After five years, the Moog Subsequent 25 has run its course. Initially unveiled at NAMM 2020 as an affordable take on the Subsequent 37, the Subsequent 25 will now no longer be in production. Production of the Subsequent 37 will continue as normal.
The discontinuation became effective on 13 March. “We will be indefinitely suspending production of Subsequent 25 and offering the remaining available units through our global dealer network,” the company announced on its website.
While the Subsequent 25 captured the essence of the 37 in a design similar to 2013’s Sub Phatty, it also offered a slew of improvements. The newer model offered double the headroom and a re-tuned Multidrive circuit for dirtier tones. Moog also worked to reshape the synth’s gain staging with its Ladder Filter, which allowed for greater harmonic saturation, compression and richer low ends.
While no new synths will be created, Moog isn’t leaving current Subsequent 25 owners out in the cold. The company will still offer parts and repairs for the discontinues model. “We remain dedicated to supporting all owners of the Subsequent 25 and will continue to provide repairs, maintenance, and parts to ensure your instrument operates at its best for years to come,” Moog promises.
Though we’re waving off the Sub 25, this may be a sign of the Moog moguls conjuring up a new take on the Sub 37.
It’s also a sign of the Sub 37 prevailing as a timeless piece of gear. To this day, synth-heads continue to discover and love the Sub 37. YouTuber Yaahn Hunter Jr named the Sub 37 as the “epitome” of his style just four months back.
We even crowned the Sub 37 as our Gear of the Year Best Hardware Instrument in 2016, and it’s continued to be a favourite.
“With a machine like the 37, you interact to your heart’s content, just dialling, connecting unusual sources and destinations and, more importantly than anything, learning,” reviewer Andy Jones said at the time.
“This beast oozes quality at every turn, following solid analogue formulae at one instance and then bizarre twisting snake sonics the next,” he praised. “Beware, you will lose a day or two of your life just playing. And make sure you record everything, as you will come up with wonderful music.”
The Sub 25 is still available for purchase, though stocks are limited.
