Moog has long been a pioneer in electronic bass, from the iconic Minimoog Model D to the Taurus Bass Pedals, Sub Phatty, and Minitaur. Mariana continues this tradition in the form of an innovative software synthesizer for iOS, macOS, and Windows. Optimized for dynamic bass sounds that sit perfectly in the mix, Mariana is a versatile tool for artists and musicians across all genres and workflows.
Mariana is a dual-layer synthesizer, allowing you to mix together two completely different synthesizer sounds that can dynamically complement each other or be played duophonically. Each layer is built around two oscillators with precise and inventive controls to make your bass tone punch through a mix and stand out from the rest, with a sub-oscillator adding even more low-end weight. Two resonant Moog filters and a third filter specifically for the sub-oscillator let you shape your sound, adding warmth while rolling off high frequencies or pushing up the resonance for added bite. With stereo oscillators and crossover filter functionality, Mariana is optimized for quickly fine-tuning stereo content while simultaneously preserving a powerful mono bass foundation.
Warm tube, tape, and overdrive saturation and a tight compressor add heaviness and glue to your bass lines while an illuminating real-time metering section lets you monitor your sounds and dial them in to a professional standard. Flexible built-in delay and chorus effects operate on separate layers and can expand the stereo image of your sounds while preserving a solid mono signal with high-pass filters. Mariana comes with more than 200 professionally designed presets to use as a starting point or inspire you to create your own unique bass tones.
Mariana’s intuitive user interface is designed for quick and efficient workflow while being fully equipped with three LFOs, three envelopes, and two random generators per layer. Combined with a creative and extremely deep modulation editor, Mariana excels at in-depth sound design and sounds that dynamically evolve over time. Nearly every parameter of Mariana can be modulated internally via MIDI, MPE, and virtual CV to build an interconnected ecosystem right in your DAW (digital audio workstation). With an optimized resizable user interface, expressive on-screen keyboard for iPad and desktop versions, and seamless integration into any DAW, Mariana is the most accessible way to add the unmistakable Moog bass sound to your productions.
Mariana is compatible with macOS 11.7 Intel/Apple Silicon (or newer), standalone and plug-in formats VST3, AudioUnits, Pro Tools AAX and Windows 10 64-bit Intel systems (or newer), standalone and plug-in formats VST3, and Pro Tools AAX
A sister application is available for 64-bit iPad devices and requires iOS 14.4 or higher.
TIP: For optimum performance on any iOS device, be sure to disable Wi-Fi or activate Airplane Mode.
TIP: Keep your battery charged above 50%, or CPU performance may be reduced by the operating system, which can result in choppy UI and/or audio crackles.
TIP: On iOS devices without a home button, the iOS home indicator overlays on top of the keyboard and can result in the app being swiped away accidentally. We recommend activating Guided Access through iOS Settings > Accessibility in order to use Mariana without unwanted interactions.