IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS INSTRUMENT WEIGHS 45 POUNDS, AS SUCH WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT FROM THE BOX AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION. PLEASE DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE INSTRUMENT BY YOURSELF. WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED. 1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 2. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool or the like. 3. This product, in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. 4. The product should be located so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. 5. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. No naked flame sources (such as candles, lighters, etc.) should be placed near this product. Do not operate in direct sunlight. 6. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 7. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time or during lightning storms. 8. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Please note that any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved by Moog Music Inc. could void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate the equipment. OPERATING CONDITIONS AND STORAGE: For optimal performance you should use your Moog One between 50 – 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 – 35 degrees Celsius. Safe operating conditions are within the range of 50 – 110 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 – 43 degrees Celsius. Your Moog One should be stored in temperatures above 32 F (0 C) but never greater than 135 F (57 C). Do not leave your Moog One in a vehicle on a hot day with the windows closed. Temperatures in a vehicle can exceed 175 F or 80 C. THIS MANUAL IS A LIVING DOCUMENT THAT WILL BE UPDATED. Please visit www.moogmusic.com/moogone to find the most up-to-date manual. If you are having trouble finding information about your Moog One please email: [email protected] or chat with us in real-time at the Moog Factory during our operating hours (M-F, 9am-5pm EST) on www.moogmusic.com. Registering your Moog One ensures that you receive the latest firmware and manual updates. “ Musical instruments provide the most efficient and refined interface between human and machine of anything we know. - Dr. Robert Moog - THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT MOOG MUSIC, “ Musical instruments provide With sincere pride and gratitude, we thank you for purchasing our flagship polyphonic synthesizer, the Moog One. Over five years in development, more than 60 person-years the most efficient and refined invested, and more than thirty years from the last polyphonic instrument from Moog, the Moog One delivers a synthesizer experience unlike any other Moog instrument. interface between human and Before Bob Moog passed away in 2005, he encouraged us to be thoughtful about the machine of anything we know. timing of introducing an analog poly. His advice stemmed from many years of personal experience as he watched his company and his contemporaries exhaust their financial and - Dr. Robert Moog - engineering resources on the development of a polyphonic analog synthesizer. Following Bob’s guidance, we spent many years developing new technologies through instruments like the Minitaur and Sub Phatty – building both the confidence and the capabilities to take on a project as demanding as the Moog One. Looking back, it is clear that the instrument our team has delivered is truly amazing. At the original kick-off for this project, code name LAS (Long Awaited Synth), I told the team this would be their legacy project – that there would never be another project as important or as impactful to you (our community) as this one. I believe they have taken that to heart and delivered the best polyphonic synth in the world. Treasure this instrument. It will foster a lifetime of creative pleasure; spark your imagination like nothing else; and become your musical companion for years to come. Enjoy the ride, and know that Moog Music is here to support you on every step of your journey. From all the employee-owners here at Moog Music, thank you. Mike Adams President / CEO Moog Music Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 07 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 07 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 08 MOOG ONE OVERVIEW 09 Presets, Synths, And Performance Sets 09 Voice Architecture 10 PILOTING MOOG ONE 10 Front Panel 17 Keyboard And Left Hand Controller 19 Rear Panel 22 MOOG ONE MODULES 22 Oscillators 29 Noise 31 Mixer 33 Filters 40 Envelopes 46 Low Frequency Oscillators 50 VCA 53 Output 57 Performance Set 60 Master Clock 63 Voice Allocation (Hold/Chord/Polyphony) 67 Modulation 78 Arpeggiator 82 Sequencer 96 Effects 112 Left Hand Controller 118 THE BROWSER 119 Loading A Preset 119 Loading A Timbre 120 Saving Presets And Synth Timbres 122 EDITING AND SAVING 122 Compare 122 Snapshot 123 Autosave 124 SETTINGS 124 Global 125 Hardware Settings 128 MIDI Control 131 CV Inputs 132 CV Outputs 133 Utilities 134 Library 139 Tuning 140 SPECIFICATIONS 142 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 143 APPENDIX A: WORKING WITH A USB KEYBOARD 144 APPENDIX B: MIDI LEARN UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Use caution when unpacking your new Moog One, and be sure that nothing is lost or damaged. Moog recommends saving the carton and all packing materials in case you ever need to ship the instrument for any reason. CONTENTS In addition to the instrument itself, your new Moog One also ships with the following items: 1. Power adapter and connecting power cord 2. Owner’s Manual 3. Registration Card SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Before you begin exploring your Moog One, you will need to provide the instrument with power, and connect it to an audio monitoring system so that you can hear it. WHAT YOU WILL NEED 1. A stand or table capable of supporting Moog One (which weighs about 45 lbs.) 2. A properly wired and grounded AC outlet 3. Two 1/4” balanced TRS to TRS or TRS to XLR cables for connecting Moog One to an audio monitoring system, or stereo headphones outfitted with a 1/4” TRS (Tip/Ring/ Sleeve) plug may be used in either of the front Headphone jacks. NOTE: Moog One is equipped with balanced outputs, so use either 1/4” TRS to 1/4” TRS cables or 1/4” TRS to XLR cables for the best results. Unbalanced 1/4” TS to 1/4” TS instrument cables may also be used, but are not recommended. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Moog One uses a universal power supply that can accommodate AC power sources ranging from 100 to 240 volts, and either 50 or 60 cycles (Hz). The included power supply features a detachable IEC- style power cable. 1. Connect the included IEC power cable to the Moog One power supply. 2. Connect the power supply cable to the 19-volt DC locking connector on the rear panel of Moog One. 3. Connect the other end of the power cable to a suitable AC wall outlet with a protective earth ground connection. 4. Finally, use the power switch on the rear panel to turn on your new Moog One. NOTE: The power supply connects to your Moog One using a locking connector. To release this connector from the instrument, simply press the locking tab at the base of the connector and gently slide out the connector plug. Never pull on the cable, only the plug. AUDIO MONITORING With the Moog One MASTER VOLUME knob turned all the way down, connect one 1/4” cable to the MAIN L output, and the other 1/4” cable to the MAIN R output, then connect the opposite ends to a pair of L/R inputs on an amplified speaker system or mixing console. Adjust the Moog One volume level by slowly turning the MASTER VOLUME knob clockwise while playing the keyboard. If you’re using headphones, turn the HEADPHONES knob all the way down before plugging them into either of the two headphone jacks (located on the front edge of the Left Hand Controller panel).