Moog Grandmother - Drum Synth (25 Patches + 678 Samples by Anton Anru) , download!

Description

“Drum Synth” is a collection of 25 patches for the semi-modular Moog Grandmother, featuring 5 Kicks, 5 Snares, 5 Cymbals, and 10 Percussion sounds.

This is my fourth soundset for Grandmother, and this time, I wanted to explore its potential for percussive timbres.

🥁 Inspired by the character and sonic qualities of analog drum machines, I set out to recreate similar tones on Grandmother. Its analog oscillators, filter, and punchy envelope provide a solid foundation for deep, warm, and saturated drum sounds, while the patching capabilities open up a broad spectrum of sonic possibilities—ranging from FM and metallic tones to wooden, modular, noisy, and experimental textures.

📚 This soundset is included in GRANDMOTHER BUNDLE (145 Patches) with a 25% discount.

🎹 Try different keys and octaves—the same patch can take on entirely different roles across a 3-4 octave range. If precise pitch is required, use the FINE TUNE control on the back panel, as modulation can shift the overall tuning.

🎛 One of Grandmother’s biggest advantages for percussion is the ability to finely tweak parameters and use the ModWheel for expressive control—something not possible on traditional drum machines. With real-time modulation and parameter adjustments, a single preset can generate dozens of variations, making each performance dynamic and unique.

💾 That’s exactly what I did. I recorded hundreds of one-shot samples from each patch, capturing different pitches, durations, and tonal variations.

Alongside the 25 patches, you’ll also receive 678 percussive one-shots in WAV format (44.1kHz/24-bit): 188 Kicks, 105 Snares, 112 Cymbals, 273 Percussion sounds.

📖 The soundset comes in a PDF format, with each page explaining how the patch works, which parameters to tweak, and how to develop the timbre during a performance. If you follow these guidelines and experiment with the suggested settings, you’ll gain deeper insight into the synth and its full potential.

🗄 Each patch includes an audio example to illustrate the intended sound.

To recreate these patches, you’ll need up to 8 patch cables.

Additionally, make sure your Grandmother is updated to firmware v1.1.3 or higher to access all necessary settings.

About Anru, the author of this soundset

Anton Anru is a producer, sound designer, mix engineer, and music production trainer. Get more information and a list of all sound designer soundbanks below.