The Future of Analog Synthesis

Muse represents the culmination of over five years of dreams, design, and passion from Moog’s engineering and product team. This studio or performance centerpiece is driven by eight analog voices, each with two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), a modulation VCO, dual voltage-controlled filters (VCFs), and a stereo voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA), all with that recognizable kinetic analog quality.

From Historical Inspiration to Modern Innovation

Muse combines discrete oscillators derived from the Minimoog Voyager, a saturating mixer, dual transistor ladder filters, and stereo discrete VCAs inspired by Moog Modular circuits. This powerful analog foundation is paired with forward-thinking digital controls, including a 64-step sequencer with sequence chaining, parameter recording, and probabilistic editing, as well as a powerful arpeggiator and chord memory, providing deep editing capabilities and generative behaviors that fuel musical expeditions.

Steve Dunnington, Moog engineering veteran of 30 years, expresses the inspiration for this next-generation synth: “With Muse, we’ve created a Moog polysynth that combines the warmth and sonic power of vintage Moog analog technology and the flexibility of digital control to create a deep and expressive instrument for the modern musician to explore and create with. It’s been a labor of love for everyone involved over the last several years involving many people who worked hard to bring it to life. We are excited and grateful to share the results our team worked hard to achieve — from our in-house product development and design team to the artists we collaborated with to test the instrument’s firmware, develop user presets, and create videos that show Muse’s full functionality.”

Key Features of Muse:

• Analog Powerhouse: Eight analog voices, each with two VCOs, a modulation VCO, dual VCFs, and a stereo VCA.
• Performance-Oriented Controls: Intuitive knob-per-function layout with “More” menus for each module.
• Advanced Modulation and Sequencing: Two LFOs, a dedicated Pitch LFO, assignable envelopes, and a 16-slot modulation matrix per-timbre per-patch.
• Diffusion Delay™: A stereo processor inspired by vintage digital rack delays, adding depth and dimension to any sound.
• Bi-Timbrality and Voice Control: Two independent timbres per patch, which can be stacked or split across the keyboard.

Muse is now shipping to authorized dealers globally at a price of $3,499 USD. Find a local Moog dealer to experience Muse first-hand and explore the vast sonic landscapes it offers.