Moog Spectravox is in production! // Review, tutorial and 10 patch ideas

[@doctorsynth1]

Thanks for making this device easier to understand. You consistently do a great job of demonstrating products in an approachable manner, helping me to make better purchase decisions.

[@johanfwahlberg]

You had me at "Hi!".

[@Heavee773]

😂

[@pascaljean2333]

H

[@sammotkov2593]

instabuy

[@timdailey2690]

Wait, that’s not the old dfam video…

[@bojangprodoktschns5428]

Me at "ah" "AH""ah".

[@PaulBoos]

That is one lovely arp sound with the Spectrvox and effects at 19:50-ish. Everything about this sounds wonderful. I am glad to see Moog adding that into their line up.

[@AndrewGordonBellPerc]

I can imagine this pairing really well with the subharmonicon, and gives them both a bit more of a reason to exist in the mother semi modular series

[@audreyazwell]

just bought this based off your video & was dang sure to click your affiliate link first 😎 I've been looking for filter-banks all week (not to mention the last few years), always wanted something Moog & this just checked all the boxes. Loopop the GOAT

[@loopop]

Much appreciated!

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

Oh WOW. I was not expecting another semi from Moog. Thanks for the intro and review.

[@final_mile_music9713]

And there’s a fifth coming too. The Labyrinth.

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

@@final_mile_music9713 That’s cool to know … Thanks!

[@sCealt]

Wow. Really appreciate Moog exploring this type of processing! Thanks for the video!

[@PorchBass]

That was a great marimba tone! Not something one would expect lol!

[@MGoolas]

Psytrance producers will gobble this up. That FM-y spectral shift was meaty af

[@RJ1J]

Techno also. Hundreds of producers are getting their orders in now.

[@dergeneral7768]

Genau daran dachte ich auch! 😎

[@Matthew-pq3us]

Yeah I am a psytrance and Acid Techno producer and really going to grab this moog

[@vasil3089]

didn't realize they can normally afford Moogs

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@RJ1J techno is psytrance and psytrance is dischordant disco 😂

[@inthefade]

Comb Filter, the synth. Very cool.

[@dimensionalineage]

Loopop adroitly reviewing the new Moog Spectravox now in production. And the Moog is really a Moog replete with all its Moog-like things that we Moog fans know and love. The celestial bodies have favorably aligned.

[@morganwebster6636]

It’s insane. This one is a keeper. Rad explanation. Thank you.

[@ktreier]

Ordered mine right after watching your video. It will join my Subharmonicon, Mother-32, DFAM x 2 and my Taiga, in a newly under manufacture 6-tier stand!

[@Axl_Pose]

That will be a killer rig! I have pretty much the same setup minus the 2nd DFAM and Taiga. Torn between getting the other DFAM or Spectravox next.

[@spdycar13]

Ordered this. Saw the new Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab. Was going to send this back but it’s insane! Pittsburgh will have to wait.

[@KevinWheelerMusic]

Yesssss! Can't wait to get this one. I was looking for a eurorack compatible vocoder and Moog did it. Looking forward to it. Thank you for this video!

[@montigol]

Respect to the age old tradition of saying the word "Vocoder" into a vocoder.

[@carlosfedericolopezspindol3103]

I was expecting a Hi! through the Spectravox, but still, Loopop's natural robotic voice is unbeatable!

[@loopop]

ummm thank you?

[@koumospecial]

That pulse at 16:25 ….!🤩

[@chefkochofdoom]

Amazing peace of gear! There is nothing like Moog!!!!

[@bloopbleepnothinghere]

Behringer enters the chat 😅

[@kaiherrmann3249]

Awesome! 👍🏻 ( and it it will pulverizing the crazy second hand prizes for the Moog Spectravox limited DIY Version ; )

[@HIFI1965]

@loopop Nice Daft Punk reference !!!

[@petercane6376]

I NEED one right now! Thanks loopop. Great video and super coverage.

[@JustPyroYT]

Looks like the Moog fixed filter bank took some good steroids there lmao 🤣

[@Combsie]

Just got mine...made in Taiwan...no hard copy manual...still charged $599 plus tax....the fleecing has begun......

[@juliantaylor5956]

How did you confirm this?

[@juliantaylor5956]

Nvm I just looked it up I'm actually so sad

[@BHPOfficial]

This was what I feared, thanks for letting us know. I’ll be waiting for sale or skipping this one entirely

[@coolxy2]

sad

[@SouthShoreSonics]

With tax this was almost $1000CAN. But I bought it for my birthday nonetheless. My financial adviser said I was worth it!

[@gregkrukemeier2003]

Another great review and another Moog to add to my collection.

[@garyhoffman1]

Wow! The patch at 1:00 sounded like an Eddie Jobson patch from his UK period.

[@bluetv6386]

Except it didn't go "Ding Dong!!!"

[@Blofehlt]

Well i already have the other three. There‘s no way i‘m not getting this

[@spdycar13]

You won’t be disappointed. I really wanted to hate it but in less than an hour it’s found a permanent home.

[@JoshuaNeedham]

Glad I didn't sell my extra mini knobs. Also, looks like I may end up needing a 4 tier stand to hold the SS3 along with this gem. Thanks for the video.

[@pheotus]

Sounds amazing. Was hoping since moog was bought out the price may be a bit more affordable.

[@MatsueMusic]

I suspect the price will go up to recoup the buy-out costs and of course......the ever increasing margins.

[@JoelBrowning000]

This probably dates me, but that opening note had me going "A modern-day warrior / Mean, mean stride......"

[@alreadystillagain]

Thanks for the-as always-very informative and well articulated look at the Spectravox. Please do a vid on the Torso S-4 :)

[@LarsBjerregaard]

You made it sound great Ziv!

[@Koopakid917543]

I have very strong opinions on moog now. But I have to admit, this thing is super cool and very inspiring.

[@final_mile_music9713]

Most Moog gear is. That’s why I have a studio full of it.

[@smallmovesexperiment1102]

Seems like it could be an interesting Mastering chain. Really cool device, Moog. Well done.

[@VDJ4500]

Mastering chain… 🧐… yes if you wanna turn someone’s musical creation into a psychedelic mush 😂

[@magicspiral]

A voltage controlled comb filter? Wow, what a neat sound!

[@diogen_music]

Not again haha. I am in. Thank you for review💙

[@MyReasonToPlay]

We are the robots Я твой слуга Я твой работник

[@KLI333-9]

it reaallly shines with reverb. Loved it! btw, i am still using the reverb Raum that you have adviced 5 years ago. i think it will be amazing with that

[@Eli_B3000]

Raum is great, I use it on a ton of stuff

[@HeyAsh-xx5kw]

Seems like this could really open up the dfam on a whole new level

[@ManCalledMif]

12:02 I suppose two spectra voxes connected with a stereo y splitter cable would allow stereo processing

[@Nokanmusic]

Can’t wait to see what the Labyrith can do :D

[@BrailleSounds]

Hooray! It’s @loopop week!!!

[@loopop]

More incoming!

[@jtn191]

🎉 same thing as a good week imo

[@JonMurray]

Sounds lush! Moog gear always sounds so, good? High quality? Expensive?? Hahah! Slowed down to click, right through to making the dog stare frequencies is so clean and tight. I own zero Moog synths and am in no way a Moog fan boy so more than happy to be told I’m talking nonsense but let me know if you know what I mean by that rambling hahah! This was a real surprise though. Such a wide and varied scope of sounds. Both nasty and beautiful in equal measures. Great video bud.

[@RCAvhstape]

Moog stuff is pretty high quality, which is why it generally costs more. Give them props for still making synth cases out of metal and wood instead of cheap plastic, too.

[@canniversparadise]

So many new devices!! Must control the GAS!!

[@ArgumentShow]

Moog never excites me but i'm interested in this

[@ichigen511]

Interesting comment. I can't think of a manufacturer making new gear that DOESN'T excite me. I'm easily excited. LOL. Cheers!

[@rayabsent2087]

same feelings on my side. im totally digital synth guy, but this functionality is the one i was looking for a long time.

[@GlitchYeen]

I'm tempted to get one of these purely to use as a spicy phaser!

[@RobertKgma]

If this had a spread control (dial and cv) for the filter frequencies then this would be an instant buy for me. An envelope on that can create all kinds of drum sounds.

[@Dogboy73]

Some great sounds from this thing. Very tempted. I have a Moog DFAM and it's one of my favorite things. Very playable, tweakable and sounds phenomenal. It needs a brother from the same Mother :D This might be the one. Intrigued by the leaked Moog Labyrinth as well.

[@murderousmaths]

Very clear and fun walk-through. Thanks!

[@abominablemusic]

Interesting synth, added to virtual wishlist...

[@williamfraize3707]

The ghost of Roger Troutman now grows restless...

[@handheldgrooves]

In terms of fx this thing is more interesting than the latest Chase Bliss Onward pedal

[@GustavKlingt]

Love your easy deepness… Thank you ! 😘

[@bloopbleepnothinghere]

Phrasing!

[@aenamabag]

Is there any way to scan through the filter bank (like a Fumana or a MoogerFooger?)

[@alexwestconsulting]

Yeah if this was stereo with panning per band (plus some kind of panning modulation) I'd buy it in a heartbeat. As a mono I just don't know that I'm going to pick one up, and I own multiples of the other 3 with this form factor..

[@loopop]

I agree, but a stereo course will do wonders too

[@screamingstrings76]

Damn, really wasn't expecting this one! I have fun with the op1f vocoder every once in a while but i'm not Mike Dean enough to have one of these haha

[@Chikeko_Lee]

Mike Dean uses this Moog?

[@obione74]

Great video as always, thanks! Why not do a “stereo” video with the 2024 and the 2019 version side by side. Just a thought 😊

[@loopop]

Excellent idea! I mean a video isn’t likely but that sure solves the problem of Spectravox not being in stereo!

[@HIFI1965]

@loopop - You play keys like a great bass player ;)

[@FunnyBecauseItsTrue]

...damn, I'm so happy to see this! ...what is that microphone you are using?

[@loopop]

Do you mean to record my videos? No, I use a Lauten Audio (LS 208 I believe, I'm not by it now...)

[@FunnyBecauseItsTrue]

@@loopop no, I mean the microphone that is on camera, plugged into the Soectravox…

[@loopop]

@@FunnyBecauseItsTrueI think I got it with the workshop Spectravox 5 years ago - it might also be the one that came with KingKorg Neo

[@geminidefect]

now i need another Moog in my life

[@geminidefect]

future me: Lets go over to our local retailer, "Long & McQuade" and order one! since it's not in stock and you want to support brick and mortar stores and employees and cash...... we can put down a deposit and patiently wait for it to arrive in the store and then finally pick it up, get home as fasty as possible, and hook'r up to the sound studio and get lost in a world of vibration.... (ummmmm , i hope you get a perk from Moog for this....)(ps i love your content!)

[@alphabeets]

What exactly does it mean when he said that Moog sent him this unit but no money was exchanged? Does it mean he gets to keep the review unit for himself and could thus sell it for money?

[@loopop]

Yes, as I say in the beginning of the video they sent it to me and "other than that no money changed hands". Indeed I can sell it, which is why I mention it in the beginning of the video so you can decide whether to watch or not.

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

Definitely interesting, but, already having several devices with vocoder effects that I ignore, I feel like I would quickly drop the spectral aspect and merely use it as a low pass filter 😂

[@danwentz]

I only wish it was stereo... get two?

[@MrHihowryou]

Does this mean they will bring back the 2, 3 & 4 tier tracks?? I mean come onnnnnn moog!

[@MatsueMusic]

TWO VIDEOS IN ONE DAY.....Am I dying?

[@loopop]

ummm there's one more coming right up

[@spaceman103]

@@loopopbeware of a burnout…..😅

[@pascaljean2333]

​😮@@loopop

[@loopop]

@@spaceman103thanks I’m aware of that which is why there aren’t even more than 4 videos this week…

[@DVDFRMN]

your bank balance is...

[@RealityShiftUK]

hoping this will go nicely with my key step pro and d fam! hmm which one to pair first ...

[@TangoWithTheCobra]

Remembered this at Moogfest 2019. Not really interested to pay premium Moog price though when it’s made in Taiwan now. Might as well Behringer.

[@clappingjazzhands9408]

$599. Made in Taiwan reflects our current Inflation rate. But if these were assembled in N.C. USA ( with the Exact Chinese Components ) they’d be $2,500!

[@TangoWithTheCobra]

@@clappingjazzhands9408 Thanks for your response but no, no it would not cost that much.

[@TangoWithTheCobra]

@@clappingjazzhands9408 $2,500 is quite the hyperbole.

[@TangoWithTheCobra]

That is inflation hyperbole.

[@greenvelvet]

Not only that but you need a load of other gear to make music with it it's not a standalone module

[@BloodCastleMusic]

A 4th one!!! Def gotta start buying these 4 modules soon! Zzounds here I come!

[@odmusicman]

It's 2024. I'm really done with mono only, no midi and no saving patches. I look forward to my Pro-800 coming next week. Analog, 8 voices, patch savings, midi, an editor and I can live with the membrane buttons quality.

[@geusensdriesmusic]

Very nice, but missing individual filter outputs and those plastic pots are just so cheap. Easy enough to fit a splined pot with micro knob (same footprint).

[@famousarmystudio]

I think we have entered an alternate universe where Moog is Behringer and Behringer is Moog.

[@loopop]

I don't recall Moog making a product similar to a Behringer one unless in your universe time flows backwards, and then wow there are quite a few of them

[@super-ulitka]

Kinda strange to want it but have no idea how to incorporate it in 😅 Maybe later!

[@wormhole_expert]

is it possible to add a dry/wet signal with external gear like an attenuator or something else??

[@giuseppeferrara6384]

Love you're vidéos man ! I have a keystep 37 and a moog D-FAM. Is it possible to control the pitch of the VCO of teh DFAM with the Keystep chromaticaly like you do on 3:30. ? (i Saw you're tutorial of the keystep by the way, very usseful :))

[@loopop]

Sure - check out this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ_OiqOCYtqSprs

[@tihinter]

Would be highly interested in the sonic differences to the Moog 16ch vocoder. Despite targetting a different buyers group.

[@oyvindroth]

Nice presentation as always from you, thanks a lot! @loopop What gooseneck microphone are you using here?

[@loopop]

Thanks! It's one I got with the original workshop Spectravox - they don't sell them anymore, but it seems like a pretty standard XLR one you might buy online

[@minimod_synths]

Thank you very much for sharing "MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer". I use SocaLabs oscilloscope but it's always nice to test other oscilloscope plugins. I wish to buy Rigol oscilloscope but good one is very expensive like for example Mother-32 (same price for new).

[@kiljoy3254]

Yeah but does it make the light saber sound?

[@wkellyreeder]

Thanks Loopop, again!

[@Rondoggy67]

Oh sh!t, another thing I want to buy

[@patfinn2697]

I always wonder if you were in my group of Spectravox builders, but I didn’t get a good look at your hands! I wish I was more bold but I was just so overwhelmed. Do you think they will resurrect Moogfest? I sure hope so !

[@loopop]

I hope so too!!

[@josbouten]

The 'hold' function suggests that the device in 'free'-mode uses a free running (i.e. continuously updating) sample&hold function to control the VCAs for the carrier signal bands, and in hold mode this will keep the last sampled envelope follower output values for each band pass filter fixed. That implies that the VCAs are controlled on a clocked basis. Is this audible in any way?

[@loopop]

Hold doesn't touch the VCAs directly, it indeed "sample and holds" the envelope followers, and yes it's audible for sure on any program audio (you can trigger hold in the patch bay)

[@andyscott2626]

omg. where do you even store all this kit? 😜

[@framlucasse]

Where is it made ? At 700 € I can already see that moving production outside the US does not benefit the customer at all...

[@Wellmadang]

I always wonder what oscilloscope and spectrum analyzers?

[@loopop]

Hi, I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionally I’ll use scopes by VCV

[@cresshead]

Vocoder - if you are after a vocoder that pronunciates words well the vocoder in the Roland Sp-404mkii input fx its really really good.

[@adamjackpartington8068]

What if you plug the output into the input?

[@FrankPSF]

Ziv I have a question. I am trying to wrap my head around the Spectravox and I wonder how similar it is to say a Tiptop 296t or a Fumama or similar modules?

[@loopop]

That's an excellent question! I've never tried the 296t - it has been a while since I explored Fumana so I don't want to just give a half-ass response. I might try and get my hands on the 296t at some point and then answer that!

[@FrankPSF]

@@loopop Thank you for the reply. I'll be eagerly awaiting that video!!! Peace and thank you for who you are and what you do for the synth community!

[@holdnent]

is there will be review for solar 42 ?

[@loopop]

Not likely just because I have so much planned and need to prioritize, but it seems like a major improvement to the 50 which I reviewed

[@GlitchComputer]

So is this pretty much like the MURF but as a euro rack unit?

[@garylappier136]

Hello! I was wondering what microphone you are using in the demo?

[@loopop]

It’s either the one I got with the original Spectravox in 2019 or the one bundled with King Korg Neo, I don’t remember sorry

[@pihenhenripi4430]

It’s like a make noise qpas ? But mono , with more filters

[@sudhanva-bhat]

I'm assuming moog labyrinth is also on your table 😊

[@seancraig5373]

The sound just 4-5 seconds in is truly amazing--how did you create that?

[@loopop]

Thanks! There's chorus and reverb on many of the intro patches (free TAL and Raum from NI), and then the "secret" to that patch, if I remember correctly (I made many that day) is VCO cross mod to Shift - if I remember correctly also going through an off screen attenuator - I'll need to recreate that when I get home from Superbooth but I'm almost sure that was it

[@seancraig5373]

@@loopop Cool-thanks. Sounds like a good "private" video you could have for your Patreon subscribers (I am about to join)!

[@loopop]

@@seancraig5373 thanks and noted!

[@trukxelf]

Does the power supply stay with the enclosure when front panel is removed?

[@robthebloke]

I’d assume the answer is yes - like all the others

[@rrrobart9]

Cool! But did I miss the price somewhere?

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

Moog email says $599

[@AppleKid]

keep on truck'n

[@andreevans738]

Not jumping the gun, but does it work with any instrument or just keyboards

[@loopop]

oscillator pitch is controlled with CV but you can send any audio to the program or carrier filters

[@lordundhimself1310]

Looks and sounds great! But no stereo out?🤦🏿‍♂️

[@loopop]

nope - I used chorus and reverb for a stereo effect

[@e-conrecords4665]

Not feeling it but kudos to MOOG for trying something different.

[@gunnarvarismusic]

What Goose neck mic to use? Or whatever?Thanks!

[@loopop]

I think the answer is whatever dynamic mic, but can't guarantee. Certainly not a mic that needs 48v phantom power

[@gunnarvarismusic]

Thanks! Can you say what you use on this vid?