Among the many (many) monophonic synths across time, few have offered the sonic palette and accessibility of the Moog Messenger. This striking release from the historic synthesizer brand blends a cocktail of exciting synthesizer tones, intuitive navigation and design, and extensive, modern connectivity. For first-time and long-time Moog synthesists alike, we hope you get this message.

The Moog Messenger is a masterful mix of features primed for players looking to enter the Moog multiverse for the first time or the fiftieth. Moog's classic monophonic synth sound drives the sonic engine for this model, perfect for coming to synthesized conclusions both classic and modern. At the core of its analog brain, the Messenger's two wavefolding oscillators, sub-oscillator, and dual looping ADSR envelopes all align for a bold, expressive, and powerful synthesizer experience that swings with the very best of Moog's classics and today's most modern monosynths.

This modern monosynth builds on generations of Moog design, taking notes from the DNA of past Moog classic monosynths like the Minimoog Model D, Voyager, Grandmother, and Subsequent 37. Reverent yet fresh, the analog architecture of the Messenger serves up an exciting sound and experience for players new and experienced to Moog's mode of synthesis. This freshness is possible in no small part due to Moog's new ladder filter. A twist on Moog's legendary ladder filter, the Messenger's new ladder filter features high- and band-pass responses along with low-end responses when resonance is increased to retain its thunderous low frequencies. This can all be done with a quick flick of the RES BASS switch.

Alongside the foundational elements that make the Messenger shine, this Moog creation comes equipped with extensive modulation capabilities. Two loopable ADSR envelopes, two LFOs and expanded frequency and audio rate modulation options provide a wealth of routes to take when warping your Messenger's tones to taste. On top of its sound design capabilities, the Messenger features a sixty-four step sequencer with the option to integrate chance operations, random fluctuations, and parameter shifts for wild sequencing and arpeggiating.

The Moog Messenger touches down with extensive connectivity via six analog control voltage (CV) patch points, an external audio input, expression and sustain pedal inputs, and five-pin DIN MIDI in/out connections. USB-C MIDI also stacks up to bring this Moog creation solidly into the twenty-first century for compatibility with your favorite DAW. Onboard preset functionality expands on this modernity even further for performing or experimentation.

As a modern Moog marvel, the Messenger has everything one could ask for in their compact, monophonic synth experience. Versatile, expressive, deep, and thoroughly outfitted, the Moog Messenger is sure to say something to anyone to cross its path. Care to lend an ear?

• Two variable-shape VCOs with hybrid wavefolders, sync and FM capabilities
• Sub-oscillator with continuously variable waveshape
• Moog transistor ladder filter with unique pole-mixing design
• Resonance control with resonance bass compensation
• Variable shape LFO with sync, reset, and independent modulation
• Triangle-wave LFO with MOD wheel
• Pitch wheel, octave transpose, and variable response glide
• 256 preset locations with 240 factory presets within 16 banks
• 256 sequence save slots up to 64 steps each
• Configurable arpeggiator with multiple pattern modes
• Headphone output
• Analog clock in/out, control voltage in/out, gate in/out
• MIDI in/out and USB-C compatibility
• Sustain and expression pedal connections