Moog Rogue
| Rogue | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Moog Music |
| Dates | 1981 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| LFO | 1 |
| Synthesis type | Analog subtractive |
| Storage memory | none |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 32 keys |
| Left-hand control | none |
| External control | CV/Gate |
The Moog Rogue is a monophonic analog synthesizer produced by the original Moog Music in the early 1980s, although, it was designed without the help of Bob Moog. Very basic in its design and use, the Rogue featured a 32-note keyboard and two VCOs. It did not have features to allow the user to program the patch settings, however the VCF and the VCA were simple in operation. The synthesizer is most commonly used for its powerful bass.
Moog Music was criticized for repackaging the Rogue as the Taurus II, changing the design to a pedal-operated synthesizer with little difference in sound quality.
The Rogue is very similar in design and sound to the less-expensive Moog Concertmate MG-1, also made by Moog Music, but rebranded for Realistic around the same time for home use. This was perhaps the first example of a keyboard designed for the home musician.
Famous Users
- David Swanson of Whirlwind Heat
- Howard Jones
- Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)
- Jimmy LaValle (The Album Leaf)
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