Make your own analog drum patterns by hand – no rules, no experience needed. DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother) is Moog’s semi-modular analog percussion synthesizer. It needs no patching, so anyone can start creating rhythmic patterns in minutes, and it grows with you as you learn.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Electronic producers, live performers, drummers exploring synthesis, and Mother-32 or Eurorack owners who want analog percussion.
What’s in the box
- DFAM
- Moog patch cables
Specifications
| Sound engine | Analog |
|---|---|
| Sequencer | 8 steps, pitch and velocity per step |
| Sequencer controls | Tempo, Run/Stop, Trigger, Advance |
| Sound sources | 2 oscillators (square, triangle), white noise, external audio in |
| Frequency control | +/- 5 octaves (10-octave range) |
| Mixer | Levels for Osc 1, Osc 2, noise / external input |
| Filter | 20 Hz-20 kHz LP/HP 4-pole transistor ladder |
| Envelopes | 3 analog |
| Patch bay | 24 points |
| Type | Semi-modular analog percussion synthesizer |
| Oscillators | 2 (square, triangle) + white noise |
Good to know
- It integrates with Mother-32, Eurorack systems and any CV-equipped device.
- Moog 2-tier and 3-tier rack kits stack it with Mother-32 and Subharmonicon.
- Moog offers the DFAM manual and quickstart guide as free downloads.
FAQ
Do I need to know synthesis to use it?
No. It works without patching, and the maker says no experience is needed.
Can it play bass or melodies too?
Yes. The oscillators cover 10 octaves, so it goes from pulses and bass to resonant bell tones, with pitch set per step.
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