Moog Matriarch
Moog Matriarch Used Price Guide
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Moog Matriarch used prices at a glance
The Moog Matriarch typically sells for between £1,247 and £1,380 on the used market, with an average price of £1,380 based on recent Reverb sold listings. The Moog Matriarch is a premium piece of gear with strong resale value and is frequently traded on the used market. Prices have been rising over the last 30 days.
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- Latest sold listings
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- Factors that affect resale value
If you're buying or selling a Moog Matriarch, this gives you a realistic view of what it actually sells for today.
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£1,247
Average
£1,380
High
£1,380
- Average Used Price
- £1,380
- Typical Range
- £1,247 – £1,380
- Last Sold Price
- £1,380
- Trend
- rising
- Most Recent Sale
- 2 days ago
Why are Moog Matriarch prices rising?
Used Moog Matriarch prices have been increasing over the last 30 days. That usually reflects growing demand or thinning supply on Reverb — buyers chasing a known good unit while listings get rarer. If you've been weighing a purchase, expect to pay slightly above the £1,380 average; if you're selling, you have room to push on condition and included accessories.
Units in better condition or with original packaging tend to sell at the higher end of the range, while heavily used examples sell for less.
Demand for the Moog Matriarch remains strong among synth enthusiasts and producers, which helps support its resale value.
The Moog Matriarch is a four-voice paraphonic semi-modular analog synthesizer featuring four Voyager-lineage oscillators, dual ladder filters, 256-step sequencer, and stereo analog delay. Its 90 patch points enable integration with modular systems while functioning as a complete standalone instrument.
Paraphonic Architecture
Four analog oscillators can be played paraphonically—each oscillator handling one note of a four-note chord while sharing a common filter and amplifier. This enables chord playing with Moog's characteristic sound, though all notes share timbral characteristics. The oscillators can also be stacked monophonically for massive lead and bass sounds.
Dual Filters
Two Moog ladder filters operate in configurable modes: parallel (highpass/lowpass for stereo spread), stereo (dual lowpass for width), or series (highpass into lowpass for focused timbres). Each filter self-oscillates for additional sound design possibilities.
Sequencer
The 256-step sequencer stores up to four notes per step with 12 patterns. It can be decoupled from the Matriarch's audio engine to sequence external synthesizers via CV/Gate while playing the keyboard independently. Ratcheting, rest, and tie functions enable complex rhythmic programming.
Stereo Delay
The analog bucket-brigade delay provides up to 700ms delay time with MIDI-syncable tempo. Ping-pong stereo operation and modulation create spatial effects ranging from subtle thickening to rhythmic echoes.
Semi-Modular Design
Ninety 3.5mm patch points enable signal routing beyond the normalised architecture. The Matriarch integrates with Eurorack systems directly, functioning as both sound source and modulation destination. No patching is required for standard operation—the normalised signal path creates a complete instrument immediately.
Who Is This For?
The Matriarch suits musicians wanting Moog's signature sound with paraphonic chord capability and modular flexibility. It appeals to those preferring knob-per-function interfaces over menu-based synthesizers. The semi-modular design attracts Eurorack users seeking integration with their systems. Performers appreciate the sequencer and arpeggiator for live use. The significant investment makes sense for those committed to analog synthesis and the Moog sound.
Legacy
The Matriarch expands Moog's semi-modular range beyond the Grandmother's mono capabilities. It demonstrates that analog paraphonic designs remain relevant and desirable despite digital polyphonic alternatives.
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| Voice Architecture | 4-note paraphonic (4 VCOs through shared filter/amp) |
| Oscillators | 4 analog VCOs based on Voyager design (Moog 921 lineage) |
| Filter | 2 Moog ladder filters (904a-based, 24dB/oct) |
| Sequencer | 256 steps, up to 4 notes per step, 12 patterns |
| Arpeggiator | Built-in with multiple modes |
| Delay | Stereo analog BBD (up to 700ms, MIDI syncable) |
| Patch Points | 90 modular connections (3.5mm) |
| Keyboard | 49-key Fatar, velocity-sensitive with aftertouch |
| Outputs | Stereo main, headphones |
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