If youre looking for more functionality, flexibility, and a prospective modular integration, the pro 2 wins. Semiweighted, aftertouch, velocity other controllers. This is one of the first products from moog in decades to offer polyphony with its 2note paraphonic duo mode. But moog synthesizers are so much more than that reputation alone. When it arrives, it will operate along the same lines as the sub phatty editor, and will come in both standalone and vstauaax versions. From the first day i got this little monster in 2014, i could not resist but experimenting and applying all my knowledge of sound design to it. I think the sub 37 has amazing fundamental sound and has a lovely overdrive saturation to it as well as good midi software integration and preset management crucial to the way i work. Moog ladder filter with 6121824 db per octave slopes. Paraphonic mode is implemented by allowing each of the four oscillators to play a different note on the keyboard. The sub 37 vs pro 2 is a coin flip of tone preference.
Creators thoughts creating sounds with the moog sub 37 has become something natural for me. The prophet rev2 comes in either 8voice or 16voice models, with 2 oscillators plus a sub per layer, and two layers that can be split or stacked for bitimbral operation. Heed the safety warnings at the beginning of the manual. Moog sub 37 and dsi prophet rev2 jam cats and synths. Yes, i was making a pretty trivial point there, and im quite sure youre right about areas of some digital control for pitches as well. Its only when you explore the differences, rather than the similarities i. Manuals, firmware, software, and presets for all your moog instruments. Five great improvements for the moog sub 37 tabmuse a.
Moog music is probably going to hate me for saying this, but given the choice between the sub 37 and a minimoog voyager which is about double the price, id go for the sub 37. It features two vco analog oscillators, plus a sub oscillator, routed through the classic moog transistor ladder vcf filter section, with filter multidrive option. Ive got a specific question about the sound of the sub 37 vs a model d. The pro 2 features four digital oscillators that feed into a oberheim sem or classic curtis p5 type filter section. Both look to be incredible instruments, there is no loser, but i went with the sub 37.
Of course at that price point, you also have the minibrute 2 and minibrute 2s, which have significant improvements over the original minibrute, including a patch panel with lots of jacks. The sub 37 soundbank comprises 128 inspirational modern multigenre presets for the moog sub 37 and moog subsequent 37 synths by expert sound designer and audio engineer adam pietruszko. The sub 37 would add some obvious variety to your setup, although the new filters of the pro 2 might add some new colors as well. Sometimes, computer users try to remove this application.
Both, the firmware update and the editor, are available for free for registered users. Id say its the first dsi synth to sound significantly different to the line that ran all the way from the evolver to the p12 with the common link being that curtis filter. The sub 37 tribute includes updated features including duo mode, which allows oscillator 1 and oscillator 2 to be played independantly, programmable arpeggiatorstep sequencer, two modulation busses with assignable source and destination options, access to. I have a sub 37 already and have dialed in a very smooth beautiful bass sound that i use as the primary sound in my band which as some of you know is a folk and improvisational jam band. The pro2 is better for bass and distorted lead sounds. The pro 2 is a powerful mono synth that builds upon the legendary reputation of sequentials classic pro one synth from the 1980s. The subsequent 37 is the updated version of the classic sub 37 keyboard, and is one of moog s most popular monosynths with patch memory. Whereas, dsi pro2 is a chocolate frap from starbucks. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith. We are really excited to incorporate community feedback into the evolution of an instrument.
One of the companys more recent offerings, the sub 37 tribute editionfirst released in the fall of 2014 as an expanded tribute to moogs sub phatty synthis as flexible a piece of kit as you are likely to find. Even with the discrete dsi style filter and the oberheim style filter, and all the features, i felt that between the tempest and the pek, another dsi would have me covering similar sound. Both are excellent synths with great strengths, and both will appeal widely. They all sound great to my ears, and although they have different characters, i can make patches that sound pretty much identical on all of them the sub37 only has two vcos.
It is really easy to create new sequences, but i cant find any way to edit them other than starting over. One of the big attractions at the 2014 namm show was the moog sub 37 tribute. Moog subsequent 37 vs dave smith pro 2 monophonic vs. Moog has released the new sub 37 firmware version 1. Featuring classic analog tweakability with its 40 knobs and 74 switches as well as modern reliability and 256 presets of memory. Sequential pro 3 vs arturia matrixbrute vs moog subsequent 37. Dust cover and protector for moog sub 37 little phatty synthesizer keyboard antistatic, water resistant, premium black fabric, heavy duty by digitaldeckcovers 4.
Its a beast, my only gripe is that the librarian software is not free i got to say nord is probably the best in this aspect. So dive in and learn how to master that moog sound in this collection of 39 stepbystep video tutorials by matt vanacoro. As a beta tester for moog, i created some presets while testing their software editor, that we already shared with you last year. Whereas, the p12 is better for cords, pads, arp, and fx. The dsi pro 2, prophet 12, x, tempest are all hybrids as sounds are generated digitally or some are, or are samples, before passing through an analogue signal path. Looking at your suite of instruments, the pro 2 would complete your filter palette curtis rev 2, moog, and now ssm and oberheim in one instrument pro 2. Id preordered the sub 37 before the pro 2 came out, and i definitely gave the pro 2 a lot of thought when it did get announced. Moog sub 37 ultimate preset collection hellosamples. Thinking about trading rev2 for pro2, anyone have experience with both. The variable state filter combined with the dsi levels of modulation is like nothing ive ever played with before. Prophet 6, prophet x, moog sub 37, tempest drum computer, roland v piano, fender american stratocaster, roger linn adrenalinn iii, origin effects cali76 and sliderig compressor, asus zenbook pro computer, soundcraft mtk 22 mixer, mark of the unicorn digital performer 10 software. So if youre into synthesis, this course is for you.
The moog sub 37 is probably the closest competition for the pro 2, and this also builds upon the reputation of a revered ancestor while stretching its sonic and performance capabilities way beyond what was possible in the 1970s and 1980s. All three of these synths have you covered for searing analog leads, basses and plucks. The moog subsequent 37 is the most straightforward of them, offering up the classic moog analog architecture, with basic routing and modulation options. The sub 37 should have been shipped with a software editor, but the chaps at moog are still working on it and, at the time of writing, there wasnt even an alpha version available for inspection. The pro 2 is also awesome if you have any interest in getting into modular. Usually, mono synths are better in the lead and bass department. While the firstglance impression might understandably be monophonic prophet 12, its in fact a rather different animal.
This weekend i had a couple of hours to interface these new additions with my dsi tempest analog drum machine. Syncing sequencers, arpeggiators and more on the dsi pro 2 and moog sub 37, then sending clocksynced cv step sequences and lfos from the pro 2 to the sub 37. Top pro offers a lot of amazing features for the price despite being quite affordable for a synthesizer, the microkorg offers a rich feature set and great sound which makes it a good option for beginners or for those who want to bring their synth skills to the next level. I am thinking about getting a model d to become my main instrument and then use the. Elektron analog four, moog sub 37, and dsi tempest audio. If you are shipping your sub 37 to the factory for servicing, we recommend using the original shipping carton, or an ata approved. In addition to the improvised elements, what makes this different from previous versions of the piece is that studio z is close to home, so i was able to bring my favorite instrument, the moog sub 37 for lead lines, melodies, drones. The sub 37 arrived back in september and the a4 in november. Youtube the history of the prophet synthesizer duration. I performed this version of vocalise sintetica at on friday, june 8, 2018 at studio z for the nada showcase. Seems to be going head to head with the moog sub 37.
Moog synthesizers are loved for their filters and growling bass sounds, and rightly so. Geoff lyon keyboards t in p ig gear nord stage 2 ha88, roland xp30, novation ks5, boss dr880, roland vs1824cd, macbook pro retina 15 running logic pro x and ipad 4th gen running soft synths. Recently this involved the addition of two new instruments. If you havent got an email yet from moog, its probably because you havent bought or havent registered your moog sub 37. Outfitted with 40 knobs and 74 switches, the sub 37 tribute edition places each critical sound creation element and live performance tool immediately at your command. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. Part 2 of a new series i am starting using the moog sub 37 and dsi prophet rev2. Moog subsequent 37 patches, presets and sound design. Dsi prophet rev2 dsi pro 2 and the matrixbrute ambient. That being said i will be purchasing the sub 37 eventually because i will want a moog. Prophet 12 module vs sub 37 page 2 dsi prophet forum.
So you can play four note chords going through one or both of the filters. These three instruments seem to complement each other really well. The sub 37 tribute edition is also the first moog synthesizer in over 30 years to play more than one note at a time. Adam hails from warsaw where he teaches synthesis and sound design at the academy of audio engineering. This series is for anyone interested in hearing the beautiful sounds these synths create.
Subzero inspires maximum creativity and endless possibilities. The moog sub 37 was announced recently with paraphonic capability, and now the pro 2. More patches for your sequential prophet rev2 09oct19. Nord user forum view topic new dsi pro 2 synthesizer. And the moog sub37 makes better bass and leads than the pro2. In case you want the sub 37 because of its particular sound you should get one. Moog music today announced the subsequent 37 cv, a variant of the sub 37 that adds new assignable control voltage patch points for modular connectivity, an improved keybed and an updated mixer. The moog sub 37 tribute edition is an expanded 37key version of the moog sub phatty analog synthesizer. I also love the look of it and would like to own my first moog. Between the utterly unique sound of its paraphonic architecture, the extensive modulation amenities, and the immediacy of its panel layout, the sub 37 is an absolute. If want to learn how the the moog sub 37 works, youll find that this course is the ultimate sub 37 users guide. Adding cv interconnectivity was the starting point, says moog. I dig the moog sound way more than the dsi sound, particularly for the upper mid range and highs. Page 60 caring for the sub 37 clean the sub 37 with a soft, slightly moist cloth only do not use solvents or abrasive detergents.
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