Models
Every model, most significant first.
10 models
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Korg MS-20
Patchable semi-modular monophonic analog synthesizer
Synthesizer · Japan
The Korg MS-20, released in 1978, is a patchable semi-modular monophonic analog synthesizer with two oscillators and a distinctive dual filter capable of aggressive resonance. Its hands-on patch bay and external signal processor made it a hugely influential and enduring instrument.
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Moog Subharmonicon
Synthesizer model
Synthesizer · United States
The Moog Subharmonicon, released in 2020, is a semi-modular analog synthesizer built around subharmonic generation and polyrhythmic sequencing. It creates evolving, harmonically related drones and patterns and integrates with Moog's other semi-modular instruments.
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Moog Grandmother
Semi-modular analog synthesizer
Synthesizer · United States
The Moog Grandmother, released in 2018, is a semi-modular analog synthesizer with a 32-key keyboard, a built-in spring reverb, an arpeggiator, and a sequencer. Its patchable architecture and colorful panel make it both an approachable standalone synth and a hub for modular setups.
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Moog Mother-32
Semi-modular analog synthesizer with built-in step sequencer
Synthesizer · United States
The Moog Mother-32, released in 2015, is a semi-modular analog synthesizer in a tabletop case with a built-in step sequencer and a patch bay. Designed to be used standalone or integrated with Eurorack and other Moog semi-modulars, it launched Moog's modern semi-modular family.
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Moog DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother)
Synthesizer model
Synthesizer · United States
The Moog DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother), released in 2018, is a semi-modular analog percussion synthesizer. With two oscillators, a noise source, and an eight-step sequencer for pitch and velocity, it is built for analog drum, bass, and rhythmic synthesis, and pairs with the Mother-32 and other Moog semi-modulars.
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Roland System 100
Analog semi-modular synthesizer
Synthesizer · Japan
The Roland System 100, introduced in 1975, was a semi-modular analog synthesizer sold as a set of matching components including a keyboard synthesizer, expander, mixer, and speakers. Patchable yet beginner-friendly, it bridged the gap between fixed-architecture synths and full modular systems.
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Roland System 700
Professional monophonic modular synthesizer
Synthesizer · Japan
The Roland System 700, released in 1976, was Roland's flagship modular synthesizer, a large patchable system aimed at studios and institutions. It offered a comprehensive set of oscillators, filters, and processing modules and represented the high end of Roland's early synthesizer line.
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Nord Modular
Line of synthesizers
Synthesizer · Sweden
The Nord Modular is a line of synthesizers from Clavia in which sounds are built from virtual modules patched together in companion editor software, combining the flexibility of modular synthesis with the recall and convenience of digital hardware.
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Moog modular synthesizer
Modular analog synthesizer
Synthesizer · United States
The Moog modular synthesizer is the pioneering line of voltage-controlled modular systems Robert Moog began building in the mid-1960s. Assembled from separate oscillator, filter, amplifier, and controller modules connected by patch cords, these large systems established the architecture and sound of subtractive synthesis and shaped electronic music for decades.
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ARP 2500
Modular monophonic analog synthesizer
Synthesizer · United States
The ARP 2500, released in 1970, was ARP Instruments' first product: a large modular analog synthesizer that routed signals through a sliding matrix-switch system instead of patch cords. Aimed at studios and universities, it helped establish ARP as a major early synthesizer maker.