Moog Little Phatty Stage IIFrom real comments

Name: Moog Little Phatty Stage II
Rating: 3 (14 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 14 mentions across 8 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment69%

PROS 69%

CONS 31%

Rank based on 14 mentions across 8 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want classic full, elegant analog Moog sound
You're learning analog synthesis and want something approachable
You can find a good used price like the $895 deal one buyer got

What users love

Rich, classic analog soundNotable0 mentions

Strongly positive

Strong value for the sound0 mentions

Widely praised

Highly engaging to play0 mentions

Strongly positive

Easy to learn analog synthesis0 mentions

Widely praised

Skip this if...

You need wood side panels without buying the pricier Tribute edition
You have limited studio space and dislike side-mounted cable clutter
You're only after a couple of signature sounds and question the value

What users complain about

Cheap-feeling plastic side panels0 mentions

Generally negative

Side-mounted I/O creates clutter0 mentions

Generally negative

Inconsistent I/O across editions0 mentions

Generally negative

Perceived limited sonic payoff for price0 mentions

Generally negative

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Moog Little Phatty Stage II

Rich, classic analog soundHighly engaging to playStrong value for the soundCheap-feeling plastic side panelsInconsistent I/O across editionsPerceived limited sonic payoff for price

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Rich, classic analog sound

Highly engaging to play

Strong value for the sound

Cheap-feeling plastic side panels

Inconsistent I/O across editions

Perceived limited sonic payoff for price

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Overall Impression

The analog sound quality is the standout strength. Multiple owners praise the Little Phatty Stage II's sound as full, elegant, charismatic, and classically Moog. Commenters note the particular 'grain' of true analog synthesis that digital gear can't easily replicate, calling it an all-time great among both vintage and modern analog synths, and one of the most addictive instruments they've played.

Build details split opinion, especially the side panels and I/O placement. One user criticizes the plastic side panels as looking cheap, noting wood sides are only available on the pricier Tribute edition despite costing little extra. The same user dislikes the side-mounted inputs and outputs, which create a messy cable 'rats nest' in tight studio spaces compared to rear-panel connections. Another owner found their unit missing side I/O jacks present on a different color edition.

Accessibility and value make it appealing to a range of buyers. Commenters find the Little Phatty relatively easy to learn analog synthesis on, with the price seen as hard to beat for what it offers. One buyer scored a used unit for $895 and later resold it for $1100. Still, one commenter felt that at higher price points you're mainly paying for a couple of standout signature sounds rather than broad versatility.

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graphic_eqRich, classic analog soundNotable

5 mentions

Strongly positive

Commenters repeatedly praise the Little Phatty's full, elegant, and charismatic tone, describing it as classic Moog sound that digital synths can't easily replicate. Several call it an all-time great even compared against large collections of other analog gear.

@RFreigeldorff

I got a truckload of old and modern analogues here but it just boggles my mind how good the little phatty sounds. full, elegant, charismatic, useful. all time great.

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November 17, 2015

@djmarco589

The Moog marked the history of electronic music. These sounds are fantastic!!!!

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March 11, 2015

@ziggystardust48

Classical Moog sounds which made them loved and famous.Still does.Fat brilliant analogue sounds which digital cannot replicate so easily! Analogue Rocks.

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June 6, 2011

@hotlanta71

wow you can really do some monster stuff with this thing, its head and shoulders above most vintage synths IMO

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June 19, 2010

attach_moneyStrong value for the sound

2 mentions

Widely praised

Reviewers feel the price is justified by the sound quality, and one buyer got a great used deal and later resold it for a profit, indicating good resale value.

@MRSHORTFUSE100

Hello, like to say I enjoy your videos.I got one of these from Crazy Daves off ebay last year for a blowout price of $895.00.Theres got to be more than 30 as I had number 47.And it did come with the toxic eye and the toxic usb.Best money I spent on a synth but sold it this year for $1100.00 because money was tight.

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November 20, 2015

@Voltor07

@swagger234 I agree. The Little Phatty is amazing in the range of sounds that it can produce, and it's rather easy to learn analog synthesis on. The price can't be beat either.

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June 25, 2010

favoriteHighly engaging to play

2 mentions

Strongly positive

Multiple commenters describe the synth as addictive and capable of producing 'monster' sounds, standing out even against vintage synths they've owned.

@hotlanta71

wow you can really do some monster stuff with this thing, its head and shoulders above most vintage synths IMO

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June 19, 2010

@swagger234

this is arguably the most addictive synthesizer i have ever played on....

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May 20, 2010

schoolEasy to learn analog synthesis

1 mentions

Widely praised

Users note that the Little Phatty is approachable for learning analog synthesis while still offering a wide range of sounds. This makes it appealing to newer synth players as well as experienced ones.

@Voltor07

@swagger234 I agree. The Little Phatty is amazing in the range of sounds that it can produce, and it's rather easy to learn analog synthesis on. The price can't be beat either.

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June 25, 2010

warningCheap-feeling plastic side panels

1 mentions

Generally negative

A user criticizes the plastic side panels as looking cheap, noting that wood sides are only offered on the more expensive Tribute edition despite the low added material cost.

@salvadory1103

some things i dont like about the lttle phatty- the plastic sides9looks cheap)(wood only available on tribute edition( to me riduclous considering wood sides only cost about 20-25 dollars ) second i dont like the ouputs / inputs on the side- this becomes a rats nest when you have other gear and limitied studio space(neatly tucked in the back is always more clean and less messy- despite this ofcourse its on my list!!!

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December 3, 2010

cableSide-mounted I/O creates clutter

1 mentions

Generally negative

The side placement of inputs and outputs is called out as creating a messy 'rats nest' of cables in tight studio setups, compared to a cleaner rear-panel layout.

@salvadory1103

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December 3, 2010

error_outlineInconsistent I/O across editions

1 mentions

Generally negative

One owner of a Toxic edition unit found it lacked the side input/output jacks present on the purple edition, raising confusion about feature consistency across color variants.

@jhouse770

I have a LP stage 2 toxic. but I don't have input/output jacks on the right side of my unit. Was this done for the purple one only?

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November 17, 2015

money_offPerceived limited sonic payoff for price

1 mentions

Generally negative

One commenter felt that at higher price points, buyers are effectively paying a lot for only a couple of standout signature sounds rather than broad sonic range.

@jr2629

Can't help but get the feeling that these sounds are really used alot...so really you're paying £1500 for maybe a couple of sounds....cool bit of kit though!

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January 7, 2013

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