Ever wonder what happens when Moog cranks up the low-end growl in their classic analog lineup? The Sub Phatty delivers that bone-shaking bass thunder with a square wave sub oscillator tuned an octave below Osc 1, making it a go-to for producers chasing depths that hit you in the chest.
This compact beast rocks a 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity, pitch bend, and mod wheels for expressive play, all in a sturdy case with 31 knobs and 13 switches for hands-on tweaking. Its 100% analog signal path features two ultra-stable variable waveshape oscillators, pink noise generator, and the iconic ladder low-pass filter—20Hz to 20kHz with 6/12/18/24dB/oct slopes that self-oscillates at high resonance. Dual ADSR envelopes drive the filter and amp, while two LFOs (0.1Hz-100Hz, syncable to MIDI clock) offer triangle, square, saw, ramp, and more for modulating pitch, filter, or waveshape; the standout MultiDrive circuit adds everything from tube-like warmth to aggressive distortion. CV/Gate inputs for pitch, filter, volume, and gate plus MIDI DIN/USB with 14-bit resolution and 16 presets (4 banks x 4) make integration seamless, alongside mono audio in/out and headphone jack.
Players love its gritty, vintage Moog attitude—immediate, bold tones that cut through mixes—though some wish for aftertouch or more keys for leads. It's a focused powerhouse in Moog's Phatty family, blending Little Phatty heritage with Minitaur-style subs for modern bass duties.
