Customer Reviews

Moog Little Phatty - Stage II Analog Synthesizer

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The stupidest thing I ever did was to sell my mint condition MemoryMoog. That was 22 years ago.
I'm so happy to have a real Moog again. I have tons of soft synths, but this is so much fun.

This synth is a powerhouse! If you want to create sounds that are unique to the sound you are after that arent canned then this is the machine to accomplish this. I love this synth because its so intuitive. You will have a ton of fun playing with and experimenting with this Moog Synth.

This little synthesizer is a powerhouse! With 100 factory presets to start with and tweak even synth newbies can enjoy this equipment. The controls are very intuitive and amazing to use. If you use volume control pedals with the control voltage outs you can also control filters, volume, pitch, and modulation - which makes for amazing control and even better performances. If you are looking for an analog synth that can be replicated but never equaled, do yourself a favor and buy this gear. What are you waiting for - if you're looking, you know you want it!

Alright, I want to start by saying I DON'T own this. However, I have played it for a few hours at a band mates house. I have to tell you that this IS my next synthesizer.

It took me about 2 minutes to get my barrings before I was making some awesome sounds. I have not toyed with the presets, just not my style, so I can't speak to their quality. However, if you are looking for a piano keyboard, you should probably look else where. There is one thing that I took me a moment to figure out. There are only 4 knobs on the whole unit. When you hit a button, Decay for example, it shows current setting on the knob. You turn the knob and the light around the knob displays the current setting. As is standard of analog synths you can hold down the key and hear the change. The only thing that was slightly confusing was that only 1 lit button at a time will display. The other buttons and changes are active. It was just a momentary confusion.

Pros:
1. The keyboard feels quality and nice on my fingers. I prefer the non-weighted/non-hammer keys. If that is your preference, this until simply doesn't have it.
2. I am playing Industrial, Future Pop and Synth Metal music. The analog sounds I am getting from this is second to none. I will have this teamed with my vintage Yamaha DX-21 for live shows.
3. Ease of Use. I have tried many synthesizers and none have been as easy to use or understand. There is a learning curve to all of them but this is the easiest I have worked with. I have played on $3000 Nord's and Roland Fantoms. They can't reproduce THIS sound and have a much steeper learning curve than the Little Phatty.

Cons:
1. I wouldn't suggest this for a general use keyboard. If you are looking at synthesizers you should know this but I feel it should be said.
2. I imagine, unless you are playing the same style of music you will find the Little Patty a noise maker more than an instrument.

Overall, I really like the Little Phatty. Saying I would purchase it is a strong recommendation on my part.

I bought a B-stock LP Stage II from Midwest Pro Sound & Lighting and its perfect. I have not much to explain. It's a moog. It's glorious.

I love this thing. I have used a microkorg xl and the xl doesnt even compart. The little phatty is super user friendly and sounds so pure.