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This is not a good way to compare imo. Despite both being Moog these are 2 completely different synths. If you want to compare punch or tone or whatever you need to match up the sounds as best you can. Doesn't matter how the settings on one compares to the other. Also they both need to have the same...

Very interesting and informative - thanks! I was experimenting mostly in mono as it's easier to get sync on the scope. But what you've stated makes sense. I did play with different filter cutoff frequencies and observed various "artifacts" but didn't associate them with clipping. And yes t...

When playing a chord I notice there is some clipping/overdrive happening - is this normal with analogue synthesisers? Other analogue synths will be different. The Moog ladder filter is known for its rich overdriven sound, which is perfect for monophonic playing, not so good when the note intervals ...

What an awesome post - congrats Mike! And yes, it does get easier. Always new things to learn - even when you think you've seen it all. Or when you think you've seen the worst.

Very happy for you - enjoy!

I can’t help with reference material. But you need not worry about damage. Moog uses current limiting resistors on their outputs so everything is protected electronically. Still it’s good practice to only connect inputs to outputs and outputs to inputs. Give it a try- you’ll be comfortable in no time.

Yeah last time I did a minor cal I "lost" one of the oscillators for a while. It is a bit frustrating. Once you find them again then it's a little bit of range a little bit of scale repeatedly until they get where they need to be. Sounds like you're almost there. Very cool.

Yes, exactly. You can also connect Control Voltage (CV) signals (example LFO output from another synth) if you have them available.

Yes- that is the polarity switch. I believe the EP-2 has a fixed cable and the EP-3s is removable.

Either one should work. The EP3 has a polarity switch. Try the other position if you have it. Also can you confirm the pedal works with another device?

It should work on both the keyboard version and RME. Which pedal?

It’s been years since I’ve touched the filters. I don’t remember any specific problems but I don’t recall ever doing a full on filter cal. Only thing I can think of is make sure your octave switch is set to high.

Bahh...reverse a VC P13 power cable. Then we'll talk about idiots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsSfV4RSZ_I

Just tried it out monitoring the midi data. On a "normal" controller holding the sustain pedal does not prevent Note Off messages from being transmitted. The sustain pedal will continue to hold those notes until the pedal is released. The Matriarch prevents notes off messages from being tr...

This place should have some of what you need. For the quantity of parts needed it's not going to be cheap,

https://www.caesound.net/moogparts.aspx

Cool - figured you were hard at it. Never give in, never surrender!