Best softsynth ever, hits our shore's!

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:58 am

Dave Bourke wrote:I agree that Sylenth 1 sounds like the ultimate Virus-type VA from listening to the sound examples on the developer's website. So much so that I'm buying it as soon as the Mac AU is released.

However, I don't agree that Zebra 2 doesn't sound "anywhere near" Sylenth 1. I bought it recently and to my ears it sounds almost as good for the Sylenth 1 type of VA sound. But for every other type of synth sound Zebra beats Sylenth 1 into a cocked hat. You won't be getting too many interesting evolving pads out of Sylenth 1, I'll bet.

As for Absynth, well, can you use a sample as an oscillator in Sylenth 1? Nope. Can it do granular? Nope. There are tons of things Absynth can do that Sylenth can't. And if you can find a free bank called "Absynth As A VA" (I think that's what it's called), you can hear Absynth encroaching on Sylenth 1 territory.

Point is, there IS no best synth. There is only the best synth FOR THE JOB. And that's my tuppence worth.

Kind regards.

+1 . Nicely stated. I agree with your observations. I do know some "headline electronica acts" like Juno reactor that swear on absynth in every phase of production. The cpu load of Sylenth seems impressive, but zebra has the "street credibility" going for a few years now.

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:26 am

jgest wrote:predator is mac au as well.....
http://www.robpapen.com/synths/predator/

Hmm... thank you Josh. I didn't think of going to Rob's site 'cause I wasn't confident I'd found the right synth. Thank you for that man.

FWIW, I can't find this new synth there.

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:30 am

monkey man wrote:
FWIW, I can't find this new synth there.

I don't understand?

Dave Bourke · Post by **Dave Bourke** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:33 am

This is the only Synth1 I can find:

http://www.kvraudio.com/get/214.html

Windows-only VSTi, I'm afraid.

Kind regards.

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:38 am

Dave Bourke wrote:This is the only Synth1 I can find:

http://www.kvraudio.com/get/214.html

Windows-only VSTi, I'm afraid.

Kind regards.

http://www.lennardigital.com/modules/sylenth1/specs.php
see this instead. mac vst, not au yet.....

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:39 am

Josh, I couldn't find the synth plug anywhere, but Dave Bourke has.
Seems my gut feeling was correct; it's PC only at this stage.

Well done Davo.

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:40 am

monkey man wrote:Josh, I couldn't find the synth plug anywhere, but Dave Bourke has.
Seems my gut feeling was correct; it's PC only at this stage.

Well done Davo.

I am so confused I dont know if we are talking about predator or sylenth....
both which are mac.

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:45 am

jgest wrote:I am so confused I dont know if we are talking about predator or sylenth....
both which are mac.

Neither, in fact.
We're now discussing this one:

soundmaster wrote:I would like to give a heads up on the "Synth1", it is free and absolutely great stuff. Designed to emulate the Nord LeadII, which it does a great job of doing but actually goes beyond it in many ways.

Blame the 420, Josh! LOL

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:01 am

monkey man wrote:
jgest wrote:I am so confused I dont know if we are talking about predator or sylenth....
both which are mac.
Neither, in fact.
We're now discussing this one:

soundmaster wrote:I would like to give a heads up on the "Synth1", it is free and absolutely great stuff. Designed to emulate the Nord LeadII, which it does a great job of doing but actually goes beyond it in many ways.
Blame the 420, Josh! LOL

or lack off, I am currently out!

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:09 am

'Been that way for years around here. The budget only allows for food, rent and bills, and music gear.

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:13 am

monkey man wrote:'Been that way for years around here. The budget only allows for food, rent and bills, and music gear.

same here plus diapers......

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:20 am

Ha!

Lousy situation really; I sure could have used some when my best friend/'housemate died 4 years ago (anniversary in 5 days). Funny how things work out. Or not. LOL

Babz · Post by **Babz** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:46 pm

http://www.gforcesoftware.com/ins_minimonsta.php

The other GForce stuff is awesome too!

Babz

jgest · Post by **jgest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:53 pm

Babz wrote:http://www.gforcesoftware.com/ins_minimonsta.php

The other GForce stuff is awesome too!

Babz

good mention.

singtou · Post by **singtou** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:47 pm

ok lemme ask you guys this..to help me decide..LOL...I need something that will have sick distorted basses and tools for dance music..hell even bass drops and stuff...would that be included in zebra or sylenth? or maybe absynth?... Im totally curious what most big name acts are using for electronic drums these days too!!!...does anyone know!?