Moog Mariana is a dual-layer bass synthesizer from Moog that combines two independent synth layers, a deep modulation editor and a set of built-in effects in one instrument.
Moog Mariana at a glance
| Developer | Moog |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 11.7 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What Moog Mariana does
The instrument is built around a modern take on Moog bass, drawing on the lineage of classic Moog bass instruments such as the Minimoog Model D. Each of its two layers is organized around two oscillators, with controls for shaping the tone, and the two layers can be mixed together dynamically to combine two completely different synthesizer sounds. A third filter is dedicated to the sub-oscillator, and two resonant Moog filters shape the main signal.
Built-in tube, tape and overdrive saturation, a tight compressor, a flexible delay and chorus operating on separate layers, and metering are provided for adding weight and punch to bass lines. Mariana can be used inside a DAW or as a standalone application controlled by MIDI, and it interacts with the Moogerfooger effects plugins via virtual CV to build a modular Moog setup.
Key features
- Dual layers. Two separate synthesizer layers can be stacked as complementary sound layers, and each layer can be shaped on its own before the two are blended.
- Two-oscillator layers. Each layer is built around two oscillators, with controls that set the bass tone.
- Filters and sub-oscillator. Two resonant Moog filters shape the sound, and a third filter is dedicated to the sub-oscillator.
- Saturation and compression. Tube, tape and overdrive saturation can be combined with a tight compressor to add heaviness to bass lines.
- Delay and chorus. A flexible built-in delay and chorus run on the separate layers to expand the stereo image.
Moog Mariana compared with similar plugins
Minimoog from Universal Audio is an instrument in the same family, available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Super 8 from Native Instruments is a synth available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moog Mariana | Moog | Synth | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Minimoog | Universal Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Hybrid 3 | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Bass Engine 1 | DopeSONIX | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Super 8 | Native Instruments | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €102.14 |
Price and availability
Moog Mariana was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Moog Mariana FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Moog Mariana?
Queries pair the name with serial key and keygen, and a working serial is the string most often typed, though the developer's licensing is not described here.
Does Moog Mariana run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, on macOS 11.7 or later.
Which hosts does Moog Mariana work with?
The developer names Pro Tools, and the instrument can also run as a standalone application.