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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Ben » 18 Aug 2013 11:54

Any opinions on Sylenth1? I'm just diving into it because it was less than 100 buckaroos and looked like a fun synth.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby the4thImpulse » 18 Aug 2013 12:57

ONEHOODASSPONY wrote:Any opinions on Sylenth1? I'm just diving into it because it was less than 100 buckaroos and looked like a fun synth.

Probably the best all purpose soft synth you can own, get to know it good and it will never fail you. It ranks number one on music radars top ten software synthesizers.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Acsii » 18 Aug 2013 15:12

It ranks number 1 on like any soft synth list
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby S.P.P » 18 Aug 2013 15:53

I was looking into getting Absynth, anybody got experience with it? I've heard mixed reviews.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Acsii » 18 Aug 2013 16:43

PYR3LIGHT wrote:I was looking into getting Absynth, anybody got experience with it? I've heard mixed reviews.

It's pretty good for soundscape stuff... Anything else it's varies
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby ChocolateChicken » 21 Aug 2013 00:18

Is Absynth one of the best NI synths? I've had Massive for quite a while, and I've had my eyes on either FM8, but I'm not sure about each one. Massive is extremely popular, but I don't think that's the BEST synth NI has to offer.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Acsii » 21 Aug 2013 00:26

if you're not gonna be doing mostly soundscapes then go for fm8
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby S.P.P » 21 Aug 2013 04:23

ChocolateChicken wrote:Is Absynth one of the best NI synths? I've had Massive for quite a while, and I've had my eyes on either FM8, but I'm not sure about each one. Massive is extremely popular, but I don't think that's the BEST synth NI has to offer.

I can't comment on Absynth, but I've used FM8 on one of my teacher's laptop and it's extremely good. I'd get it, personally.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Conduit » 21 Aug 2013 11:30

Absynth is really powerful. While its easiest to do soundscapes with, you can make basically any sound with it, or at least most stuff massive is capable of. If you use it for leads and stuff your bound to find some unique sounds too, since so few use it.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Mr. Bigglesworth » 21 Aug 2013 20:49

I'm looking at Sylenth1 as my next software investment. I reckon it'd be pretty cool if I could go hybrid digital/hardware with my music.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby ChocolateChicken » 22 Aug 2013 18:11

What has given Absynth the popular association of soundscapes? Surely, it is capable of more than soundscapes, and most other synths can make soundscapes and ambient stuff as well. I am very much interested in creating unique ambient sounds and pads, as well as atmospheric effects, but is that mostly what Absynth is worth?
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Acsii » 24 Aug 2013 03:23

ChocolateChicken wrote:What has given Absynth the popular association of soundscapes? Surely, it is capable of more than soundscapes, and most other synths can make soundscapes and ambient stuff as well. I am very much interested in creating unique ambient sounds and pads, as well as atmospheric effects, but is that mostly what Absynth is worth?

For me it's just that's what I used to use it for and that was pretty much it. I agree that it's not the best but imo the easiest... although now after switching to logic I use Sculpture.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby JSynth » 28 Aug 2013 12:53

ONEHOODASSPONY wrote:Any opinions on Sylenth1? I'm just diving into it because it was less than 100 buckaroos and looked like a fun synth.


This is the synth I use the most. Its pretty easy to get the hand of and can do a lot.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby HMage » 29 Aug 2013 15:46

ONEHOODASSPONY wrote:Any opinions on Sylenth1? I'm just diving into it because it was less than 100 buckaroos and looked like a fun synth.


Money very well spent.

I've been using it for more than 4 years and I keep returning to it.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby JayB » 30 Aug 2013 00:02

I've recently become a fan of the Korg Legacy Collection. Especially M1 and Wavestation from the Digital Edition are beasts for cold pads and bells and stuff that you can use in contrast to all the virtual analog synths you usually find.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby silvermoon » 04 Sep 2013 09:19

Does anyone have Omnisphere or Nexus? what would you recommend for a go-to synth?
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Captain Ironhelm » 04 Sep 2013 13:05

silvermoon wrote:Does anyone have Omnisphere or Nexus? what would you recommend for a go-to synth?


I would highly recommend Sylenth, z3ta+2, or Massive. You can buy a truck load of specialized presets and still spend a whole lot less than the stock ReFX Nexus if what you are looking for are sounds ready-to-go. Nexus expansions, to my understanding, are put out only by ReFX and cost like 3 times more than most sound designers charge for their soundbanks for the other synths. If you are planning on buying a synth, keep your eyes pealed, as you pretty much never have to pay full price. (For instance, z3ta+2 this last week had a 50% off sale.)
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby HMage » 09 Sep 2013 19:36

I'm going to try Spire this weekend. We'll see how it goes.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby ChocolateChicken » 10 Sep 2013 00:19

HMage wrote:I'm going to try Spire this weekend. We'll see how it goes.


I remember Lavender posted on her tumblr about a "sexy" lead she made with that thing in order to praise the synth, but all it was was a classic saw wave + high resonance BP filter + LFO modulated cutoff + distortion, used in a lot of classic techno tracks. A demo I saw on youtube made it look really interesting, so I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on that synth.

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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby HMage » 10 Sep 2013 09:21

ChocolateChicken wrote:
HMage wrote:I'm going to try Spire this weekend. We'll see how it goes.

DAMMIT I THOUGHT ALL I WOULD EVER NEED IS MASSIVE, SYLENTH, AND FM8 HOW MANY OTHER SYNTHS ARE THERE?


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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby ChocolateChicken » 10 Sep 2013 17:56

Fab Filter Twin 2 is also a super awesome subtractive synthesizer with nearly limitless modulation capabilities and some of the best filters in existence. Fab Filter products are all great though. I'm not sure why Twin 2 isn't nearly as popular as most other synths are.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Captain Ironhelm » 10 Sep 2013 18:45

it has only like 3 different oscillator waveforms if I remember right. The oscillators are what really made Twin 2 feel limited for me.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby ChocolateChicken » 10 Sep 2013 19:14

Captain Ironhelm wrote:it has only like 3 different oscillator waveforms if I remember right. The oscillators are what really made Twin 2 feel limited for me.


That cannot be; it has Saw, Triangle, Sine, Square, and white noise, and the Square is PWM enabled.

I think what you are referring to is FabFilter One, which is a basic single-oscillator synth. Twin 2 is an entirely different synth, also by FabFilter. I recommend trying out Twin 2 if you haven't already!
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby Captain Ironhelm » 10 Sep 2013 20:22

my bad! I'll have to look into it.
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Re: Software Synth Discussion

Postby simonli2575 » 11 Sep 2013 12:33

Z3ta+2 is on Steam and is 50% off, bringing it down to $49.99 until Sept 16.
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