Moog Opus 3

Opus 3
Manufacturer	Moog
Dates	1980
Technical specifications
Polyphony	full (paraphonic)
Timbrality	1 part
Oscillator	1 (divide-down)
LFO	Saw Up, Saw Down, Square, Triangle
Synthesis type	Analog Subtractive
Filter	24dB Slope (4-pole), Band Pass, High Pass, Low Pass, Resonance
Attenuator	Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
Aftertouch expression	No
Velocity expression	No
Storage memory	None
Effects	Chorus
Input/output
Keyboard	49 key
Left-hand control	Pitch wheel
External control	CV in, out

The Opus 3 is an analog 49-key synthesizer, and designed by Herbert A. Deutsch from Hofstra University. He also wrote the manual for the synthesizer. It was released in 1980 by Moog. The sounds are in three categories, strings, brass and organ sounds, all having their own filter apart from the organ section.

Outputs

The Opus 3 features stereo outputs and can be programmed to use the panning effect.

Notable sounds

The Opus 3 is mainly known for its electronic organ sounds; it also produces strings and brass sounds.

Notable users

• Stereolab
• Kraftwerk
• Zonetech
• 808 State
• The Rentals
• Charly García – Serú Girán (1980) – Bicicleta (album) – Peperina (album) (1981)
• Charly García – Pubis Angelical (1982) – Yendo de la cama al living (1982)
• Ministry (band) - Same Old Madness (1982)

See also

• List of Moog synthesizer players
• Moog Music
• Moog synthesizer
• Robert Moog