The little phatty was released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of moog music founder and synthesizer pioneer, bob moog. The recent wave of moog reissues bring classic analog sounds with modern ease of use. Moog phatty tuner alternate scale editor for the slim phatty and little phatty for decades, moog instruments have been used by adventurous musicians to map the sonic universe. The basics slim phatty users manual the basics how to use this manual the setup and connections section explains how to unpack, setup and connect the slim phatty, and provides a quick start to get you up and running with your new synthesizer. In the phattyloader, go to the timing menu and try setting the packet size to 128 bytes half and. The little phatty editorlibrarian mac and pc, stand. Although the sub 37 wasis a great synth with much more possibilities i was truly. I do like the slim phatty but the 37 with its arpeggiator is the centerpiece of my studio.
Moog sub phatty 25 key analog synthesizer, editor, arpeggiator. 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. The little phatty is a completely analog signal path monophonic. The sub phatty is going to be better than the lil and slim for just about anyone.
More information on the phatty class of analog synthesizers is available on the moog music website. This soundbank has been tested with moog little phatty tributestage i and ii editions as well as the moog slim phatty. As far as the slim, i think its just a keyless little phatty. If youre interested in a modern sound with versatile synthesis options, the sub is great. It has 25 keys, 31 knobs and switches that connect you directly to the analog heart of this powerful instrument. The sub phatty s editorlibrarian software, which should be available by the time you read this. Moog phatty tuner alternate scale editor for the slim phatty. Moog musics engineers have crafted the sub phattys oscillators to perform with extreme accuracy and require almost no warmup time. White slim phatty presets by moogmusicinc free listening. The sub phatty takes everything that is vintage moog, and packs it into a sound design machine that is both fresh and aggressive. Sep 09, 20 the lineage of the phatty family of synths lives on through newer instruments, including the sub phatty analog synthesizer and the slim phatty desktop synthesizer. Obviously the workflow is a little different and the slim doesnt have a keyboard.
Stream slim phatty sound samples, a playlist by moogmusicinc from desktop or your mobile device. The moog sub phatty is the latest in a line of coolyetaffordable synthesizers from moog. 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. Watch them and eric svalgard, director of the school of rock, work the 10 oscillators, 5 lfos and 5 voltage controlled low pass. The sub phatty combines an oldschool aesthetic and sound with modern design. As you listen to the presets, dont forget check out the mod wheel function for additional performance control. Slim phatty sound samples by moogmusicinc free listening. It was also released during a period when analog synths made a comeback. The little and slim phatty share the same firmware so any updates can be made to either one. Im sure the sub phatty is loads of fun and sounds beautiful, but it seems a pretty generic mg product with some bells and whistles pasted on top to give an appearance of new product. The phatty with the minitaur still comes in a little cheaper than the sub so that and more is important.
Sub phatty vs slim phattylittle phatty filter post by cecil dubreque. It combines the classic, handson control of vintage moog instruments with a dynamic and ultragritty new sound engine. Like the slim phatty and little phatty that preceeded it, the moog sub phatty has great analog sounds. Dont get me wrong software synths are great some of them. Moog phatty tuner alternate scale editor for the slim phatty and little phatty. The moog sub phatty sports control voltage and keyboard gate inputs that allow you to connect your new moog with your vintage or any other gear that has cvgate connectivity. For decades, moog instruments have been used by adventurous musicians to map the sonic universe. This is just the first video in a series that im currently filming comparing the two. Ive got the sub hooked up to my computer and use the software editor to access the subs deeper editing features. With moogs phatty tuner software, musicians can retune. For lack of more time with both, i couldnt actually compare several things that i. They all sound like moogs of course, but the littleslim phatty has a. Thanks to the new multidrive circuit on the sub phatty, and the extra dedicated sub oscillator, this synth has the teeth to make your tracks growl and.
For the past five years the slim phatty analog synthesizer has been handcrafted at the moog music factory in downtown asheville, nc. None of this info on the moog slim phatty is official yet. Nov 03, 20 a short demo comparison of moog sub phatty vs little phatty with same osc1 and osc2 settings. Moog kills little phatty, but the phatness lives on. Well let you know as soon as the official specs are announced. Moog, the little phatty was the first moog synthesizer designed by moog musics chief engineer, cyril lance. White slim phatty presets by moogmusicinc published on 20121114t17. The editor works bidirectionally meaning that if you turn a knob onscreen, it affects the sound generated by the synth in real time. Moog sub phatty 25key analog synthesizer say hello to the sub phatty, the grittiest moog synth ever. It contains many classic sounds as well as more modern presets. Soundcloud slim phatty sound samples by moogmusicinc published on 201010t18.
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. The slim phatty can work accordingly to three different note priorities. The slim phatty was moogs first tabletop synthesizer, a compact polychainable ideation of the classic little phatty analog. Slim phatty 700 used sub phatty new i dont need a keyboard really, so the economical decision is to get the slim, but i am caught up with all the hype surrounding the sub phatty, and am having trouble making a decision. Slim phatty presets a list of the slim phatty presets appears on the next page. Moog phatty tuner alternate scale editor for the slim. Slim phatty vs sub phatty does anyone have these 2 synths and can speak to the difference in the sound. The sub phattys editorlibrarian software, which should be available by the time you read this.
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. Perhaps in photos the sub phatty appeared to be shorter due to the mod and pitch wheels to the left. Ive tried to compare the sps multidrive and lps overdrive. 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. Give me a great sounding bass or phat sounding electro sounds that software synths could not do.
This is a non scientific video comparing these awesome synths. If you are looking at the lp because its cheaper, you will be glad you waited, saved more money and bought the sub37. 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. Moog music has announced the release of phatty os v. It is considered to be an entrylevel synthesizer in the moog family. The lineage of the phatty family of synths lives on through newer instruments, including the sub phatty analog synthesizer and the slim phatty desktop synthesizer.
Id recommend the slim phatty or little phatty if you want keys as the best option for good sounds and flexibly. Now they can be used to explore the more exotic reaches of our own planet. Moog sub phatty 25key analog synthesizer musicians friend. Its design is based on the little phatty, which in turn is a more modernized. Jun 21, 2011 moog music has announced the release of phatty os v. If youre more interested in doing vintage moogy stuff, the slim phatty minitaur is a better bet imho. Moog little phatty and slim phatty os firmware updated to v3.
The slim phatty module and the keyboard version little phatty is no longer in production, but arent hard to find used. Many of the preset names are selfexplanatory, some are for fun, and all are all worth auditioning. In many ways, it makes programming quicker and more intuitive. What do you guys think of changing slim phatty for sub 37. The sub phatty is a highly aggressive sound design and performance analog synthesizer. The slim phatty is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by moog music from 2011 2014. Route different sources to the filteroverdrive based on the mixer section.
The result is the little phatty monophonic analogue synthesizer, bob moogs. The components section offers detailed explanations of the components that create and modify sound. Chris rosser takes us on a sonic world tour with the slim phatty and little phatty. Its a beautiful instrument, as weve come to expect from moog, and it will probably last most users a lifetime if treated right. The sub phatty is also the first analog synthesizer to feature moogs transformative multidrive circuit. This only holds 16 though you can store more on your computer and load them through the editor software if you need more patches, look into the little phatty or the slim phatty to use with an existing midi controllerkeyboard. Jun 15, 2016 the slim phatty module and the keyboard version little phatty is no longer in production, but arent hard to find used. Moog sub phatty synth sets new standard moog music is proud to introduce the sub phatty analog synthesizer, a 25 fullsize key, 31 knob production instrument that melds the soul and functionality of vintage analog synthesizers with new and unique sound design tools. Noise generator ideal for adding things like percussion sounds. 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. Im pretty sure the little phatty had an arpeggiator on board but for me, i use abeltons arp and my controller for that.
Ein passender editorlibrarian also eine software zur externen bedienung ist in arbeit. Sub phatty vs slim phattylittle phatty filter vintage synth forum. 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. Slim phatty sound samples by moogmusicinc free listening on. On july 17th, the last slim phatty was built with love and sent out into the world. You can also define the envelope triggering mode when you play legato on, off, forced reset. Its design is based on the little phatty, which in turn is a more modernized version of the minimoog voyager. Sub phatty vs slim phattylittle phatty filter post by cecil dubreque tue may 24, 2016 12. Final goodbye to moog slim phatty, plus 99 free presets. The firmware and installation instructions are included in the download. It is also the first moog product to be produced following his death. Moogs most affordable synth to date, but still with that sound.
Manuals, firmware, software, and presets for all your moog instruments. 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. The moog sub phatty is a perfect example, calibrated for generated club and dance music, but versatile enough for any application. They all sound like moogs of course, but the little slim phatty has a more limited pallette than the other models. 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. It is among the first synthesizers created and produced following the death of moog founder robert moog in 2005. Soundbank for moog little phatty slim phatty this soundbank features 100 presets prepared exclusively for, by sound designer adam pietruszko knobz. The case might be a different material but that wouldnt put me off buying it. In this episode of midiversetv we take a look at the moog slim phatty and the novation bass station 2. This monophonic, dual oscillator synth includes a sub oscillator for a distinct bass boost.
Youll soon be able to control these using the forthcoming editorlibrarian software. The slim phatty has the same engine as the muchloved little phatty but in a rackmountable unit 3u that can also be used as a tabletop unit, made ohsoretrochic with the optional wooden end caps. Jun 14, 2006 as a former slim phatty owner who later upgraded to the voyager ill say this. The subsequent 37 is a 2note paraphonic analog synthesizer that builds upon the awardwinning design of the ultrapowerful sub 37 tribute edition. Will i be miss those deep warm flavor from sp oscilators and filter.
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. But the moog slim phatty creates such a deep and rich sound that i could not recreate with software synth. Users with cv setups, traditional midi rigs andor computerbased systems will all find ways to include the sub phatty in their workflow. The moog engineers set up a 5 voice phatty in the moog sound lab. The slim phatty is the ergonomic embodiment of the best moog has produced, with a strong bass focus and enough. Moog kills little phatty, but the phatness lives on synthtopia. A short demo comparison of moog sub phatty vs little phatty with same osc1 and osc2 settings.
Sub phatty sports filter cv, pitch cv, and volume cv, as well as keyboard gate connections, putting you firmly in the control seat. Sub phatty vs slim phattylittle phatty filter vintage. White slim phatty presets by moogmusicinc free listening on. Ive had first a slim, later a little phatty and i really wanted to buy the sub 37 when it arrived in the shops. As a former slim phatty owner who later upgraded to the voyager ill say this. The new update adds aax support, and includes various fixes for both the mac and windows versions. I can confirm that there is a significant difference in the general sound character between the sub family and the older little and slim phatty. Mar 04, 2011 the moog engineers set up a 5 voice phatty in the moog sound lab.
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