Is this the end for the Moog One? Belgian retailer Turnlab says Moog's flagship poly is "now discontinued"
If you were thinking of picking up Moog's beastly 16-voice polysynth, you might want to grab one before it's too late
The end could be near for the Moog One, according to a social media post from Belgian musical instrument retailer Turnlab.
"Moog One is now discontinued (EOL)!! Still want one of these beauties? We still have a very limited stock," reads the post, shared late last week.
Launched in 2018, Moog One is the flagship synth from the legendary Asheville-based manufacturer, a 16-voice analogue instrument that was the first hardware polysynth released by Moog in more than three decades. The One was also available in an 8-voice version, which has already been discontinued.
A heavily feature-packed synth, the One has a tri-timbral architecture, meaning it can layer three independent synth patches together or split these across its 61-note keyboard. Priced at $7999, it's the most expensive instrument in Moog's current line-up.
In our review of the Moog One, we described it as a "beast of an instrument" and praised its versatile sound, observing that "it caters to every need, from deep but well-rounded basslines to sparkling chimelike tones; from lush, warm electric piano sounds to otherworldly crystalline soundscapes."
Retiring the synth would make sense for Moog, as the manufacturer is reportedly planning to launch a new polysynth later this year. Teased in a post from producer Mike Dean back in April, Moog Muse is an analogue, bi-timbral synth with a 5-octave keyboard.
If you've been considering purchasing the Moog One, now could be the time, as prices will likely rise if the synth is discontinued.
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