Moog Mavis Build-It-Yourself Analog Synthesizer Kit w/ Arturia Keystep

Manufacturer's Description

Moog Mavis Build-It-Yourself Analog Synthesizer Kit w/ 24-Point Patch Bay

Mavis is a build-it-yourself analog synthesizer kit that delivers the huge depth of sound Moog is known for in a compact and feature-packed instrument. Assembly is extremely simple; users of any skill level can quickly assemble their own analog synthesizer with minimal tools and experience. Perfect for first time users and established synthesists alike, Mavis’ semi-modular design and 1-octave keyboard will get you started making sound immediately without the need for additional equipment (except for a speaker or headphones). 
 
As a stand-alone instrument, Mavis is a straightforward analog synthesizer with patchable modular utilities and the unmistakable Moog sound and quality. Easily remove Mavis from its case and it becomes a 24-point CV controllable module (44hp) ready to be installed into your Eurorack system or alongside Moog’s other semi-modular instruments.
 
Mixing the familiar with the exotic, Mavis features Moog’s legendary oscillator and filter circuits alongside a diode wavefolder – the first analog wavefolder to appear on a Moog instrument. Combining traditional subtractive synthesis with additive wavefolding and oozing with personality, Mavis’ clever presentation of synthesis modules and utilities ensure deep creative synergy and musical connection.  

Mavis is a powerful, fun, and low-cost Moog that makes learning synthesis or expanding an already-advanced studio setup approachable for anyone looking to explore classic analog sound in a new way.
 
Built-in keyboard with Glide and KB scaling

As a standalone instrument or as a 44HP Eurorack module, Mavis adds an expressive 1 v/o controller to any setup with the flexibility to dial in experimental new pitch relationships via the KB scale knob and explore musical intervals that go beyond the established standards.

Full Range Analog Oscillator

A Voltage Controllable Oscillator with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), Waveform mixing, and Mod Source mixing, delivers rich harmonic character and motion.

Voltage Controlled Filter 

Sculpt your sound with the -24-dB Moog Low Pass Ladder Filter, delivering the sonic power behind the distinct sounds of Moog basslines and leads.

Audio Rate LFO and 4-Stage Envelope Generator

Mavis uses crossfaders in its modulation routing instead of switches, allowing you to blend between a variable shape LFO and four stage envelope generators for interesting and unusual modulation contours.

Wavefolding and Modular Utilities  

Mavis features Moog’s first-ever wavefolding circuit, allowing for additive synthesis to sit alongside traditional subtractive synthesis, and features a broad modular utilities section complete with attenuators, offsets, mults, and a flexible DC-coupled mixer.

Patchable Sample and Hold (S+H) circuit:

Generates a random CV pattern that can be patched to modulate other parameters, including setting Mavis into a ""random sequencing"" mode of performance.

24-Point Patch Bay 

Mavis is eager to play along with other voltage-controlled devices (especially with Moog’s other semi-modular instruments), and its useful collection of utilities and flexible control voltage routing allow for intricate dialogue between them.

Protective Cover

Mavis includes a fitted protective cover for use during studio downtime or taking your instrument on the go.
 
Build one yourself. Get closer to the circuits at the heart of Mavis and come away with a Moog analog synthesizer that is uniquely “yours”. No soldering is required and can be completed by any skill level in an afternoon. 

This compact yet mighty synthesizer with classic Moog circuitry, a built-in keyboard, 24 patch points, and an all-analog sound engine—complete with Moog’s first-ever wavefolding circuit—offers great value to any synthesist. Moog Mavis is available today at authorized Moog dealers worldwide.

Arturia Keystep 32-Note Slimkey Controller/Sequencer

REDEFINING THE PORTABLE KEYBOARD EXPERIENCE

KeyStep is a new breed of portable musical tool combining the functionalities of a keyboard controller with a polyphonic step sequencer to control both analog and digital devices.

KeyStep: One objective meeting yours.

Sometimes, simplicity is the key to efficiency and the best way to materialize an idea into a sonic result. The design of the KeyStep is based entirely on this vision. Going straight to the point, skating over the constraints and letting musicians focus on their art are KeyStep’s ambitions. Whether your setup is analog or digital, KeyStep will allow you to reach a whole new level of control and creativity.

Connect Versatility is key

KeyStep is made to widen the potential of your setup, regardless of what instruments compose it. It is compatible with practically all existing synthesizers, either analog or digital, hardware or software. .

CV for enthousiasts

The three CV outputs send pitch and gate signals along with velocity, aftertouch or mod. ribbon signal to control an analog instrument or module.

Digital & Analog

The MIDI DIN output can be used to control any MIDI hardware instrument while the USB connection allows you to control your plugins and virtual instruments.

Sustain or not sustain...

KeyStep also integrates a socket for a sustain pedal, sync input and output to follow or send a clock signal, and MIDI input to use an external keyboard or use KeyStep as a MIDI to CV converter.

Here is a setup example showing the possibilities of this amazing piece of technology

Create

Never before has a portable keyboard controller incorporated this quantity of features.

Having many devices, many plugins and many modules is a pleasure. Nobody makes secret of it. However, few things are more frustrating than accumulating instruments without being fully able to use them. KeyStep allows you to regain control over your instruments.

KeyStep is loaded with features aimed at boosting your creative freedom. A 32-slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch, an 8-mode arpeggiator, a polyphonic sequencer with up to 64 steps and 8 simultaneous notes per step.

Perform

Like its brothers BeatStep and BeatStep Pro, KeyStep is representative of a new breed of portable controller allowing musicians to free themselves from their computer, in particular in live conditions.

KeyStep is all about spontaneity and immediacy, strengthening the link that musicians can experience with their performance and their public. Each feature has been thought out to match live artists hopes and needs including real-time sequence rewriting, smart sequence-swapping function and simultaneous playing/sequencing.

KeyStep will give an unprecedented magnitude to your live sessions.

Three modes of operation Sequencer

In Sequencer mode you can record, play and transpose a polyphonic sequence with up to 64 steps and 8 simultaneous notes per step. Sequencer mode also allows you to rewrite in real-time your sequence and even to play and sequence simultaneously on two different MIDI channels.

Arpegiattor

The arpegiattor allows you to play each note of a chord consecutively instead of simultaneously. The eight possible playing directions and the Time Division knob will enable the creation of complex and mazy melodies.

Controller

KeyStep stands up to most of the bigger keyboard controllers thanks to its prolific array of features including a custom 32-slim-key keybed with velocity and aftertouch, highly reactive pitch and modulation capacitive ribbons and above all the possibility of controlling almost every type of synthesizer by MIDI and CV.

All the controls you need

Careful thought went into the layout of the front panel and the selection of the rear panel connections. Here’s a brief description of each section:

1-Slimkey Keybed 32-note keyboard, designed by Arturia with velocity and aftertouch.

2-Sequencer / Arpeggiator Polyphonic step-sequencer with 8 memories or Arpeggiator mode with 8 pattern styles.

3-HOLD button Top panel HOLD button allows for sustain pedal operation.

4-Chord Play mode Set chords and then play them back with a single note. Can also be used in Arpeggiator mode for chord arpeggiations.

5-Performance controls Capacitive-touch pitch bend and modulation strips.

6-Octave shift buttons Transposes the keyboard up or down multiple octaves.

7-SHIFT button Allows for setting MIDI channel and the Gate and Swing times of the arpeggiator and sequencer.

8-Transport buttons Enable and disable the arpeggiator or sequencer. Use the REC button to record sequences in step-time or do real-time overdubs.

9-Tap button Tap the tempo or use it to enter rests and note ties in sequencer mode.

10-USB-The USB port allows for standard class-compliant bus-powered operation. Connect an optional USB power adaptor to use KeyStep in a standalone situation.

11-CV/GATEs 1 volt per octave CV/GATE outputs. A separate MOD output allows you even more possibilities.

12-Sustain pedal input Input connector for adding a sustain pedal.

13-Sync Clock input and output can work with standard square wave clocks. Using our DIN adaptor cable, you can set the KeyStep to send or receive DIN sync with stop/start messages.

14-MIDI in/out Connect and sync KeyStep to any DAW or hardware MIDI equipment.

15-Sync mode selectors Allow you to select the clock source: Internal, USB, MIDI or Sync input.

Features

• Arturia’s own Slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch
• Arpeggiator mode:
• Up, down, inclusive, exclusive, random, note order, double up, double down modes
• Sequencer mode:
  
  • 8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry
  • Rate control and tap tempo:Sustain HOLD button
  • REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator
• Sustain pedal jack
• Chord play mode
• SHIFT button selection:DC jack for standalone operation
• MIDI channel selection, GATE time, SWING values
• USB MIDI connects to computers and our MCC editor
• MIDI in/out ports
• Sync i/o ports:
• Supports 1 pulse per step, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN sync, 48 PPQ DIN sync
• Sync select switches:
• Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
• CV/GATE outputs:Capacitive-touch pitch bend and mod wheels
• CV supports 1Volt per octave, Volt>Hz modes, Gate output 5V or 12V for modern or vintage gear support
• CV Velo/Aftertouch/Modwheel output
• Each sequence can have 64 steps, each step can have up to 8 notes
• Low power; can be powered by Apple iPad® (camera connection kit required)

Specifications

Moog Mavis Build-It-Yourself Analog Synthesizer Kit w/ 24-Point Patch Bay

• Operate standalone or as 44hp Eurorack module
• Analog Voltage Controlled Oscillator (Mixable Saw/Square) 
• Analog –24dB Moog Low Pass Ladder Filter 
• 4-stage Analog EG (Envelope Generator) 
• Diode Wavefolder 
• Analog LFO (Mixable Triangle / Square) 
• Pulse Width Modulation 
• Modular Utilities (Attenuators, Offsets, Mults, and a flexible DC-Coupled Mixer)  
• Sample & Hold 
• Analog Voltage Controlled Amplifier 
• 24-Point Patch Bay (3.5 mm) 
• 1 Octave Keyboard w/ Glide and Scaling
• Protective Cover Included 
• Patch Cables Included 
• 3.5mm Output 

IN THE BOX 

• Mavis PCB
• Front Panel
• Bottom Enclosure
• Protective Cover
• Calibration Tool 
• Nut Driver
• Fastener Kit
• Power Supply  
• Package of 3.5mm cables (6” x5)
• Assembly Instructions / Quickstart Guide  
• Patch Overlays
• Product Catalog
• Registration Card

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS 

PRODUCT ONLY 

• Weight (lbs): .94 lbs 
• Weight (kg): .43 kg 
• Imperial (in): 9” x 5 ¼” x 1 ½”
• Metric (cm): 22.86cm x 13.34cm x 3.81cm