Moog Mariana bass synthesizer plugin interface

Moog Mariana: Dual-Layer Bass Synthesizer Plugin

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Moog Mariana is a dual-layer software bass synthesizer from Moog for macOS and Windows. It combines two synth layers with Moog filters, saturation, compression and metering to build bass sounds.

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01Overview

Moog describes Mariana as the next step in its bass lineage, following the Minimoog Model D and Minitaur. Each of its two layers is built around two oscillators and a sub-oscillator, with a dedicated filter for the sub. The layers can be stacked for complementary sounds or played duophonically. Built-in tube, tape and overdrive saturation, a compressor and real-time metering are included for finishing bass parts. Mariana runs as a plug-in in VST3, AU and AAX formats or as a standalone app controlled by MIDI.

Best for

Sub bass design
Techno basslines
Stacked bass layers
Evolving modulated bass
Standalone MIDI bass synth

Developer: Moog
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Dual synthesizer layers that can be stacked or played duophonically
Two oscillators per layer plus a dedicated sub-oscillator
Two resonant Moog filters and a separate sub filter
Three LFOs, three envelopes and two random generators per layer
Deep modulation matrix with MIDI, MPE and virtual CV control
Tube, tape and overdrive saturation with a tight compressor
Real-time metering for monitoring bass levels
Virtual CV interaction with Moogerfooger effects plug-ins
Resizable interface with an expressive on-screen keyboard
200 included presets

03In depth

Sound Design and Modulation for Bass Synthesis

Mariana's two layers can be mixed to complement each other or played independently in duophonic mode. Each layer includes three LFOs, three envelopes and two random generators, giving a wide range of movement for evolving basses.

The modulation matrix is one of the deeper parts of the instrument. Moog says nearly every parameter can be modulated through MIDI, MPE and virtual CV. Stereo oscillators and crossover filtering are intended to help shape width while keeping a mono bass foundation.

Delay and chorus effects run on separate layers, and high-pass filters help keep the low end mono.

Workflow, Interface and Included Presets

The interface is resizable and includes an on-screen keyboard. Moog presents it as a fast, straightforward way to control bass sounds from the start.

Mariana ships with 200 presets that can serve as starting points or be reworked into new bass tones.

Because it works as a plug-in inside a DAW and as a standalone app, it can be used in a studio session or as a separate MIDI-controlled instrument.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Moog
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Moog Mariana support?

Mariana is available in VST3, AU and AAX plug-in formats, and also runs as a standalone app.

What operating systems does Mariana run on?

Mariana runs on macOS and Windows. The macOS requirement is macOS 11.7 or newer, and the Windows requirement is Windows 10 64-bit.

What do I need to use Mariana?

Mariana runs as a plug-in in a compatible DAW or as a standalone app controlled via MIDI. Meeting the listed system requirements for your operating system is needed to run it.