No
Display No
Optional Expansions N/A
Special Features Semi-modular
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Moog on the West Coast

A first for Moog: The new Moog Labyrinth synthesizer integrates elements of West Coast synthesis, which was originally developed by Bob Moog's "competitor" Don Buchla. This synth combines those elements with a very unusual sequencer concept. The Moog Labyrinth thus expands Moog's semi-modular product range, introducing new sonic possibilities and a completely different approach to laying down grooves and sequences. The patch field allows users to combine the synthesizer and sequencer functions in new ways, and to integrate other semi-modular synthesizers and Eurorack systems into the signal path. All this could make the Moog Labyrinth an adventurous musician's new creative hub, as its sequencer delivers results that are wholly unpredictable and genuinely surprising. Curiosity, experimentation, and perseverance will be rewarded with fresh, unique sounds.

Moog Labyrinth

Folding waves, pushing bits

The Moog Labyrinth has a sine and a triangular oscillator, which can be operated in parallel and ring-modulated. Alternatively, VCO1 can be modulated by VCO2, equivalent to a complex oscillator. A wave folder and a low-pass/band-pass filter can be used for sound processing, arranged in one of three different ways. However, the Moog Labyrinth's real pièce de résistance is its generative sequencer, which has two rows to control the oscillators as well as the wave folder and filter. The sequencer is based on a bit-shift register and random values, and the value range and probability of the steps can be influenced to a certain percentage while still being randomised. Different lengths result in a constant offset between the two sequences, and the steps can be inverted using the flip function, which can also be controlled via trigger signals.

Moog Labyrinth, detail

Hear the sound – seize the moment

The Moog Labyrinth can only be manipulated deliberately to a limited extent: Chance and intuitive reactions are fundamental to the sequencer's generative concept. Playing it means being patient with the generally non-reproducible results, and learning to seize the moment. To help users better understand the complex possibilities of its signal path routing, Moog has put some video tutorials online. Still, this sequencer is never going to supply a string of hit melodies; instead, it will generate a steady stream of inspiring material that can be recorded, extracted, and further processed in a DAW. The Moog Labyrinth synthesizer is therefore particularly suitable for studio work. Experienced performers with the courage to take risks can, of course, also use this unusual synthesizer live and perhaps experience one of those "magical moments".

Moog Labyrinth, logo

About Moog

The US manufacturer of synthesizers, based in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the pioneers in this field and has legendary status. Robert Moog had been involved with electronic sound generation since the 1950s and his first experience was with the manufacture of theremins. The breakthrough came in 1968 with the Grammy-winning album "Switched-On Bach" by musician Wendy Carlos (then know as Walter Carlos), recorded in multitrack with a mono synthesizer. The Minimoog, released in 1971, became the most popular synthesizer of the 1970s and is still considered the benchmark for the quality of synthesised sounds. It and the following devices, like the Memorymoog, Polymoog, and Prodigy, shaped the sound of countless albums, from Stevie Wonder to The Police and from Saga to Kraftwerk.

Switching synthesized sequences

In principle, the two rows of the Moog Labyrinth sequencer are assigned to the two VCOs. However, it is also possible to combine both sequences, or to have them influence each other. One of the most interesting functions here is the way the bit flip function is controlled as it switches the individual steps on and off. If sequence 2 "flips" the bits of sequence 1, the number of active steps changes permanently. This generative process can be used to introduce even more variety by shortening sequence 2 and using more active bits. If the "Corrupt" function is also brought into play, sequence 2 itself – nominally the control sequence – changes randomly, which in turn has an effect on sequence 1. If this has ultimately resulted in an interesting pattern, "Corrupt" can be set to the value zero, and the corresponding part can be recorded directly in the DAW for further editing.

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Labyrinth!
almacino 13.09.2024
Labyrinth came just perfect to complete my Moog sound studio, together with the other 4 modules and completed a 5-tier Moog rack. All I can say is that it brought the ‘salt and pepper’ and expanded the vast range of possibilities. Already became my favorite module and the main studio horse in terms of sequencing. It’s also easy and fun to use it. Moog top quality, you won’t regret buying it.
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ImKeller 23.10.2024
I don't know what Moog was thinking by developing that instrument! I thought when the takeover happened with InMusic, they fired all Moog engineers, but perhaps this project was in work before that? Labyrinth is like building the sandcastle on the beach... very exciting in progress and on the end You wach the waves wash it away! So You can start from beginning again! I love it!
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East- meets Westcoast
Vegbutch 30.07.2024
Das ist jetzt mein 4. Modul aus dieser Desktop- Serie von Moog. Ich konnte nicht widerstehen mir das Gerät zu leisten, obwohl ich erst kürzlich den Spectravox erworben hatte, das auch erst kurz vorher erschienen ist ( was habe ich mich geärgert schon wieder viel Geld für ein neues, interessantes Mooggerät auszugeben ;-))
Moog wendet sich jetzt der Westcoast Klangsynthese im Buchla- Stil zu, was m.E. die moog’sche Klangvielfalt sinnvoll erweitert. Das Labyrinth ist eine Art rhythmischer Klangerzeuger mit 2 x 8 Step Sequenzern die auch in Reihe geschaltet werden können und damit 16 Steps ergeben. Es gibt einen Zufallsgenerator für die jeweiligen Sequenzen, welche je nach Grad der Einstellungen über den Corrupt Regler regulieren in wie weit sich die Patterns verändern b.z.w. alterieren und zu bestimmen wie weit sie sich von den Grundeinstellungen entfernen. Gefällt die resultierende Sequenz, kann der Rhythmus eingefroren werden. Das ist eines der wesentlichen Grundfunktionen dieser etwas anderen Rhythmusmaschiene. Zudem sind auch Polyrhythmen möglich und man kann es mit zahlreichen Patchbuchsen gut in ein modulares/semimodulares System einbinden, zudem gibt es eine Midi- Schnittstelle über eine 3,5 inch Buchse. Das Gerät kann aber auch im Stand alone Modus gut benutzt werden.
Die Sounds der zwei Oszillatoren sind gut und arbeiten mit Frequenzmodulation, was im Gegensatz zu der üblichen moog’schen filternasierten subtraktiven Klangsynthese, eine interessante Neuerung ist und neue Klangräume eröffnet.
Die Verarbeitung, ist wie bei Moog üblich sehr gut, nur die kleinen Regler kann man kritisieren, und ich Leiste mir dafür die leider sehr teuren Erweiterungs-Aufsätze von Moog, welche die Handhabung jedoch deutlich verbessern.
Die Palette der ungewöhnlichen Rhytmusmaschien von Moog wird neben dem DFAM und dem Subharmonicum mit dem Labyrinth weiter ausgebaut, und man solle eine gewisse Experimentierfreude haben um sich auf diese Geräte und insbesondere auf das Labyrinth einzulassen.
Wer Spaß am experimentieren hat, dem empfehle ich das Labyrinth ganz klar, denn ich habe bereits nach wenigen Tagen viel Spaß mit dem Gerät.
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Moog eller Buchla
Klang Eksperiment 23.07.2024
Robert Moog har forladt bygningen. Donald Buchla har sneget sig ind ad bagdøren…
Er Moog Labyrinth en Moog synthesizer?
Den ligner en Moog. Men den lyder ikke som en Moog.

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Jeg kan ikke se forskel på byggekvaliteten på Labyrinth og Spectravox og mine
Mother-32, DFAM og Subharmonicon fra før InMusic købte Moog.
Labyrinth har fantastisk mange klangmuligheder.
Den er en virkelig god opfindelse. Jeg har ofte opbygget noget der ligner med Eurorack-moduler.

Minus:
De små skaft-potentiometre uden knopper er en plage!
Det er helt slemt at ”Corrupt” og ”Mod → VCO FM AMT” parametrene ikke er et potentiometer med knop.
Ligeledes mener jeg, at det er en kæmpe fejl, at der ikke er CV indgang til CV styring af ”Corrupt” og ”Mod → VCO FM AMT” parametrene.
Jeg ved ikke om man kunne implementere CC-control via MIDI af ”Corrupt” parameteren.
Det ville hjælpe en hel del. Så kunne man anvende en CV til MIDI converter og på den måde få adgang til parameteren.
Jeg ville i det hele taget ønske mig at langt mere i denne fine synthesizer kunne styres vha. CV.
Der er en tendens til at filteret i denne synthesizer (og i Spectravox ) klipper ved høj resonans, når man rammer nogle af de harmoniske frekvenser.
Der opstår også en form for intermodulation imellem VCO’en og MOD-VCO’en i mixer eller filter.
Det må man så leve med – eller udnytte til det bedste i de lyde (musik) man frembringer.

Kort sagt: Hvis man køber denne synthesizer skal man være klar over, at det mere er en Buchla end en Moog man køber. Ellers bliver man skuffet. Men hvis man forstår det og kan leve med de mangler der er nævnt oven for, så får man alle tiders lyd-maskine.
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