Moog Sub37 Explained
The Sub37 Tribute Synthesizer is one of Moog’s modern classics, and synth and sound Design guru Sami Rabia dives deep into this analog vessel, exploring every aspect of it and showing you how to create your own patches from scratch. This is the most comprehensive video series available about the Moog Sub37!
Videos
• Introduction (00:39) - Sound Designer Sami Rabia gives a brief introduction to the course.
• Preset Management (05:33) - Learn how to quickly navigate, save and initialize presets from the hardware interface.
• Global Menu (09:11) - In this video Sami explains the options available in the Global Menu, not the most exciting aspect of the SUb37 but very useful.
• Oscillators (09:57) - Sami gives a detailed overview of the rich Oscillator section in the Sub37, including Sync, Keyboard reset and Duo-mode.
• Envelopes (12:53) - A detailed look at the Envelopes in the Sub37, including the extra Delay and Hold stages and the “knob shift” parameters.
• Filter & Mixer (09:37) - Get a good understanding of filtering, multi-drive and differences between the filter slopes on offer and gain-staging and saturation in the mixer.
• Mod Bus Pt. 1 (16:38) - In this part Sami explores using the Mod Bus as an LFO section, using it to modulate other parameters in the synth.
• Mod Bus Pt. 2 (07:54) - In this video we explore using the Mod Bus as a Matrix, allowing us to connect hidden sources & destinations.
• Glide (06:46) - We take a look at the different glide modes available, how they sound and when they might be useful.
• Arpeggiator (09:21) - Sami goes into detail on the Arpeggiator section, including all the different modes of operation.
• Sequencer (Editor) (11:46) - Taking a look at the software editor, Sami breaks down the Sequencer, introducing all the important features.
• Sequencer Basics (Hardware) (08:20) - Learn how to easily and quickly record and play a sequence from the hardware interface.
• Sequencer Duo Mode (04:16) - In this video Sami explains the particulars of operating the sequencer in Duo Mode.
• Sequencer Step Edit (14:53) - The Step editor is one of the most powerful features in the Sub37, in this video Sami explains the functions available to you in this mode.
• Designing Bass (08:03) - Sami explains his approach to programming a bass sound in the Sub37.
• Designing Leads (09:01) - Learn the basic process of building lead sounds.
• Designing FX (04:32) - In this video Sami builds an aggressive FX sound, making full use of the saturation capabilities of the Sub37.
• Designing Plucks (04:24) - Taking advantage of Duo Mode means we can create distinctive pluck sounds. Sami explains how he programs them on the Sub37.