In this video, I explore Moog’s Messenger, including its oscillators, filter, modulation and sequencer. I also demonstrate two ways to get more from it: a “DFAM mode” approach and a paraphonic trick.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:20 Overview
2:05 Mod “matrix”
4:20 Build
5:10 I/O
5:40 Osc 1+2
6:30 PWM/Shape mod
7:00 Osc 2
7:50 Sub osc
8:10 Mixer
8:30 Feedback
9:15 Filter
9:45 Res bass
13:00 Filter mods
13:50 Envelopes
15:00 LFOs
16:30 Config menu
17:00 Arp
18:50 Sequencer
20:35 Param rec
21:45 Note prob
23:35 Gate prob
24:25 “DFAM mode”
27:00 Duophony?
30:30 Pros & cons
33:30 Sounds!
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