Moogerfooger MF-109S Saturator by Moog saturation plugin interface

Moogerfooger MF-109S Saturator: Software Saturation Effect by Moog

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The Moogerfooger MF-109S Saturator is a software-only saturation effect from Moog. It pairs a wide-range envelope follower with bipolar control over the drive circuit of the Moogerfooger plug-ins.

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01Overview

The MF-109S Saturator came out of development work on the Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins. Moog's developers found that beta testers wanted dynamic control over the input drive stage that gives each Moogerfooger its warmth, distortion and crunch, and this effect was built to provide it. It is a separate plug-in, so it can be used on its own or alongside the rest of the Moogerfooger collection.

Best for

Drive and saturation
Dynamic overdrive
Adding noise texture
Modular CV routing
Synth and bass processing

Developer: Moog
Category: Saturation
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Dynamic drive from overdrive to compression and expansion
Wide-range envelope follower
Bipolar control over the Moogerfooger drive circuit
Minimoog Model D noise generator model
Adjustable noise level and noise tone
Switchable filter type for the noise section
Envelope follower and noise CV outputs
Multiple CV inputs with digital attenuverters
Side-chain capability

03In depth

Drive, saturation and dynamic control

According to Moog, the MF-109S can move from tight, dynamic overdrive and analog-style saturation to smooth compression and expansion. The envelope follower and bipolar drive control let the amount of drive respond to the level of the incoming signal, so the character changes with the playing or the source material.

The effect is built around the drive circuit used in the Moogerfooger plug-ins, which is the main reason Moog gives for its sound.

Noise generator and modular connectivity

The MF-109S also models the noise generator circuit of the Minimoog Model D. You can control the noise level and noise tone, and switch the filter type.

The envelope follower and noise control voltage outputs, along with several control voltage inputs, let the MF-109S exchange modulation with the other Moogerfooger plug-ins. Digital attenuverters on each CV input and side-chain capabilities are part of the same modular design.

04Specs