The MEMORYMOOG is a six-voice, programmable polyphonic synthesizer designed to give the performer as much versatility as possible in an instrument of its type.
The Memorymoog has the classic Moog sound associated with the Minimoog and other Moog products. Housed in an anodized aluminum cabinet trimmed with select walnut, the Memorymoog is as beautiful to see as it is to hear. All Memorymoog functions are under the control of a Z-80 micro computer which continually monitors the soundpath, responding to all per former input through the keyboard, panel controls, foot pedals and system controller. The front-panel settings are stored as a "program". The Memorymoog will remember 75 programs. These are stored and recalled through the system controller, which is used to access all special functions of the Memorymoog.
In addition, 10 program chains-sets of 10 programs-can be stored and stepped through forward or back with footswitches for fast onstage voice changes. Two programmable foot pedal in puts provide control of volume, pitch, filter cutoff frequency, modulation amount, and sync sweep allowing the performer to keep both hands on the keyboard. The routing and settings of these pedals are programmable. Different keyboard modes may be selected through the system controller. The modes are: l. Cyclic-the first key played is sounded by voice #l, the second key, voice #2, etc. 2. Cyclic with memory: similar to #l except that a repeated key will not be reassigned. 3. Reset: any single key will be assign ed to voice #l (this mode will behave like a monophonic keyboard on in dividual lines). 4. Reset with memory similar to #3, but with memory function described in #2.
- In monophonic performance, the number of active voices (one to six) may be selected to be played in unison. The keyboard priority (low-note, high-note, or last-note-played) may also be selected.
- Glide may be activated in either the monophonic or polyphonic modes of operation .
- The Memorymoog operates in a continuous edit state; setting of any control may be instantly changed by moving that control.
- When editing, the alphanumeric display shows both the memorized val ue of the control and the edited value.
- All information stored in the Memorymoog may be saved on a standard cassette for later re-use.
The Memorymoog is designed to be as musical and versatile as possi ble; it can be the base of any keyboard player's setup.
