Moog's Missing Synths 👀 - Great Synth Mysteries (Mini)

[@clarinetowl7554]

Noir I love your videos! Im a 17 year old in Delaware and while I cant get any of this kind of gear I love how you make me feel like Im exploring the instruments myself. Thank you for being such a great creator for such a niche community.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

This is such a kind and thoughtful comment! At 17 I couldn’t get any gear either, so I’ve been there…🤗

[@rhythmdroid]

There is a natural progression in the world of art and creativity that I think is really helpful. I, too, couldn’t afford any of this stuff at age 17, but that forced me to be inventive with cheap and readily available stuff. In fact, my most inventive years were the 3 or 4 years I couldn’t modify my setup due to $

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

@@rhythmdroid great point, I think it's a tough thing I struggle with. I have more gear than ever, but I had a much more success finishing music projects when it was just me and a laptop...I'm not giving back my Quantum though ;)

[@loopop]

🙌🏻🙏🏻 thanks for the shoutout - Spectravox is indeed very special

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Absolutely my pleasure! I want to say thank you for ALL the detailed content over the years, probably a super random place to tell you this, but I for one know how helpful it is for me and so many others. 😊

[@loopop]

@@NoirEtBlancVie likewise thank you too for sharing your perspective and music - and hopefully you releasing a video today doesn’t mean there’s no Halloween special this year!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@loopop hehe, I’m currently working on it 😉

[@Nokanmusic]

I for one, would love for them to release specravox to the public. However i can understand that it fills a very niche role…

[@mylarmelodies]

I remember seeing those Eurorack modules at Moogfest 2016 - I can’t remember listening to them though at all! Maybe because what I remember from that room was having a random chat with one of the technicians building the Minimoogs and us going from a cold “how ya doin” as he was building, to discussing how we are all just electricity flowing like electricity in a musical circuit, then ending with a hug. And later, seeing Bernie Worrell come in a wheelchair and have a quick play on the minimoog - I’ve thought subsequently (not 37) that this was possibly the last moment he ever played a Moog in public as he died only two or three months later. Moog/Moogfest was/is an amazing place.

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

Hey!!! OH noooooooo, I was hoping you'd say you heard them...so what they actually are or soundalike remain a mystery... I kinda think they're somewhat generic, but I'd like to actually go to Moogfest in the future, at least I'll be able to build one of these super rare instruments :)

[@aerospatialerecordings]

I almost never comment on KZbin but I was really happy to stop in today and see new content here. I'll take all the synth reviews I can get and that goes doubly for yours. Cheers!

[@stopmikeandjim3196]

Of course we need more synth content. I mean, there are plenty of channels out there shilling the latest gear. But outside of AudioPilz and his Bad Gear series, there aren't many folks making videos about existing stuff. Also, since you buy your own equipment, I tend to trust your reviews more than anyone else's. Finally, you are literally the only one in the synth KZbinr community who is consistently funny. I still put on your MicroFreak review around Halloween, and I don't even own a MF anymore

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thank you! I honestly am not a great KZbinr, but I try and make videos that are different and I want to be proud of…so far so good 😊

[@fratariensis]

​@@NoirEtBlancVie No no no, you are a great youtuber! You may not be the qickest but i appreciate that you don't spam us with "content". Your videos are quite tastefull and well "tempered" so to speak.

[@surrealchemist]

With the Buchla modules getting officially sanctioned eurorack versions, it would be neat to see the same with a line of Moog ones. Then east/west can become one by way of europe.

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

I wonder if it's possible, Moog is very protective of their brand...

[@aptudo]

Hey, please make however many videos you feel inspired to make. I share your love for synths, and your perspective is always insightful and entertaining. Even if this is more of a "side gig" or hobby, you have a decent-sized audience and name recognition in the creator community, so I hope you will keep doing these. I'd love to know what your day job is and how much you enjoy it.

[@BlezzBeats]

A magnificent work of art as usual

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

Thank you man! ;)

[@seanspartan2023]

This is why I subscribed to your channel. So much detailed information about Moog products that I've never heard of. I agree, Moog should consider releasing the Spectravox Vocoder in the DFAM form factor. It would be the perfect addition to any 32HP 4 tier Moog rack.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thanks Sean, I feel like when I make videos like this I know it’s not gonna be a great performer, but it’s what makes me prouder, so I’m glad you’re here for these… The Spectravox is my #1 ask, it’s mostly due to the cost of their full vocoder costing $5000, they could at least throw us a bone 😝

[@schulenheimer]

man, i wish they'd release a standalone eurorack filter and maybe with the new powered rack it could become a reality ^^

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

It’s kinda bizarre that they don’t, right? 🤔

[@schulenheimer]

@@NoirEtBlancVie love the subharmonicon and i would love to break out the second oscilator trio to its own signal path and a filter module like on the matriarch would be perfect

[@thesolutionband]

I've got the 500 series Ladder and Delay. I concur, they are awesome. My favorite thing to do is run the delay in stereo with my 104m delay. Really cool ping pong stuff. Great video. I'd love to see the Spectravox come out too!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

That’s so amazing that you have both, I would kill for the delay units! Such a bad ass plug-in if I could have a stereo pair!

[@dmoracze]

Did you know that the Moogerfooger plugins were going to drop today?! If not, what a coincidence!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Trust me, I had NO idea. Moog doesn’t like me like that 🤣😂

[@dmoracze]

@@NoirEtBlancVie lol you should play it off like you planned it this way.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@dmoracze I mean I would, but I’m kinda sad Moog didn’t let me check them out early…I guess this is my punishment for telling people not to buy their $5000 vocoder 😂

[@Andrew-K]

I was thinking the same thing! Was thinking this video was related or something 😂

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@Andrew-K naaaah, me and Moog broke up again 😉

[@traitortotheliving]

Great video I really enjoyed it! Moog ❤️

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

Thank you! It was fun to make a new video finally :)

[@Andrew-K]

This was like an episode of "Great Synth Mysteries" but for effects! (Future series?..."Today's Effect Enigmas")

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

That would be cool, plus, there are only so many Great Synth Mysteries! I should have titles this video Great Synth Mystery, but then I would be actually doing what KZbin wants, and F the algorithm 🤭

[@KattKirsch]

I''ve recently not been too compelled by Moog (after the incident, lol...) but I gotta be honest, the 500 modules really seem like special pieces with broad use cases, and it's absolutely a shame they're not around now. Great video!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

What ever do you mean, what has Moog ever done to anyone recently 😏 If I ever get a chance to get a delay in 500 series for a reasonable price I’ll scream…won’t happen In my lifetime 😑

[@KattKirsch]

@@NoirEtBlancVieI might literally use that ladder filter in 90% of everything I write, like that's exactly what I've wanted to have bolder filter options I can control digitally. Sigh...

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

Spectravox is back!

[@theclutch]

SPECTRAVOX!!! C'mon Moog...give that ghost a voice already!

[@effiksmusic]

Of cause we need more synthesiser content from you ❤

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

Haha, I guess I need to want more content from myself... ;)

[@cooloutcoexist]

Great video as always. Do we need more synth content? Well yeah, I‘d love to see more about your thought process when writing or recording music regarding synth. When do do reach for which kind of synth you own. Do you replace or change a part, even if the track was based around a synth line for example. You do mix other nonsynthesized instruments a lot with synth too. In that context: can a handplayed bassline on a synth ever be as cool as a well played bassline? Okay sorry - of course - but do you get where I I‘m at? 😅 those kinds of things I‘d love to see from you. But I‘ll watch everything else too. Thanks a lot!

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

Whoa, this is a lot of stuff, I don't even think I'm good at showing people my process since to me it feel ultra basic...maybe I'd do it on my second channel though...The main, I'm really (if you can't tell) pushing to make it purely either minidoc or story focused content... Since lord knows I can't be doing new synth stuff, it's a lot of gear to learn and I am so lazy hehe

[@cooloutcoexist]

@@noiretblancvie-afterhours I def don’t want to bother you in any way! I think it boils down to the fact that I like to watch you do stuff and talk about it. I totally forgot about your second channel though. I think I caught a livestream once in the middle of the night - from Germany‘s perspective that is. I just was spitballing your way, l guess. Have a nice day 😊

[@gabrielreinert8458]

Et voila, Spectraphone is released indeed 😃

[@timgrogan974]

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing this info with us. Fascinating to me 👍

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thanks for the support Tim! Random video post, but I appreciate you watching 😊

[@benoftroy]

Great vid, my man. And what timing with the plugin release today!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

It’s the most random coincidence! I put off releasing this video since typically I would drop on a Tuesday, the fact that I aligned is just weird…Lol

[@zaniferox]

Voilà le spectravox! 😁 We wait for the bfam...

[@carlos_martinezzz]

Love your videos. So nice and sporadic. They are like a fancy meal that you have only a few times and it's ok. 👌

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Sporadic is 100% the right description for this channel 🤣

[@CoffinNachtmahr]

Bro we could all benefit from quality synth content like this!!! I really wanted the original design subharmonicon I liked the layout much more and spectravox is amazing I'm sure if they made 500-1000 of em they'd go without a doubt

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

Thank you! Yeah, I would love to know what the reason is behind making some Moogfest products widely available and keep some so limited. I enjoyed making this video, but it's a busy gear week...my story type videos aren't gonna do well lol

[@thesoundation7706]

Ok now. I thought the soundation was going to be unique to me 😮‍💨

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I say, fight to the death for the name 😉

[@robertsyrett1992]

The 500 series modules... the ultimate method of emptying your bank account.

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

My bank account is officially empty! lol 😁 If the financial crisis apparently happening in the world gets bad enough I think I'll finally have a chance to re-buy lots of stuff I sold in the last recession...

[@x.noybic7007]

We want Spectravox!

[@sammadden5540]

It's just a shame the only way to get these rare ones is to go to a Moogfest

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Yeah, while it’s cool, it does sorta kill me that it creates a huge hole in the product line.

[@supersawheather]

New upload! Yay!!!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I’ll quit again soon, so I put this one up when I could 😅

[@supersawheather]

@@NoirEtBlancVie I enjoy your uploads :)

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@supersawheather thank you, I do truly appreciate it…

[@IanWaugh]

Hey - didn't know about most of this stuff. You made the video before Moog 're-released' the Moogafoogas-whatever. In software!!! This follows a eurorack case and the Werkstat update - the Mavis. What the heck is Moog doing? Pussyfooting about hardware while turning into a software company like Roland...

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I mean, Moog knows where the money is at, plus…these Plugins somewhat existed before for Avid only I believe…I’d like to see new pedals, but I think that’s a new go…just one hardware time based effect would be cool 🤤

[@IanWaugh]

@@NoirEtBlancVie Yes, the money HAS to be in software now. Soon we'll all be forced in the box 😱 apart from the ulltra rich 😄

[@NullStaticVoid]

the Model 10 and Model 15 really piss me off. The hand wired aspect of them makes them so expensive they are out of reach of most of us. In the current state of the art you can replicate just about any circuit with SMT. Which would not only sound the same, but be cheaper, more robust, and reliable. Downside is repairability. And the purist nerds that want a hand wired synth like their grandfather played. I love moog, but I really wish they would make either Eurorack or a 'working class' Model 15.

[@MaLiCeCoLtRaNe]

And now the Moogerfoogers are back. Great Synth Coincidence?

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

😆 Moog definitely didn't tell me they were dropping, BUT, I think it's gonna help this video out since I mention them...Yay Moogerfoogers!

[@DR-es5ey]

The 500 series moogs were great but didn’t sell unfortunately

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Yeah, they were sorta here and gone so fast, I wish I would have not been broke back then.

[@aquaticborealis4877]

Have you tried the Matriarch? Thoughts on it?

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

I've tried it at Guitar Center, the thing is, I have so many synthesizers, I've never need another to make the songs I actually write...If I was ever buying another synthesizer it would probably be the Moog One.

[@aquaticborealis4877]

@@noiretblancvie-afterhoursWoah, Moog One, that’s pretty swanky. Not the OB-X8? The OB-X8 sounds bloody rich, but maybe you already have something along that line. I’m personally very fond of the Sequential stuff. Got a Take 5 and very happy with it. But the Matriarch is so crazy, beautiful sounds, very vintage sounding, kind of a rabbit hole. It’s an odd beast. I don’t know too much about the Moog One though. It’s so pricey I’ve never even bothered to look at it.

[@poco_a_poco_music]

It's been too long!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I definitely forget I even have a channel sometimes 😋

[@poco_a_poco_music]

@@NoirEtBlancVie Halloween special this year?

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@poco_a_poco_music yup yup!

[@midnightsocean2689]

I do not like moog's website. It's flashy, poorly laid out and almost completely useless. It's no knock against moog machines though. I've noticed a lot of websites are getting that "slick and shallow" treatment these days. The kind of thing that's meant to catch someone's eye while wasting time on a phone, not so much an in depth website. When searching for moog info or machines, I found a generic web search engine a lot more useful than moog's own website, so I'll leave it at that. :/

[@NullStaticVoid]

the side scrolling thing is just, why?

[@gladlawson61]

Best delay I ever used was the moogerfooger delay with factory spill over. I double my money but regret selling it.

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

It's crazy when you think how much we want this awesome gear, then we see what it's worth and I'll it, just to regret in and buy it back at a higher price....story of my life lol