what I’m wondering is if the 107 is going to somehow sync to a guitar signal, or if there is some kind of built in internal sync signal. Every syncable VCO I’ve used requires a second VCO to work. But it would seem like theres only 1 VCO on the MF107. Which is curious.
Someone else sort of suggested that it may be that there’s actually two new Moogers: 106 and 107. Two different new VCO Moogers, each with it’s own functions-- and that maybe the 106 will have the Pitch to Voltage circuit.
Yeah, definitely. I don’t have a MMV, but isn’t there a selection in the Mod Bus to modulate one Oscillator by another? This would be an example of audio frequency modulation (FM). Moog used it on alot of models (Mini, Micro, etc.) for pseudo-ring-mod effects. You can FM a VCF or VCA too (modulate the filter with a osc or ext signal).
But also, you can take an external sound (try amplifing it first), and patch it into the MMVs CV input. On some synths, like the original MM, the CV in is labeled ‘Osc’. This is a way to acheive RM effects using an external signal. But it usually doesn’t work as well with ext. audio signals; In my experience the effect is more dramatic (and more ring mod like) using 2 oscillators. Which is why it seems likely that the 107 is doing something more than straight forward FM.
http://www.novamusik.com seems to only list the 107 (no 106) and as they seem to be the leakiest NAMM faucet in the house that might be worth something.
It’s here–the newest addition to the Moogerfooger line of analog effects. The MF-107 FreqBox does not actually modify the audio input signal. Inside the FreqBox is a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) which is modulated by the sound source input—an Audio Modulated VCO! The result is an amazing array of effects that were once only possible with a complex modular synth setup—everything from fuzz-like distortion to what product development engineer Steve Dunnington calls “cataclysmic timbral morphing” A true “freak box”!
Our much anticipated new MoogerFooger has finally arrived! Designed principally as a stand-alone pedal effect for guitarists, the '107 is sure to find plenty of action with all electronic musicians. It’s like nothing you’ve ever heard! Basically, you can think of the Freq Box as an audio modulated oscillator, where your input signal controls the frequency of an internal oscillator. A hard sync feature can make the internal oscillator sound like it’s following the input, and the built-in envelope follower, FM and other controls can be used to take your sound into another dimension. The Freq Box is an extreme effect, in the same way that a distortion device or ring modulator can really mess with your signal. It’s so unique, it’s hard to put it into words - so you’ll have to visit your local music dealer and check it out for yourself. The Freq Box should be available in the spring.
I don’t think that the pitch is ever converted to a DC control voltage in the 107 so there won’t be a p-to-CV out. An internal oscillator tracks the frequency of the input signal then the main oscillator syncs to this frequency. So there is never really a “CV” since it uses hard (or soft?) sync.
…at least I think so, MOOG YOU NEED TO CLEAR THIS UP FOR US!
