MG-1
Concertmate
Analog synthesizer built for Radio Shack
by Moog
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This little synth is relatively sought after - because no other
than Moog Music produced this machine for Radio Shack/Realistic. It is
similar to the Moog Rogue, although it doesn't have some of the
controls and features of its full-featured cousin. Sonically, though, this is a real Moog, and certainly the most inexpensive way to get that monophonic, '70s analog sound. On the other hand, the MG-1 has a basic but effective polyphonic section, on which you can shape up some cool, deliciously retro-vintage organ sounds. |
Here are some sound examples of the patch charts from the original manual:
| Preset name with audio demo | My comments |
| Lead Synthesizer | Nice percussive, and supremely analog slightly detuned sound |
| Alternate Lead Synthesizer | Typical Moog solo sounds |
| Electric Organ | The output in my unit wasn't the cleanest, but this is a nice retro organ sound. |
| Electric Guitar | Pleasantly realistic (especially if you add a fuzz) |
| Electric Bass Guitar | Nice analog bass |
| Violin | Okay |
| Voice | Cool Theremin-like patch |
The following are two improvisations I originally did for a thread at www.harmony-central.com . They are good examples of the power of this synthesizer:
I scanned the original Realistic MG-1 User Manual:
Realistic MG-1 Concertmate manual.pdf
and scanned the Realistic MG-1 Service Manual:
Realistic MG-1 Service Manual.rar
- great, powerful analog sound;
- lots of sliders and knobs - a tweaker's delight;
- light and portable;
- the Moog sound
| Features at a glance | |
| Year of release: | 1982 |
| Polyphony: | monophonic |
| Sound generation method: | 2 VCOs |
| Preset memories | n/a |
| MIDI: | no |
| Sound expansion capabilities: | no |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Effects | no |
| Velocity | no |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Sample Memory: | n/a |
| Display: | no |
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