Bucktunes Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just a few more months, or until the parts bins run out... Bye bye Little Phatty ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just a few more months, or until the parts bins run out... Bye bye Little Phatty I wonder if that means the Slim Phatty is on its way out as well. It doesn't say anything about it, but it uses mostly the same parts, so... Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoooombiex Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Wow - that's surprising. It still seems like a pretty popular board. And the article doesn't mention why it's being discontinued. Maybe something that's clearly new and better and overlapping, but they want people to buy up the existing stock before they announce it? Maybe I'll hang on to my slim phatty after all. I had actually thought to myself that selling it wasn't a big deal because they were in constant supply if I needed one down the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Interesting. Will there be a successor? Dun dun dun... Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The last synth Bob designed... I'd hope to see a follow-up player's synth with the free running oscillators of the Little/Slim, and the filter/drive gain stages of the Sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Here's an interesting retrospective mini-documentary explaining how the Little Phatty came about; The making of the Little Phatty ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybersoniq Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I smell a Bigger Sub Phatty....Sub Phatty architecture with 37 Keys and 100 presets please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just a few more months, or until the parts bins run out... Bye bye Little Phatty I wonder if that means the Slim Phatty is on its way out as well. It doesn't say anything about it, but it uses mostly the same parts, so... I'm guessing it will be replaced with a module that has the Sub Phatty engine, but they will call it Slim Phatty II because Slim Sub Phatty would sound too unwieldy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It will be called the Slim Shaky and feature oscillators that don't stay in tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Little Phatty proved that you CAN sell boatloads of a well-engineered synthesizer, even if you give it the most moronic name imaginable. When I heard the name, I swore I'd never buy one. But I did. Think how many more they could have sold, if it had been named something that a someone might actually want to own. I mean, do they have anyone doing marketing at Moog? Now, I am sure I'll get jumped on here, as no doubt there were/are a few people who thought that "Little Phatty" was a great name for a neat bit of technology. And hey, it probably even inspired Dave Smith to develop the.... Mopho. "Hey there Mo'Pho', 'sup wit yo Phatty?" So what's after the Little Phatty? The Little Pudgy? The Big WetOne? The MoogerBooger? Ack. Michael Montage 8, Logic Pro X, Omnisphere, Diva, Zebra 2, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Easy there. Deep breaths. In....out...in...out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Very sad.. great video though... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 So what's after the Little Phatty? The Little Pudgy? The Big WetOne? The MoogerBooger? The Obese Oscillation? When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Little Phatty proved that you CAN sell boatloads of a well-engineered synthesizer, even if you give it the most moronic name imaginable. When I heard the name, I swore I'd never buy one. But I did. Think how many more they could have sold, if it had been named something that a someone might actually want to own. To be fair, you have to admit that the first time you learned there was a keyboard called the MiniMoog, you probably thought it sounded pretty goofy too -- no matter how you thought it was pronounced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 So what's after the Little Phatty? The Little Pudgy? The Big WetOne? The MoogerBooger? The Obese Oscillation? Dirgy Diabetes Diodebased Deathboard. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Little Phatty proved that you CAN sell boatloads of a well-engineered synthesizer, even if you give it the most moronic name imaginable. When I heard the name, I swore I'd never buy one. But I did. Think how many more they could have sold, if it had been named something that a someone might actually want to own. I mean, do they have anyone doing marketing at Moog? Now, I am sure I'll get jumped on here, as no doubt there were/are a few people who thought that "Little Phatty" was a great name for a neat bit of technology. And hey, it probably even inspired Dave Smith to develop the.... Mopho. "Hey there Mo'Pho', 'sup wit yo Phatty?" So what's after the Little Phatty? The Little Pudgy? The Big WetOne? The MoogerBooger? Ack. Watch the video. They talk about the name. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I smell a Bigger Sub Phatty....Sub Phatty architecture with 37 Keys and 100 presets please. yeah, and THREE REAL OSCILLATORS, no need for "subs". :D The *real* Mini for the 21th century! It will be called "High Cholesterol" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Little Phatty proved that you CAN sell boatloads of a well-engineered synthesizer, even if you give it the most moronic name imaginable. When I heard the name, I swore I'd never buy one. But I did. Think how many more they could have sold, if it had been named something that a someone might actually want to own. To be fair, you have to admit that the first time you learned there was a keyboard called the MiniMoog, you probably thought it sounded pretty goofy too -- no matter how you thought it was pronounced. Nope. Not in 1970 Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I bought my Little Phatty (Tribute Edition) originally thinking that if I liked it enough, I'd sell it and "upgrade" to a Voyager. Well, I really liked the Little Phatty, but never felt compelled to upgrade. The Tribute is a gorgeous instrument, IMHO, although I wish the keybed was worthy of the design. Regardless, I'd rather play a synth solo on this guy anytime, vs any other synth I've ever owned. http://www.fototime.com/255C7DCE08C44F5/medium800.jpg I also like the look of these white ones that are selling now... I should probably scrape up $1,500 from somewhere and get one before they're gone. http://www.iheartsynths.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WhitePhattyFront-1.jpg Michael Montage 8, Logic Pro X, Omnisphere, Diva, Zebra 2, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Can anyone share some good examples of what it sounds like? I'm sure there are a ton of clips of it, but I'm hoping someone can share ones they think are really cool. Y'know, because I need more GAS. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Perhaps Moog could sell the name Little Phatty to EV for their aromatic speakers. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Y'know, because I need more GAS. Yeah, I know. Me too. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieP_MechE Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Can anyone share some good examples of what it sounds like? I'm sure there are a ton of clips of it, but I'm hoping someone can share ones they think are really cool. Y'know, because I need more GAS. Check out the solo at 4:05. [video:youtube]eZBlRkF0-to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Check out the solo at 4:05. ... and 1.15 and 2.40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 First of all, you have to love a band using three keyboard players. Second, that was an interesting set up, with the audience in the middle and wearing headphones. Third, cool sound. Thanks! "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Very nice.... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I want one. It has been an item that I put off thinking that I can get one later. I don't really need one. I am going to fool around and not be able to get one. Sort of like what I did regarding the Poly Evolver. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I tried the LittlePhatty and the Slim Phatty and quite frankly, they didn't do it for me. From the build quality to the limitations inherent in a smaller footprint I sold both quickly. That said, perhaps I am spoiled by the Moog Voyager and modular... Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've tried making a digital "clone" of analog synths. While doing so and in hindsight trying to verify what I learned, I'd say it's possible Moog thought something along the lines of "the latest Prince album sucked". Of course this is popular language among the not detail retentive, and most people will have other reasons for not trying to improve that situation. Of course I mean "the latest Prince" in a interchangeable way, like "that Beethoven performance was very moderate", etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've never bonded with the sound of the Phatty, or even a Voyager. Must be something wrong with me. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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