[SPHE] New Sub Phatty Editor version ready to test !

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Hello beta group,

We are starting a new beta phase for Sub Phatty Editor !

See SPHE v2.0.0b1 available to test, downloadable from here:
http://www.moogconnect.net/downloads/subphatty/Sub-Phatty-Editor-2.0.0b1-WINDOWS.zip
http://www.moogconnect.net/downloads/subphatty/Sub-Phatty-Editor-2.0.0b1-OSX.zip

Firmware is still beta v2.1.12, which we originally planned to release as an individual update, but will be released along with this new Editor version, which we wish to complete asap.

We would love to have your constant feedback about both Editor and Firmware. Please download, install, use it extensively and post any new reports as separate items, carrying the prefix [SPHE] for Editor and [SPH] for Firmware.

Firmware Download:
http://www.moogconnect.net/downloads/subphatty/Sub_Phatty_Firmware_Beta_v2.1.12.zip

IMPORTANT: You must first check for the current SPH firmware version by loading the Editor and looking at the firmware version number in the PREF page. If it says 2.x, you can install the new firmware. If it’s 1.x, please check for your unit’s serial number. If it’s #2892 or lower, please DO NOT update your Sub Phatty firmware, as it requires also updating the bootloader.

Windows Driver Download:
v3.30.0 (Windows 7 and up): http://www.moogconnect.net/downloads/subphatty/Moog_Sub_Phatty_USB_DriverSetup_v3.30.0.zip
v2.23.0 (Vista or XP): http://www.moogconnect.net/downloads/subphatty/Moog_Sub_Phatty_USB_DriverSetup_v2.23.0.zip
*Please note the driver should be installed only once upgrading the firmware.

NOTE: With the new dedicated driver for the Minitaur posted, there is no need anymore of the generic moog USB driver and it should be removed/uninstalled. Please uninstall any existing generic moog driver from “Programs and Features” (Control Panel), and manually delete the files “moogusbmidi_x64.sys” and “moogusbmidiks_x64” in “Windows\system32\drivers”, before installing this driver.

Updating the firmware:

  1. Connect your Sub Phatty to your computer using a USB cable. Connect it directly, and not using any USB hub.
  2. Turn the Sub Phatty on. Push HARD SYNC and PITCH AMT and while holding them both, push ACTIVE PANEL twice. If you push it only once, the update won’t work.
  3. LFO RATE indicator should blink slowly. This means that the Phatty is now ready to receive the new firmware.
  4. Load the C6 sysex program.
  5. Configure C6 midi ports so they point to Sub Phatty In/Out (“CONFIG”)
  6. Load the firmware syx file into C6 (“LOAD”)
  7. Mark the syx file by clicking it once, and then click “SEND”
  8. MIDI LED should now flash slowly. If it flashes very fast it means that the Phatty receives midi, but not updating the firmware. In this case turn the Phatty off and back on, and repeat the 3-button push scenario.
  9. Once the update completes, the Phatty should restart itself automatically. That means the new firmware is now updated.
  10. Run the Sub Phatty Editor and check for the firmware version by clicking on “PREF”. It should now say 2.1.12. If it says anything other than “2.1.12”, it means that the firmware is not successfully updated, and you need to repeat the process again.

Installing the Windows driver:

  1. Power off your Sub Phatty and disconnect its USB cable
  2. In case you do not have any Minitaur in your system, uninstall any existing generic moog USB driver and manually delete the files moogusbmidi_x64.sys and moogusbmidiks_x64 from Windows\system32\drivers. Do NOT remove any existing Sub 37 drivers.
  3. Restart your computer
  4. Power on the Sub Phatty, connect the USB cable and let Windows auto-detect and install the default SPH driver. This may take a few minutes so be patient.
  5. Once detected, install the new Sub Phatty driver. The installer should load two popup windows, asking to confirm the driver components. Mark the checkboxes in those popups, and let it complete. If asked by the installer to disconnect and reconnect the cable, please do so.
  6. Restart your computer
  7. Check your Device Manager settings. There should be separate entries for the Sub Phatty, and also the Sub 37, in case one is present is your system. The entries should appear under the root tree, with no exclamation mark in them.
  8. Open the Editor, click the PREF button and select “moog Sub Phatty In/Out” from the Midi Input and Output menus. To sync all preset, click the GET button.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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Thanks!
The Firmware seems to be the one I have.

Installation didn’t have a problem.

Let’s check…

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Some preliminary feedback regarding use with the current version of Sonar Platinum.

As you may recall issues with the previous version included the VSTi not being recognised by Sonar, and I had a number of issues getting the VST version to reliably load when opening a project.

Sonar still did not recognise the VSTi (VST2), however it did recognise the VSTi (VST3).

In initial testing the VSTi (VST3) works as expected, allowing me to route midi directly from other devices to the plugin to control the SPH, and after closing Sonar, power cycling the SPH, then starting Sonar again and opening the same project the saved preset was automatically loaded to the SPH as expected.

Very promising start, I’m pretty excited!

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Thanks again for your work on this. Tested in Win 7 on Live 9 and Cubase 8.5 and installed fine.

Only small issue is that on both DAWs I randomly (not sure what was triggering it) received the “Device disconnected” message but despite that the SubPhatty was still working. Fix was to simply disable that message.

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I’m confused, is this beta for the Sub 37 as well?

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Not at all, only Sub Phatty, that’s why we are using the prefix [SPHE] which means Sub Phatty Editor

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Okay, I was confused because I received a mail about the update, although I own the Sub 37 :slight_smile:
Thanks for clarifying!

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Thanks,

I sent this announcement to the entire group, so everyone knows about this phase. The next beta emails for this phase will be only sent to members who show up in our records as Sub Phatty owners.

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What’s new in this version?

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Mainly bug fixes. New features will be listed when added.