In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz shares an in-depth review of the new Moog Messenger, a compact monophonic synth introduced at Superbooth 2025.

The Moog Messenger is a compact monophonic analog synthesizer that they say is “designed to deliver the iconic Moog sound to a new generation of musicians”.

In his review, Eliraz offers a comprehensive overview of the Moog Messenger and its capabilities, a discussion of how it builds on previous Moog synths, the keyboard’s performance capabilities, and his take on its pros and cons. Along the way, he shares lots of audio demos.

Check out the review and share your thoughts in the comments!

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
1:20 Overview
2:05 Mod “matrix”
4:20 Build
5:10 I/O
5:40 Osc 1+2
6:30 PWM/Shape mod
7:00 Osc 2
7:50 Sub osc
8:10 Mixer
8:30 Feedback
9:15 Filter
9:45 Res bass
13:00 Filter mods
13:50 Envelopes
15:00 LFOs
16:30 Config menu
17:00 Arp
18:50 Sequencer
20:35 Param rec
21:45 Note prob
23:35 Gate prob
24:25 “DFAM mode”
27:00 Duophony?
30:30 Pros & cons
33:30 Sounds!