Matriarch: Place / Time / Memory

Illuminates the interconnectedness between one’s sense of place, our perceptions of sound organized in time, and the impressions they leave behind.

Paraphonic Playability

Easily create rich harmonic shapes with up to 4 notes of paraphony that can be sequenced, saved, and shifted with Matriarch’s intuitive 256 step sequencer, or stack the analog VCOs to play on a massive 4 oscillator mono synth.

Stereo Analog Delay

With a deep assortment of synthesis modules based on Bob Moog’s original circuit designs, Matriarch’s 100% analog signal path spans a dynamic sonic vocabulary – from overdriven monophonic bass to gently evolving paraphonic plucks that cycle through waveshapes into a wash of infinite delay trails.

Coupling the power of vintage stereo ladder filters, dual Envelope Generators, stereo Analog Delays, and stereo VCAs, Matriarch delivers a multidimensional sound that empowers the sonic exploration of space and time.

90 Modular Patch points

Though Matriarch’s semi-modular design requires absolutely no patching, 90 modular patch points are easily accessible throughout the panel via the included 3.5mm patch cables.

This powerful electronic instrument is a highly-versatile addition to any stage or studio that can effortlessly transform from a performance keyboard to a fully modular analog synthesizer at a moment’s notice.

In addition to its standalone function, Matriarch is also an ideal processor of external sound sources and a powerful keyboard front-end for expanding a DFAM, Mother-32, Grandmother, or Eurorack modular system.

Features

• VOICE MODE: Mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic playability
• ANALOG DELAY: Stereo analog delay w/ up to 700ms of MIDI sync-able stereo or ping/pong style repeats
• SEQUENCER: 256 step sequencer w/ up to 4 notes per step and 12 stored patterns. Can be decoupled from Matriarch to independently sequence external gear.
• ARPEGGIATOR: Arpeggiator with selectable modes (Order, Forward/Backward, Random)
• SEMI-MODULAR DESIGN: Semi-modular analog synthesizer - no patching required
• MODULAR CAPABILITIES: 90 modular patch points for endless exploration
• KEYBOARD: Diode Wavefolder

Specifications

• TYPE: Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer
• SOUND ENGINE: 100% Analog
• NUMBER OF KEYS: 49 Full-Size Keys
• TYPE OF KEYS: Velocity-sensing with Aftertouch (Velocity and Aftertouch are not hard-wired – available via MIDI, KBD VEL OUT and KB AT OUT jacks)
• OTHER CONTROLLERS: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Variable Glide, Expression pedal in to CV out, and Sustain Pedal in POLYPHONY: Monophonic, 2-Note Paraphonic, and 4-Note Paraphonic
• SOUND SOURCES: 4x Analog Oscillators with Selectable Waveforms (Oscillators 2, 3, and 4 support Hard Sync), White Noise Generator, External Input jack
• MIXER: 6 input (5 eurorack level and 1 instrument level) DC coupled discrete mixer with asymmetrical clipping behavior
• FILTERS: 24dB/Octave Low Pass Filter with Resonance, 24dB/Octave switchable Low Pass/High Pass Filter with Resonance. Configurable in parallel (HP/LP), stereo (LP/LP), and series (HP/LP)
• MOD SOURCES: Analog Modulation Oscillator with selectable and patchable output (Sine, Saw, Ramp, Square, Stepped Triangle, Smoothed Random, Sample and Hold, Noise). Additional LFO (Tri, Square)
• ENVELOPES: 2x Four-Stage ADSR with End of Envelope gate outputs
• ATTENUATORS: 3x Bipolar Voltage Controlled Attenuators with Ring Mod capabilities

Specifications

• MULTS: 2x4 Parallel-wired Non-buffered Patch Points VCAS: 2x discrete analog VCAs routed in stereo
• EFFECTS: Stereo Analog Delay with Ping/Pong, MIDI and CV clock sync, voltage controlled Mix, and independent L/R delay times, feedback, and I/O
• ARPEGGIATOR / STEP SEQUENCER: 256 Steps with up to 4 notes per step; 12 Sequence locations
• PATCH POINTS: 90 x 3.5mm front and rear panels, 49 Inputs, 33 Outputs, 2x4 Parallel-wired Mults
• PEDAL INPUTS: 1/4” Sustain, 1/4” Expression
• AUDIO INPUT: 1/4” TS jack (Rear Panel)
• AUDIO OUTPUTS: 2x 1/4” TS jacks for line level output (Rear Panel), 1/4” Headphone jack with dedicated level knob (rear panel), 2x 3.5mm Eurorack level outputs, 2x 3.5mm Delay outputs
• MIDI I/O: 5-pin DIN In, Out, Thru; plus MIDI over USB (Rear Panel)
• DIMENSIONS: 32” (81.28cm) Wide x 14 1/4” (36.19cm) Deep x 5 1/2” (13.97cm) High
• POWER: Included Power Adapter 12V DC (positive tip), 2A, 100 to 240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz with screw-on barrel connector
• WEIGHT: 24lbs. / 10.89kg