Unlocking Grandmother's Secrets: Review, ideas and tips for Moog's latest semi modular synth
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Grandmother is Moog's latest semi modular synth - this clip reviews it and explore's what give it its character.
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1:10 What gives Grandmother her character
1:30 The Spring Reverb
2:30 The Mixer
3:20 Patch layout
4:20 User interface
4:50 Hard sync
5:25 Modulation
7:25 3rd oscillator
8:45 Playing chords
9:20 Short demo of the different waveforms
10:40 The low pass filter
12:40 The main envelope
13:30 A 2nd envelope
14:15 The arpeggiator and sequencer
15:45 Glide modes
16:20 Patch ideas
17:30 The utilities module
20:25 Generating feedback
20:50 More patching ideas
22:30 Playing paraphonically
25:00 Pros & cons
Grandmother is the latest semi-modular analog synth from Moog. There have been increasingly more and more semi modular synths released in recent years and the demand for rewiring synths and interfacing them with other modular gear grows.
In this clip I explore what's special about Moog's Grandmother, and it turns out there's quite a lot there, especially if you look beneath the surface. For example, while the front panel seems to show only two oscillators and one envelope, in reality, Grandmother has three fully functioning volt/octave oscillators (four if you count the self resonating filter), two and even three envelopes, and is capable of being played paraphonically.
All of these and plenty more patching ideas, tips and tricks are explored in this clip
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"Let's hear what the reverb has to say about this" - my thoughts exactly
You are, without rival, the BEST reviewer of synthesizers! So clear, straightforward and entertaining. Thank you.
Absolutely right !
I agree - in fact I use Loopop's reviews like a reference manual. Find myself coming back to them again and again when I have questions. Clear, easily understandable well presented - great stuff!
Here Here!
Dude is super good at what he does, that's for sure.
Until recently, I wasn't a fan of this and Sirin's color scheme. But yesterday I found myself liking it. Today I'm almost in love with it. Tastefully retro, yet still modern and fresh.
They have it in all black as well!
You can get the big bottom end back on a high resonance patch by using the LFO as a pitch VCO, route it's output via the attenuator around the filter (not through it), set it to a sine wave (no harmonics) waveform, set it to a low octave and mix this via the multiple with the filtered sound of VCO 1 and 2 into the VCA. Use the attenuator to dial in as much sub as you want.
Yes!
Now that's crazy talk!
This is such a cool idea I can't wait to try
What he said.
Wow that awesome!
So, not what I expected when I googled "unlocking grandmother's secrets...
In your case I think that grandmother deserves to keep her secrets unlocked... :P
@@metaspherz you meant to write keep granny's secrets locked, right? Not unlocked..right?!?!. God I hope that was a typo.
Lol!!!!!
😂
were you hunting for cookie recipes, or grandma's first husband?
Let me help you, into your chair.....
Grandma!!!!
If you ever run out of gear to review, you should start 'reviewing' older synths that may be popular on ebay or reverb.
What made me think of it was I sure wish you had one on the sub-phatty and a bunch of other gear I have. Your videos are like the missing owner's manual.
Dreux Donelan +1 I’d watch that.
I second that. Only loopop and AutomaticGainsay are able to make manuals largely redundant. I'd definitely watch that. Dsi Pro2 for instance, or sub37?
yea pls do a subsequent 37 !
Retro gear is so pricey
Please do this
Nice to see a young man spending some time with his grandmother!
Underrated Comment
3 oscillators is pleasing to the ear. My computer had 2 fans that when combined they sounded annoying. So I added a third fan, and bingo, it all the annoyance vanished. LOL
Lmao you did synthesis with fans bro
@@boratezel fan-thesis! 😆
I bought one of these November 2018. One of the best instruments I have ever purchased to date. A masterpiece.
This is a great review I'm buying my daughter her first synth and this is my choice!
the paraphonic demo with the keystep was CRAZY!
Finally, someone mentions the spring reverb up front. Seen so many reviews where they don't even mention it. It's what pushed me over the edge buying this synth. That, the sound and the colours.
Maybe you mention it later in the video I will look but for a newbie like me that screen in the background is really helping my understanding of these knobs
The Spring Reverb tank in the University of Washington Buchla (I was there ~1974) added another important color to the instrument; I love that part of my recordings from there. Nice of Moog to recognize that color and of You to give it time at the Front of the show!
I am basically nerding out on youtube reviews of the Grandmother. This is the best by far. I like what you are doing here.
The spring Reverb instantly gives this Moog that ARP 2600 sound which is way cool
LMNC took one of these apart to show the spring oscillator. It really is a big mechanical spring!
love your videos, even the older ones without the compressor - I then just readjust the volume here and there. you're the Bob Ross of synthesizers hehehe
I had kind of written this synth off until this video. Still not sure it's for me, but my respect and appreciation for this unique instrument have skyrocketed.
You know, I've been so proud of myself for figuring out how to use a lot of the patch ports to create sounds I find interesting (total novice. This is my first synth)...and then I see this and realize I know very little about this synth (*immediately captures current patch with camera so I can pull all my cables and start again*). Nice! This is why I subscribe to this channel. You're tutorials do not disappoint.
6 years later and I’m picking up my Grandmother tomorrow, Looking forward to unlocking her secrets.
I've sat through every Grandmother review/tutorial and this is my favorite. Simple but slick production and he makes it all about the thing he's reviewing and not about himself. Thanks, for taking the time to make this Loopop!👍
Thanks for taking the time to write :)
You are a teacher, an amazing one. And this thing sounds amazing!
Thanks so much :)
One of the most truly helpful and detailed reviews I have yet seen on RUclips! Bravo!
Damn, that double sequencing patch at the end was fire!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
wonderful demo, perhaps the best in YT. thank you very much
Nice tutorial to open up the patch bay functions for someone like myself who's no stranger to subtractive synthesis but is completely new to modular patching. Thank you!
My first Big Boy synth I ever got. This video really helped me out!!!! I LOVE MY GRANDMA!
Super helpful tutorial! I just purchased this with selling my sub phatty and I while I was hesitant to do that, I really love what the Grandmother has opened up for me. Its hard to explain and maybe its the color panels and what not, but this synth really does encourage you to play around and just be less critical, maybe in the same way the Buchla Easel does? Your tip for sending the ARP to the Oct on the Oscillators is an amazing tool, and can see using that patch many times. I had to pause the video for a good 15min to jam out on it! Thanks!
This is a great review with some nice tips. I've had mine for about a month but haven't dove into too far yet. I've messed around with some patching and came up with some interesting sounds. You've given me more insight of what else I can try. Thank you!
I've always loved Moog. Grandmother gives more to love.
You made grandmother easy to understand. Thanks for the great video, you're very good 👍👏.
This video has made me desire a spring reverb
I have you to thank for my next album - because no doubt, once it's done, it will contain SO much Grandmotherly goodness in it, thanks to this incredible tutorial!!! THANKYOUUUU!!! :)))))
I've been struggling with the Grandmother and this video has really helped me to grasp it a lot better. It's my first Moog instrument and without presets, I'm practically lost trying to design musical sounds.
Mesmerising review, I think this might be your best yet. Your knowledge and attention to detail are always super impressive and your production is superb. Before my coffee and bagel this morning I had no idea this synth existed, now I’m trying to figure out when I can buy it.
GrandMa says thanks. Now her boy can really tweak her knobs! Just got her home, and she is singing!
The tips were most helpful, the MIDI sync of the LFO was the thing I had missed and was longing for.
delightful; I bought mine a year ago at Moogfest 2018 and still learned a thing or two. Thanks!
Man, Loopop, your videos sure are a pleasure to watch. I had all but written off the Grandmother, having hardly ever heard it. You make it look and sound like an awesome synth.
Then again, you kind of do that with all the products you review.
By far most informative video I’ve seen about the Moog GM. Looking forward to the next one
The review i have been waiting for! I love my Moog Grandmother! Its truly right on time!
Thanks so much for this! I’ve had my grandmother moog for a while but never really understood how to use it so thank you!
Thanks for sharing your deep knowledge of synthesis.
Glad to see one of your videos about this instrument! I passed on one at Moogfest this year and deeply regret it. Thanks for making it hurt even more! :)
It actually costs the same - you might not get the denim jacket but could save the tax by ordering online ...
It came with a denim jacket? ugh. stop. Make it stop! ;) (thanks for the online tip!)
Use the price difference in tax and get a jacket ;)
As a new proud owner of the Granny, i found this video extremly usefull, thanks for sharing, so i can try some of the gimmicks discovered in this video, time to play with Granny, cheers!!
Everybody, listen to Denis Polic's music. Give it a try!
I've always loved the sound of my Moog Opus 3 plugged into my '67 Ampeg Gemini 1. The spring reverb (not to mention the vibrato) set it off. Reminds me a lot of the Grandmother's built-in spring.
One of the best reviews/demo i've ever seen !! Great synth also :-)
If you haven't seen any of Loopop's other videos don't miss out
Just got mine ! Thanks for your vid !
Fantastic! I'm looking at purchasing my first synth. I cannot tell you how many hours of reviews I've read and watched...this just may have sold me on the Grandmother. SOOOOOooooo looking forward to the next videos on you exploring this synth more. Keep it up. Love it!
Does the manual include patch ideas? And does the synth come with patch cables or is that a separate purchase?And I'm sure that there's no end to the patch ideas, how far can you take it? It's probably a matter of understanding the way each module works and how they can connect with each other. Boy this looks like fun. Pretty sure this is what I'm buying! Thank you so much!
Yes, include cca. 15 patch ideas. You get 6 different (length) patch cables in the original box, so you dont have to purchase. Have fun, mine is 2 days old and it's incredibe. :)
These are so absolutely awesome homie, thanks so much
Wasn’t sure what to make of this synth at first, but this video was a great demonstration of what it was capable of, and really made me more interested in it. I appreciate your dedication to being thorough!
i love how clear you made it, very instructive. suscribed !
Thanks to your excellent video i am enjoying my new synth very much
Beautiful instrument, excellent overview. Thank you so much! I'm late to the party, but a video about how to use Grandmother with DFAM would be amazing... ❤
Well I’m about 5 years late to party but I just order a Grandmother today. I am holding Ziv partially responsible. I don’t think I’ll be disappointed.
Excellent and very informative video! Many thanks for making this video.
How great is the introductive sequence ! I was shocked by both the depth of the sound and the fineness of the sequenced melody.
This video was AMAZING. Incredibly educational, in-depth, and entertaining. Thank you for this fantastic video and educational review!!
Paraphonic blew my mind. Good video.
Just got mine 2 days ago. Spent a ton of time researching, playing around with one in the store, and it’s a beast. I’ve wanted a Moog since the 1990’s when they were hard to find, unless you knew of a vintage shop, or a rumor that a band was getting rid of theirs, or just had a fortune. I absolutely love the huge, natural sound of this synth. This demo is great, but the sound in your ears, with headphones is purely breathtaking. A lot of people think it’s plastic. It’s very hefty, and is a metal enclosure with molded plastic parts. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great first synth. I have the Korg Minilogue, which although feels light and nowhere near as incredible as this, it’s a nice little accompaniment to create some great soundscapes, tones, ..etc. Excellent Demo/tutorial of a great synth!
I've been pairing my grandmother with Roland TR8S, Dreadbox NYX, DSI OB-6 and a JUNO with great results.
i cant imagine who can push dislike to this video
Practical hands on show. Useful and simple. Big up 👍🎹🖐
This is like a music easel. I am in love with mine and I think Moog should get an award for my new love child. Peace Christo 👽
agreed, its so much fun, its the base I start my grooves with...
Loved seeing the sound waves as you demo'd!
Oh wow, you're still active on this vid years later! Hey, what is it you're using to display the wave form? Is it connected directly to Grandmother?
I just love your in depth demos. Best videos on youtube. And that's coming from a guitarist! ;)
This thing sounds out of this world.
Fantastic review. I'm feeling that I'm going to buy one based on this alone. Thanks! Subscribed!
I love my grandmother. Thanks for sharing more possibilities that are exciting!
Very good explanations am thinking about getting one so will save this! Great stuff!
Thanks for the paraphonic tip. I love my Grandmother and Keystep!
Wow, thank you for sharing that enlightning overview. I've seldomly learned so much in 30 minutes ;-)
Wow this sounds lovely
damn great point about it making sense for sustain to be a slider. that should be the case on more synths, so intuitive.
Such a great reviews. Thank you! Ii am also a big fan of grandmother. best synth i ve ever had
Great demo, thank you! That’s a nice synth and that was a great review :)
Thank you for the demonstration!!!
awesome video, been looking at NAMM 2019 and wondering what single piece of gear should i acquire this year, - after watching this i think i'm gonna blow out the NAMM list and just buy the GRANDMOTHER... thank you sir, best demo on youtube.
funny thing is, all i bought last year was the DFAM
Terrific tutorial!
wow, after 6 seconds you got me... once again! Wonderful machine!
Really incredible video. You did an amazing job of showing the flexibility and character of this synth. This plus the Sonicstate video really show off what an interesting synth this is, and not bad at all for $900.
Another brilliant video - thanks!
Thanks ;)
Sheez, in your first 10 mins alone, you made me go from 'meh, I'll pass on this toy', to 'I'm saving up for one now'. No video before this, especially from the mothership itself has exposed the unique and usable character of this sturdy little axe. One of your best vids yet.
Dude you're my go to synth channel on youtube!
Was very interested in this and now I must get it after your review. Thanks !
Bank account depletion coming ;)
That intro was beautiful !!!
Such a great video for a synth newbie to explore my new purchase! Your descriptions and demo really helped me get a jump start on the fun. Thanks!
Also Dreux Donelan +1 .... on every point they made.
The best example out there! You make the most amazing videos :-)
Awesome review of a wonderful instrument! Just got mine and it’s beautiful, heavier than expected which I like...got the Dark series. True class. 🖤
I picked up my Grandmother today, and I must say that the sound here in RUclips might seem cool and all - but in real life it's on another level entirely.
Hopefully for the better :)
got mine today, and I love it so far, thanks for your vid, it was great help!
Great review as always. Can't wait to receive mine!
Thanks for the extensive review!
Well done, my friend. Next month I got my own here in Cologne/Germany
nice walkthrough as always. Seriously considering buying this one. Plenty of sound design possibilities.
One of the best tutorial videos on this beastie that I just ordered. Peace Christo 👽👏🏻👏🏻🎶🎶🕺🕺👍🏻👍🏻🛸🐕🔦🔦🔦🙏🙏💀✌🏻✌🏻🤖
Bro u need to change ur profile pic that looks so wrong Jesus Christ man
zee yourena I have tried to change it but it doesn’t work. And guess what? That’s my thumb . Not my dick as some have suggested. Sorry but I tried to accomplish this but it’s not worth my time. I’m finishing a sequel feature film and my older dog is very ill ...hope you understand. Peace Christo 👽🐕🐕
zee yourena how do you like my new icon? See? I listen . Peace Christo 👽
I said it before, you are killin it with these videos. Great work.
EXCELLENT review! I think this has helped me make up my mind about my next piece of gear :)
Done, Grandmother is in the studio! Early days, so much to explore, but so far I'm loving the noises this thing makes.
sound @ around 19 minutes sounded like the start to Eventually by Tame Impala. I am officially in love with this shit
Excellent demo of this great synth
Loved this! When can we expect you pairing the grandmother with a eurorack?
Super informative! Been drooling over this model for a bit, even considering selling my sub phatty to help pay for it. This one does so much more for me, although I do love that phatty. Here’s a sub.