Minimoog Little Phatty Stage II

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Minimoog Little Phatty Stage II

Moog Music has released Little Phatty Stage II, an analog synth with its sound engine designed by Bob Moog in one of the coolest-looking packages ever. Little Phatty Stage II is the realization of Bob's dream to combine the Moog's great analog sound with an instrument that is not only accessible to most musicians in terms of price, and equally important, designed with live performance in mind.

Real Analog Control
Little Phatty Stage II is a 100 percent analog signal path, 100 user-editable presets and a 37-note keyboard with +/-2 octave transpose. The Little Phatty Stage II is not just the dream of Bob Moog, it's a performer's dream as well, with features like Real Analog Control (RACTM); a proprietary technology that lets you directly interface with the analog circuitry via the knobs on the control panel, and without any digital processing. In performance, this means that RAC grants you access to two ultra-stable voltage controlled oscillators and one voltage controlled filter. For additional auditory acrobatics, you can also crank up the overload control for pre- and post-filter distortion - and all of these controls grant you absolute power over the sound engine with no digital middlemen (latency) to go through.

Multiple Interfacing
Little Phatty Stage II also offers a world of interfacing capabilities with MIDI in/out jacks, three external CV inputs, and an external audio input. And, speaking of the world, the universal power supply accepts any line voltage from 90-250V AC; 50-60 Hz, meaning performers are ready to go whether their gig is in Dallas or Dublin.

New Features
The addition of MIDI over USB makes this sound sculpting tool even more powerful. Combined with its warm analog sound, ability to process external audio and its intuitive performance, sound design and control features, the Stage II makes a great addition to any rig... from full-on analog, to the perfect companion to your favorite laptop/softsynth setup. You can also connect it directly to a computer running the Little Phatty Editor/Librarian. MIDI Clock Sync allows you to synchronize the LFO and arpeggiator rate to your MIDI sequencer, drum machine or software. Sample and hold, triangle, square, sawtooth and ramp wave modulations can now be perfectly timed with your rhythm track.

The Arpeggiator is a great new performance feature with applications for musicians in all genres. Its wide variety of uses is sure to find a place in your style. Of course, it also syncs to MIDI clock. Tap Tempo brings LFO and Arpeggiator tempo sync functionality to situations in which there is no MIDI clock.

Features

True Analog synthesis engine designed by Bob Moog
100 percent true analog signal path
37-note keyboard with +/-2 octave transpose
New batch of presets
100 user-editable presets
Tap Tempo
Arpeggiator
Directly interface with the analog circuitry via the knobs on the control panel with no digital latency
Two ultra-stable voltage controlled oscillators and one voltage controlled filter
overload control for pre- and post-filter distortion
MIDI in/out jacks
MIDI over USB
Three external CV inputs
external audio input
universal power supply accepts any line voltage from 90-250V AC; 50-60Hz

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A Moog is more than just a synth - it's a statement, a living, breathing piece of musical history, a warm fuzzy feeling inside, and a warm fuzzy sound you just can't get any other way. What you're paying for is all that lovely Moogy analogueness that's just unique, and in that department the Little Phatty doesn't disappoint.
What you get built around that is fairly basic - 37 keys, 2 oscillators, 1 lowpass filter, 2 envelopes and some solid (if not earth-shattering) modulation and arpeggio. It handles bass and lead lines with supreme confidence, and it's packed full of bleeps and wibbles to boot. As you'd expect from a Moog, it's monophonic - you can connect it to other Phattys or Voyagers to get polyphony, but you'll need deep pockets for that. The synth itself feels solid and well-built. The knobs and control wheels are a joy to use, and the Phatty does a really nice job of mixing analog and digital circuitry to add lots of nice modern features whilst still retaining a classic feel.
There are plenty of other synths around this price-point that do more - if you want polyphony, or advanced modulation, look elsewhere... But what you get won't be a Moog. You won't get that interface, or that sound. If you want something that IS a Moog, and has more power, check out the Voyager, but they don't come cheap. For me at least, when faced with the proposition of a Minimoog in my studio for under a grand, I jumped at the chance. And I'm very happy I did.

Stephen > read review

A Moog is more than just a synth - it's a statement, a living, breathing piece of musical history, a warm fuzzy feeling inside, and a warm fuzzy sound you just can't get any other way. What you're paying for is all that lovely Moogy analogueness that's just unique, and in that department the Little Phatty doesn't disappoint.
What you get built around that is fairly basic - 37 keys, 2 oscillators, 1 lowpass filter, 2 envelopes and some solid (if not earth-shattering) modulation and arpeggio. It handles bass and lead lines with supreme confidence, and it's packed full of bleeps and wibbles to boot. As you'd expect from a Moog, it's monophonic - you can connect it to other Phattys or Voyagers to get polyphony, but you'll need deep pockets for that. The synth itself feels solid and well-built. The knobs and control wheels are a joy to use, and the Phatty does a really nice job of mixing analog and digital circuitry to add lots of nice modern features whilst still retaining a classic feel.
There are plenty of other synths around this price-point that do more - if you want polyphony, or advanced modulation, look elsewhere... But what you get won't be a Moog. You won't get that interface, or that sound. If you want something that IS a Moog, and has more power, check out the Voyager, but they don't come cheap. For me at least, when faced with the proposition of a Minimoog in my studio for under a grand, I jumped at the chance. And I'm very happy I did.
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Product Review - Moog Little Phatty Stage II
If you want the classic Moog sound in a compact package, this is the one for you. The instrument comes with 100 preset sounds, but these are a mixed bag. Most I think are weaker than the set provided with the original LP Tribute and Stage I’s, but there are a few that shine out - ‘4 Wakeman’ is a sweet lead, while ‘Darque & Hard’ is a full bass with an edge. But as we all know, if you own a Moog (or any other analogue synth), you’ll spend quite a bit of time creating about 4 or 5 classic leads and basses and then stick with those for live performance, so the ability to edit and overwrite the presets is welcome. You can change the names, and also create performance sets to get at the sounds that you use most often. Creating these is not overly complex - the user interface is intuitive, and surprisingly effective.
Overall build quality is very good - the synth has a solid feel to it even when playing hard. The keyboard itself has a nice weight, and the velocity sensitivity is just right. Pitch and Mod wheels are just where you want them, to the left of the keyboard, and handily just below the octave shifters.
The machine features full MIDI support, and the inclusion of a USB port on the Stage II is welcome, but a gripe is that Moog seem to charge for the editor software, whereas other makers (such as Korg, for the Micro X) allow you to download it free.
As a schoolboy growing up listening to the likes of Tomita, Wakeman, Emerson et al (I’m now the wrong side of 50) I dreamt of one day owning a Moog, and I can happily say it’s been worth the wait.
A word about the store - although I’ve used Andertons very efficient mail order service before this purchase, I used the Reserve and Collect option this time, and had no problems parking right outside the store. Both instrument and retailer highly recommended.

Mr. Russell Young > read review

Product Review - Moog Little Phatty Stage II
If you want the classic Moog sound in a compact package, this is the one for you. The instrument comes with 100 preset sounds, but these are a mixed bag. Most I think are weaker than the set provided with the original LP Tribute and Stage I’s, but there are a few that shine out - ‘4 Wakeman’ is a sweet lead, while ‘Darque & Hard’ is a full bass with an edge. But as we all know, if you own a Moog (or any other analogue synth), you’ll spend quite a bit of time creating about 4 or 5 classic leads and basses and then stick with those for live performance, so the ability to edit and overwrite the presets is welcome. You can change the names, and also create performance sets to get at the sounds that you use most often. Creating these is not overly complex - the user interface is intuitive, and surprisingly effective.
Overall build quality is very good - the synth has a solid feel to it even when playing hard. The keyboard itself has a nice weight, and the velocity sensitivity is just right. Pitch and Mod wheels are just where you want them, to the left of the keyboard, and handily just below the octave shifters.
The machine features full MIDI support, and the inclusion of a USB port on the Stage II is welcome, but a gripe is that Moog seem to charge for the editor software, whereas other makers (such as Korg, for the Micro X) allow you to download it free.
As a schoolboy growing up listening to the likes of Tomita, Wakeman, Emerson et al (I’m now the wrong side of 50) I dreamt of one day owning a Moog, and I can happily say it’s been worth the wait.
A word about the store - although I’ve used Andertons very efficient mail order service before this purchase, I used the Reserve and Collect option this time, and had no problems parking right outside the store. Both instrument and retailer highly recommended.
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Great service. Delivered next day, very well packaged and in perfect condition. Great price too!
The Moog Little Phatty is an awesome analogue synth. Its construction and look oozes quality as does its classic Moog sound. Worth every penny!

Mr. Dean Hudson > read review

Great service. Delivered next day, very well packaged and in perfect condition. Great price too!
The Moog Little Phatty is an awesome analogue synth. Its construction and look oozes quality as does its classic Moog sound. Worth every penny!