It is in details, but theres something magical about the. From a design standpoint, the sub 37 is the most approachable synth moog has released since the minimoog voyager. Ive never fucked with the sub, but i have the desktop model slim phatty and it is a great synth. Moog pro audio synthesizers are categorized by the number of keys like 25, 37, 44, or 49. The slim phatty is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by moog music from 2011 2014.
Now it is the opposite, the little is warm and the new sub is less. 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. The slim phatty is the ergonomic embodiment of the best moog has produced, with a strong bass focus and enough. Discussions about anything analog, digital, midi, synth technology, techniques, theories and more. White slim phatty presets by moogmusicinc published on 20121114t17. Im pretty sure the little phatty had an arpeggiator on board but for me, i use abeltons arp and my controller for that. Ive got the sub hooked up to my computer and use the software editor to access the subs deeper editing features. It has 25 keys, 31 knobs and switches that connect you directly to the analog heart of this powerful instrument. They will be released over the next two months and will be free for registered slim phatty owners. I have a slim phatty and a sub 37 among some of my moog gear. Maybe a wornout request, but im looking for opinions on various moogs and their take on that classic bass sound.
Jack puts the moog sub phatty headtohead against the korg monologue. What can you do with a twooscillator synth to retain the classic design, but give creative sound makers a twist. Obviously the workflow is a little different and the slim doesnt have a. The slim phatty can work accordingly to three different note priorities. The vstau little phatty editor referred to in this manual as editor is a realtime midi synth editor that allows you full control of every parameter of the sound on the moog.
A short demo comparison of moog sub phatty vs little phatty with same osc1 and osc2 settings. Stream white slim phatty presets, a playlist by moogmusicinc from desktop or your mobile device. Slim phatty vs sub 37 post by nordlicht tue oct 10, 2017 8. Ive been looking around, and on the second hand market i find phattys, a prodigy and a source. The presetcc control software control of all the synth parameters also makes the price shoot up. The interface panel provides a status display and controls for all of the slim phattys software functions and instrument settings.
Moog sub phatty 25key analog synthesizer say hello to the sub phatty, the grittiest moog synth ever. Moog music has announced the release of phatty os v. I own a moog slim phatty and i am wondering if the sub phatty would be a good purchase or if it would be too similar to what i already have to be worth it. I am new to synthesis but was introduced to moog early on and i am. This monophonic, dual oscillator synth includes a sub oscillator for a distinct bass boost. You can also define the envelope triggering mode when you play legato on, off, forced reset. Moog has collaborated with several artists to create a series of preset packs for the slim phatty.
As far as the slim, i think its just a keyless little phatty. The sub phatty takes everything that is vintage moog, and packs it into a sound design machine that is both fresh and aggressive. Replacing the adored sub phatty synth, moogs made several tweaks. Youll soon be able to control these using the forthcoming editorlibrarian software. Page 5 use care when unpacking the slim phatty, and be sure to save the carton and all packing material in.
With 25 keys, 31 knobs and switches, the sub phatty manages to pack everything that is vintage moog into a single machine that is both modern and accessible. The slim phatty is an essentially the same as the little phatty save for. Its design is based on the little phatty, which in turn is a more modernized version of the minimoog voyager. Moog has no shortage of popular choices in this catalog, and a great example is the moog sub phatty analog synthesizer. As a thank you to all slim phatty owners, we have compiled a best of slim phatty presets pack, which includes 99 of our favorite phatty presets from over the years. Ive played with the sub and sub 37, which are both great synths, but if warm and creamy is the main concern, go little phatty or slim phatty. For those who have dreamed of owning a polyphonic moog but cant afford a memorymoog, the slim phatty can also be chained with other phatty devices for multivoiced moog richness. Unfortunately, when we had a look at the sub phatty, the editor was still in development. Minitaurmother32 vs sub phatty vs sub 37 moog music forum. Why the moog sub phatty is more impressive than you think. If you have previously purchased moog littleslim phatty soundbank shades of techno there is no need to purchase shades of techno soundbank for littleslim phatty as the product contained within is exactly the same. The sub seems to have an identical architecture but with a knobfunction access to the stuff on the panel and a sub osc. Like the recent sub phatty and unlike the little and slim models the front panel is gloriously festooned with knobs and buttons.
The sub 37 tribute includes updated features including duo mode, which allows oscillator 1 and oscillator 2 to be played independantly, programmable arpeggiatorstep sequencer, two modulation busses with assignable source and destination options, access to. It is considered to be an entrylevel synthesizer in the moog family. We featured the first moog sub phatty photos earlier this week, which showed the synth naked, with no case. 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. This is just the first video in a series that im currently filming comparing the two. The moog music company has been producing electronic music for decades. Click here to download a sixpack of loops created on the sub 37 hardware. Hello, this is one of those tell me what to buy threads. It was also released during a period when analog synths made a comeback. The slim phatty was the first moog device with usb, which not only makes those updates easier but also makes integration into a modern studio very simple. Moog little phatty and slim phatty os firmware updated to v3. A new moog monosynth is exciting enough in itself, but the sub phatty has. Moog sub phatty editor a closer view to the interface. The announcement of moogs sub phatty last year was slightly overshadowed by korgs unveiling of the ms20 mini, for one simple reason.
Sub phatty vs slim phattylittle phatty filter vintage. Not necessarily true on the slim phatty, so worth mentioning. If you do a search on this forum about opinions on the slim little phatty you will find that at the time of its release the general opinion was that it wasnt warm enough and far away from vintage moogs. Moog musics engineers have crafted the sub phattys oscillators to perform with extreme accuracy and require almost no warmup time.
This is looking like yet another week of new analog synths, as california celebates the biggest american music trade show, namm. In addition to shaping the sound of its onboard oscillators, the slim phattys filter is a valuable production tool that can be used to process external audio, sweetening your favorite audio source with everything from smooth analog warmth through wet, resonant filter sweeps. The sub phatty, released by moog in 20, is an analog synth that thankfully managed to live up to the legacy of the legendary brand. In this episode of midiversetv we take a look at the moog slim phatty and the novation bass station 2. The update to the phatty operating system coincides with an aesthetic update for the little phatty stage 2 edition, as moog introduces new black sidepieces. The slim phatty module and the keyboard version little phatty is no. The moog slim phatty seems to defy the laws of space and time, cramming an incredible amount of shaping ability and analog tone into a clean, efficient and handson package. Moog sub phatty 25key analog synthesizer musicians friend.
It is also the first moog product to be produced following his. Moogs new synth promises big bass in a pintsized machine the. Its design is based on the little phatty, which in turn is a more modernized. 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. The recent wave of moog reissues bring classic analog sounds with modern ease of use. Manuals, firmware, software, and presets for all your moog instruments.
They offer modulars, minimoogs, subs, minitaurs, moogerfoogers, controllers and more. It contains many classic sounds as well as more modern presets. 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. The sub phatty is also the first analog synthesizer to feature moogs transformative multidrive circuit. The sub phatty is a highly aggressive sound design and performance analog synthesizer. Moog are promoting the sub phatty as streamlined, and ideal for beginning synthesists, claiming that virtually every function on the sub phatty has its own knob, which is palpably untrue. The slim phatty analog synthesizer is available in highly limited quantities at authorized moog. The moog sub phatty analog synthesizer revealed synthtopia. Slim phatty vs sub phatty does anyone have these 2 synths and can speak to the difference in the sound. Why the moog sub phatty is more impressive than you think namm officially starts up tomorrow so its my last chance to write something like this for a little while, since well be inundated with debates of what to buy starting tomorrow, due to the shiny new offerings of korg, dave smith instruments, and moog. Building on the tradition of moogs highly successful phatty family, the sub phatty grinds and screams with a uniquely aggressive voice making it the new standard for synth bass, analog percussion, and a wide range of sound design applications. However, what made it the most appealing to fans was that the sub phatty was one of the most affordable analog synths released by moog.
It combines the classic, handson control of vintage moog instruments with a dynamic and ultragritty new sound engine. Moogs free editor librarian software available for both pc and mac. The firmware and installation instructions are included in the download. The little phatty is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by moog music from 2006. Cant speak to the sound but i cant imagine its that different. The editor works bidirectionally meaning that if you turn a knob onscreen, it affects the sound generated by the synth in real time.
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. The status display is an lcd screen located in the center of the panel above the section controls. The moog sub phatty is a perfect example, calibrated for generated club and dance music, but versatile enough for any application. Opus 3 prodigy rogue satellite source slim phatty sonic six sub 37 taurus theremini moog werkstatto1 logo. Final goodbye to moog slim phatty, plus 99 free presets. The sub phatty s editorlibrarian software, which should be available by the time you read this. White slim phatty presets by moogmusicinc free listening. One of the big attractions at the 2014 namm show was the moog sub 37 tribute. I dont really conform to a genre and i do work for other people as well. Download the best of slim phatty presets pack here. Sub phatty vs slim phattylittle phatty filter vintage synth. Setup and connections for those of you who cant wait to play your new slim phatty, the following should get you set up and run ning quickly. 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, store and retrieve their own creations whenever they like. But if you are after a real moogbass sound, get it.
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