Sub phatty actually sounds very different to any moog ever, really. Initially designed as a editor for the hidden features, but to cover randomization of sound parameters all regular front panel parameters are also available. Demonstration of the 16 presets included with the sub phatty no processing except for normalisation. The sub phatty is also the first analog synthesizer to feature moog s transformative multidrive circuit. The firmware and installation instructions are included in the download. Like others have said, synths tend to put out a hot signal, so make sure you can pad the input somehow and youll be fine. Each feature is easily accessible with the free software editor creating. Moog sub 37 editor now available moog music has released the sub 37 editor as a free download for owners of the sub 37. The sub phattys editorlibrarian software, which should be available by the time you read this. The announcement of moogs sub phatty last year was slightly overshadowed by korgs unveiling of the ms20 mini, for one simple reason. If you want a moog all around synth i personally prefer the sound of either the sub37 dont own or the slim phatty which i also have over the sub phatty. Sub phatty is getting there but still a lot of work to get around. That said i am really struggling to decide whether to get a moog sub 37 or the sub phatty. This is a free update for all registered sub phatty users.
It is sort of a notch below the voyager, but should not really be categorized as such because the little phatty is a powerful synth with a layout and design that looks less into the past and more towards the future the little phatty boasts a 100 percent analog signal path, 100 user. Moog sub phatty synthesizer demo by daniel fisher youtube. Crossrock 61 key keyboard case hard molded with wheels, black cra861ykbk add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. How do i download the software editorlibrarian for my. If live playing, the additional several keys is a plus and many would say necessary. Its a beautiful instrument, as weve come to expect from moog, and it will probably last most users a lifetime if treated right. With moogs phatty tuner software, musicians can retune.
Moog releases major firmware update to little phatty. Its a great synth for creating both classic and futuristic synth sounds, including aggressive bass lines that will stand out in a dance mix. The editor works bidirectionally meaning that if you turn a knob onscreen, it affects the sound generated by the synth in real time. If youre looking for a more gritty sound from moog, the sub phatty is the synthesiser for you, giving you that classic analogue sound but with a modern feel. Surely ill be able to save unlimited presets using the plugin, right.
The recent wave of moog reissues bring classic analog sounds with modern ease of use. The restriction to 16 presets only applies to the hardware those using it in live situations. Moog, the little phatty was the first moog synthesizer designed by moog musics chief engineer, cyril lance. The little phatty was released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of moog music founder and synthesizer pioneer, bob moog. Sub phatty by moogmusicinc free listening on soundcloud. Moog sub phatty ehx cathedral focusrite scarlett 2i2. Manuals, firmware, software, and presets for all your moog instruments. In this series of videos, we explore the interaction between touche and the moog sub phatty. After you have registered your instrument, you will receive an email with the download link for the software editorlibrarian. It is also the first moog product to be produced following his death. Just a basic monosynth improvisation with a nice amount of reverb. The multiball currently hardcoded to modulation wheel on x. Moog musics engineers have crafted the sub phattys oscillators to perform with extreme accuracy and require almost no warmup time. The answer lies in what you are looking to do with it.
The sub phatty is the latest edition to the moog family of synthesizers, it introduces an uncompromising, brave new voice to the legendary brand. The little phatty is the next great thing to emerge from the revitalized moog music synthesizer company. Ive been looking around, and on the second hand market i find phattys, a prodigy and a source. Moogs new synth promises big bass in a pintsized machine the. Audio central magazine moog sub phatty in action seconda parte. The sub phatty is a highly aggressive sound design and performance analog synthesizer.
The new update adds aax support, and includes various fixes for both the mac and windows versions. Im kicking off a new project for which i need that sound, kickin it with a cool 80s vibe, and being able to easily take this sound with me live. Say hello to the sub phatty, the grittiest moog synth ever. The sub 37 isnt a very soulful or distinct sounding synth. Its a nice all around analog, but it has no mojo imo.
The new moog sub phatty synthesizer may become the number one machine of musical inclination that you would ever need. This website or its thirdparty tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. Maybe a wornout request, but im looking for opinions on various moogs and their take on that classic bass sound. The new version adds aax compatibility and fixes a crash that some mac and windows users were experiencing. A new moog monosynth is exciting enough in itself, but the sub phatty has. But that doesnt really make your decision, because ultimately the character of each synth is quite unique. On the right side of the screen is the sub phatty presets window.
Featuring 25 keys, 31 knobs and switches, the sub phatty packs everything that is vintage moog into a fresh and aggressive sound design machine. Sign up to our monthy newsletter and get special offers and the latest news delivered to your inbox. Designed to be the grittiest moog synth ever, the sub phatty is able to conjure up a wide range of sounds. It combines the classic, handson control of vintage moog instruments with a dynamic and ultragritty new sound engine. The moog sub phatty is a perfect example, calibrated for generated club and dance music, but versatile enough for any application. Moog sub phatty editor a closer view to the interface. The sub phatty analog synthesizer is a 25 fullsize key, 31 knob production instrument that melds the soul and functionality of vintage analog synthesizers with a host of new and unique sound design t. They seem to be pretty similar in sound but the sub 37 has a bigger keyboard, its paraphonic, has a sequencer, a screen, an arpeggiator, more knobs on the front.
If money is even tighter, you can get almost all the way there with a midi keyboard controller and the moog minitaur, but trust us, once you fall for the sub phatty, youll be hooked. Sintetizzatore analogico monofonico 25 tasti sub phatty e il. The little phatty is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by moog music from 2006 to 20, preceded by the voyager and succeeded by voyager old school. Moog sub phatty analog synthesizer world of stereo. This monophonic, dual oscillator synth includes a sub oscillator for a distinct bass boost.
Lego building blocks of any healthy childhood and moog, which just announced its new drum machine, drummer from another mother, after upgrading the awardwinning sub 37 synth last summer. Chris rosser takes us on a sonic world tour with the slim phatty and little phatty. It is among the first synthesizers created and produced following the death of moog founder robert moog in 2005. It is considered to be an entrylevel synthesizer in the moog family.
You can drag and drop presets from the center window to. Youll soon be able to control these using the forthcoming editorlibrarian software. The subsequent 25 is moogs most compact keyboard synthesizer, and. Additionally, the new multidrive circuit in the filter section will transform the sound of this synth into an earpiercing beast, and the mixer section houses a powerful squire wave sub oscillator. If this is going to be your only synth for a while, and you are not so much into using a daw on your computer for sequencing, etc, then you might find that the arpeggiator of the lp is fun and not available on the sub phatty at least today. The slim phatty is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by moog music from 2011 2014. The sub phatty oscillators were created to have very different harmonic content and have more in common with the minitaur than the little phatty. Acquista moog sub phatty subtractive analog synthesizer in vendita da newgroove. The model d absolutely destroys it in every conceivable way in pure tone, so if behringer actually did nail the sound i havent heard the d yet then yeah. Another subtle but important bonus is its ability to retrigger envelopes from zero, or by choice, from the existing release voltage, the latter of which eliminates the nasty sucking sound that some synths generate when. The sub phatty features a wide range of parameters just below the surface, and all features are easily accessible from the instruments front panel, select filter poles, assign wave mod destinations, or specify pitch bend amounts its all there.
If the sub phatty has been released a few years ago, wed probably all be marvelling at what good value it was, but the emergence of a new class of even more affordable analogue synths has made us. The upgrade to the phatty operating system coincides with an aesthetic upgrade for the little phatty stage 2 edition, as moog. Moog sub phatty gig bag im a bit wary of having a soft case for the sub phatty but if it is beefy and durable it would probably serve for storing in the garage when im not using it, or transporting in the car and handling with kid gloves if i use it on a gig. The sub 37 gets you to familiar moog territory and then takes off way past it with duo mode, awesome sequencer, on the fly mod routing, knob per function, super easy patch selection, looping envelopes and everything synced tightly together. Asheville, north carolina june 20, 2011moog music, a north carolinabased electronic musical instrument manufacturer, today announced the release of phatty os v. The phattys character remains in moog territory but this nonetheless widens the range of timbral options considerably. The sub 37 editor operates as a plugin vst, au, rtas, and aax compatible or standalone, providing quick access to the sub 37s hardware parameters, while also letting you control the sub 37s analog circuits from your daw. The synth features 25 fullsize synth action keys, 16 presets with panel mode, and a 31 knob front panel featuring moogs transformative new multidrive section which adds warmth and girth to.
Its design was conceived, in part, by robert moog himself, and is the last instrument to have that distinction, although the primary engineer was cyril lance. Its design is based on the little phatty, which in turn is a more modernized version of the minimoog voyager. As long you plug in and turn on the power, you are ready and set to record the music you so hauntingly hear in your own mind. The preset currently active in the editor will show in yellow.
Sub phattys software editorlibrary software will enable users to create, store and retrieve their own patch creations whenever they like but lest you cry foul, be aware that the sub phattys software editorlibrary software which will be available in rtas, audio unit and vst as well as standalone versions, will enable users to create. Replacing the adored sub phatty synth, moogs made several tweaks. Its moogs most affordable keyboard synth, but manages to deliver much of the power of the minimoog voyager and some unique features of its own. As reported in a story on electronic beats, this incredible creation. I run my synth a moog sub phatty into the second output of my svt and have had 0 problems doing so in many live and rehearsal situations. Audio central magazine moog sub phatty under the hood. The sub phatty combines an oldschool aesthetic and sound with modern design. Just power up, dial in your settings, and put your fingers to work on the keys to summon crisp and detailed waveforms, a vibrant and articulate sound that.
The sub phatty is the first analog synth to feature moogs transformative new multidrive section. The lego moog sub phatty is what every synth fanatic needs. Terms of use privacy notice cookie policy do not sell my info. The slim phatty module and the keyboard version little phatty is no longer in production, but arent hard to find used. Im thinking of getting the sub phatty as my first piece of hardware having spent a year in love with diva, zebra etc. Clicking on any preset loads that presets parameters into the editor. An authentic moog at a ridiculously affordable price. The lego moog sub phatty is what every synth fanatic needs, because it combines two of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. The download will also be instantly available from your account page. Moog sub phatty analog synthesizer austin bazaar music. You ll soon be able to control these using the forthcoming editorlibrarian software. Moog left off the little phattys rather heavy case, the 37key keyboard, and the mod and pitch wheels, so what remains is a lightweight and even portable version of the little phattys main engine, fully compatible with midi, daw, or cvbased studios. Users with cv setups, traditional midi rigs andor computerbased systems will all find ways to include the sub phatty in their workflow.