# Moog Source inspired synth **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY STUFF\ **Created:** [July 1, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232 "2022-07-01T12:59:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![craigyb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/craigyb/32/21602_2.png) [@craigyb](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/craigyb)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/1 "2022-07-01T12:59:05Z")
This synth was inspired by the class Moog Source. The original had 16 memories and the classic Moog ladder filter, quite an unreliable synth back in the day and slow to edit with the large jog wheel. I took this layout and made a desktop version, vcf from a memory Moog for the filter sound, added pwm and a second LFO to drive it plus replaced the variable membrane positions with real pots. It has 999 memories, midi and is Teensy based. I’m still working on a few issues such as an arpeggiator. But it’s functional. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/a/d/ad7e20e1e2d9597ff5ee5a47df3cdc2d46775755.jpeg "Moog Source based clone controlled by Teensy 4.1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hMTac6jpIQ) ![20220217_220804](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/f/0/f0f1c0c6e09f303186546500633dcb36b265d98a.jpeg) ![20220222_131232](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/3/4/3401e546de0d8470c4422fcb4752b638b7cb1539.jpeg) ![20220217_220742](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/c/9/c9ec48c4abb01c3d28142ae6d3c20548cb270d24.jpeg) ![20220222_131237](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/a/c/ac25b2f8ca62bfd1aa4863a09aa9d96deff1eec5.jpeg) ![20220218_140849](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/b/0/b0b04be2706b2f41259dcb052682b6a07062cb25.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jos](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/jos/32/151_2.png) [@Jos](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Jos)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 1:01pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/2 "2022-07-01T13:01:48Z")
Nice peace of work! This must have taken quite some time. ---
**Author:** ![craigyb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/craigyb/32/21602_2.png) [@craigyb](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/craigyb)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 1:03pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/3 "2022-07-01T13:03:26Z")
Thanks, it has taken some time, I was going to do a direct clone but decided if I wanted MIDI etc I should just use it as inspiration. ---
**Author:** ![Bpbby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/bpbby/32/15259_2.png) [@Bpbby](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Bpbby)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/4 "2022-07-01T18:42:31Z")
Really nice !!! That’s properly impressive. And I am also so pleased to see another spaghetti lover. 🍝 😁 ---
**Author:** ![JaggedNZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/aeb1de/32.png) [@JaggedNZ](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/JaggedNZ)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/5 "2022-07-01T23:34:24Z")
Is that old school wire wrap? I saw some early home brew computers built this way some decades back and I keep thinking I should buy a wire wrap tool. Thanks for the serious info dump on the forum, there’s some very interesting reading. Stay safe! ---
**Author:** ![craigyb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/craigyb/32/21602_2.png) [@craigyb](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/craigyb)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2022, 4:22am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/6 "2022-07-02T04:22:10Z")
Thanks, it’s not wire wrap as such, it’s just point to point with 30 AWG wire. ---
**Author:** ![Rhu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Rhu](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Rhu)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 8:50am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/7 "2022-07-07T08:50:38Z")
This is brilliant. Very patient work with all that wiring, well done. I love those buttons you’ve used. Do you have a link to where you purchased them from? Many thanks 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![craigyb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/craigyb/32/21602_2.png) [@craigyb](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/craigyb)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/moog-source-inspired-synth/5232/8 "2022-07-07T10:18:36Z")
Thanks, PB86-B1 from AliExpress, many vendors.