Nice to see a young man spending some time with his grandmother!

@user-de6eu5el5i

7 ай бұрын

Underrated Comment

All these years later and I still play mine in virtually every session. Wonderful synth. It surprises me constantly, especially with organic sounding drones.

You are, without rival, the BEST reviewer of synthesizers! So clear, straightforward and entertaining. Thank you.

@3HO

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right !

@garylappier136

Жыл бұрын

I agree - in fact I use Loopop's reviews like a reference manual. Find myself coming back to them again and again when I have questions. Clear, easily understandable well presented - great stuff!

@harrywilcock2030

Жыл бұрын

Here Here!

@fubokuen

3 ай бұрын

Dude is super good at what he does, that's for sure.

"Let's hear what the reverb has to say about this" - my thoughts exactly

Until recently, I wasn't a fan of this and Sirin's color scheme. But yesterday I found myself liking it. Today I'm almost in love with it. Tastefully retro, yet still modern and fresh.

@amy.g_dala

3 жыл бұрын

They have it in all black as well!

The review i have been waiting for! I love my Moog Grandmother! Its truly right on time!

One of the most truly helpful and detailed reviews I have yet seen on KZread! Bravo!

I just bought a Grandmother yesterday and was already anxiously awaiting her arrival but your video just sent me through the roof! It's my first hardware synth and I'm beyond psyched! I will definitely be watching this video a few more times trying to soak it all up, thanks for the great demo, ideas, and secrets!

@loopop

2 жыл бұрын

you're in for a treat :)

Maybe you mention it later in the video I will look but for a newbie like me that screen in the background is really helping my understanding of these knobs

wonderful demo, perhaps the best in YT. thank you very much

By far most informative video I’ve seen about the Moog GM. Looking forward to the next one

This is a great review I'm buying my daughter her first synth and this is my choice!

You are a teacher, an amazing one. And this thing sounds amazing!

@loopop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

I am basically nerding out on youtube reviews of the Grandmother. This is the best by far. I like what you are doing here.

Finally, someone mentions the spring reverb up front. Seen so many reviews where they don't even mention it. It's what pushed me over the edge buying this synth. That, the sound and the colours.

Best overview of the Grandmother on KZread! Thanks for teaching me some new tricks.

This video was AMAZING. Incredibly educational, in-depth, and entertaining. Thank you for this fantastic video and educational review!!

delightful; I bought mine a year ago at Moogfest 2018 and still learned a thing or two. Thanks!

Beautiful, as always. I love my G'mother and look forward to your follow up videos.

This is a great review with some nice tips. I've had mine for about a month but haven't dove into too far yet. I've messed around with some patching and came up with some interesting sounds. You've given me more insight of what else I can try. Thank you!

Your video montages are realy the best for a guy that do reviews. Pleasing every time! Thanks.

@BritoWorx

6 жыл бұрын

I concur

My first Big Boy synth I ever got. This video really helped me out!!!! I LOVE MY GRANDMA!

You can get the big bottom end back on a high resonance patch by using the LFO as a pitch VCO, route it's output via the attenuator around the filter (not through it), set it to a sine wave (no harmonics) waveform, set it to a low octave and mix this via the multiple with the filtered sound of VCO 1 and 2 into the VCA. Use the attenuator to dial in as much sub as you want.

@loopop

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@kengruz669

5 жыл бұрын

Now that's crazy talk!

@MilesAwayOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool idea I can't wait to try

@SlavicSon

2 жыл бұрын

What he said.

@ROZENHART

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that awesome!

Fantastic review. I'm feeling that I'm going to buy one based on this alone. Thanks! Subscribed!

Nice tutorial to open up the patch bay functions for someone like myself who's no stranger to subtractive synthesis but is completely new to modular patching. Thank you!

I've always loved Moog. Grandmother gives more to love. You made grandmother easy to understand. Thanks for the great video, you're very good 👍👏.

I bought one of these November 2018. One of the best instruments I have ever purchased to date. A masterpiece.

The Spring Reverb tank in the University of Washington Buchla (I was there ~1974) added another important color to the instrument; I love that part of my recordings from there. Nice of Moog to recognize that color and of You to give it time at the Front of the show!

love your videos, even the older ones without the compressor - I then just readjust the volume here and there. you're the Bob Ross of synthesizers hehehe

I had kind of written this synth off until this video. Still not sure it's for me, but my respect and appreciation for this unique instrument have skyrocketed.

the paraphonic demo with the keystep was CRAZY!

One of the best reviews/demo i've ever seen !! Great synth also :-)

@TROGULAR10000

6 жыл бұрын

If you haven't seen any of Loopop's other videos don't miss out

Super helpful tutorial! I just purchased this with selling my sub phatty and I while I was hesitant to do that, I really love what the Grandmother has opened up for me. Its hard to explain and maybe its the color panels and what not, but this synth really does encourage you to play around and just be less critical, maybe in the same way the Buchla Easel does? Your tip for sending the ARP to the Oct on the Oscillators is an amazing tool, and can see using that patch many times. I had to pause the video for a good 15min to jam out on it! Thanks!

Thanks so much for this! I’ve had my grandmother moog for a while but never really understood how to use it so thank you!

I've sat through every Grandmother review/tutorial and this is my favorite. Simple but slick production and he makes it all about the thing he's reviewing and not about himself. Thanks, for taking the time to make this Loopop!👍

@loopop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write :)

You know, I've been so proud of myself for figuring out how to use a lot of the patch ports to create sounds I find interesting (total novice. This is my first synth)...and then I see this and realize I know very little about this synth (*immediately captures current patch with camera so I can pull all my cables and start again*). Nice! This is why I subscribe to this channel. You're tutorials do not disappoint.

This is an outstanding piece of work. Thank you.

I've been struggling with the Grandmother and this video has really helped me to grasp it a lot better. It's my first Moog instrument and without presets, I'm practically lost trying to design musical sounds.

I just love your in depth demos. Best videos on youtube. And that's coming from a guitarist! ;)

Mesmerising review, I think this might be your best yet. Your knowledge and attention to detail are always super impressive and your production is superb. Before my coffee and bagel this morning I had no idea this synth existed, now I’m trying to figure out when I can buy it.

Thanks, great demo with good sound examples, it's a massiv weapon and I still had the chance to test one, it sounds amazing and sounds different to the phatties and the mother 32!!! I yearn to get mine :-) While other synth manufacturer are only on to rebuild old synths as good as possible, Moog follows new paths, finally!

i love how clear you made it, very instructive. suscribed !

Such a great review! Based on this and other videos, I made this the first purchase of a hardware synth! It's so good and so much fun!

Great review as always. Can't wait to receive mine!

How great is the introductive sequence ! I was shocked by both the depth of the sound and the fineness of the sequenced melody.

Fantastic! I'm looking at purchasing my first synth. I cannot tell you how many hours of reviews I've read and watched...this just may have sold me on the Grandmother. SOOOOOooooo looking forward to the next videos on you exploring this synth more. Keep it up. Love it!

@kramhoogness

5 жыл бұрын

Does the manual include patch ideas? And does the synth come with patch cables or is that a separate purchase?And I'm sure that there's no end to the patch ideas, how far can you take it? It's probably a matter of understanding the way each module works and how they can connect with each other. Boy this looks like fun. Pretty sure this is what I'm buying! Thank you so much!

@hungariansubzero

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, include cca. 15 patch ideas. You get 6 different (length) patch cables in the original box, so you dont have to purchase. Have fun, mine is 2 days old and it's incredibe. :)

I have you to thank for my next album - because no doubt, once it's done, it will contain SO much Grandmotherly goodness in it, thanks to this incredible tutorial!!! THANKYOUUUU!!! :)))))

If you ever run out of gear to review, you should start 'reviewing' older synths that may be popular on ebay or reverb. What made me think of it was I sure wish you had one on the sub-phatty and a bunch of other gear I have. Your videos are like the missing owner's manual.

@percussionboy4357

6 жыл бұрын

Dreux Donelan +1 I’d watch that.

@JansKanaal

6 жыл бұрын

I second that. Only loopop and AutomaticGainsay are able to make manuals largely redundant. I'd definitely watch that. Dsi Pro2 for instance, or sub37?

@SuperMegaWoofer3000

6 жыл бұрын

yea pls do a subsequent 37 !

@VanHau5

5 жыл бұрын

Retro gear is so pricey

@lordundhimself1310

5 жыл бұрын

Please do this

I just got a Grandmother for Christmas - I will be back to watch this video many more times i think

Practical hands on show. Useful and simple. Big up 👍🎹🖐

Excellent and very informative video! Many thanks for making this video.

Wonderfully indepth review. Thank you so much for the info!! :)

Thanks for the paraphonic tip. I love my Grandmother and Keystep!

The spring Reverb instantly gives this Moog that ARP 2600 sound which is way cool

@fredashay

2 жыл бұрын

LMNC took one of these apart to show the spring oscillator. It really is a big mechanical spring!

nice walkthrough as always. Seriously considering buying this one. Plenty of sound design possibilities.

I'm just getting into synths, bought this so I have a good synth that will last forever... And I have no idea what I'm doing. So here I am! Even having no idea what to do, it's such an exciting piece of gear. Something about it feels special

lovely sounds. great explanation as always!

Been saving my money for years to buy a SubPhatty....which they just discontinued building, I was very sad. But maybe it was a blessing for it made me take a much closer look at the Grandmother. Thanks to your video and Daniel Fisher's I am getting happy again :)

Great demo, thank you! That’s a nice synth and that was a great review :)

EXCELLENT review! I think this has helped me make up my mind about my next piece of gear :)

@ENSONIQ5

5 жыл бұрын

Done, Grandmother is in the studio! Early days, so much to explore, but so far I'm loving the noises this thing makes.

Damn, that double sequencing patch at the end was fire!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Awesome review of a wonderful instrument! Just got mine and it’s beautiful, heavier than expected which I like...got the Dark series. True class. 🖤

Oh. My. God... Your reviews are absolutely the most informative “how to” guides (& reviews of new gear in general) A few others have already mentioned this in other places on this thread, but I will ask, as well: If you ever have the time and/or inclination, I/We would LOVE IT if you was to explore older gear!! For me, I would WAY APPRECIATE if you was to review some old Soviet gear, especially the revered (& mighty) POLIVOKS Synthesizer!!!! (Please??) Thanks for all of your hard work, Loopop!!

GrandMa says thanks. Now her boy can really tweak her knobs! Just got her home, and she is singing! The tips were most helpful, the MIDI sync of the LFO was the thing I had missed and was longing for.

got mine today, and I love it so far, thanks for your vid, it was great help!

Thanks for sharing your deep knowledge of synthesis.

Was very interested in this and now I must get it after your review. Thanks !

@wirelesswine5459

6 жыл бұрын

Bank account depletion coming ;)

Fantastic review!! Thanks for sharing.

I've always loved the sound of my Moog Opus 3 plugged into my '67 Ampeg Gemini 1. The spring reverb (not to mention the vibrato) set it off. Reminds me a lot of the Grandmother's built-in spring.

wow, after 6 seconds you got me... once again! Wonderful machine!

The best example out there! You make the most amazing videos :-)

Very good explanations am thinking about getting one so will save this! Great stuff!

Wow, thank you for sharing that enlightning overview. I've seldomly learned so much in 30 minutes ;-)

3 oscillators is pleasing to the ear. My computer had 2 fans that when combined they sounded annoying. So I added a third fan, and bingo, it all the annoyance vanished. LOL

@boratezel

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao you did synthesis with fans bro

@dearvavy3112

2 жыл бұрын

@@boratezel fan-thesis! 😆

Really incredible video. You did an amazing job of showing the flexibility and character of this synth. This plus the Sonicstate video really show off what an interesting synth this is, and not bad at all for $900.

wow. that dual arpeggiator at the end was mind blowing!

Just got mine ! Thanks for your vid !

Great video. That reverb is so cool

Excellent demo of this great synth

These are so absolutely awesome homie, thanks so much

Dude you're my go to synth channel on youtube!

damn great point about it making sense for sustain to be a slider. that should be the case on more synths, so intuitive.

Such a great reviews. Thank you! Ii am also a big fan of grandmother. best synth i ve ever had

Glad to see one of your videos about this instrument! I passed on one at Moogfest this year and deeply regret it. Thanks for making it hurt even more! :)

@loopop

6 жыл бұрын

It actually costs the same - you might not get the denim jacket but could save the tax by ordering online ...

@theTerribleFamiliar

6 жыл бұрын

It came with a denim jacket? ugh. stop. Make it stop! ;) (thanks for the online tip!)

@loopop

6 жыл бұрын

Use the price difference in tax and get a jacket ;)

Loved seeing the sound waves as you demo'd!

@J_Carter

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, you're still active on this vid years later! Hey, what is it you're using to display the wave form? Is it connected directly to Grandmother?

I said it before, you are killin it with these videos. Great work.

Great tutorial... very helpful, thanks! 👍🏻

This was amazing. Thank you so much!

Thanks to your excellent video i am enjoying my new synth very much

Great stuff, thank you! I ordered the GM today! :)

awesome video, been looking at NAMM 2019 and wondering what single piece of gear should i acquire this year, - after watching this i think i'm gonna blow out the NAMM list and just buy the GRANDMOTHER... thank you sir, best demo on youtube. funny thing is, all i bought last year was the DFAM

Dude, thank you! This is my first synthesizer. This is so helpful.

@clearviewmind

5 жыл бұрын

same as! Looking to buy this as first ever synth

@smithpianoservicing3421

5 жыл бұрын

clearviewmind it's great. I figure out new things every day that are mind-blowing.

@clearviewmind

5 жыл бұрын

@@smithpianoservicing3421 Nice. How long have you had it? I'm really not sure what I'm getting into here or even if this is the synth for me - I just think that it is if that makes any sense. I love minimal electro music, and also love the early the synth-pop pioneers of the early 80's Kraftwerk-Human League-Numan-Depeche-Yazoo-Soft Cell etc etc....Is this the synth for me?? Also adore the early 808 electro sounds which I presume could accompany the Grandmother?? I'm just guessing really.

@Lainer1

5 жыл бұрын

You will love it. I bought mine about 3 weeks ago.

@Lainer1

5 жыл бұрын

me too!

Man, Loopop, your videos sure are a pleasure to watch. I had all but written off the Grandmother, having hardly ever heard it. You make it look and sound like an awesome synth. Then again, you kind of do that with all the products you review.

Interesting and helpful as always, thanks.

Wow this sounds lovely

Such a great video for a synth newbie to explore my new purchase! Your descriptions and demo really helped me get a jump start on the fun. Thanks! Also Dreux Donelan +1 .... on every point they made.

Another brilliant video - thanks!

@loopop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ;)

I love my grandmother. Thanks for sharing more possibilities that are exciting!

Fantastic video. I had no interest in the grandmother before this but I do now. Thanks

Dude, you rock! I love your videos. This helped me to decide to buy this AWESOME Semi-modular rig. So many possibilities. I bought it to learn synthesis, how to create sounds, and learn modular on the unit. I can also add future modular gear once I master this synth, and sequence it from the (Grand)Mother board! That's pretty cool. the Strymon Big Sky pedal added another dimension to the decision to buy the Grandmother as it opens the harmonics up and this is what really sealed the deal. I love the Live playing, having to create the sound I'm after. Such a simple synth, but expandable. plus, it has vintage sounds, which I prefer. Love the Sub37, but this is a different experience. The Sub37 has presets and ability to save patches. To me, that would be the solution for live playing without having to build my own sounds. It's why I didn't buy it. I wanted to be forced to learn by experimenting with knobs and sliders. Now I am headed down a modular rabbit hole. Years ago, back in the 1980s, it was two tiers of stacked, large synths. Now it's these boutique-sized Synths, which I love. Less gear space taken up to allow for other small, boutique gear. Also, the smaller synths are cheaper due to their size. You can have more variety. Yeah, I know you can get all this from VSTs, but I'm not a techie person. I'm a musician. I like tinkering with knobs and sliders​ and playing organically live sounds.

@loopop

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment :)