Moog Muse boasts “an addictive quality” and is “the future of analogue synthesis”If you’re into synthesizers, you’ve probably seen the Moog Muse already. Teasers from across the internet, from Andrew Huang and Mike Dean clips to leaks on Reddit, have ensured Moog fans are ready for the brand’s latest polyphonic analogue-digital synthesizer. And the Muse is not expected to disappoint.
Once rumoured to be called the Moog Mirror, the Moog Muse “represents a culmination of over five years of dreams, design and passion from Moog’s team,” says the North Carolina company. This instrument is packed with two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) per voice, with eight voices of polyphony on offer. A modulation VCO, dual voltage-controlled filters (VCF) and a stereo voltage-controlled amplifier (VSA) are onboard, too.
Moog Muse. Image: Moog
This analogue architecture draws from classic Moog instruments. The oscillators are derived from the Minimoog Voyager and the filter is, of course, a Moog Ladder filter inspired by early Moog Modular circuits. But there’s a twist.
You can use the Muse’s digital controls to go deeper with this analogue sound engine.
There’s a digital sequencer with 64 steps that allows you to chain sequences, record parameter changes — the opening of a filter, for example — and edit the probability of changes in the sequence. In addition, an arpeggiator and chord memory functions let you build elements of a track with ease.
We’ve got a Moog Muse under review right now, with a full verdict arriving next week. However, so far we can tell you that this is definitely a synth for the 21st century. Moog has chosen not to go all-in on the latest innovations, but instead on what matters most: the sound. And, coupled with its forward-thinking features, the Muse has an addictive quality that keeps you coming back for more.
The Muse’s diffusion delay section is an unexpected highlight, offering instant vibes for the busy, and lots of customisation options for those who want to dig into the settings menu. There are plenty of excellent presets on offer, Muse makes carving out a sound from scratch an intuitive, stimulating, and downright fun experience.
It’s also a tank of a synthesizer. This thing weighs in at almost 15kg and has dimensions of 99 x 42 x 11cm. You’ll probably want to make space in your studio if you’re thinking of buying it. To connect it to your studio, there’s a main left/right TRS output, headphones out, CV In/Out, Clock In/Out, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and USB connectivity.
Moog Muse. Image: Moog
Oh, the price? You can get this from dealers for $3,499. We imagine this will mostly be a purchase for serious synth lovers and studios. But fret not — if you’re looking for the Moog sound with a cheaper price tag, we recently reviewed the Moog Labyrinth, which we recommend at its £599/$599 price tag. The Muse is also likely the company’s logical replacement for the Moog One, which was discontinued last month.
You can listen to the Moog Muse in action in these videos with Lisa Bella Donna and Misha Mansoor.

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