I love that you can tell that Nick is having a hard time reviewing the synth because he's enjoying playing it so much. Thanks, this inspired me to get a Matriarch.
You're exactly on point! The Matriarch is so complex and so simple at the same time...I won't get tired tired of playing with it any time soon, every time you go for a discovery, you learn something. Moog really nailed something with that one, semi-modular and paraphony really found a true meaning here. This is a really enjoyable synth to play, and it fits so well into whatever setup you're integrating it into.. I love mine!
I think this and the Grandmother are the best synths Moog has released in years! Just back to basics, great sounding analog synths! I went for the GM, does all I need! Love it! And that spring-reverb sounds so good and is a cool feature. Future classics thats for sure!
I do agree that these two are some amazing must have synths that will probably be heard on a lot of mordern classic recordings, but i think something like the subharmonicon deserves to be in that discussion. On of if not the most initiative things moog have made in decades imo. Nothing wrong with a back to basics performance bassed synth but i cant think of too many standalone unites that can do what the submarmonicon can do while still having that classic moog sound.
@@hipsterscout1 and the Moog One, but I understand why we didn’t count that because it’s basically the equivalent of trying to buy a concept car financially lol
Agree with MysecretMachines comment below. I'm glad Moog took a step back to roots with the design . The basic tone is phenomenal . I hope moog continue to build on their legacy of this greatness.
I think getting the basic tone pleasing is the most important step. I have some synths that are overly complex....but the ones I always wind up playing are the straight foward ones that just sound great out the gate. I think this synth is a winner for sure.At first I wasn't too big a fan but it has definitely grown on me.
@@fortheloveofnoise Exactly basic tone imo is more important than the features which seems to be what alot of companies are doing these days. The Matriarch and Grandmover are defo on my list either one will do.
That filter character change depending on input levels is something I really noticed on my old SH-09, but never really on any other synth I've played. So nice to see it somewhere else.
Interesting comment. I have a HS but have no money for this Moog. It's a gorgeous looking synth but not sure if I love the sound. Oh wait a minute; maybe I do. You can get a new Minikorg 700 for the same price, heehee.
I've recently upended my setup selling things off to pivot to a matriarch - hydra keyboard combo. The only things (aside from drum machines and my mpc) that I'm keeping are my modular things
Wow, even for two grand, that’s way more synth than a lot of people would need just to have the “MOOG SOUND.” That’s kinda a pretty good deal. I personally think the Grandmother suits my use more, but this is certainly a great machine.
Don't know if there are any synth nerds about, but if so I can tell you, as a recent Matriarch owner, it does the Tomita whistle patch really well. Amazing piece of gear!
You really make the best review videos. This is the first review that I've seen that really shows off the raw character of the individual components of this synth. Thanks for breaking it all down!
Matriarch owners have been harping about a lack of an editor or global settings reset since it came out. Moog isn't listening I guess? Thanks for once again highlighting this enduring problem.
I have a hard time seeing where any true synth geek wouldn't love to play with this synth. I'm not crazy about the price, but I do love it's synth credentials, specs, and tone.
What would be cool is if Moog got rid of the keyboard to save money and space then sold it as a one-stop intro to modular...call it the Stepmother. Like a new Model 10 for the masses. Maybe stack the pseudo modules into 2 rows instead of one long one, then put a handle and lid top on it for portability.
"who's the mummy" this is why we love ya Nick lol...great stuff! Yep tis yummy synth lol jam at end demonstrates what this is all about...oh if they don't ask for it back...I can send you my address???😉😂🙌
Great review! I own a Martiarch and absolutely love it. I use this as the hub for my all-Moog, all-semi-modular rig (Grandmother, 2x Mother 32's and DFAM) and everybody plays together nicely. Soon I'll complete the "Mama's Family" with the Subharmonicon.
This synth caused me to open a new savings account and start saving for it last year; I've got enough now - but over that year I may have added a few smaller Moog/Arturia/Novation bits and bobs so I'm tight on space! The Matrixbrute and Novation Summit also peak my interest; but man there is just something about the warmth of that Moog sound that brings a smile to my face. I think when we move into a house in a few years it'll be this, then the summit. Of course the dreadbox typhon looks good too. Man; thanks for this!
@@MediaMusik777 don’t know about that. i have this and the Korg MS-20, where the patching area is off to the side, and it takes a while to get into the back of your mind what jack corresponds to what. seems like this is a better idea
Great sound, but I absolutely despise the hidden parameters. It is so easy to forget what was set and I can waste hours trying to figure out what is wrong.
I already have a Grandmother, I want a polysynth next... but The Matriarch is so tentative that I don't discard buying it. Damn... I wish I had more money.
wow dude does anyone have a sheet with specific settings on how to create a bi-timbral patch like the one he made? our boy nick here is just the greatest.
Hi Nick. Great content, as usual. *Any chance you could ask the Moog people, during the livestream, what progress has been made with the known bugs in the Matriarch? Many of us owners love the sound, but would like the problems fixed-in particular, the extra MIDI data the Matri can spit out when it’s controlling another synth or module. *Would also be nice to have some control in the master settings of the 4 gates that control the oscs’ volume (on/off) in polymode-some way to disable some or all of them (by osc #) in the master settings, maybe? *Thanks!
I love that you can tell that Nick is having a hard time reviewing the synth because he's enjoying playing it so much. Thanks, this inspired me to get a Matriarch.
You're exactly on point! The Matriarch is so complex and so simple at the same time...I won't get tired tired of playing with it any time soon, every time you go for a discovery, you learn something. Moog really nailed something with that one, semi-modular and paraphony really found a true meaning here. This is a really enjoyable synth to play, and it fits so well into whatever setup you're integrating it into.. I love mine!
I think this and the Grandmother are the best synths Moog has released in years! Just back to basics, great sounding analog synths! I went for the GM, does all I need! Love it! And that spring-reverb sounds so good and is a cool feature. Future classics thats for sure!
I do agree that these two are some amazing must have synths that will probably be heard on a lot of mordern classic recordings, but i think something like the subharmonicon deserves to be in that discussion. On of if not the most initiative things moog have made in decades imo. Nothing wrong with a back to basics performance bassed synth but i cant think of too many standalone unites that can do what the submarmonicon can do while still having that classic moog sound.
@@hipsterscout1 and the Moog One, but I understand why we didn’t count that because it’s basically the equivalent of trying to buy a concept car financially lol
I need to sell my Grandmother, Not my Moog Grandmother (Heaven forbid) my real Grandmother to buy this
fair trade
Does she cook well? PM me.
(joking obviously)
@@pointsurrender Yeah when you can live on take out who needs her.
i hope your granny reads this comment and you don't get any more cake.
@@bradenrodriguez5183 Haha yes, if she was still around I think I'd have to go on a 'Cakewalk' to get my cake fix.
Agree with MysecretMachines comment below. I'm glad Moog took a step back to roots with the design . The basic tone is phenomenal . I hope moog continue to build on their legacy of this greatness.
I think getting the basic tone pleasing is the most important step. I have some synths that are overly complex....but the ones I always wind up playing are the straight foward ones that just sound great out the gate. I think this synth is a winner for sure.At first I wasn't too big a fan but it has definitely grown on me.
@@fortheloveofnoise Exactly basic tone imo is more important than the features which seems to be what alot of companies are doing these days.
The Matriarch and Grandmover are defo on my list either one will do.
Great review, thank you! SonicState is the only RUclips channel on which I will tolerate six adverts in eight minutes.
Sorry about that YT are getting very insistent about their ads. I have manually removed at least half of them now.
get yrself some adblocker Pico, it's worth it
Pay for premium. No ads. This content needs to be funded somehow.
Naw, just use AdBlock.
Nick is so knowledgeable about analogue synthesis I’m sure he must have a CV in/out connection into his brain.
Does he have MIDI?
That filter character change depending on input levels is something I really noticed on my old SH-09, but never really on any other synth I've played. So nice to see it somewhere else.
This is the best demo of the Matriarch. It plays to the Moog strengths. The rawness and drive is beautiful.
Future Classic right here, love this thing. A view it as a perfect hardware opposite/compliment to the HydraSynth.
Interesting comment. I have a HS but have no money for this Moog. It's a gorgeous looking synth but not sure if I love the sound. Oh wait a minute; maybe I do. You can get a new Minikorg 700 for the same price, heehee.
I've recently upended my setup selling things off to pivot to a matriarch - hydra keyboard combo. The only things (aside from drum machines and my mpc) that I'm keeping are my modular things
"Sorry, I'm getting lost in polyphonic business." I need this on my t-shirt.
My subwoofer was being pushed hard on this video. Best low end on a synth.
The noodle at the end is a true little gem i must say.
When are they not?
no software emulation can come close to how a real moog sounds. goddamn.
BIIIIIIIIIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!
Truth
Monark does the job with the Model D imo
Just watched your Pro3 video and now I don’t know which one to go for...any thoughts on that?
Jeremy, you would love the Grandmother!
Wow, even for two grand, that’s way more synth than a lot of people would need just to have the “MOOG SOUND.” That’s kinda a pretty good deal. I personally think the Grandmother suits my use more, but this is certainly a great machine.
thank you Nick for this, you are so much appreciated in the synth community!
Pandemic or no, there's still only 1 Nick for thorough, musical synth reviews.
Don't know if there are any synth nerds about, but if so I can tell you, as a recent Matriarch owner, it does the Tomita whistle patch really well. Amazing piece of gear!
Your use of the sequencer and splitting the Matriarch into two synths was game changing. Looking forward to your upcoming Q&A.
Hi
@@stephenutt3526 hi
You really make the best review videos. This is the first review that I've seen that really shows off the raw character of the individual components of this synth. Thanks for breaking it all down!
Check out Loopop's as well :)
Great to have the option of getting that old core Moog sound in a neat packet.
And with velocity and aftertouch,
that even Emerson didn't have.
Holy hell that end jam was to die for!!! You're amazing at patches and ideas/playing cool parts.
More post review jam please! :) Great review.
Around 11.00, is very much the point and why I bought mine. Love this review.
awesome
Gotta love a Moog!!!! Everything down to the packaging says this is a quality product!!!!
Wow! Now I fully understand Moog’s choice of names for their synths, as you surmised in the intro.
best instrument i've owed so far.
sweet
Got it and make all my music with this colorful beast. Best deal I've ever had.
nice bro
Matriarch owners have been harping about a lack of an editor or global settings reset since it came out. Moog isn't listening I guess? Thanks for once again highlighting this enduring problem.
... "the essence of mooginess" - love this - thank you!
This is still a really fantastic demo!!!
Such a beautiful sounding & looking synth. Thanks for the review. Thanks Moog.
I have a hard time seeing where any true synth geek wouldn't love to play with this synth. I'm not crazy about the price, but I do love it's synth credentials, specs, and tone.
$2gs for what is in my opinion, the best Moog ever. So inspiring. Love it. Selling my MiniMoog for this.
*THIS* is the review I've been waiting for!
That is a beautiful sound. The synthesizer sound I remember. Thanks.
This is a step backwards to true sonic reality and an exellent demo.
i like the comment. a step backward to the real stuff. nice.
a wonderful demo as always ! Bravo Mate !
fantastic demo. 33:03 love those stereo effects. such a beauty of a synth
lovely. a moog matriarch review from nick. feels like christmas.
lol
I love your reviews. Thank you for your work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11:13 nooooo. I wanted you to keep playing that :)
That patch at 25:00 is tinged with genius.
really awesome patch and demo at 24':49" !
@5:34 those OSCs sound soooo good. Even just plain, unfiltered, it''s gorgeous.
What would be cool is if Moog got rid of the keyboard to save money and space then sold it as a one-stop intro to modular...call it the Stepmother. Like a new Model 10 for the masses. Maybe stack the pseudo modules into 2 rows instead of one long one, then put a handle and lid top on it for portability.
......... I still want one, quite badly actually. Sounds AMAZING.
Christ! That sound at 8:10 is just insane!
"who's the mummy" this is why we love ya Nick lol...great stuff! Yep tis yummy synth lol jam at end demonstrates what this is all about...oh if they don't ask for it back...I can send you my address???😉😂🙌
My all time favorite synth ❤️ I use it on every song
I love the synth: I hate the faders.
Excellent review.
When HE says its all there, you Know its all there... sounds so good...
If I had money to throw around, I would be this in a heartbeat over the Poly D.
I graduated to the matriarch from a poly-d, never looked back.
I've been looking forward to this for so long
Great review! I own a Martiarch and absolutely love it. I use this as the hub for my all-Moog, all-semi-modular rig (Grandmother, 2x Mother 32's and DFAM) and everybody plays together nicely. Soon I'll complete the "Mama's Family" with the Subharmonicon.
I love this machine, it's like I bought Boards of Canada in a box. Great review.
that box is stored in a much larger container called talent
Hearing that amazing pad, I was thinking “It's Hearts of Space in a box!”....^^
@@lovesteersthestars not just talent my man, work.
Superb review mate, thanks!
Getting quite distracted there Nick! Over and over :-) It DOES sound lovely doesn't it!
This synth caused me to open a new savings account and start saving for it last year; I've got enough now - but over that year I may have added a few smaller Moog/Arturia/Novation bits and bobs so I'm tight on space!
The Matrixbrute and Novation Summit also peak my interest; but man there is just something about the warmth of that Moog sound that brings a smile to my face. I think when we move into a house in a few years it'll be this, then the summit.
Of course the dreadbox typhon looks good too.
Man; thanks for this!
Daphoid I’ve had a lot of gear over the years, but nothing with as wide of a “sweet spot” as the Matriarch.
Lovely sounds, lovely demo!
Mine arrives this week!
I have been hanging for this review! Gonna sell a lot of Matriarchs I bet.
Sounds beautiful. Bit of sneaky John Foxx around 8mins in?
Good spot
I'm looking forward to the Patriarch. Should be killer.
@gridsleep ?
Better components, better synth, Papa Johns.
No chance
@@namenaim1560 Just curious, but why not?
And btw, the Grandfather and Father64 will be awesome.
Lovely!! Wondering what did you change in the global setup to have the sequencer playing without the hold button press?
I think I’d need to take a course to play this thing.
This looks like alot of fun
Best demo on RUclips
Someone please make a loop of Nick and his monitor from 13:32 to 13:36 and set it to music :)
Just sold my Sub37 and ordered a matriarch!
I just picked this up and ended up selling my original Korg Mono/Poly and my 1978 Multimoog. It replaced both.
Been waiting for this for a while. Thought I'd never see the review!
Since you said you guys are catching up? It would be awesome If you can do a review of the Korg "volca modular"!
Moog studio trio OR Matriarch ????
Damn that’s sweet sounding
any synths that are over 1000 dollars imo should have 3 prong connection in back for 120v usa standard cables
oh man absolutely right on
@@MediaMusik777 don’t know about that. i have this and the Korg MS-20, where the patching area is off to the side, and it takes a while to get into the back of your mind what jack corresponds to what. seems like this is a better idea
Been waiting for this vid!
Beautiful chord at 14:29 it reminds me of "When It Rains" by Sikth
So just to make sure you have to change the sequencer local settings to get the split patch to work
You have to switch local off on the keyboard as well. (After you've recorded the sequence) otherwise the sequence will transpose as well
@@sonicstate thanks i figured as much but appreciate the heads up before taking on this monumental patching endeavor
11:00 - 11:12 kinda sounds like "Somewhere over the Rainbow", the Hawaiian version.
Polyphonic business is a serious matter, don’t mess with it !
best pads ever!
I LOVE THIS!
What a great synth 😍👌🏻
Why is sonic talk for a month or more not available in denmark i miss it old episodes before 616 can beviewed
Old episodes before 616 are available this makes no sense
TRULY an incredibly synth
Great sound, but I absolutely despise the hidden parameters. It is so easy to forget what was set and I can waste hours trying to figure out what is wrong.
That's all sorted now with programs that control the whole thing just from your PC alone.
@@joeyxl3456 I no longer use a PC, gone DAWless. Thanks for telling me though.
@@joeyxl3456 what program?
@@tendingtropic7778 search for Fuzzycat Chonky
@@joeyxl3456 thanks! windows only I see....
Can i use this as a control deck for my 70s styled Laser Cannon on my private Phuket island?
I already have a Grandmother, I want a polysynth next... but The Matriarch is so tentative that I don't discard buying it. Damn... I wish I had more money.
When will the cows come home?
great review!! thanks
wow dude does anyone have a sheet with specific settings on how to create a bi-timbral patch like the one he made? our boy nick here is just the greatest.
Hi Nick. Great content, as usual. *Any chance you could ask the Moog people, during the livestream, what progress has been made with the known bugs in the Matriarch? Many of us owners love the sound, but would like the problems fixed-in particular, the extra MIDI data the Matri can spit out when it’s controlling another synth or module. *Would also be nice to have some control in the master settings of the 4 gates that control the oscs’ volume (on/off) in polymode-some way to disable some or all of them (by osc #) in the master settings, maybe? *Thanks!
I've passed this on to Moog who asked about firmware tweaks - so it might get sorted soon. - thanks
@@sonicstate Thanks for that!!
What a cool synth
Very good job !
Hopefully Nick will Friday Fun it , with a drum machine and Big Sky ?
I‘m waiting for the real big daddy: The Patriarch.
DIV1NITAL same as this, but really uncomfortable talking about its feelings and leaves the Matriarch when you’re 12 to live with its secretary.
@@agincourtdb dude, what's THE GRANDFATHER going to be like?
Dear god... I thought I was more interested in the Grandmother. Hearing this, I may well be wrong.
And only for around £2000. I am clever enough to be a wealthy amateur so I will be buying 3 of these.
Does a black one sound better? Asking for a friend.
haha
Alternate timeline confirmed.
Am I the only one who thinks of Deadmau5 tracks when hearing this beast ?
Like nick, I was a bit disappointed to see yet another subtractive synth from moog but holy mother it sounds amazing.