DFAM Semi-Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer
Drummer From Another Mother (DFAM) is a highly-interactive,
Semi-Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer and a vibrant deviation from the
traditional drum machine. Handcrafted in Asheville, NC by the employee-owners
at the Moog Factory, DFAM is the first addition to the Mother-32 family of
synthesizers and presents an expressive hands-on approach to percussive pattern
creation. It requires no patching, and absolutely no experience is needed for
human-beings of any age to quickly begin synthesizing new and unique rhythmic
compositions.
Activated by an easy-to-use analog sequencer, DFAM’s emotive sound
begins with a white noise generator and two wide-range analog oscillators.
Oscillator hard sync and FM cross-modulation invite effortless transitions
between rhythmic pulsations, resounding bass and resonant bells in an instant.
DFAM’s distinctive voice is then shaped by a versatile Moog Ladder filter with
two selectable modes: Low Pass mode imparts impact and dimension to each sound
it touches, while High Pass mode opens the door to naturally expressive
strikes, spikes and clangorous accentuations.
DFAM behaves much like a living organism, reacting in different
ways to different individuals. This is due to 3 dedicated analog envelopes
working dynamically with the sequencer to ensure that tribal toms breathe,
industrial impacts evolve, and cacophonous chaos can be spawned or subdued at
the turn of a knob.
Each DFAM ships with a package of Moog patch cables that unlock
access to the 24-point modular patchbay. Use it to create new sounds or bizarre
behaviors, synchronize an unlimited number of DFAM and Mother-32 units
together, or fully integrate your analog instrument into a modular Eurorack
production environment.
Through exploration and experimentation, the vast potential of
this expressive analog instrument is realized.
SEMI-MODULAR:
No patching required. Anyone can create unique and impactful analog rhythms.
100% ANALOG:
Unbridled sonic flexibility for a lifetime of percussive inspiration.
2
OSCILLATORS: Ultra-wide range sound generation - craft
everything from subtly pulsing cadences to clangorous cacophony and
floor-splitting bass.
SELECTABLE
ANALOG FILTERS: Dynamically sculpt your sound with a Low Pass
or High Pass Ladder filter.
3 ENVELOPES:
Interact dynamically with velocity to impart “human” variation to your sound.
8-STEP
ANALOG SEQUENCER WITH VELOCITY: Vibrantly continuous
control over each note.
24 PATCH
POINTS: Explore modular patching or connect to a Mother-32 to create a
3-oscillator leviathan.
LINK
MULTIPLE UNITS: Rack up multiple DFAM and Mother-32 units for
evocative analog compositions.
EXTERNAL
AUDIO INPUT: Process other sounds through DFAM’s analog
circuitry
EURORACK
COMPATIBLE: Easily remove DFAM from its case and mount it into a Eurorack
system. (Requires a 10 to 16 PIN Eurorack cable)