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