Moog Sub Phatty User Manual

Sub Phatty Editor Manual

OVERVIEW & FEATURES

The Sub Phatty Plugin and Standalone Editor controls preset library management, preset sharing, real­time editing, and host DAW integration. Powerful HIDDEN and SHIFT MODE features are also easily
accessed and controlled from this application.

NOTE: This software is for MIDI control only. It does not make or process sound.

For detailed feature descriptions, please refer to the Sub Phatty Manual:
http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/sub- phatty#downloads- tab

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

- Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or higher

- PC: Windows 7 or higher with an Intel or AMD processor.

- Available USB Port or DIN MIDI input and output

- Host Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Compatible with VST, AU, RTAS, or AAX platforms.

- Your Sub Patty requires firmware version 1.27+

VST Compatibility: 2.4+ or VST 3+.
Please refer to your DAW's software manufacturer for support.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

SETUP & CONNECTIONS

1) Connect your Sub Phatty synthesizer via USB cable to your computer. If using DIN MIDI
cables, connect both the MIDI Input and MIDI Output to ensure two-way communication.

NOTE: Be sure to set up your MIDI I/O settings on your Mac or PC.
For more information, about connecting your synthesizer to a computer and audio device
please refer to the Sub Phatty User's manual. Page 7-8

INSTALLATION:

- Mac users: Click on the .pkg file, select which versions of the editor you want to install and
click the CONTINUE button.

- Windows users: Manually place the .dll files in your default VST plugin directory.

* 32 Bit: C:\Program Files(x86)\Steinberg\Vst Plugins\
* 64 Bit: C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VST Plugins\ (for 64 bit)
* RTAS: C:\Program Files(x86)\Common Files\Digidesign\DAE\Plug-Ins
* Standalone .exe: This file can be placed anywhere

Both the Plugin and Standalone versions will automatically create a support folder upon
launching the application. See Preset Manager below for more information.

OSX: /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Moog Music Inc./Sub Phatty/Presets
Library

Windows 7: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Moog Music Inc\Sub
Phatty\ Presets Library
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Moog

PREFERENCES (PREFS)

Click the PREFS button to open the preferences window:

Preferences window:
If using USB communication, select the MIDI input and MIDI Output in the EDITOR SETTINGS
section to "Moog Sub Phatty". If using DIN MIDI, select the MIDI interface ports used by the
Sub Phatty.
Once the MIDI Input and Output settings are selected, the editor's SUB PHATTY GLOBAL
SETTINGS will update with the connected Sub Phatty's internal global settings.

See pages 12-14 for detailed information on the PREFERENCES window.

Note: Changes made to the editor's global settings are saved to the connected Sub Phatty's
internal memory.

Your Sub Phatty's current firmware version is displayed in the lower left corner of the
Preferences window.

STANDALONE OPERATION:

The Standalone Editor is useful for creating sounds on your Sub Phatty, sharing presets with
others, or managing your preset library without running a host DAW.

DAW INTEGRATION:

Launch your DAW application. Create an audio or aux track and instantiate the Sub Phatty
Editor. MIDI IN and OUT must be selected from the PREFS tab in the Sub Phatty plugin.
Automation, control change messages, and sysex information for the Sub Phatty can be fully
embedded and recalled within a track. This allows for extremely expressive sound design that
would be impossible with only two hands.

NOTE: Some DAWs allow the editor and MIDI data to exist on the same track, others require
them to be on separate tracks. Please refer to your DAW's manual for more information.

PRESET MANAGER

The name of the editor's currently active preset shows in the preset window. To select a
preset, click on the window to open a pull down menu of available presets, or use the
arrows to scroll through the list. Clicking on the folder icon opens a popup window to select
"hardware" (the 16 presets currently stored in the Sub Phatty) or "local folder" (presets
stored in a folder on the computer.) Presets loaded in the preset manager window are sent to
the Sub Phatty for previewing and editing, but are not permanently stored in any of the
preset locations. Right + click on a preset to rename it.

SAVE: Opens a "save as" window to name and save the current Editor settings as a preset.
The default location is the PRESETS LIBRARY folder, which is installed on your computer
when launching the Plugin or Standalone version for the first time:
OSX: /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Moog Music Inc./Sub Phatty/Presets
Library
Windows 7: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Moog Music Inc\Sub
Phatty\ Presets Library
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Moog
You can also drag and drop a preset to a folder directly from the Sub Phatty preset window.

LOAD: Opens the PRESETS LIBRARY folder. Select the desired preset and click OPEN to load
the file and send it to the Sub Phatty for previewing.
RANDOM: Creates a preset from a set of randomly generated parameters. This is a great way
to discover new and unpredictable sounds!

LIBRARIAN: Opens the PRESET LIBRARY window. At the left is a list of preset folders, the
center shows the list of presets and their categories within the selected folder, and at right is
the list of presets stored in the Sub Phatty. Presets can be dragged and dropped to and from
any location in this window.

SEARCH FIELD: Use the search field (top left corner) to find an existing preset by name.

SEARCH FOLDERS: The far left column displays the Sub Phatty preset folders. Click on any
folder to display all presets within that folder.

SEARCH SUB-FOLDERS: Click the + icon next to any preset folder to view its sub-folders.
These are preset folders that live within a root-folder and are ideal for organization and
management of presets.

NEW FOLDER: Click on the New Folder icon located at the bottom left of the preset folders
section to create a new preset folder, or right-click on a folder to add a sub-folder.

EDIT CATEGORIES: When selected you can double click or right click on any category to
rename it. (Be sure to exit this tab or you will not be able to view your presets)
Category labels make it easier to organize or search for sounds by type.

To assign a preset to a category, click on a preset and select the category from the pull down
menu.
SHARE PRESETS: Uploads the selected preset(s) to moogconnect.net and places a link in
your default email client. For manually sharing individual presets or banks directly to other
Sub Phatty owners, right-click on a preset and click REVEAL to reveal its location on your
computer. The preset or bank sysex (*.syx) file can be copied, emailed directly as an
attachment, or uploaded to a file sharing site.

SUB PHATTY PRESETS: Clicking on any preset loads that preset's parameters into the
Editor. The preset currently active in the editor will show in yellow.
On the right side of the screen is the Sub Phatty Presets window. You can drag and drop
presets from the center window to any of the 16 Sub Phatty Preset locations.

NOTE: Presets will be displayed in italics until they are sent to the Sub Phatty.

EXPORT: Clicking on the export button compiles the Sub Phatty's current internal preset
bank as a sysex file (*.syx) and opens a "save bank as" window. Choose the location to save
the file.
IMPORT: Opens a window for loading a preset bank to the Sub Phatty Presets window. If
auto send is on, the bank will be sent to the Sub Phatty. If auto send is off, click the send
button to transfer the bank to the Sub Phatty.
GET: retrieves all current presets stored on your Sub Phatty and places them in the Editor's
Sub Phatty Presets buffer. To save the presets, click on the export button.
SEND: Sends all 16 presets in the Sub Phatty Presets window to your connected Sub Phatty.
AUTO SEND: Automatically transfers any presets placed in the Sub Phatty Presets
window to the specified preset slot.

See Pages 9-10 of the Sub Phatty manual for more details on presets.

SYNTHESIZER FEATURES

For detailed information regarding Sub Phatty features and functions, please refer to the Sub
Phatty User’s manual. For your convenience, each function’s associated manual location has
been notated.

SHIFT MODE AND HIDDEN PARAMETERS

Clicking on the arrow at the bottom of the editor provides access to the HIDDEN (Pages 26-

36) and SHIFT Mode (Pages 23-25) features window, which significantly expands the Sub
Phatty’s sonic capabilities.

NOTE: System command features cannot be controlled by the editor. Pages 36-38

PARAMETER ADJUSTMENTS:

FINE TUNING: To make fine parameter adjustments, press Command OR Control + Click and
drag any knob. (Alt + Click on a Windows PC.)

ZERO OUT A PARAMETER: Option + Click any knob and it will return to its zero position.

GLIDE

GLIDE TYPE: When you select LCR (Linear Constant Rate), the glide rate between notes will
depend on the size of the interval; the larger the interval between pitches, the longer the
glide time will be. When you select LCT (Linear Constant Time), the glide time between notes
will stay the same regardless of the interval. When you select EXP (Exponential), the glide
rate between notes will follow an exponential curve that begins with a fast rate and slows as
it approaches the target note. Page 27

GLIDE RATE: Specifies how much time it takes to smoothly transition from one pitch to the
next when you play the keyboard. Page 22

LEGATO GLIDE: When ON, glide is engaged only when you press a key while holding a
previous key. When OFF, glide is active on all notes. Page 27

GATED GLIDE: Gated Glide causes the gradual change in pitch between notes to be started
and stopped by the keyboard gate. When Gated Glide is OFF, the pitch CV will continue
gliding to the target pitch at the current Glide Rate, regardless of whether or not the Sub
Phatty is playing a note. When Gated Glide is ON, the pitch CV only glides while a note is
playing, and is held constant in between notes. Page 27