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Endless possibilities
With all of its modulation inputs and modes, a single set of 16 voltages (or two if you save the quantized set) can provide new ideas for days. The menu system quickly becomes second nature. However, one must be careful adjusting the touchplates' sensitivity.
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Unrefined Excellence
Noisy in both the good and bad ways, but can be smooth and tame if required. The dual filters provide a stunning range of timbres for a subtractive synth. Some settings of the "RING" mode make up for the lack of PWM. The smaller keys are fine for a monosynth.
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A Proper "Moog"
Contrary to Moog's marketing, the Sub Phatty doesn't go very far into gritty territory; its overdrive is much tamer than, say, a MiniBrute. However, it does indeed have the exalted Moog sound, which, while limited, is worth the price of admission (along with the synth's high build quality). Those worried about the hidden functions should note that few of them are settings that one would fiddle with regularly. USB/MIDI integration is excellent.
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I would say that it sounds dirtier than a model D all things being equal... I have a sub phatty and a model D clone and the Phatty is capable of a much grittier sound with no external processing.