The Moog Prodigy is like that scrappy kid in high school who wore only black and could outplay anyone in a battle of riffs. Released in 1979 as Moog’s answer to rising competition, the Prodigy was stripped-down, no-nonsense, and full of that signature Moog growl. It wasn’t trying to be a CS-80—it was trying to punch it in the throat with two oscillators and a dirty filter. This thing rips. Its minimal panel layout belies a synth that snarls, bubbles, and screams like it's been trapped in a basement studio with nothing but a delay pedal and bad intentions. Used by Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy (yeah, name check), and Blur, it earned its name by being small, mean, and unforgettable.

FEATURES & PROS:

• 2 Oscillators with Sync – Makes for aggressive leads and classic Moog basslines that sound like a Minimoog’s angry cousin.

• Moog 24dB/oct Low-Pass Filter – Creamy resonance, dirty when pushed—iconic “ladder” action in a compact box.

• Oscillator Modulation – Great for warbling, tearing, and sci-fi FX. Sounds like R2-D2 on acid.

• Simple, Intuitive Layout – No menus, no presets—just knobs and sweat.

• CV/Gate In/Out – Plays surprisingly well with modern and vintage gear for sequencing and control.

• Built Like a Tank – Wooden cheeks, solid metal chassis. If it weren’t so funky, you could use it as a weapon.

• Underrated Mod Potential – Some folks mod it for MIDI or extra CV. Even stock, it’s a secret weapon.