Moog Spectravox Semi-Modular Analogue Spectral Processor
Moog - Spectravox Semi-Modular Analogue Spectral Processor, 36-Point 3.5mm Patchbay, C10-Band Filter Bank
Semi-Modular Analogue Spectral Processor
Moog - Spectravox
a groundbreaking tool for sculpting soundSpectravox is the newest member of the Moog semi-modular family, and is a groundbreaking tool for sculpting sound. As an analogue spectral processor designed around a 10-band filter bank, the Spectravox creates lively drones and colourful tonal sweeps on its own and adds resonant depth and psychedelic spectral movement to any external sound. Plug in a microphone and the Spectravox becomes a 10-band analogue vocoder with innovative integrated modulation of all of its filters. An exploration and expansion of the topology of the vocoder and filter bank, Spectravox is an incredibly flexible instrument and signal processor with a comprehensive patch bay suitable for studios of all sizes.
Synthesists have loved playing with the spectrum of sound since the Moog 907 Fixed Filter Bank appeared in the 1960s, creating lovely vowel tones and multicolored timbral animation with hands-on level control of each frequency band of a sound. Different to earlier fixed filter banks, the unique filters of Spectravox are no longer fixed in place and will jointly shift around the frequency space, allowing for the creation of otherworldly voltage-controlled spectral animation and vibrant phaser-like sweeps. With 10 filters whose variable resonance can morph from soft precision to shimmering choral effects, Spectravox reimagines the sounds you love into surprising new forms and adds a new world of sonic potential to your studio.
Amazing Features
• 36-point 3.5mm patchbay provides extensive sonic potential and setup integration
• C10-band filter bank allows for highly flexible spectral shifts and personable sound sculpting
• Updated industrial design with black metallic finish and grille for unobtrusive visual presence
• Works as a single synth voice, CV filter bank, vocoder, and more
• Built-in VCA envelope generator
10-Band Analogue Vocoder
thick analogue oscillatorsSpectravox is a fascinating standalone sculptable synthesizer voice thanks to its built-in carrier sound source of a thick analogue Moog oscillator and white noise generator. With its combo XLR/jack program input, the Spectravox becomes a fully featured 10-band vocoder with a secondary filter bank for analyzing the spectral makeup of incoming sounds.
In VOCODER mode the 10 analysis filters map the timbral characteristics of any external sound onto any other sound you can think of. Shape the warm analogue oscillator of Spectravox with the dynamics of your voice, or use a drum machine to turn guitar chords into a mesmerizing broadband percussive space.
Electronic Instruments for the Musician
a step forwardSpectravox uses the pioneering vocoding work of Bob Moog and Wendy Carlos in the late 1960s as its inspiration—work which was based around Homer Dudley's original designs from the 1930s and which was used to prominent effect in Stanley Kubrick's 1972 film A Clockwork Orange.
Innovating further from these early designs, Spectravox uses 10 state-variable filters for its filter bank, all 10 of which are capable of being shifted with its internal triangle wave LFO or external control voltage.
With the ability to emphasize vowel sounds via the Hiss and Buzz functionality of the Moog 16 Channel Vocoder, Spectravox is both a major step forward for analogue filter banks and a loving exploration of early music technology history.
Scramble the Frequency Spectrum
unpredictable texturesScramble the frequency spectrum and create wildly unpredictable textures with patch points for each filter in the filter bank and included patch cables. Add analogue warmth and subtle phasing to digital synthesizers and sound sources.
Use the Spectravox with other Moog semi-modular instruments or Eurorack modules with an extensive patch bay providing control over almost all of its parameters. Spectravox is a boundary-pushing instrument that invites you to explore creative new ways of shaping and sculpting sound.
The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Sound Source | VCO, White Noise Generator |
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Filter | 10x variable resonance voltage-controlled filters: 1 Low-Pass Filter, 8 Bandpass Filters, 1 High-pass Filters |
Envelope | VCA EG (Decay) |
Analysis Engine Sources | Ext. Input via 1/4" / XLR combo jack or 3.5mm jack with preamplifier. XLR input supports dynamic mics. |
Patchbay Jacks | 36 x 3.5mm |
Inputs | 19 Input Jacks |
Outputs | 17 Output Jacks |
Audio Out | 1⁄4” TRS Headphone or 1⁄4” TS Instrument |
Security | Kensington lock slot |
Power Supply | Wall adapter; barrel connection; center-pin positive |
Input | 100 - 240VAC; 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
Output | +12VDC; 2.0A |
Power Consumption | 4.8 Watts |
Eurorack Current Draw | 450mA (maximum) from +12VDC (10-pin header) |
Mounting Dims | 60HP (1.5” Module Depth) |