Prodigy
by Martinic · Synth · Moog Prodigy monosynth emulation
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Prodigy is a virtual analog recreation of the 1979 Moog Prodigy monosynth, built with Martinic's ACE circuit modeling.
It adds a 16-step sequencer, a sub oscillator, Multidrive saturation, spring reverb, and unison and 8-voice poly modes, for $99.
Best for: Bass, Keys & Synths, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Hip-Hop & Trap, Pop.
Keywords: monophonic, sequencer, hardware emulation, 70s, basses, leads, modern, simple, circuit-modelled, fat, heavy, MPE support, polyphonic, preset-driven, sound design, subtle, subtractive, tempo-synced, vintage, virtual analog, warm.
What it does
Prodigy is Martinic's ACE-modelled version of Moog's 1979 Prodigy, the company's low-cost two-oscillator monosynth. The developer describes it as "faithfully recreated and expanded", with a sequencer, poly modes and modern MIDI added to the original panel.
- Oscillators: two oscillators with hard sync, extended waveforms, adjustable pulse width and separate oscillator modulation, plus a sub oscillator and pink or white noise.
- Filter: a four-pole ladder filter with its own contour and a loudness contour; Emphasis Boost pushes the ladder filter's resonant character further.
- Multidrive: a saturation circuit that runs from "subtle warmth to heavier saturation".
- Sequencer: an analog-style sequencer as one 16-step chain or two parallel 8-step chains, with scale quantising and step modulation of pitch, filter and other parameters.
- Voice modes: mono, six-voice unison or eight-voice poly, with detune, panning, keyboard width, note priority, envelope retrigger and the full 128-note range.
- Performance: glide in normal, legato and gated modes, tempo-synced modulation rates, modelled pitch and mod wheel behaviour, MPE, MIDI Learn, program change and sustain or volume pedal.
- Extras: a vintage spring reverb and 300+ factory presets.
Version 1.0.0 (2026).
When to use it
Prodigy suits players who want a small, direct Moog mono with a few modern conveniences. Compared with Arturia Mini V or UAD's Minimoog, it has one oscillator fewer and a simpler panel, but adds a built-in 16-step sequencer, poly and unison modes and a lower price. It is far narrower than Diva, which covers many analog filter and oscillator models, but quicker for a classic Moog bass or sync lead. TAL-BassLine-101 is a similar-priced choice if you prefer a Roland mono's tone.
- Best for: fat basslines, hard-sync leads, sequenced mono lines and simple Moog patches.
- Genres: electronic, synth-pop, hip-hop and pop.
- Look elsewhere if: you need a three-oscillator Minimoog sound (Mini V) or a wider palette of analog models (Diva).
- Tip: KVR users found that sweeping the oscillator Interval knob gives smoother sync sweeps than the pitch wheel, which can step with 7-bit controllers.
What producers say
Early users like the character and the added sequencer, though one hardware owner found it a little tamer than the original.
- KVR forum thread users praised the sequencer, the wood-panel look and "thoughtful small touches" that extend the original without losing its character.
- Hardware comparison: a former Prodigy owner felt the plugin is "more polite" than the raw hardware, and that hard sync sounds less raucous.
- Criticisms: stepped pitch bend with 7-bit controllers, an awkward choice between the authentic and full-control interfaces, and preset browsing that doesn't step logically through banks.
Where to buy
- Audio Plugin Deals: $39.99 (regular $99)
- Best Service: $99
- Martinic: $99 (Price from the KVR Audio product listing)
- AudioDeluxe: $99
Tutorials and reviews
- Martinic Prodigy Synth Review
- Prodigy! Martinic re-creates classic Moog synth
- PRODIGY Synth by Martinic - Faithful Emulation of a 1979 Classic With ACE Modeling - PC & Mac
- Martinic PRODIGY
- Prodigy Synthesizer by Martinic (No Talking)
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