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Moog Sub Phatty User Manual

Moog Sub Phatty
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S U B P HAT T Y
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Moog Sub Phatty Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnalog Synthesizer
PolyphonyMonophonic
ArpeggiatorNo
External audio inputYes
Oscillators2 x Variable Waveshape Oscillators
WaveformsSawtooth, Square, Pulse, Triangle
Keyboard25-note
LFOTriangle, Square, Sawtooth
Envelopes2 ADSR Envelopes
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI In/Out
Audio Outputs1 x 1/4"
Headphone Output1/4"
FilterLadder Filter (20Hz-20kHz)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Precautions

Basic precautions to follow when using electric products.

Risk of Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury

Instructions pertaining to risks of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Grounding Instructions

Details on proper grounding for electrical safety.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

What You Will Need

Lists essential items required for setting up the Sub Phatty.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

POWER

Instructions for connecting the AC power cord and turning on the unit.

AUDIO OUT

How to connect speakers or headphones for audio output.

EXTERNAL AUDIO IN

Connecting and shaping external sound sources.

USB

Connecting the Sub Phatty to a computer via USB for MIDI.

MIDI

Connecting external MIDI devices for control or data transmission.

CONTROL VOLTAGE IN

Utilizing CV/Gate inputs for expression pedals and control signals.

OVERVIEW AND FEATURES

PRESETS PANEL

Introduction to the preset system and the bank/patch selection buttons.

SAVING PRESETS

Step-by-step guide on how to save custom sound patches.

ACTIVATE PANEL

Switching between Panel mode (manual control) and Preset mode.

BASICS OF SOUND

Fundamental concepts of sound, frequency, amplitude, and timbre.

SIGNAL FLOW

Explanation of audio and control signal pathways within the synthesizer.

OSCILLATORS

OVERVIEW

Describes the two main variable waveshape oscillators and their waveforms.

OSCILLATOR CONTROLS

Details on using the OCTAVE, WAVE, and FREQUENCY knobs for sound shaping.

TRY THIS

Practical exercises for patch initialization and exploring oscillator features.

EXPLORE THE OSCILLATORS

Guided steps to experiment with oscillator settings and their sonic results.

MIXER

OVERVIEW

Explains the mixer's function in combining audio signals from internal inputs.

MIXER CONTROLS

Details the level controls for each oscillator, sub oscillator, and noise generator.

FILTER

OVERVIEW

Introduction to the Moog lowpass ladder filter and its role in shaping timbre.

FILTER CONTROLS

Explains the CUTOFF, RESONANCE, MULTIDRIVE, and EG AMOUNT controls.

ENVELOPES

OVERVIEW

Explains the concept of sound envelopes and their ADSR stages.

ADSR ENVELOPE STAGES

Details the Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release stages of envelope generators.

ENVELOPE CONTROLS

Covers the FILTER envelope controls for ATTACK, DECAY, and SUSTAIN.

NOTE ARTICULATION

Demonstrates how to use envelopes for expressive note articulation.

CLASSIC ELECTRONIC KICK DRUM

A guide to synthesizing a classic analog drum machine kick drum sound.

MODULATION

OVERVIEW

Explains the importance and function of modulation in synthesizers.

MODULATION CONTROLS

Details the LFO RATE and SOURCE controls for modulation.

LFO WAVEFORMS

Explores using different LFO waveforms for expressive modulation.

PULSE WAVE MODULATION

Demonstrates modulating pulse wave shape for dynamic sonic changes.

GLOBAL PITCH CONTROLS

FINE TUNE

Adjusts the pitch of both oscillators for precise tuning.

GLIDE RATE

Controls the time taken for pitch transitions between notes.

OCTAVE BUTTONS

Expands the keyboard range by transposing octaves.

WHEELS

Usage of the Pitch and Mod wheels for performance expression.

SHIFT MODE

KNOB & BUTTON REASSIGNMENTS IN SHIFT MODE

Reassigns front-panel controls to access hidden parameters.

ADDITIONAL HIDDEN PARAMETERS IN SHIFT MODE

KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE

Adjusts the overall pitch of the keyboard.

PITCH BEND RANGE UP

Sets the maximum upward interval for the pitch bend wheel.

PITCH BEND DOWN

Sets the maximum downward interval for the pitch bend wheel.

LEGATO GLIDE

GLIDE TYPE

Selects between Linear Constant Rate, Time, and Exponential glide types.

GATED GLIDE

Enables glide that is controlled by the keyboard gate signal.

FILTER SLOPE

MODULATION PARAMETERS

WAVEFORM MODULATION DESTINATION

Specifies which oscillator receives waveform modulation.

LFO RANGE SELECTION

Chooses from different frequency ranges for the LFO.

LFO KEYBOARD TRACKING AMOUNT

LFO MIDI SYNC

FILTER ENVELOPE TRIGGER MODE

FILTER ENVELOPE RESET

FILTER ENVELOPE REPEAT

FILTER ENVELOPE KEYBOARD AMOUNT

FILTER ENVELOPE GATE

AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE TRIGGER MODE

AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE RESET

AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE REPEAT

AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE KEYBOARD AMOUNT

AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE GATE

MIDI PARAMETERS

MIDI IN CHANNEL

Configures the MIDI channel for data transmission and reception.

MIDI OUT CHANNEL

MIDI INPUT SELECT

MIDI OUTPUT SELECT

MIDI MERGE USB

MIDI MERGE DIN

MIDI CC RESOLUTION

LOCAL CONTROL

MIDI OUTPUT FILTER

GLOBAL PARAMETERS

USE PRESET VOLUME

Determines if preset volume level overrides the master volume.

USE PRESET MOD WHEEL

Determines if preset mod wheel setting overrides current position.

GLOBAL NOTE PRIORITY

KNOB MODE

SYSTEM COMMANDS

INITIALIZE PRESET

Resets all preset parameters to their default values.

INITIALIZE GLOBAL PARAMETERS

RESTORE FACTORY PRESETS

NOTE CALIBRATION

SEND CURRENT PRESET

SEND ALL PRESETS

MIDI OPERATIONS

MIDI CHANNEL

Sets the MIDI channel for receiving and sending data.

MIDI CONTROL CHANGE (CC) MESSAGES

Lists all available MIDI Control Change messages and their functions.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT INFORMATION

MOOG LIMITED WARRANTY

Details the one-year warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.

RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT TO MOOG MUSIC

Instructions for obtaining an RMA and returning the product for service.

HOW TO INITIATE YOUR WARRANTY

Steps to register the instrument and activate the warranty.

CARING FOR THE SUB PHATTY

Guidelines for cleaning and handling the synthesizer safely.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SAFETY

A crucial safety warning regarding opening the chassis and user serviceability.

SPECIFICATIONS

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