Moog Sub Phatty Review 2017

This synth delivers users a modern feeling device with all the original features you would expect for  an analog synth.
The device is lightweight and portable, and is a mono synthesizer at an affordable price with the quality associated with all the Moog range. Read this Moog Sub Phatty review for everything you need to know…
Packed with exclusive features such as the Ladder Filter and easy use Multidrive controls, it allows a vast array of sound modification techniques and distortion effects.
The latest ‘alpha’ edition of this model is a welcomed addition, and being able to connect it via the USB to computers like your MacBook allows for more intensive sound creation with a wider range of effects.
The synthesizer has capabilities beyond other models on a similar price range, and has the Moog standard found on all their reliable devices.
With a retro sound and banging bass, the Sub Phatty is proving a great buy since the time it went on sale, and has received many positive reviews on worldwide music synth forums.
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Key Features:

• 25 keys, 13 different switches and 31 easily adjustable knobs on the device
• Keys have been semi-weighted
• 2 oscillators for wave-shapes
• Four banks of four presets each, 16 total
• Moog Ladder Filter and Multidrive Moog controls
• Noise generator built-in + sub-oscillator
• One audio input (1 x TS type)
• Two audio outputs (1 x TS type and 1 x TRS type for headphones)
• LFO ranges from 1-100Hz
• MIDI accessed via USB
• Dimensions: 6.75″ (h) x 20.25″ (w) x 14.75″ (d)
• Weighs in at 16lbs

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Who is this model most suitable for?

The Sub Phatty has many advantages for users looking to make use of it on its own, as well as those looking for a smaller piece to integrate into a more complex system.
Those who are looking for a heavier sub-oscillator are in luck, as it’s guaranteed to get the sound booming from your woofer!
With the two thumping oscillators, a deep sub-oscillator and an additional on-board noise generator you can let the roof-raising sound creation begin.
Don’t think this is a one-trick pony for bashing out those big sounds- let’s not forget it is a Moog and can handle the more delicate aspects of tune generation.
The multiple knobs allow for a greater range of experimentation with different sounds and filters, so is most suited for the perfectionists who want it just right.
You won’t be disappointed by the scope of features available on the Sub Phatty, giving the user control over just about every aspect of their analog productions.
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• Firstly, one word- Multidrive. This incredibly varied addition to the synthesizer is able to return power to the user for the post-filter, which is unusually powerful for such a small device. Whether you want the hard gritty sounds or more contemporary distorted effects, the Sub Phatty is the way to go.
• This model can be effectively integrated into existing rigs, with input gates for the device’s keyboard and adequate control over the voltage. You can link the Sub Phatty to anything that has connectivity via a CV gate- includes adjustments for pitch, filter and volume CV’s.  MIDI DIN for both outgoing and incoming connections,  and USB connectivity with MIDI for easy DAW connection.
• Extensive LFO modulation is possible with great filter resonance. You can hook your guitar up to the Sub Phatty and mix and blend sounds to your heart’s delight. It is a great device for tinkering with sounds and beats to get just what you have in mind for your analog synthing. Your creativity will in no way be stifled by this mini-machine.
• It has an awesome Ladder Filter, a classic component of many Moog synths, that is popular with studio recording- it is standalone. You can fiddle with the knobs and create different resonances for just about any phat tune you need to create.

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• Although the Sub Phatty has been marketed as giving most desired functions their own dial, this is not true. There are a vast range of controls covering just about everything you need, but it isn’t as complete as some other more expensive models.
• The raised backboard with the knobs can make fine-tuning a little tricky and it is not immediately obvious at first glance the positions of all the knobs. However, once you get the sound you desire, it can be easy to modify to the right output sound.
• The conventional system that is used for editing sound is replaced in this model, and the absence of a screen display in some form is one of its only drawbacks. Other Moog models like the Super Phatty are also a contender against this model.

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Conclusion

The small and compact appearance is deceptive, as the delivers a high-quality control panel with many tunable dials and knobs to edit analog sounds in a modern way.
The device is extremely flexible in regards to connecting to other systems such as computers and musical equipment.
Some have critiqued the model claiming it is too simplistic, but they cannot deny the incredible power associated with Moog classic components such as the Ladder Filter and the on-board Multidrive to fuel creativity.
Sounds produced on this model are somewhat retro and have been heard before, but with a talented mind you can merge and blend 100% analog signals in a variety of ways.
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A recommended buy for those needing loud and gritty sounds with the possibility of creating more subtle ones too.

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