All-analog Marriage of Harmony and Rhythm

The newest addition to the Moog Mother Ecosystem, the Moog Subharmonicon semi-modular analog synthesizer and sequencer brings all the Moog analog flavor with a rhythm entirely its own. First released in a limited run of 120 units in 2018, the Subharmonicon became an instant cult classic for its unique take on subharmonic synthesis and polyrhythmic sequencing. With two VCOs, each with two sub oscillators and a four-pole resonant filter, the Subharmonicon produces creamy all-analog tones with basement-dwelling lows and scorching high-end. Its truly innovative sequencing capabilities use a combination of two four-step sequencers (one per VCO section) and a polyrhythmic generator to create wild, erratic polyrhythms and evolving harmonic chord shapes. Use it as a standalone semi-modular synthesizer or insert it into your Eurorack system for infinite sonic exploration. Synthesists at Sweetwater have been waiting to get their hands on the Moog Subharmonicon, and it was well worth the wait. For a sound design tool like no other, check out the Moog Subharmonicon today!

Legendary ultra-fat Moog synth tones

The Subharmonic owes its ultra-fat sound to its two analog VCOs — each with two separate sub oscillators — which churn out the warmth and grit for which Moog synths are known. The suboscillators divide the fundamental frequency of the VCOs down to four octaves below in 15 subdivisions, and their sawtooth waveshape packs a punchy wallop distinct from sine or square wave suboscillators. By independently tuning the VCOs and subs, you can generate massive chords that track with the VCO frequency, turning this mono synth into a pseudo-polyphonic pad machine. To shape the signal, the Subharmonicon includes a VCA and self-oscillating 4-pole lowpass resonant filter, with variable attack and decay controls. Even without the sequencer and patch bay, the Subharmonicon is a formidable analog synth that produces hearty sub-bass and screaming leads.

Brain-twisting polyrhythmic sequencing

What really sets the Subharmonicon apart from other modular synths is its idiosyncratic sequencer section. The Subharmonic has two 4-step sequencers, which can impact the VCO or suboscillators’ rhythms and frequencies. While four steps might not seem like a lot, when paired with the Subharmonicon’s polyrhythm section, you can quickly dial up loping, swinging rhythms, with dotted notes, triplets, and out-of-time pulses that twist the sequence in unexpected ways. You can adjust the tempo manually or quantify the rhythm to an external clock to sync to your Moog Mother Ecosystem modules and third-party Eurorack units. From percussive sounds to complex, moving chords, the Subharmonicon is capable of creating textures unlike any other semi-modular synth in its class.

Make it the heart of your Eurorack System

Like the Moog Mother 32 and Moog DFAM, the Subharmonicon is equipped with a 32-point patch bay for expansive routing possibilities. Output the sequencer as a control voltage to other Eurorack VCO units and modulators, and control parameters like filter cutoff, pulse width modulation, polyrhythmic controls, and more via external devices, such as LFOs. Or patch within the Subharmonicon itself to explode its creative potential. This 60HP semi-modular synth makes a great desktop unit, and it’s a perfect synth to serve as the centerpiece of your Eurorack system.

Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Analog Synthesizer Features:

A wide-release version of a limited-edition cult-classic synth
2 analog VCOs and 4 sub oscillators
4-pole resonant lowpass filter and VCA with attack and decay controls
2 x 4-step sequencer and polyrhythm generator produce complex sequences
Stack oscillators for 6-note pseudo-polyphony
Manual and clock-syncable tempo controls
Expansive 32-point patch bay for limitless tweakability
Complete 60HP Eurorack synthesizer that can easily be installed in a Eurorack case

SPECIFICATIONS:

SOUND ENGINE:

Analog
SOURCES:

VCO 1, SUB 1, SUB 2 / VCO 2, SUB 1, SUB 2
FILTER:

Self-Oscillating Ladder Filter, Low-Pass, 4-Pole (-24 dB/Octave)
ENVELOPES:

VCA EG (Attack, Decay); VCF EG (Attack, Decay)
SEQUENCERS

Analog (x2)
STEPS:

4 Steps per Sequencer, selectable Quantization
CLOCK:

Driven by any and all of the Rhythm Generators
RHYTHM GENERATORS: 4
- RHYTHM:
- Derived by dividing the Tempo by an integer value (1-16)
- CLOCK:
  
  20 BPM to 3,000 BPM (Beats per Minute; 1 Pulse per Quarter-note), MIDI Clock, EXT CLOCK
- PATCHBAY:
  
  32 x 3.5mm jacks
- INPUTS:
  
  17 Input Jacks
- OUTPUTS:
  
  15 Output Jacks
- MIDI:
  
  3.5mm MIDI Input (Type A dongle included)
- REAR PANEL AUDIO:
  
  1⁄4” TRS Headphone or 1⁄4” TS Instrument POWER: Power supply connection SECURITY: Kensington lock slot
  
  WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
- PRODUCT:
  
  Imperial (in.): 4.2h x 12.57w x 5.24d Metric (cm): 10.67h x 31.93w x 13.31d Weight: 3.5 lbs. Metric Weight: 1.58 kg
- SHIPPING:
  
  Imperial (in.): 8h x 15w x 9d Metric (cm): 20.32h x 38.1w x 22.86d Imperial Weight: 6 lbs Metric Weight: 2.72 kg