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{{Short description|Monophonic analogue synthesizer}}
{{Infobox_synthesizer
{{Infobox synthesizer
| image = Moog Prodigy.png
| image = Moog Prodigy.png
| image_caption = Moog Prodigy
| image_caption = Moog Prodigy
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| oscillator = 2
| oscillator = 2
| filter = 24 dB/oct [[low-pass filter|low-pass]]
| filter = 24 dB/oct [[low-pass filter|low-pass]]
| attenuator = 1 [[ADSR envelope|ADS/ADR]]
| attenuator = 2 [[ADSR envelope|ADS/ADR]]
| lfo = 1 square/triangle
| lfo = 1 square/triangle
| keyboard = 32 keys
| keyboard = 32 keys
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| fx = portamento
| fx = portamento
| dates = 1979–1984
| dates = 1979–1984
| price = unknown
| price = £295
| velocity = none
| velocity = none
| aftertouch = none
| aftertouch = none
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The '''Moog Prodigy''' was a [[synthesizer]] produced by [[Moog Music]] from 1979 to 1984. Of the 11,000 produced, versions released after 1981 included a control voltage/gate input on the back that allowed the [[Voltage-controlled filter|VCF]] of the filter to be triggered and controlled by an external source.
The '''Moog Prodigy''' was a monophonic analogue [[synthesizer]] produced by [[Moog Music]] from 1979 to 1984. Of the 11,000 produced, versions released after 1981 included a control voltage/gate input on the back that allowed the [[Voltage-controlled filter|VCF]] to be triggered and controlled by an external source.
These later versions began at serial number 4160.
These later versions began at serial number 4610.
The official model number of the instrument is 336.
The official model number of the instrument is 336.
336A would indicate a domestic (US) model, while a 336BX would indicate an export unit.
336A would indicate a domestic (US) model, while a 336BX would indicate an export unit.


The housing is all metal except for the wooden side panels. The power supply is inside the instrument and the mains cable is detachable.
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The Prodigy featured two [[Voltage-controlled oscillator|Voltage Controlled Oscillators]] (VCOs), one with a sawtooth [[waveform]], a triangle waveform, and a rectangle waveform, the second with a sawtooth, a triangle, and a square waveform. These waveforms could be detuned up or down by more than a fifth, allowing for the creation of thick pads as well as atonal sounds. The two oscillators could be [[Oscillator sync|synchronized]] as well, then altered using the pitch wheel (in sync mode, the pitch wheel would alter the tonality of the sound, not the pitch. Roaring synth leads were made possible using this feature.)


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The Prodigy featured two [[Voltage-controlled oscillator|Voltage Controlled Oscillators]] (VCOs), one with a [[sawtooth wave|sawtooth]] [[waveform]], a [[triangle wave|triangle]] waveform, and a [[pulse wave|pulse]] waveform, the second with a sawtooth, a triangle, and a [[square wave|square]] waveform. These waveforms could be detuned up or down by more than a fifth, allowing for the creation of thick pads as well as atonal sounds. The two oscillators could be [[Oscillator sync|synchronized]] as well, then altered using the pitch wheel (in sync mode, the pitch wheel would alter the tonality of the sound, not the pitch. Roaring synth leads were made possible using this feature.) The Prodigy did not feature a [[white noise]] or [[pink noise]] generator.
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The Prodigy was capable of a full range of synthetic sounds, from a gentle whistle or flute in the upper ranges, to sub-level bass (a sub oscillator allowed for very deep lows.) The [[Variable-gain amplifier|voltage controlled amplifier]] (VCA) was controllable only via a 3 stage [[Synthesizer#ADSR envelope|ADR envelope]] controller (ADR short for Attack Decay Release). The Prodigy did not feature a [[white noise]] or [[pink noise]] generator.


The voltage controlled 4-pole [[low-pass filter]] uses the typical Moog transistor ladder filter design. There is a dedicated 3-stage [[Synthesizer#ADSR envelope|ADR envelope]] controller (ADR short for Attack Decay Release).
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The [[Low-frequency oscillation|low frequency oscillator]] (LFO) of the Prodigy featured a triangle and square waveform, which could be routed to the VCO or VCF to create pitch or filter modulation effects. <!-- Verification failed:(http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Moog+Prodigy%22+LFO+site%3Awww.synthmuseum.com) <ref> [http://www.synthmuseum.com "SynthMuseum.com"] </ref> --><ref>{{cite web |title=Moog Prodigy |url=http://www.vintagesynth.com/moog/prodigy.php |publisher=Vintage Synth Exploer |quote=<span style="font-size:90%;">''LFO ... routing to the VCF, VCO or both!''</span>}}</ref>


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The Prodigy was capable of a full range of synthetic sounds, from a gentle whistle or flute in the upper ranges, to sub-sonic bass. The [[Variable-gain amplifier|voltage controlled amplifier]] (VCA) was controllable only via a second 3-stage ADR envelope controller.
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The [[Moog Source]], which began production in 1981, featured internal workings very similar to the Prodigy in a much sleeker physical design that featured programmability, [[Synthesizer#Arpeggiator|arpeggiator]] / [[Music sequencer|sequencer]] and white noise.


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The [[Low-frequency oscillation|low frequency oscillator]] (LFO) of the Prodigy featured a triangle and square waveform, which could be routed to the VCO or VCF to create pitch or filter modulation effects. <!-- Verification failed:(http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Moog+Prodigy%22+LFO+site%3Awww.synthmuseum.com) <ref> [http://www.synthmuseum.com "SynthMuseum.com"] </ref> --><ref>{{cite web |title=Moog Prodigy |url=http://www.vintagesynth.com/moog/prodigy.php |publisher=Vintage Synth Explorer |quote=<span style="font-size:90%;">''LFO ... routing to the VCF, VCO or both!''</span>}}</ref>
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It inspired the name of British [[electronic dance music|electronic]] band [[The Prodigy]] whilst recording their first album. The band's frontman, [[Liam Howlett]], is known to have used the synthesizer in some of the songs, he made at the beginning of the 1990s.

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The [[Moog Source]], which began production in 1981, featured internal workings very similar to the Prodigy in a much sleeker physical design that featured programmability, [[Synthesizer#Arpeggiators|arpeggiator]] / [[Music sequencer|sequencer]] and white noise.

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It inspired the name of British [[electronic dance music|electronic]] band [[The Prodigy]] whilst recording their first album. The band's frontman, [[Liam Howlett]], is known to have used the synthesizer in some of the songs he made in the early 1990s.


==Users==
==Users==
It has been used by many artists such as:
It has been used by many artists such as:


*[[Joy Electric]]
*[[Joy Electric]]
*[[Massive Attack]]
*[[Massive Attack]]
*[[The Prodigy]] (named after the Moog Prodigy)
*[[The Prodigy]] (named after the Moog Prodigy)
*[[Howard Jones (musician)|Howard Jones]]
*[[Howard Jones (British musician)|Howard Jones]]
*[[Depeche Mode]]
*[[Depeche Mode]]
*[[Blur (band)|Blur]]
*[[Blur (band)|Blur]]
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*[[Moloko]]
*[[Moloko]]
*[[Tegan and Sara]]
*[[Tegan and Sara]]
*[[Adem K]]
*[[Rammstein]] (Christian Lorenz)
*[[Rammstein]] (Christian Lorenz)
*[[Snap!]] ([[Luca Anzilotti]] a.k.a. John VIRGO Garrett III)
*[[Snap!]] ([[Luca Anzilotti]] a.k.a. John VIRGO Garrett III)
*[[Offlaga Disco Pax]]
*[[Offlaga Disco Pax]]
*[[Der Blutharsch]]
*[[Der Blutharsch]]
*[[Black Moth Super Rainbow]]
*[[The Rentals]]
*[[Shout Out Louds]] (Bebban Stenborg)
*[[Shout Out Louds]] (Bebban Stenborg)
*[[Rubblebucket]]
*[[Rubblebucket]]
*[[Miguel Mateos]]
*[[Miguel Mateos]]
*[[Solaris (band)|Solaris]]
*[[Solaris (band)|Solaris]]
*[[Arrival (группа)|Arrival]]
*[[Zigmars Liepins]] (album "Journey")
*[[Zigmars Liepins]] (album "Journey")
*[[Dopapod (band)|Dopapod]]
*[[Dopapod]]
*[[Junip]]
*[[Hillsong United (band)]]
*[[Snarky Puppy]]
*[[Dopapod]] (Eli Winderman)


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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{{Moog Music}}


[[Category:Moog synthesizers|Prodigy]]
[[Category:Moog synthesizers|Prodigy]]
[[Category:Monophonic synthesizers]]

[[Category:Analog synthesizers]]

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Latest revision as of 02:17, 5 August 2024

Moog Prodigy
Moog Prodigy
ManufacturerMoog Music
Dates1979–1984
Price£295
Technical specifications
PolyphonyMonophonic
TimbralityMonotimbral
Oscillator2
LFO1 square/triangle
Synthesis typeAnalog Subtractive
Filter24 dB/oct low-pass
Attenuator2 ADS/ADR
Aftertouch expressionnone
Velocity expressionnone
Storage memorynone
Effectsportamento
Input/output
Keyboard32 keys
Left-hand controlPitch/mod wheels
External controlCV/Gate

The Moog Prodigy was a monophonic analogue synthesizer produced by Moog Music from 1979 to 1984. Of the 11,000 produced, versions released after 1981 included a control voltage/gate input on the back that allowed the VCF to be triggered and controlled by an external source. These later versions began at serial number 4610. The official model number of the instrument is 336. 336A would indicate a domestic (US) model, while a 336BX would indicate an export unit.

The housing is all metal except for the wooden side panels. The power supply is inside the instrument and the mains cable is detachable.

The Prodigy featured two Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs), one with a sawtooth waveform, a triangle waveform, and a pulse waveform, the second with a sawtooth, a triangle, and a square waveform. These waveforms could be detuned up or down by more than a fifth, allowing for the creation of thick pads as well as atonal sounds. The two oscillators could be synchronized as well, then altered using the pitch wheel (in sync mode, the pitch wheel would alter the tonality of the sound, not the pitch. Roaring synth leads were made possible using this feature.) The Prodigy did not feature a white noise or pink noise generator.

The voltage controlled 4-pole low-pass filter uses the typical Moog transistor ladder filter design. There is a dedicated 3-stage ADR envelope controller (ADR short for Attack Decay Release).

The Prodigy was capable of a full range of synthetic sounds, from a gentle whistle or flute in the upper ranges, to sub-sonic bass. The voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) was controllable only via a second 3-stage ADR envelope controller.

The low frequency oscillator (LFO) of the Prodigy featured a triangle and square waveform, which could be routed to the VCO or VCF to create pitch or filter modulation effects. [1]

The Moog Source, which began production in 1981, featured internal workings very similar to the Prodigy in a much sleeker physical design that featured programmability, arpeggiator / sequencer and white noise.

It inspired the name of British electronic band The Prodigy whilst recording their first album. The band's frontman, Liam Howlett, is known to have used the synthesizer in some of the songs he made in the early 1990s.

Users

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It has been used by many artists such as:

References

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  1. ^ "Moog Prodigy". Vintage Synth Explorer. LFO ... routing to the VCF, VCO or both!
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