The Moog Little Phatty stage II, is the second and newest edition to the Little Phatty Stage series of synthesizers. The key purpose of this article is to point out the features and benefits that make the stage ii version different from its predecessor. In doing so, hopefully you will get an idea of why this little musical instrument is becoming more and more popular with musicians across all kinds of musical genre.

The new features of the Little Phatty stage ii include;
. MIDI over USB
. MIDI clock Sync
. An Arpeggiator
. Tap Tempo
. Stylish black finish

The benefit of having MIDI over USB is the ability to process external audio, which in turn, makes it all the more powerful. It also gives this synthesizer more versatility, from full analog set up, to a laptop / soft synthesizer set up. With the help of software like the Little Phatty Editor/Librarian, you can connect directly to your computer and operate via your computer keyboard.

The MIDI clock sync enables you to synchronize the LFO and arpeggiator to the tempo of your MIDI sequencer, drum machine or software. Any wave modulations, be they triangle, sawtooth, square or sample and hold, can be timed precisely with your rhythm tracks and the arpeggiator.

The arpeggiator itself is a very useful addition with applications for musicians across all musical genre. Being synchronized to the MIDI clock, it even allows the authentic recreation of those old style synthesizer sounds from the 70′s and 80′s.

Tap tempo brings LFO (Low Frequency Oscillation) and arpeggiator synchronized functionality to situations where there is no MIDI clock.

The smooth black finish, gives the Little Phatty stage ii that extra style and contemporary feel befitting its upgrade.

Although sold separately, it is worth further mentioning the Little Phatty Editor/Librarian software accessory. Suited to both Mac and Windows platforms, it enables you to use your computer for storing, editing, mutating, morphing and creating presets. Presets can also be arranged for the creation of custom preset banks, a very handy feature for performing musicians getting ready for their next gig.

In summary, the new features of the Moog Little Phatty stage ii, combine true analog synthesis with contemporary performance and production. The famous Moog sound is still there, but now it can be further enhanced thanks to features you would normally expect on much larger and more expensive synthesizers. The added versatility is helping to expand the following of the Moog Little Phatty to include an even broader audience. Musicians across all musical genre, are beginning to appreciate the quality and adaptability of this performance and production enhancement tool.