Moog Opus 3
Monophonic analogue synthesizer
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The Opus 3 is an analog 49-key[2] synthesizer, and designed by Herbert A. Deutsch from Hofstra University. He also wrote the manual for the synthesizer. It was released in 1980 by Moog. The sounds are in three categories, strings, brass and organ sounds, all having their own filter apart from the organ section.
| Opus 3 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Manufacturer | Moog |
| Dates | 1980 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | full (paraphonic) |
| Timbrality | 1 part |
| Oscillator | 1 (divide-down) |
| LFO | Saw Up, Saw Down, Square, Triangle |
| Synthesis type | Analog subtractive[1] |
| Filter | 24dB Slope (4-pole), Band Pass, High Pass, Low Pass, Resonance |
| Attenuator | Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release |
| Aftertouch expression | No |
| Velocity expression | No |
| Storage memory | None |
| Effects | Chorus |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 49 key |
| Left-hand control | Pitch wheel |
| External control | CV in, out |
Outputs
Notable sounds
The Opus 3 is mainly known for its electronic organ sounds; it also produces strings and brass sounds.
Notable users
- Stereolab
- Kraftwerk
- 808 State
- The Rentals
- Charly García
- Ministry (band) - Same Old Madness (1982)