Animoog Z is an evolution of Moog’s award-winning software synthesizer for iOS, Animoog. At the heart of Animoog is the Anisotropic Synthesis Engine (ASE), a multidimensional take on wavetable and vector synthesis. Accompanying ASE is a beautiful and dynamic visual representation of each ASE voice, with glowing Comets orbiting around a Path that can be animated during live performance. Combined with classic elements of Moog subtractive synthesis – like Envelopes, LFOs, Filters, and effects - Animoog established a brand new paradigm of advanced and intuitive synthesis.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Animoog, we’re proud to present Animoog Z. Animoog Z retains the sound and functionality of the original Animoog (indeed, it is even compatible with original Animoog presets), while expanding nearly every feature and adding new ones. From the added Z dimension and the three-dimensional Wave Cube display, to advanced Envelope/LFO controls, to the extended Mod Matrix and new Effects, to macOS and AUv3/AUv2/VST3 compatibility, Animoog Z truly adds a new dimension to the Anisotropic Synthesis Experience.
Animoog Z functions as a standalone iOS and macOS application that can also be used as an AUv3 plugin within GarageBand or other AUv3 hosts. On macOS, a separate AUv2/VST3 wrapper allows integration in other DAWs. Additionally, a Bluetooth, MIDI, or audio interface will allow you connect with other electronic musical devices. These connections are managed via the SETTINGS menu.
The Animoog Z App has been optimized to run on all 64-bit iOS devices (iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch running iOS 14.4 and up) and all macOS devices (macOS 11.2 and up). To offer the best user experience, the app operates exclusively in landscape mode.
TIP: For optimum performance on any iOS device, be sure to disable Wi-Fi or activate Airplane Mode.
TIP: Keep your battery charged above 50%, or CPU performance may be reduced by the operating system, which can result in choppy UI and/or audio crackles.
TIP: On iOS devices without a home button, the iOS home indicator overlays on top of the keyboard and can result in the app being swiped away accidentally. We recommend activating Guided Access through iOS Settings > Accessibility in order to use Animoog Z without unwanted interactions.
The updated Anisotropic Synthesis Engine (ASE) is the heart of Animoog Z. ASE is a dynamic waveform animator that is comprised of an X/Y Grid with 8 TIMBRES, each containing 16 waveforms represented by a row of blocks. The included TIMBRES use waveforms derived from sources that include Moog synthesizers and Moogerfooger analog effects modules, but additional TIMBRES can be loaded into Animoog Z and edited with the TIMBRE EDITOR. The oscilloscope display shows the evolving audio waveform created by voices traveling through the Wave Cube, allowing you to see in detail the changes of Timbre you are hearing in realtime. The ORIGIN point in the Wave Cube determines which parts of the TIMBRES play when a key is pressed. You can also use it as a performance control. Play a note, and at the same time touch and drag the ORIGIN. The voices will change based on their location in the Wave Cube.
NOTE: More detailed information about Animoog Z's ASE can be found at the end of this manual