This document is the 1982 Moog Music Inc. owner and service manual for the Memorymoog Model 345. It contains the complete owner and technical manuals, including instructions for setup, calling up programs, editing sounds, and accessing program sequences.
This manual serves as both an owner's guide and a service reference for the Memorymoog Model 345, a voice-assignment polyphonic synthesizer capable of storing up to 100 patches in computer memory. It details the instrument's capabilities, including six independent voices, each containing three voltage-controlled oscillators, a 24dB/octave lowpass filter, and extensive modulation facilities.
The document is structured into three main sections: a quick setup guide for immediate use, a reference guide for specific features and controls, and a step-by-step explanation of synthesis concepts. It also includes a final section dedicated to service information, schematics, and maintenance details.
| Memory Capacity | 100 patches |
|---|---|
| Number of Voices | six independent voices |
| Oscillators per Voice | three |
| Total Oscillators | 18 |
| Filter Type | 24dB/octave lowpass filter |
| Contour Generators | two ADSR |
| Tuning Time | about 8 seconds |
| Tuning Range | ± 3 semitones |
The instrument has the ability to store up to 100 patches in computer memory.
Tuning the 18 oscillators takes about 8 seconds, during which the instrument is dead.
The Tune control allows you to fine tune the instrument over a range of ± 3 semitones.