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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:58 am
by jgest
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:26 am
by monkey man
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:30 am
by jgest
monkey man wrote:
FWIW, I can't find this new synth there.
I don't understand?
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:33 am
by Dave Bourke
This is the only Synth1 I can find:
http://www.kvraudio.com/get/214.html
Windows-only VSTi, I'm afraid.
Kind regards.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:38 am
by jgest
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:39 am
by monkey man
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:40 am
by jgest
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:45 am
by monkey man
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
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:01 am
by jgest
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!
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:09 am
by monkey man
'Been that way for years around here. The budget only allows for food, rent and bills, and music gear.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:13 am
by jgest
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......
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:20 am
by monkey man
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
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:46 pm
by Babz
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:53 pm
by jgest
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:47 pm
by singtou
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!?