Moog DFAM

Drummer From Another Mother (DFAM) is a highly interactive, semi-modular analog percussion synthesizer and a living departure from the traditional drum machine. Handmade in Asheville, NC by the staff at Moog Factory, DFAM is the first addition to the Mother-32 family of synthesizers and presents an expressive practical approach to percussive pattern creations. It requires no patch, and absolutely no experience of all ages is required to quickly begin synthesizing new and unique rhythmic compositions.

DFAM's emotional sound is activated by a user-friendly analog sequencer that begins with a white noise generator and two wide analog oscillators. Oscillator-hard sync and FM crossover modulation invite effortless transitions between rhythmic pulsations, resounding bass and resonant bells in an instant. DFAM's distinctive voice is then shaped by a versatile Moog Ladder filter with two selectable modes: Low Pass mode adds shock and dimension to every sound it touches, while High Pass mode opens the door to naturally expressive strikes, spikes and sonorous accentuations.

DFAM behaves much like a living organism and reacts in different ways to different individuals. This is due to 3 dedicated analog envelopes that work dynamically with the sequencer to ensure that tribal toms breathe, industrial influences develop, and cacophonous chaos can be created or attenuated by turning a knob.

Each DFAM comes with a package of Moog patch cables that unlock access to the 24-point modular patch bay. Use them to create new sounds or bizarre behavior, synchronize an unlimited number of DFAM and Mother-32 devices together, or fully integrate your analog instrument into a modular Eurorack production environment.

Through exploration and experimentation, the enormous potential of this expressive analog instrument is realized.

• SEMI MODULAR: No patch required. Anyone can create unique and effective analog rhythms.
• 100% ANALOG: Unrestrained sound flexibility for a lifetime of percussive inspiration.
• 2 OSCILLATORS: Generate ultra-wide sound - create everything from subtly pulsating cadences to sound-sounding cacophony and floor-splitting bass.
• SELECTable ANALOG FILTERS: Design your sound dynamically with a Low Pass or High Pass Ladder filter.
• 3 ENVELOPES: Interact dynamically with speed to give “human” variation to your sound.
• 8-STEP ANALOG SEQUENCER WITH VELOCITY: Vibrating continuous control over each note.
• 24 PATCH POINTS: Explore modular patch or connect to a Mother-32 to create a 3-oscillator leviathan.
• LINK MORE DEVICES: Gather multiple DFAM and Mother-32 devices for evocative analog compositions.
• EXTERNAL SOUND INPUT: Process other sounds through DFAM's analog circuits
• EURORACK COMPATIBLE: Easily remove the DFAM from the cabinet and mount it in a Eurorack system. (Requires a 10 to 16 PIN Eurorack cable)