Moog MUSE

The Essentials to Know About the Moog Muse Synthesizer

• 8-voice polyphonic bi-timbral analog synthesizer, direct heir to the iconic Moog circuits (Voyager, Modular).
• Powerful architecture per voice: 2 VCOs + 1 modulation oscillator, dual ladder filters, and discrete stereo VCA.
• Stage and studio tool: 61-key Fatar keyboard, "knob-per-function" control, Macro, deep arpeggiator and sequencer.
• Stereo Diffusion Delay effect inspired by vintage racks for immersive echoes and spatial textures.

A New Chapter in Moog's Legacy

Muse condenses Moog's sonic DNA into a modern instrument: oscillators inspired by the Minimoog Voyager, CP3-style mixer, VCAs from the 902 module, and ladder filter in the spirit of the 904A. This analog "best-of" is paired with advanced digital controls and an immediate interface, becoming a new cornerstone of the Moog range, balancing tradition and innovation.

For Demanding Keyboardists, Producers, and Sound Designers

Designed for both performance and production, Muse suits ambitious beginners as well as experts. It excels in techno, electro, ambient, synthwave, pop, bass music, and scoring. On stage, its bi-timbrality, splits, and programmable Macro provide immediate expressiveness. In the studio, the polyphonic sequencer, chord memory, and rich modulations fuel sound exploration and experimentation.

Features and Innovations

100% analog subtractive synthesis engine with 8 independent voices: two VCOs per voice, one modulation oscillator usable at audio rate, dual transistor ladder filters (series, parallel, or stereo routing), and discrete stereo VCA. The modulation section combines 2 versatile LFOs, a dedicated pitch LFO, and 16 random generators per voice, all orchestrated by a 16-slot Mod Map per timbre and patch. The advanced arpeggiator, per-key chord memory, and 64-step sequencer (parameter recording, generative and probabilistic functions) turn Muse into a true creative hub. The stereo Diffusion Delay effect adds depth and dimension, while the "knob-per-function" ergonomics, OLED display, and 61-key Fatar keyboard with velocity and per-channel aftertouch ensure smooth, musical control.

Technical Specifications

Synthesis Engine

• Synthesis type: polyphonic and bi-timbral analog synthesizer
• Sound design: 100% analog
• Polyphony: 8 voices

Keyboard and Performance Controls

• Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted Fatar keys with velocity and per-channel aftertouch
• Controls: pitch wheel, modulation wheel, Macro button, octave switches, Hold, sustain and expression pedal inputs (assignable functions)
• Panel: 44 potentiometers, 16 sliders, 129 buttons, OLED screen

Oscillators and Sources

• Analog VCOs per voice (x2): mixable Triangle/Sawtooth waveforms and variable pulse wave; octave selector (16', 8', 4', 2'), frequency fine-tuning (+/-7 semitones), Wave Mix (Triangle/Sawtooth + variable pulse), routable analog FM with amount control, Hard Sync
• Ring modulator: ring modulation between OSC1 and OSC2
• Analog modulation oscillator per voice: sine, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, square, noise waveforms; switchable audio range; keyboard tracking and reset; unipolar mode; routing and amount to pitch, filters, pulse width, VCA; pan switch
• Analog noise generator: white noise
• CP3-style analog mixer (voltage controlled): independent levels for OSC1, OSC2, RING, MOD OSC, and NOISE; global clean/saturated "Overload" control

Filters and VCA

• Voltage-controlled filters (x2): Moog transistor ladder filters (one with high-pass/low-pass modes), cutoff frequency, resonance, keyboard tracking amount, envelope amount, linked operation, series, parallel or stereo routing
• Voltage-controlled analog amplifier: volume per timbre, pan position per timbre, pan spread per timbre

Envelopes, LFOs, and Modulation

• Envelopes (x2): ADSR with variable curves per stage, Multi-trig, Loop, velocity response; assignable to any destination
• LFOs (x2): speed, amplitude, triangle, sawtooth, square, sample & hold, user-customizable waveforms; keyboard reset
• Dedicated Pitch LFO: speed, shape control (down ramp -> triangle -> up ramp), One-Shot mode, keyboard reset, pitch modulation routing and amount
• Mod Map: 16 modulation slots per timbre and patch, assignable controllers and mathematical transformation functions
• Random generators: 16 per voice, voice-triggered

Arpeggiator, Sequencer, and Memory

• Bi-timbrality: two independent timbres per patch, stackable or keyboard split
• Arpeggiator per timbre: clock division, octave range, extended patterns, directions, gate time, rhythmic programming, generative behaviors
• Chord memory: programmable shapes per key
• Sequencer: 64 steps, clock division, transport, chaining, step editing, parameter recording, probabilistic functions; capacity of 16 banks of 16 sequences (256 total)
• Patches and sequences: 16 banks of 16 patches (256 total) including 224 factory and 2 user banks; 16 banks of 16 sequences (256) including 224 provided (one per factory patch) and 2 user banks

Effects and Clock

• Stereo Diffusion Delay: left/right time, feedback, Character, Mix; analog bypass to preserve a 100% analog signal path
• Glide: LCR, LCT, EXP types; adjustable amount
• Clock: clock frequency, Tap Tempo

Programming, Voices, and Interface

• OLED programmer: navigation, Mod Map, arpeggiator settings, sequencer with per-step parameters, global settings
• Voice Control: number of mono/poly voices per timbre, Unison/Mono, Detune, timbre editing, voice allocation configuration

Audio, MIDI, and CV Connectivity

• Main audio outputs: left/right 1/4" TRS
• Headphone output: stereo 1/4" (on front edge near left-hand controller)
• Pedal inputs: Sustain, Expression 1/4" TRS (configurable via Mod Map or as 1/4" TS CV inputs)
• CV inputs: CV IN 1, CV IN 2 1/8" TS
• CV outputs: CV OUT 1, CV OUT 2 1/8" TS
• Analog clock: CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT 1/8" TS
• MIDI: 5-pin DIN IN, OUT, THRU; MIDI over USB
• USB-B: connection to computer or MIDI host
• USB-A (Host): connection to other instruments with Muse as MIDI host

Power Supply

• Style: IEC cable
• Input: 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz

In the Box

• Moog Muse - 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer
• IEC cable
• Quick start guide
• Registration card
• Safety and warranty manual

Weight and Dimensions

• Product only: 14.55 kg (32 lb); 99 x 42 x 11 cm (39 x 17 x 4.5 inches)
• Product in box: 18.92 kg (43.92 lb); 116.7 x 55.2 x 24.7 cm (45.96 x 21.72 x 9.72 inches)