Members ElectricPuppy Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 Check it out: http://moogmusic.com/products/500-series/500-series-ladder-filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robbins Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 C'mon man, that is old news! jk. It is great news! I do my daily check on synth websites and on moogmusic it was. I just wonder what Type of case that is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 Yeah, it's weird, did I overlook that part? I don't see what the panel format is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robbins Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 one thing I noticed i think, is that I cannot see any jack inputs/outputs on that thing, I thinkthere are leds, those yellow holes. Maby moog plan their own unique standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donaldcrunk Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 it's API 500 series! the 'lunchbox' standard. definitely not really intended for 'modular' use in the conventional existing synth-sense, but can certainly be used with a lot of flexibility within a recording studio environment. so basically it's a moogerfooger in a lunchbox. but with no c/v. yipyipypip yipyip yip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 Ohhhhhh so this isn't really meant to be a general-purpose CV-controlled thingy? I am disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robbins Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 it's API 500 series! the 'lunchbox' standard.definitely not really intended for 'modular' use in the conventional existing synth-sense, but can certainly be used with a lot of flexibility within a recording studio environment. so basically it's a moogerfooger in a lunchbox. but with no c/v. yipyipypip yipyip yip is that the same as synthesizers.com modules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donaldcrunk Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 no. it's API's own stupid proprietary standard for the way modular pro audio gear should work. this standard implements additional shielding for the modules to protect against noise, higher voltages for the units to run on and balanced I/O. but that's about all. just a rack box turned sideways, and mildly cheaper for 3rd party startups to manufacture because you won't need to engineer a power supply/enclosure for it. http://www.apiaudio.com/vpr_alliance.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robbins Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 I might be wrong, but it sounds like moog made their priorities go in the wrong directions. Wouldn't it be easier to sell a Eurorack module? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mate_stubb Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 $849. For a ladder filter. I can buy the most excellent sounding MOTM ladder filter for a quarter of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 I guess because it's aimed at the lunchbox crowd that they can justify the price? Is the 500-series stuff basically just a way to create a modular channel strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paolo Di Nicolantonio Posted October 21, 2011 Members Share Posted October 21, 2011 I've seen it and it does indeed look groovy, but unfortunately it doesn't look like a "real" return to Moog modulars (yet.. ) However, as far as "modular systems" go I've already picked my choice and I'm not changing from Roger Arrick's excellent product. He sells a fantastic-sounding Q150 module that's a clone of the original Moog transistor ladder filter. The 500 format has gained so much popularity in the past few years, and so many manufacturers produce 500-format modules, that even mainstream music stores like Sweetwater now carry them, but they are mainly for compressors, pre-amps, effects etc - not for "modular synths" (that's the "Euro" format which is similarly-sized) I wouldn't mind getting a rack mounted 500 box and get those Neve 1073LB 500 format preamps, though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJ RAZZ Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 So no inputs, no CV's? How does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paolo Di Nicolantonio Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 So no inputs, no CV's? How does it work? The Input and Output are in the back of the cabinet that hosts the 500 series modules, i.e.: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJ RAZZ Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 The Input and Output are in the back of the cabinet that hosts the 500 series modules, i.e.: WOW, that looks pretty cool and it is Moog. May have an edge over other similar type systems out right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willi Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 With no CV capability I would say it's edge is rather limited. I'm sure it is a nice module but as mentioned, that is quite expensive. What I find most interesting is that they evidentially haven't sent an email announcing this product -- more of a stealth introduction. I could have missed it, or perhaps they don't want to generate more interest than it merits. Or, perhaps, there are other plans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundwave106 Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 With no CV capability I would say it's edge is rather limited. I'm sure it is a nice module but as mentioned, that is quite expensive. I don't think it's really meant for us synth tweakers. I think it's more meant for certain studios, with their Lunchboxes of expensive audio effects, when some person wants to hear "filtered vocal / instrument". I'll stick with my Moogerfooger filter, which interfaces decently enough with Eurorack anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goldphinga Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 Indeed, this is a range designed for studio heads from what i can see, hence it doesnt need the cv stuff...500 series stuff in a lunchbox is very popular as it enables you to travel to different studios or gigs with your sound all nicely racked up and portable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJ RAZZ Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 That seems very cool if one has the Dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed A. Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 Moog goes back to modular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xpander Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 i can't help but think they'd make a bundle selling in any modular synth format- even at premium prices. but this clearly isn't it. even the Modcan Series B Moog 904A clone is half the price. and the original on the left: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xpander Posted October 22, 2011 Members Share Posted October 22, 2011 and here's a higher quality image than on the moog website: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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