Moog Grandmother - MusicRadar hands-on

Simon Arblaster and Future Music Editor Si Truss tackle the Grandmother, Moog’s new head of its semi-modular family.

Although emblazoned in what has been noted as quite a divisive livery, the Grandmother is pure fun, and rammed with all the character expected from a product with such rich heritage.

In this video we go on a voyage of discovery and explore all of granny’s quirks and best bits.

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I take care of the reviews on MusicRadar and Future Music magazine, though can sometimes be spotted in front of a camera talking little sense in the presence of real musicians. For the past 30 years, I have been unable to decide on which instrument to master, so haven't bothered. Currently, a lover of all things high-gain in the guitar stakes and never one to resist churning out sub-standard funky breaks, the likes of which you'll never hear.

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