Moog Mavis: Small Moog, Big Analogue Sound

Moog just announced their new little Mavis, a build-it-yourself analog synthesizer kit that delivers the huge depth of sound Moog is known for in a compact and feature-packed instrument. Yes, it’s a kit, but very easy to screw all the bits together, no soldering required!

As a stand-alone instrument, Mavis is a straightforward analog synthesizer with patchable modular utilities and unmistakable Moog sound and quality. Easily remove Mavis from its case and it becomes a 24-point CV controllable module (44hp) ready to be installed into your Eurorack system or alongside Moog’s other semi-modular instruments.

Mixing the familiar with the exotic, Mavis features Moog’s legendary oscillator and filter circuits alongside a diode wavefolder – the first analog wavefolder to appear on a Moog instrument. Combining traditional subtractive synthesis with additive wavefolding and oozing with personality, Mavis’ clever presentation of synthesis modules and utilities ensures deep creative synergy and musical connection.

Mavis is a powerful, fun, and low-cost Moog that makes learning synthesis or expanding an already-advanced studio setup approachable for anyone looking to explore classic analog sound in a new way.

Built-in keyboard with Glide and KB scaling

As a standalone instrument or as a 44HP Eurorack module, Mavis adds an expressive 1 v/o controller to any setup with the flexibility to dial in experimental new pitch relationships via the KB scale knob and explore musical intervals that go beyond the established standards.

Full Range Analog Oscillator

A Voltage Controllable Oscillator with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), Waveform mixing, and Mod Source mixing, delivers rich harmonic character and motion.

Voltage Controlled Filter

Sculpt your sound with the -24-dB Moog Low Pass Ladder Filter, delivering the sonic power behind the distinct sounds of Moog basslines and leads.

Audio Rate LFO and 4-Stage Envelope Generator

Mavis uses crossfaders in its modulation routing instead of switches, allowing you to blend between a variable shape LFO and four-stage envelope generators for interesting and unusual modulation contours

Wavefolding and Modular Utilities

Mavis features Moog’s first-ever wavefolding circuit, allowing for additive synthesis to sit alongside traditional subtractive synthesis, unlocking sounds not heard from a Moog before. Mavis also features a broad modular utility section complete with attenuators, offsets, mults, and a flexible DC-coupled mixer providing the tools needed for creative patching and sound design.

Patchable Sample and Hold (S+H) circuit

Generates a random CV pattern that can be patched to modulate other parameters, including setting Mavis into a “random sequencing” mode of performance.

24-Point Patch Bay

Mavis is eager to play along with other voltage-controlled devices (especially with Moog’s other semi-modular instruments), and its useful collection of utilities and flexible control voltage routing allows for intricate dialogue between them.

 

Protective Cover

Mavis includes a fitted protective cover for use during studio downtime or taking your instrument on the go.

Specs

Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer – Operate standalone or as 44hp Eurorack module

POLYPHONY: Monophonic

KEYPAD: 1 Octave Keypad w/ Glide and Scaling

SOUND SOURCES: Analog Voltage Controlled Oscillator (Mixable Saw/Square)

FILTER: Analog –24dB Moog Low Pass Ladder Filter

ENVELOPE: 4-stage Analog EG (Envelope Generator)

WAVEFOLDER:  Diode Wavefolder

LFO: Analog LFO (Mixable Triangle / Square)

MODULAR UTILITIES: Sample and Hold, Attenuators, Offsets, Mults, and a flexible DC-Coupled Mixer

PATCH BAY: 24-Point Patch Bay (3.5 mm)

ACCESSORIES: Protective Cover, Patch Cables, Calibration Tool, and Nut Driver Include