Outstanding bass synth, deep and futuristic Moog sounds without any cheese. Its easy to get phenomenal sounds out of the Messenger in just a few minutes. The sequencer is easy to figure out, the filters and envelopes are all pretty well laid out as is the oscillator and mixer. For all of its easy to use sound sculpting and the deep rumbly bass it delivers, I'm very happy with this synth. Read more

He tenido varios sintetizadores Moog. El subsequent 37, el matriarch, dfam, mother 32, minitaur, el muse y finalmente éste. Creo que de todos los sintetizadores Moog que he tenido, éste es que que ofrece la mejor relación producto-precio. El Muse lo pagué demasiado caro, no por las posibilidades que ofrece, sino por su sonido poco “Moog”. Este sintetizador no tiene display y muy fácil de usar. La diversión comienza inmediatamente y no te pierdes en pantallas o displays. Tiene una fuerza superlativa. Además lo compré de oferta que hubo por unos días. Realmente contento con mi compra Read more

Incredible moog bass synth. Top notch quality ans sound. Read more

I'm just starting out, so there are many technical aspects that I cannot speak to, what I can say, after a 2 or 3 weeks now having this, is that I have no regrets. If there is anything critical that I would say is the extreme lack in regards to a Manual. For the price, and the nature of this unit, there should be a substantial manual that details at least the basic functions, parameters, and some explaination about the variety of functions and how to navigate the deeper functional settings. A four page insert seems to be no more than a cheap smack in the face. My criticism aside, I have had some exposure to various bourtique styles of modular anolog Synthesizers, which for me provides more ease and freedom of intuition added to the joy that is potentially endless with this unit. Furthermore the adventure, in discovering new functions and building my understanding as a growing musician, is essentially part of the process, but irregardless, it remains to be said that a much more exhaustive documentation should accompany the contents that wondrously unpack with delight upon opening the box. I won't speak in regards to conparisons, as for where this versus that is concerned, I see no reality in the controversial narratives about one product being better than another. I fully understand that this is merely an initial stepbthat I personally made, and one that will inevitably lead to acquiring numerous other types of synthesizers. Because you can't simply jist have only 1 or 2, or 3 forbthat matter. Read more

Ok, I have had my Messenger for 24 hours now playing it all day yesterday. Here is my report….. Wow! Ok Double Wow. I own a lot of Mono Synths and love them all for various reasons but the Messenger is absolutely going to be my favorite. Why????? The first obvious one, the Classic Ladder Filter but this time with high-pass, band-pass, and 2/4-pole low-pass modes. Second, RES BASS switch for low-end preservation during resonance, a first for Moog and man does it make a difference. Thirdly, Loopable dual ADSR envelopes and two LFOs with super deep modulation routing. 4th, an amazing Arpeggiator with customizable patterns and rhythmic control, like no other Arpeggiator I’ve ever worked with. 5, Very nice quality Full Size Keyboard semi weighted with velocity aftertouch. It just feels like quality. 6, Another Moog First, wavefolding Oscillators with sync, and FM give it endless sonic capabilities. Just beautiful. 7, Solid Build and construction, the top faceplate is metal, the chassis is plastic but a very solid, thick, almost Carbon Fiber like. And the Knobs and Buttons are solid, purely Moog quality, as are the Pitch and Mod Wheels. 8, The layout is clean, organized, spacious and totally sensible. 9, Plenty of interconnectivy Options, CV, MIDI (5-pin DIN and USB-C), external input, and pedal I/O. 10, Presets, Presets, Presets, 256 of User Accessible and the included Presets are all pretty useable. The Categories include several types of “Moog Bass, Leads, Orchestral, Classic Keys, Pads, Mallets and Metal, Sweeps, Drones, Percussion, and FX. Even if there are some you might not care for, they are all good starting points for further sound sculpting. Of course you can always start with an INIT Square Wave and go from there. What else can I say, if anyone doubted that Moog would not produce Quality products under their new ownership, this Messenger proves them wrong! Read more