Learning Modular Synthesis: Moog Mother-32 Semimodular Synth

The Moog Mother-32 is a very popular starter instrument for those looking to get into modular synthesis. It contains a capable one-oscillator synthesizer voice with a Moog design filter, as well as surprisingly full-featured step sequencer. Best of all, it's a semimodular synth in that all of its components are already wired together and able to create sounds right out of the box. But it also contains a Patch panel, allowing you to override its internal wiring as well as connect it to external synthesizer modules. Synth designer Chris Meyer gives you a quick-start introduction to all three of these sections of the Moog Mother-32, including how to mount the Mother-32 into a Eurorack-format case, plus important advice on the first external modules you might want to add to it.

Learning objectives
Connecting the Mother-32, as well as relocating it to an open-ended modular cabinet
Crafting your own sounds using its synthesis engine, including learning the differences between oscillator and modulator waveshapes, filter modes, and envelope types
Programming the powerful step sequencer, including holds, rests, slurs, accents, and ratchets
Editing sequences, including live performance tricks
Patching the Mother-32 to other modules, including the important use of attenuators, mixers, and multiples
Adding a second envelope generator to the Mother-32
Adding a second (and third!) oscillator to the Mother-32