Bad Gear - The Drummer From Another Mother

Summary

「Bad Gear」の今回のエピソードでは、通常Moog製品と結びつけられない2018年のアナログパーカッションシンセサイザー、DFAM（Drummer From Another Mother）に焦点を当てています。DFAMはレトロなデザイン、ユーラック対応のパッチベイ、そして滑らかなノブを特徴としていますが、技術的には一歩後退したように見え、一部では急ごしらえのドラムマシンを高価で売りつけようとするだけのものと批判されています。しかし、この装置はアナログシンセサイザーの良さをドラムサウンドに特化しており、ビンテージキック、ノイズスネア、歪んだグルーヴなど多彩なサウンドを生み出します。その一方で、MIDIの欠如や基本的なシーケンサーなどの制限も指摘されており、既存のセットアップに統合するのが常に便利とは限らないと評されています。

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses the Moog DFAM analog percussion synthesizer, which was released in 2018
• 😟 The DFAM has some limitations like no MIDI, monophonic sounds, and basic sequencer
• 🤔 The sound engine has 2 oscillators, noise generator, envelopes, Moog ladder filter
• 🔥 It's optimized for analog drum sounds with distinct character
• 😎 The DFAM is very versatile for a drum synth and can produce wide range of sounds
• 😕 Integration into existing setups can be tricky due to lack of MIDI and sync features
• 👍 It sounds great, with smooth, sinister, vintage tones possible
• 😕 Design omissions like no MIDI are a buzzkill for music production use
• 🤩 It works very well with modular gear setups
• 😀 The DFAM provides high-end analog sounds despite some limitations

Q & A

What is the reputation of Moog in the audio industry?

Moog has an iconic reputation in the audio industry for its revolutionary products, modernized takes on existing instruments, and unforgettable synth tones.

What are some key features of the Moog DFAM synth?

Key features of the Moog DFAM synth include two beefy oscillators, a noise generator, a filter with self-oscillation, sync and FM functionality, a basic 8-step sequencer, and trigger buttons for sound design.