Mavis — a VERY POWERFUL monosynth with enormous patching capabilities and sound shaping tools — is now just $299. Pound for pound (and indeed sound), Mavis is a solid investment either as a standalone synth or as part of a broader Eurorack system.
“Hivemind II” spotlights Moog’s semi-modular Mavis as a powerful sound design tool. This new video from Moog captures the variety of tones and textures the 44HP analog synthesizer is capable of producing on its own and as part of an interconnected system.
“Hivemind II” continues a growing series from Moog that showcases a single instrument producing all leads, pads, bass, and percussive sounds that come together to build a complete track.
In this exploration of sound design, composition, and video synthesis, electronic music producer and Moog Product Strategist Max Ravitz (a.k.a. Patricia) combines eight Mavis synthesizers in a dynamic audiovisual performance.
Each Mavis in this setup provides a different element in the song, ranging from wave-folded kick drums to 808-inspired cymbals and double-VCO basses to folding leads. All eight Mavis synthesizers in this performance are sequenced by the Winter Modular Eloquencer with a touch of delay provided by the OTO Machines BIM and the Chase Bliss x Meris CXM 1978 reverb, adding a bit of dimension to the mix.
New Mavis Patch Book Available for Download
A “Hivemind II” video companion patch book is also available for Mavis owners!
This creative resource, free to download on Moog’s website, contains the patches heard in the “Hivemind II” performance. Using this guide, Mavis owners can recreate these sounds ranging from distinct kicks and hi-hats to booming bass and melodic leads. Perfect for live performance or recording into a sampler or DAW, each of these unique sounds can open up new possibilities for artists using Mavis in their production setup.
The digital patch book is available for any Mavis owner to access inside their account at moogmusic.com.
Visit Moog’s website to download and explore.
More about Mavis: Moog’s Powerful, Patchable DIY Synth
At $299 USD, Mavis makes expanding an advanced studio setup more approachable for anyone looking to explore classic Moog sound in a new way.
Mavis is a powerful, low-cost, build-it-yourself semi-modular analog synthesizer that invites creatives to begin their journey into the Moog ecosystem or expand their existing modular system. With the legendary Moog sound and quality, Mavis delivers serious value in the form of an affordable, compact musical machine.
The compact 44HP rackable monosynth with classic analog circuitry, a built-in keyboard, 24 patch points, and an all-analog sound engine—complete with Moog’s first-ever wavefolding circuit—is available at authorized Moog dealers worldwide.
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