Moogerfoogers and the Voyager
Moogerfoogers and the Voyager
I'm closing in on getting the final dollars for my AE Voyager which has been put on layaway for me. I was wondering how well the M'Foogers integrate into the Voyager. That effects input on the Voyager looks like it would really be handy. Do many here use it with M'Foogers? Which effects do well in the loop?
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The Mix Out loop is a cool feature of the Voyager, and many possibilities exist for its use. While MoogerFoogers are certainly a good choice, you could use just about any guitar effects pedals or rack mount gear to process the signal.
Effects that work well in the loop include chorus, phasers, flangers, ring mods and filters. Delays and reverbs work, too, but these tend to smear the signal (this may be exactly what you're looking for, however). Some distortion pedals can work here, as well as amp/cab simulators like the Line 6 POD. You could also a graphic or parametric equalizer to 'pre-EQ' the signal before it hits the Moog filter. A tube preamp can be used to boost the signal and provide extra 'beef'. There's a LOT of possibilities.
What doesn't work are compressors and limiters, IMO. This is due to the constant level of the Voyager's oscillators at the Mix Out jack.
I'd suggest you try what you have on hand to process the signal and decide what you'd like to do from there. Try anything and everything, and realize that you can also gang devices together.
Have fun, and if you find a great combination, be sure to let us know. Oh, and congrats on the AE!
The Mix Out loop is a cool feature of the Voyager, and many possibilities exist for its use. While MoogerFoogers are certainly a good choice, you could use just about any guitar effects pedals or rack mount gear to process the signal.
Effects that work well in the loop include chorus, phasers, flangers, ring mods and filters. Delays and reverbs work, too, but these tend to smear the signal (this may be exactly what you're looking for, however). Some distortion pedals can work here, as well as amp/cab simulators like the Line 6 POD. You could also a graphic or parametric equalizer to 'pre-EQ' the signal before it hits the Moog filter. A tube preamp can be used to boost the signal and provide extra 'beef'. There's a LOT of possibilities.
What doesn't work are compressors and limiters, IMO. This is due to the constant level of the Voyager's oscillators at the Mix Out jack.
I'd suggest you try what you have on hand to process the signal and decide what you'd like to do from there. Try anything and everything, and realize that you can also gang devices together.
Have fun, and if you find a great combination, be sure to let us know. Oh, and congrats on the AE!
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One of my favorite things to do with the Moogerfoogers and the Voyager is connect the envelope out of the MF-101 to an input on the Voyager (i.e. filter, pitch). Then send an audio signal (such as a drum loop) to the MF-101, but don't connect the audio out of the MF-101, you want it silent. Set the Voyager's Env. gate to on/external, then go crazy! You get the rhythm of the drum loop, but the tonality of the Voyager!
Interesting ideas, everyone. I'd like to hear more. I especially like OysterRock's suggestion. That's a pretty neat idea. I own the MF 101, 102, & 103. I use them to run various audios through, but I'm anxious to insert them into my future Voyager. I am especially anxious to use the CVs of the MFs and CP251.
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Both the phaser and the murf work really well in the osc out ring. I'm quite a big fan of a flanger in there, too And you can use the spacing out as well if you want to process the shaped sound.
I love the murf quite independently of the voyger - its full of languid stretched out sounds and strange chitterings
I love the murf quite independently of the voyger - its full of languid stretched out sounds and strange chitterings
the Moog Phaser is achingly subtle...
compared to the Boss Phaser, that is...which i still employ for my Rhodes...
but, my experiments have shown that, for myself, it goes better with the Voyager than the Ring Mod (imho, presently)...I love the ring mod, but I only use it on Rhodes and Electric Guitar, currently...
I played with my buddy's Murf, found it to be VERY deeply made, surface not easily scratched...I tried with the Rhodes and Voyager, didn't have much luck though... BUT when I plugged an American Strat in, it was all magic....I find myself steadily desiring it more and more, I will get it someday, but I thinks my next one is the CP251..., MF104Z if I makin some bread by year's end...
Using an echoplex right now, its totally fantastic, but the MF104Z is MADE for the Voyager...
compared to the Boss Phaser, that is...which i still employ for my Rhodes...
but, my experiments have shown that, for myself, it goes better with the Voyager than the Ring Mod (imho, presently)...I love the ring mod, but I only use it on Rhodes and Electric Guitar, currently...
I played with my buddy's Murf, found it to be VERY deeply made, surface not easily scratched...I tried with the Rhodes and Voyager, didn't have much luck though... BUT when I plugged an American Strat in, it was all magic....I find myself steadily desiring it more and more, I will get it someday, but I thinks my next one is the CP251..., MF104Z if I makin some bread by year's end...
Using an echoplex right now, its totally fantastic, but the MF104Z is MADE for the Voyager...
MPC3000, MF-101, 102, 103, 104Z, 105M, 108m, 107, CP-251, MINI MODEL D, OB-8, ALESIS A6, ARP ODYSSEY MK1, RHODES MK1
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