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    Moog DFAM Semi-Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer

    Forget what you know about drum machines. The Moog DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother) isn’t here to quietly keep time — it’s here to transform your rhythm section into something bold and entirely new.

    As the first addition to the Mother-32 family, this semi-modular percussion synthesizer invites hands-on creativity. It’s fully analog, highly expressive, and requires no patching to get started. From unboxing to creating otherworldly sounds, you’ll be up and running in just seconds.

    Moog DFAM A Living, Breathing Organism

    A Living, Breathing Organism

    The DFAM functions less like a calculator and more like a living organism. Its unique voice architecture responds dynamically to your input, enabling highly expressive pattern creation. It’s not just about triggering a sample — it’s about shaping a sound that evolves, breathes, and even growls.

    • 100% Analog Heritage: The sound engine is pure Moog, offering unbridled sonic flexibility that ranges from deep, resonant bass to metallic, industrial clatter without a single digital artifact in sight.
    • Triple Envelope Threat: Three dedicated analog envelopes work dynamically with the sequencer to ensure your tribal toms breathe and your snares snap with human-like variation.
    • Selectable Filters: Shape your noise with a classic Moog Ladder filter that features two modes: Low Pass for that signature thick warmth, or High Pass for opening the door to expressive strikes and spikes.

    Break Free from the Grid

    If you’re tired of menu-diving and tapping on glass screens, the DFAM is your analog antidote. The interface is immediate and tactile, centered around an 8-step analog sequencer that encourages you to turn knobs rather than push buttons. It’s an expressive approach to rhythm that invites happy accidents and endless tweaking.

    • 8-Step Analog Sequencer: Ditch the static loops for a sequencer that offers vibrantly continuous control over pitch and velocity for every single step.
    • Dual Oscillators: Two wide-range analog oscillators plus a white noise generator let you craft everything from subtle rhythmic pulsations to chaotic, floor-splitting bass.
    • FM Cross-Modulation: Use oscillator hard sync and FM cross-modulation to effortlessly transition between rhythmic textures and melodic chimes in an instant.
    Moog DFAM Break Free from the Grid
    Moog DFAM Effective Solo or in a Team

    Effective Solo or in a Team

    One of the coolest things about the DFAM is that it’s semi-modular, which is synth-speak for "no patching required." You can make noise immediately without plugging in a single cable. However, if you do want to get tangled up in a web of wires, the 24-point patchbay lets you rewrite the internal signal path or sync up with other gear.

    • 24-Point Patchbay: Unlock a world of modular mayhem by using the included patch cables to create bizarre behaviors or synchronize an unlimited number of DFAM and Mother-32 units.
    • Eurorack Ready: The DFAM can be easily removed from its case and mounted into a standard Eurorack system (60HP), drawing power from your rig’s supply.
    • External Audio Input: Don't just generate sound — mangle it. Process external audio through the DFAM’s analog circuitry to give your other gear a taste of that Moog flavor.

    Your Rhythm Section, Reinvented

    The Moog DFAM isn't your average drum machine. It's an invitation to explore, experiment, and make your neighbors wonder what that beautifully strange sound is. Whether you're a modular synth pro or just someone who loves twisting knobs, the DFAM offers a lifetime of percussive inspiration that feels as good as it sounds.

    Moog DFAM Your Rhythm Section Reinvented

    Moog DFAM Features:

    • Semi-modular design requires no patching to create complex rhythms
    • 100% analog sound engine for rich, authentic texture
    • Two oscillators with square and triangle waveforms and white noise generator
    • Switchable Low Pass / High Pass 4-Pole Transistor Ladder Filter
    • 8-step analog sequencer with continuous pitch and velocity per step
    • 24-point modular patchbay for extended synthesis capabilities
    • Selectable analog envelopes for dynamic sound shaping
    • External audio input for processing other sounds through the analog filter
    • Eurorack compatible (60HP) for integration into modular setups
    • Includes power supply and a package of Moog patch cables
    • Handcrafted in Asheville, NC by Moog employee-owners

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    Moog DFAM Semi Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer Specifications

    Moog DFAM Semi Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer Specifications
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    Moog DFAM Semi Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer Specifications

    • Sound Engine: Analog
    • Analog Sequencer: 8-Steps With Pitch and Velocity Per-Step
    • Sequencer Panel Controls: Tempo, Run/Stop, Trigger, Advance 
    • Sound Sources: 2 Oscillators With Square and Triangle Waveforms, 1 White Noise Generator, 1 External Audio Input
    • Frequency Control: +/- 5 Octaves (10 Octave Range)
    • Mixer: Level controls for Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2 and White Noise/External Audio Input
    • Filter: 20 Hz-20 kHz Switchable Low Pass / High Pass 4-Pole Transistor Ladder Filter
    • Envelopes: VCO EG with Voltage Controlled Decay and Bipolar Amount Control, VCF EG with Voltage Controlled Decay and Bipolar Amount Control, VCA EG with Voltage Controlled Decay and Selectable Fast/Slow Attack Time 
    • Patchbay: 24x 3.5 mm Jacks
    • Patchbay Inputs: Trigger, VCA CV, Velocity, VCA Decay, External Audio, VCF Decay, Noise Level, VCO Decay, VCF Mod, VCO 1 CV, 1→2 FM Amount, VCO 2 CV, Tempo, Run/Stop, Advance/Clock. 
    • Patchbay Outputs: VCA, VCA EG, VCF EG, VCO EG, VCO 1, VCO 2, Trigger, Velocity, Pitch. 
    • Audio Output: 1/4” TS Line / 1/4” TRS Headphones (Shared Output Jack)
    • Included Power Supply: 100-240VAC; 50-60 Hz, +12VDC 1200mA
    • Power Consumption: 3.0W
    • Eurorack Current Draw: 230mA (+12V – from 10-pin header)
    • Eurorack Mounting Dimensions: 60 HP (1” / 26 mm Module Depth)
    • Weight: 3.5 lbs
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.57" x 4.21" with knobs x 5.24"
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