At half the expense of a Sub37 the Sub Phatty provides much of similar noise and features. I’ve had the SP for a few months now so I’m on the ‘honeymoon duration’ but, in reality, it is a happy marriage & I are finding love that is correct.

I did think about a modular but had been obsessed about the worthiness the SP offered whenever thought to be an accumulation of modular units…plus genuine Moog noise and filter.

Pros:
+ this has the ‘Moog sound’
+ well built…robust, solid
+ great design, interface & ergonomics
+ very tweakable, mini-modular (without cables)
+ good, stable pc software integration…VST editor for DAW’s or standalone
+ support & ongoing development from Moog: warranty/software updates
+ priced well; the best value

Downers:
– approx. 1/3 of performance functions are accessed via a ‘shift’ switch which alternates the panel that is front to brand new functions. Not really much of a problem with all the software editor (which shows all of the controls/functions) but it will most likely simply take me personally per year to learn all the hidden functions…so no issue into the long-lasting.
– when a fresh preset is selected there isn’t any indicator of this status (brand new place) of the panel settings; these can only be decided by sweeping the control and paying attention for modifications. In use it’s not as big a problem because it sounds & the program editor displays the concealed functions.

In conclusion, there are no genuine negatives that cannot be overcome over time & practice and/or the program editor. I’ve continue reading the Moog forum that there might be a software arpeggiator, a rise in presets & other useful functions in future updates…that would cover all of the desires I could reasonably expect.

I still lust after the Sub37: duophonic; full front panel controls; bell & whistles; bigger better keyboard; etc. – but I’m pleased with the sound and the best value of this SP. It’s got the Moog sound & it vibes : -)

The Sub Phatty is made like a tank and has now an extremely classic analogue sound.

Some individuals have said that the keyboard is to small at 2 octaves, however in
use I had no difficulty playing bass lines and solos.

As long as you know what octave you are going to need and set it before
you begin only the most outlandish jazzy trippy solamente will catch you out.

I make use of it and want it more than my voyager.

The sound is more versatile and seems good playing
anything from jazz, funk, pop music and stone.
Not only restricted to techno or spacy ambient Vangelis kind music.

It has a snappy amp and filter with a funky 70’s 80’s vibe.

You don’t have quick access for some associated with the more descriptive editing unless you utilize
the computer software editor.

The Sub Phatty dosage NOT come because of the editor pc software on disk, you must register
it on Moog webpage before you decide to can install it.

I had no dilemmas utilising the software in standalone windows 7 and as a vst
in 16 bit Cubase, but had fall outs in the 64 bit vst variation.
I since read that moog are aware and already working on a solution.

I think the Sub Phatty is Moog musical’s best sounding synth for the brand new generation of
moog synths.

Great sounding synth. Phat analogue Moog sound. Ideal for bass and lead sounds but it can also get versatile and incredibly deep with all possibilities which can be mod.

This is my first Moog and I must say not only it looks good, the construction is top while the knobs feel great. But the majority notably it sounds amazing. Nice and thick frequencies that are low but there’s significantly more than that. Capabilities are endless. And of course no introduction is needed by the moog filter. Simply perfect, 4-steps while the overdrive. Duophonic mode is a huge plus additionally.

Preset buttons are particularly helpful, it is possible to access any conserved preset very quickly. In sequencer mode they become sequencer actions, with artistic edit and representation capabilities. The workflow that is overall quite nice. One-knob per function makes everything easier.

the editor/librarian that is clear of Moog works great with DAW and additionally a standalone version which works exactly the same. Because of the librarian, you can of course conserve and modify the presets in the equipment memory, you could also save your self presets on your computer, which can come dead handy. In fact there have been even more presets added to the installation, which I didn’t learn about.

Unfortunately you are able to only run one VST editor in each project, so to get more noises inevitably you’ll want to jump (and arrange by saving midi & preset if you wish to sometime return). Other than that, I cannot find cons which are numerous this synth. Okay perhaps the display is somewhat little but you get accustomed to it.

Great sounding synth of a beast

Primary I purchased this synth as my very first Analog hardware tool so that you can explore likelihood of real synthesis in imaginative process.

I must acknowledge synth offers a lot of choices making a fair entry in realm of additive/analog synthesis, also a genuine instrument in opposition to large amount of AU/VST units I have used in past.
Most surprisingly it includes a VST/AU integration and it has nice resource as MIDI controller, too.

Generally it really is as good entry synth into a MOOG "sound world", worth good enough for decent bass lines, arpeggios and sequences. It gives distinctive yet simple and sound that is hot with classical touch which just few devices embody.

The equipment is durable, sturdy and it surely will endure for years, oscillators are stable, nevertheless they need tunning every whilst.

I ended up being taking a look at either this or the Sub 37 (I actually ended up with both, but that’s another tale)

I adored the idea of accessing the old modular circuits because let’s face it a large Moog modular will simply be a fantasy for most of us.

the single thing that hit me personally about the grandmother could be the immediacy and playability for the synth. Every thing feels as though it is where it should be while the keybed can be so very nice to try out. Dare I say one of my favourites. The quality is notch that is top comparing it to my old Moog Rogue in an identical type factor it’s like night and day. The Rogue is cheap and synthetic whereas the Grandmother is heavy, solid and is like no expense has been spared. Two criticisms regarding the create, I might have want to see bigger switches which are toggle. No problem that is big. I could have additionally liked an power that is IEC instead of an electric stone with IEC connection. Perhaps not a large issue but I’d prefer a universal option which are very easy to come across.

In terms of sound this thing appears HUGE!!! It’s that classic Moog sound in the lows and certainly will soar whenever it desires too all passed through a butter filter. I’m mainly deploying it for basses so I’m getting plenty of dirty sequences and arpeggios as a result. The mixer past 12 is gritty deliciousness.

In terms of features it offers all of the components a mono synth needs to have and so they’ve even thrown in a spring reverb. I’m not just one for psychological modulation therefore pleased sufficient utilizing the LFO. Sequencer is excellent, easy to plan and 256 notes!

I purchased this and a Prophet Rev 2 at precisely the same time and also have scarcely touched the prophet. I can just get where I desire to be therefore quickly utilizing the grandmother but I additionally feel it has depths that are up to now unexplored.

For me it is simply breathtaking. My favourite Moog I’ve owned to date.

I cannot being to spell it out just what I felt the first time I plugged it in and started messing around with it. Couple of hours have actually passed away by and I discovered myself mesmerized by the warm and sounds which can be fat the instrument can so easily produce.
Every module has character and seems amazing. I produce a whole lot of music within my home studio and this goes on everything from now on. The bass sounds you’ll synthesize with Grandmother are definitely the best sounds I heard. It most likely needs to take action with the oscillators. You are able to immediately have the analog quality and tone that is true of instrument. I strongly believe that it is so pleasing for us we humans respond more straightforward to this sort of noise and that’s why. It is just…natural!
I totally suggest this gorgeous tool to anyone who wants some fat bass noises and some pristine lead tones.

Well, I’m yes I won’t need to explain exactly what a theremin has been as you’re taking a look at this page but this 1 is a little various. It is digital as well as the noise is "modeled" which could sound a bit ‘meh’ for some nonetheless it enables the application of a variety of noises instead of just the theremin that is old-fashioned;spooky space" noise. It features a moog synthesis engine and that can produce various sorts of tone which, if you ask me, nearly appears it above the rest of this theremins on the market.

It additionally features just what I can simply explain as an "autotune" function that permits the consumer to dial in a "scale" (numerous, most are covered) and play from there. The event corrects notes to your nearest in the scale so essentially anybody can enjoy playing the instrument rather than having to simply take a deal that is fantastic of to "learn" hand positions etc. You can differ exactly how extreme this effect is from extremely subdued to demonstrably stepped tones and every thing in between (it’s managed via a dial and so the transition between soft/none and harsh/strong is quite smooth and there is a lot of area inbetween)

The "look" of the tool is quite "lost in space", a type of flattened pill sort of appearance. It is cast in plastic and seems light/not particularly sturdy but being while you’re not meant to touch it much this is not a challenge. The functionality will there be and that’s the absolute most thing that is very important. It also has a speaker that is small top which you can use without plugging other things in, that is handy, although it is fairly quiet. I would definitely recommend plugging it into one thing however this facilitates using it from room to room if you wish to experiment in a "portable" manner. Also, possibly worthy of note, because the presenter isn’t too noisy it removes the "annoyance" aspect of attempting to exercise this interesting instrument with others in nearby spaces or within earshot, them entertained so it could possibly be handy for parents to buy due to their kids to keep. It’s a afterthought that is nice anyhow, and reminded me personally a small amount of the Korg Volca inbuilt speakers. Not great but undoubtedly best for immediate out the box playability.

The setup is reasonably simple and you’ll re-calibrate when you like. This might be handy you differ the distance you should be through the unit to have the lowest note because it allows. I’ve discovered having a reasonably big range is preferable, particularly when playing without the "scale correction" (autotune) as you have significantly more space for every single tonal area.

The actual only real quibble I have with this device is that the "out the box" firmware seems notably twitchy. I’m not sure then keep in touch with them straight to get a prototype firmware (that has probably been made general public at this point, become reasonable) which fixed my display if Moog have upgraded it on later on units but I had to flash the firmware utilizing a tool and an updated firmware from their website. The display had been glitching/jittering up and down often but this has since been fixed. Hopefully they truly are shipping all units with this firmware now but be encouraged that it’s undoubtedly worth utilising the upgrade/firmware device to check on yours and update if needed.

Ultimately that is a very fairly priced product with MORE features than devices twice the purchase price. Looks might not please everyone but theremins are not the most pretty things at the most readily useful of that time period and what that one does with various presets, scale correction and built-in impact (there’s a delay onboard, too) over make up for that.

Recommended for brand new and old theremin fans alike.

This little theramin is indeed cute and it has countless great benefits, whether it’s a number of noises, or results and quantizing.

This last one is the big feature. In smooth frequency (original) mode it’s hard to secure on the note that is right tune if you’d like to utilize this for any other thing more than simply wailing entire Lotta Love sounds. In order to turn on quantizing which "snaps" to another note in a scale that is pre-define. I hardly understand the actual names of the scales (Mixy-dixylothian?? No concept; ask Steve Vai) but I do appreciate being able, out from the box, to try out tuneful things using this.

maybe not only does it snap to notes, you may also fine-tune the degree to which it snaps, providing you a little, *literal* wiggle space for wiggling your hand and providing the records some vibrato.

This is a significant tool and a very good celebration play-piece during the time that is same. Everyone can seem good about it, or you can "go pro" and play it like a boss. Brilliant enjoyable.

Functions nery effortless and predictably, as long as you have a bit of space to separate it off their items so your hand could be the only thing within its field and have something similar to an amplifier or headphones to plug it to, as it doesn’t always have its speaker. Nevertheless, to help you still make use of its full potential in restricted area when you have limited area, it is adjustable to a diploma. Other than that, good quality, easy and looking that is nice.

an easy task to attach antennae and when that is done it’s ‘plug and play’.

the thing It could have experienced in addition from what came for me personally had been the tiny adapter to really make the mic stand screw area wider but I’m being pernickity

Having a lot of fun with it now

extremely pleased with this specific as I had checked on the web and I’ve been doing a bit of research for a while. The results of all this is to select the Moog product therefore the Plus variation as the CV is had by it and Gate connections that will be of good use with my assortment of older analogue synthesizers.

For a new individual like myself this might be quite a steep learning curve so I recommend reading the documents very carefully. Including the unit needs to have a earth that is correct to operate. Should you want to play/practice with headphones you then have to have the audio out jack connected to your mixer/amp to give an earth website link even if you only want simply the headphones.

Also the placement of the Theremin is crucial. Furniture and items nearby will influence radio stations areas across the antennae so make sure it is provided by you some room. I put mine together with a flight situation with a tuner and results that are multi in it to make use of with the Theremin. Whilst the trip instance has aluminium edges. This ‘loaded’ the volume antenna so the instrument was muted. By going the Theremin far from the aluminium side it worked perfectly.

they are perhaps not faults by the way but they are just how any Theremin will interact with its surroundings so if you have actually a very little studio area this could be a concern.

Also the spacing for the records changes once the instrument settles down after powering up. 10 to 15 moments seems about right.

If you want more consistent response to the note spacing and a better range and better tone I have already been looking at an upgrade that’s available. The problem here’s that by setting up the update which calls for some soldering you shall void the guarantee. I have not decided yet if I can do this.

the system sounds great and I’m anticipating learning it. I is now able to reliably hit jumps which can be octave I’m still taking care of other periods and scales. If you’re contemplating purchasing one my view is do it. It is a lot of enjoyment but be prepared for some work that is hard you want to be a bit of good at it! I wish I may do it, only time will inform.

First I encountered a problem. The theremin was got by me personally with INCORRECT charger. I couldn’t link it at all. It was Moog charger but also for some other product. I had been disappointed, but Thomann offered a brand new charger at no cost (regularly it costs 50 euro).
many thanks Thomann!

Than, I encountered the another issue. I have noise that is bad and sound, I was once again disappointed. But what exactly is unclear, and I wish to UNDERLINE is in EU the charger is not earthed. Theremin must be earthed. So, if you wish to use your theremin in EU you’ll want to earth it such means which you connect the line production of the theremin to your amplifier WHICH SHOULD BE EARTHED.
Now it really works completely. Lovely product.

this might be among the best synth I’ve ever endured!
It would make no feeling to point out all the features it has, but they’re all high-quality in my experience: lfos, oscillators, filters, effects, every thing!
Easy to program, way more than I expected considering all of the feasible routings, appears amazing and it is reliable!
It delivers the best analog sound in my humble opinion, superior to any similar one.
I have not discovered just one flaw so far, it seems to really be my holy grail fo synths!
I do not feel to much the need of the additional 8 voices (macking it a rev2-16), but certain it may result in the huge difference if you’d like 8 notes polyphony for stacked sounds.
Sure it sounds currently extremely powerfull with solitary layered noises!
I’m nevertheless considering the 8 sound extra module, simply because I love the noises I can build with this particular device, but it’s aready the very best synth for me, certain you’ll find nothing I love a great deal in this cost range!

So the REV2 came out and had been lusting it a lot. Anyway i was an owner of a pro8 plus the revision 2 because of the better seq, pw in most waves and ofcourse the fx that is very good just made me offer the old one and buy this new in an instant. The container arrived in typical thomann quality packaging and everything was nice, out and tested the synths’ build quality to start with which unfortunately didnt follow the price until i took it. A lot of the encoders feel wobbly, it doesnt impact the synth functionality but when compared with my dominion 1 knobs which they feel me belong to comparing them like they’re forged on the chassis somehow made. I mailed immediately DSI fearing that my tool may be defective along with a video showing the wobble together with framework bend in the centre and so they responded that all REVS2 are that way and i should not worry and also fun along with it. Im deffo gonna spend playtime with it rather than thinking to resell it (at least now), but the construction is a little bit of a let down even in comparison to its predecessor.

I first heard a demo with this on Sonic State and, soon after, just had to get one. This really is probably the"random&quot that is biggest; buy in quite some time and, after receiving it, I have zero regrets as it is among the most readily useful & most versatile sounding synths I’ve ever owned and / or played with. Great cost from Thomann too.

I love this synth, it’s a modern classic, plenty of info online. It is not as immediate as other synths (a little bit of menu diving), so not as inspiring to those who want instant satisfaction, but if you are ready to spend time it is possible to actually get some good amazing noises with it. Like most synth this has it’s limitations, however the quantity of features with this for the price is fantastic. Additionally seems great to touch and it is well built, nonetheless, these synths are known to be a bit that is little often times. With that said, nothing that can’t be worked around as well as the DSI support is fantastic. In general a tool that is excellent have!

I result from a Prophet REV2 (8-voice), which I liked really, but the OB-6 is definitely on a different degree. The REV2 featured warm, analog sign but a quite cool and electronic software with an OLED tiny display, which can be fine if one is searching for a very versatile and manufacturing device that is capable. However for playing live and experimenting, well… the OB-6 ‘feels’ like a analog that is genuine also into the interface and playability. Less knobs, less voices, less modulation possibilities, good digits that are old programs (no silly names) but what a SOUND! The tone feels full, creamy and musical in almost every configuration/modulation. Amazing filter. Great factory programs. Great design, great size. In one term: a synth that is very good. If you’re searching for a instrument that is definitive select this 1 or the Prophet 6… or both! Mine arrived with a slightly scratched key that is blackprobably it came out of the factory like this). It generally does not bother me personally much because it’s only visible whenever looking extremely closely, but I wish Sequential were a little more careful for a instrument that is top-class this budget range. Aside from this, completely perfect solution from Thomann, quick distribution!

I own the prophet 6, and I just got my OB-6 a couple weeks ago. Both are superb.

How to explain the OB-6? Compared to the P-6, the OB-6 1) has an even more classic sound (simply a tad though), 2) has a more&quot that is gritty; sound on top end, 3) is a bit brighter.

that is better? They truly are equal. Just is dependent on what you want to complete.

a great synthesizer with a well-selected and convenient bank of noises, for almost any song, choosing the best timbre isn’t an issue. The synthesizer menu is understandable, but because of the abundance of settings, creating your timbre that is own is so simple. I took one celebrity for quality because of infrequent freezes (this occurs when one thing quickly switches to the menu).

I have had my waldorf blofeld for 2 times now and have always been getting started with its capabilities. It comes down with many presets being excellent these are modified reasonably effortlessly. The build quality is good in general and it connected to my daw (reaper) without any issues. The output level is not as high as my other synths – no hassle I just boosted it a little in the mixer for me because. I am locating the physical keyboard itself descent to play (feels responsive and comfortable).

At the price it is absolutely worthwhile considering if in the market for a smaller synth.

to begin is a waldorf, it isn’t a typical synthesizer, also you have to keep in mind that you will find few keyboards with this maker to choose and in case we glance at the market, we shall maybe not find numerous with the same conditions, with the ability to modulate samples, wave jumps, fm synthesis, significant synthesis, additive synthesis and being polyphonic with 16 multitimbral parts. … which makes it more exclusive.

When I took it out of the field for the first time I had been impressed by its futuristic, compact and contemporary design, weighs 8 kilos, its look from the beginning gives that sense of robust quality, its bright and perfect keys without any imperfection in their lines explain that is all the work of a great item of this manufacturer.

This German synthesizer has been utilized in electronic music for a long period,it came out per year later compared to the desktop version, n 2019 are a decade old and it surely will be truly the only wadorf synthesizer with 16 multi-factor parts.

many themes of avant-garde music and pop content such as for example trap and dubstep contain a blofeld waldorf among its tracks, it is very identifiable by its more trance-like sound and glitch-like bass. .

he defends well in front of an access virus, nord lead …

this keyboard where it shines the absolute most is in its interior, its minimalist aspect will not do justice to that particular sense of having absolutely nothing, however, in its interior hides an entire ecosystem of amazing opportunities.

after very nearly a decade this synthesized does not age and continues available in the market being of interest to many artists, its junior hermeno is the modulo version, all a success of sales for the price therefore low on the market, but the keyboard will barely notice it secondhand and if the thing is it, it’s going to be in little amounts, sometimes … it is really not very frequent to see them for sale.

to focus on waldorf blofeld is an electronic digital synthesizer with 25 sounds of polyphony (so good just for usage 10 hands…) has 3 polyphonic VCOs oscillators with 66 wave types to choose from and another 20 that individuals can cause through our computer as well as the choice of using examples to utilize them as an oscillator source.

has a cutoff of 127 actions, the vast majority of electronic and analog synthesizers have actually potentiometers with electronic coding with significantly less steps, which is what exactly is important in the end in a filter.

it does not have a sequencer, but that isn’t going to be an issue, because its arpeggiator covers those requirements well, the arpeggiator is editable and works as a 15-track drumtable with 16 steps at most of the, besides that one can additionally replace the records for make impossible melodies, is arpeggiating with a computer device that divides a MIDI chord input into your specific notes and repeats them rhythmically, well suited for handling other synths with all the powerful arpeggiator that this synthesizer has.

Different sequence modes can be defined for the arpeggiator, to cover many applications.

In addition to your synthesis features, the Blofeld offers a deep programmable arpeggiator for each sound program.

It can reproduce a wide range of different rhythm patterns, including different accents and timings, and enables the creation of sophisticated individualized rhythm habits, the range of BPM’s is from 40 to 300 BPM’s optimum.

The arpeggiator makes use of a listing of records that can store as much as 16 notes in each of the 15 tracks in the rhytm rom. This list is set up in line with the setup for the parameters of the arpeggiator.

Blofeld has two filters and 3 LFOs, numerous FM processors and interior routing of modulation and results and procedure destinations.

it has a Glide with all the random timing / -3 … + 3 and in addition it has the knobs for the filter sweeps, they are able to never be done at the same time, they have to be achieved at least in 2 laps and with regards to the speed that we do it moves more or less distance moving similar degrees, although this is also configurable towards the taste regarding the musician.

it has its serial computer software but additionally, there are unofficial ipad editors for blofeld.

without any doubt it’s a really serious synthesizer with many users behind it, I experienced several high-end synths such as for instance access, clavia, roland, yamaha plus it gives me the sensation that this synthesizer is high-end to medium-range home

delighted to have it, it brings many impossible sounds to my tracks.

just how can I start? Weighted aftertouch secrets, amazing sounds (perhaps the most useful memories you’ve got regarding the PPG), a couple of decent sounds which can be arpeggiated. A truly amazing, cost-effective, and fun synth ..

Midi implementation is very good (submit), but is tricky (receive), so watch out integrating this into a Live set-up, or controlling other keyboards.

But in general, the Blofeld is a joy, continually a surprise, and something of my great Thomann impulse acquisitions : )

I’m a big fan of Tangerine Dream and owning a Waldorf Quantum provided me with the opportunity to utilize a wavetable synthesiser ( along with waveform, particle and granular synthesis) and try and emulate PPG-type sounds with equipment. I will,use this in order to make Berlin class music for our pleasure and for quick film soundtracks etc.

This is a solidly built (pressed steel) LED-emblazoned thing of beauty. Perhaps the expression and pitch wheel are metallic! Viewing it in subdued lighting transports me (pun intended) to,the connection of a SciFi journey deck: It’s thrilling. The keyboard has a great feel that is positive. It’s a really unit that is hefty again lends it a sense of quality. On powering it up, I updated the firmware as suggested before delving into the noises.

the majority of the spots are….harsh, digital, abrasive noises perfect for soundtracks and scaring ones underwear off at night! There are a few bell-like ringing sounds but there are no really smooth string-like pads that is a shame that is great. The Quantum is capable of creating as opposed to acting as beginning points from where one can develop usable noises to tell the truth I feel these patches had been developed to exhibit from the extreme sounds. Slime will require to that, other people will find it tiresome.

I have seen some software glitches such as display screen going white, ticks and buzzes whenever standing idle, phrase being stuck in the on position most of which required the Quantum become rebooted.

the consumer manual is pretty worthless and I count on the Waldorf forum members for assistance. They truly are a great resource, helpful and SO knowledgable .

to conclude the Quantum has military-standard construction, a temperamental firmware, digitally harsh sounds (use Youtube to listen to a few of the patches), nevertheless the vast freedom means I’m going to have years of fun developing sounds and exploring its abilities.