The BEST DRUM SYNTH for the MONEY?- The Moog DFAM

[@marco_movie]

I connect an Arturia Minibrute 2S to my DAW. The Minibrute has MIDI in and 3.5mm MIDI jack out, and is even cheaper than the DFAM :-) SO often I clock the DFAM via the Minibrute

[@NevermoreAudio]

@@marco_movie ooooooo can you tap tempo or sync the temp with your DAW via the minibrute? Will have to look into this, was going to grab a Beatstep Pro

[@Stefkicksass]

@@NevermoreAudio Hello, I was also a bit surprised at your comment in the video about not being able to sync the DFAM easily. I own a Minifreak and I am borrowing a DFAM and a Mother-32 from a friend. It's easy to connect the DFAM to either Minifreak or Mother-32. For the Minifreak it's 'clock out' connected to 'Adv / Clock'. Minifreak is connected to the computer/DAW with USB. For the Mother-32 it's 'Assign' to 'Adv / Clock'. Mother-32 is connected to the computer/DAW with MIDI in an audio interface. You need to put the 'Assign' button in the right mode, there's videos about this online. Maybe you don't own either of these two. But I think any device with a 'Clock Out' should be able to sync your DFAM. The Beatstep Pro you mentioned definitely has a 'Clock Out'.

[@roxsanprince3942]

Merry Christmas man! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@NevermoreAudio]

@@roxsanprince3942 Merry Christmas 🎅

[@maticherzog]

a great piece if you are into jamming and never finishing any music. not a functional drum synth if you ask me. Vermona DRM is on a different level when it comes to hand-on performance, track level sound

[@NevermoreAudio]

@@maticherzog That’s fair I think, without being able to clock it with the other stuff in my studio I really struggle to use it for anything other than one-shots. I’m looking to get an Arturia Beatstep Pro in the new year to clock the DFAM, really hope I can make some music with it then!

[@Tkivo]

Sounds great! I know it's primarily for eurorack, but it's still way overpriced considering it doesn't have clock in/MIDI or USB. Moog's downfall seems to be catering to wealthy, snobbish fanboys and professional musicians without offering anything new and contemporary... when they do innovate, it’s often at an inflated price. Moog products are reminiscent of Apple's offerings: people desperately trying to convince themselves that the purchase was worth the money and that there are no (cheaper) alternatives, all while enjoying the status that comes with the brand. In the end, about 70% of the price you pay is for that Moog logo. EDIT: Don't get me wrong; I would buy some of Moog's products if I were one of those wealthy people. I'm just thinking objectively and giving myself valid reasons not to purchase them. :)

[@NevermoreAudio]

Thanks for your comment! There’s a great conversation around brand here I think - to play devils advocate, maybe Moog targeting professional musicians and pricing accordingly might be a smart move. Until very recently Moog made almost everything in the US so their manufacturing was very expensive, and their heritage and history has made them a kind of ‘halo’ brand anyway - a Moog is a ‘Moog’ *insert sounds of awe and excitement*. The thing is, that gets eroded when they start to target everyone else. A Moog isn’t something you’ve only seen on stage at the Super Bowl anymore, you have two in your bedroom. Maybe it’s a bit like The Incredibles - if everyone is super, then no one is. Again, just playing devils advocate but it’s an interesting thing! Totally with you, £6000 for a Mini Moog reissue is insane.

[@chrisdoel2778]

I have a DFAM and I like it a lot but you're right. No midi is just retarded on modern synth. Other than that the DFAM is awesome

[@josehaya6362]

hey. for me, its not overpriced. if you try to get all this in separate modules of this quality, it would be way more expensive.

[@NevermoreAudio]

@@josehaya6362 agreed, I don’t think the DFAM or the others in that series are overpriced for what you get!