# Beginner Percussion Synthesizers Moog's DFAM is a Drum Synth Made for Those with No Experience By Justin Lam | Published 2018-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dfam-percussion-synthesizer References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/story/moog-dfam-drummer-from-another-mother/) & [moogmusic](https://www.moogmusic.com/products/semi-modular/dfam-drummer-another-mother#info-tab) Moog is already a respected maker of synthesizers, [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intact-studio-vsn1) apps and effect boxes, but its new DFAM percussion synthesizer is an innovative move in the percussion market. The DFAM, standing for "Drummer From Another Mother," is in many ways a counterpart to the wildly popular Mother-32 [semi-modular synth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-blocks) also produced by Moog, with the exception of a heavier emphasis on percussive synthesis. At its core, the DFAM is a monophonic, semi-modular, analog percussion synthesizer, but more importantly it is easy-to-use and extremely well built. By turning any of the knobs, users will be able to create a variety of synthetic percussion sounds. The DFAM is an amazing addition to the Moog lineup, but according to Steve Dunnington, [Moog Music's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremin) senior hardware engineer, it is not a drum machine. Dunnington is absolutely correct, as the DFAM is so much more. While designed as a percussion synthesizer, the DFAM is capable of a variety of sounds and can be used in conjunction with multiple instruments to trigger the sounds made by the DFAM percussion synthesizer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Percussion Synthesizers for Beginners:** Moog's DFAM percussion synthesizer is a newcomer to the percussion market and is easy-to-use for beginners. - **Analog Percussion Synthesis:** DFAM is a great example of how analog percussion synthesis can be a disruptive innovation in the music instrument industry. - **Semi-modular Synths:** DFAM synthesizer and its counterpart, the Mother-32 semi-modular synth demonstrate a new direction in synth manufacturing. ### Where This Applies - **Music Instrument:** The DFAM percussion synthesizer presents opportunities for innovation in the music instrument industry. - **Audio Technology:** DFAM's analog percussion synthesis could be a catalyst for innovation in the audio technology industry. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Moog's production of semi-modular synths, including the DFAM percussion synthesizer shows disruptive innovation opportunities in the electronics manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Synth Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer.md) - [Budget-Friendly Percussion Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percussion-pad.md) - [Thrifty Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Accessible Synthesizer Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument.md) - [Acoustic Synthesizer Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-berlin.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Stealthy Portable Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy.md) - [Modernized Analog Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremin.md)