Moog Spectravox semi-modular analog filterbank and spectral processor (STUDIO DEMO, MINT CONDITION)
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Moog's description of the Moog Spectravox semi-modular analog filterbank and spectral processor
THE MIDIUM® CURATOR'S NOTE: Studio Demo Model
This particular Moog Spectravox was taken out of the box for one private in-studio demo in Santa Monica, California. It looks, works, and feels as good as new, and comes with all original packaging and materials. Currently, it is the only used Moog Spectravox model in our collection, so if you have any questions, please let us know.
ANALOG FILTERBANK AND SPECTRAL PROCESSOR.
Spectravox, the newest member of the Moog semi-modular family, is a groundbreaking tool for sculpting sound.
THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE MOOG FAMILY.
Spectravox, the newest member of the Moog semi-modular family, is a groundbreaking tool for sculpting sound. An analog spectral processor based around a 10-band filter bank, Spectravox creates lively drones and colorful tonal sweeps on its own and adds resonant depth and psychedelic spectral movement to any external sound.
Hook up a microphone and Spectravox becomes a 10-band analog 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 a highly flexible instrument and signal processor with a comprehensive patch bay for integration into studios of all sizes.
A GROUNDBREAKING TOOL FOR SCULPTING SOUND.
Synthesists have delighted in playing with the spectrum of sound since the Moog 907 Fixed Filter Bank appeared in the 1960s, creating lush vowel tones and multicolored timbral animation with hands-on level control of each frequency band of a sound.
Unlike earlier fixed filter banks, however, 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 reshapes the sounds you love into surprising new forms and brings a new world of sonic possibilities to your studio.
10-BAND ANALOG VOCODER.
Spectravox is a fascinating standalone sculptable synthesizer voice thanks to its built-in carrier sound source of a thick analog Moog oscillator and white noise generator. With its combo XLR/jack program input, Spectravox becomes a fully featured 10-band vocoder with a secondary filter bank for analyzing the spectral makeup of incoming sounds.
In VOCODER mode its 10 analysis filters map the timbral characteristics of any external sound onto any other sound you can imagine. Shape the warm analog oscillator of Spectravox with the dynamics of your voice, or use a drum machine to animate guitar chords in a mesmerizing broadband percussive space.
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MUSICIAN.
Spectravox uses the pioneering vocoding work of Bob Moog and Wendy Carlos in the late 1960s as its inspiration—work which was based on 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 analog filter banks and a loving exploration of early music technology history.
SCRAMBLE THE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM.
Scramble the frequency spectrum and create wonderfully unpredictable textures with patch points for each filter in the filter bank and included patch cables. Add analog warmth and subtle phasing to digital synthesizers and sound sources.
Integrate 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.
SPECS.
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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
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ENVELOPE
VCA EG (Decay)
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ANALYSIS ENGINE SOURCES
Ext. Input via 1/4" / XLR combo jack or 3.5mm jack with preamplifier. XLR input supports dynamic mics.
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PATCHBAY JACKS
36 x 3.5mm
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INPUTS
19 Input Jacks
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OUTPUTS
17 Output Jacks
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AUDIO OUT
1⁄4” TRS Headphone or 1⁄4” TS Instrument
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SECURITY
Kensington lock slot
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POWER SUPPLY
wall adapter; barrel connection; center-pin positive
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INPUT
100 - 240VAC; 50 Hz - 60 Hz
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OUTPUT
+12VDC; 2.0A
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POWER CONSUMPTION
4.8 Watts
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EURORACK CURRENT DRAW
450mA (maximum) from +12VDC (10-pin header)
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MOUNTING DIMS
60HP (1.5” Module Depth)