Dan South Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 You are marooned on a desert island with a laptop and three soft synths. Which three soft synths would you most want to have? Don't worry about cross-platform issues; you can have both a Mac and a PC if necessary. The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 1. Emagic ES2 2. pHATmatikPRO (this qualifies as an instrument to me!) - if the pHAT doesn't qualify - Kontakt (I'm assuming a perfect world and its availability as an AU....) 3. VirSyn Cube I could make LOTS of music with those three! recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 1) Native Instruments B4 2) Native Instruments FM7 3) Have to think on this one. Does a "soft-sampler" count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 1) Cycling 74 MAX/MSP 2) Native Instruments Reaktor 3) VirSyn TERA Go tell someone you love that you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progfusion74 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Not counting ROMplers and Samplers RGCAudio z3ta+ RGCAudio Pentagon 1 Reaktor Session (if I had the full blown Reaktor 4, I'd take that) http://www.indiegrooves.com/dnm/images/dnm_small.gif My Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by JimmieWannaB: Does a "soft-sampler" count?Yup! The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Reason Reaktor Absynth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Atmosphere Reaktor EXS24 dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: EXS24 dBUm.....you using Logic?!?!? recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by bleen: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: EXS24 dBUm.....you using Logic?!?!? Are you saying that DB does not seem like the type of person to be, um, Logical? GigaStudio Reaktor Z3ta+ I do need to say that the more VSTi's I get, the less I use Reaktor. It does most anything, but if I have a dedicated VSTi with the sound I want I always choose it before Reaktor. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Rabid: Originally posted by bleen: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: EXS24 dBUm.....you using Logic?!?!? Are you saying that DB does not seem like the type of person to be, um, Logical?Nah, I'm just curious because he's been a DP user for so long. recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortenJ Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Pro 53 MOOG Modular V Halion 2 Morten Access Virus TI keyboard,Alesis ION,Yamaha Motif ES 6,Roland Fantom XR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggus Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Reason Reaktor Halion or Giga. Toss up. "You can't enjoy yourself unless you're having fun." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 1. Gigasampler 2. rgc:audio Pentagon I, my favorite subtractive style soft synth 3. Ah, this one is pivotal. I'm going to say Reaktor, which I don't presently own, because until I was marooned on this desert island, I never really cared to go so deep as to design my own ensembles, but now it might be fun to explore that level of Reaktor. Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahoo Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I hear from top trance artits that halion is the best that exists. I'd say the triangle 2 , because it's like the only one I've used yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 EVP88 EVD6 Atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by bleen: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: EXS24 dBUm.....you using Logic?!?!? Not yet - waiting to get a new computer before I install this copy of Logic 6 sitting about two feet away from me, though... A few years back, I had DP, Vision and Logic all on my computer. I'd like to get Logic up and running again...after all, it can't hurt to be flexible...this doesn't mean I'll be giving up DP - I'd just like to expand my horizons. I do have EXSP24 (which works as a VST plug). I'd like to get the full version so I can take advantage of the streaming feature. To get the full version, you gotta go Logic. Same deal with the copy of EVP73 - I want to be able to use EVP88. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahoo Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I said triangle 2 . it's free!! Just search google for it. Does anyone know of some nice free vsts I can download. I mean the good ones that you can't bieleve are free, and don't sound and look like some experiment by someone/. any URLs , links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 * Propellerhead's Reason 2.5 * Native Instruments REAKTOR 4 * Tascam - GigaStudio w/ Piano Library Músico, Productor, Ingeniero, Tecnólogo Senior Product Manager, América Latina y Caribe - PreSonus at Fender Musical Instruments Company Instagram: guslozada Facebook: Lozada - Música y Tecnología www.guslozada.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lack of me Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 giga-given that I get all the available sound libraries for free. vocaloid-I need a human contact in some way when I'm isolated or I'll go crazy. thegrand-it's simple and easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bond1 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 1. Gigastudio 2. Kontakt 3. z3ta+ (awesome! cheap!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 gigasampler B4 ('cause no samplebank quite matches up) Vocaloid A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by galiwaves: I said triangle 2 . it's free!! Just search google for it. Does anyone know of some nice free vsts I can download. I mean the good ones that you can't bieleve are free, and don't sound and look like some experiment by someone/. any URLs , links LinPlug Free Alpha Big Tick Cheese Machine Big Tick Ticky Clav reFx Claw Tobybear has lots of free versions of strange effects. ConcreteFX freebies at bottom of page. Crystal, the best free VSTi period. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Vaz modular 2.5 Metasynth Virsyn Cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hmm... Reason Reason Reason.. Yeah, that's about it. P.S. Those are the only 3 I've used. Other than Fruity Loops 3, but that wouldn't be goin' with me. "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Gigasampler Moog Modular V The new one which does harmonic resynthesis, when it's available (it's called 5000 something, I can't remember now). runner-ups: Vaz Modular Reaktor Kyma (if it counts as software) Of course, I'll have to upgrade my computer - but this will be delayed again, since I recently bought still another synthesizer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I notice that everyone who chose Reason put it at the top of the list. Is Reason that satisfying to use? Is there anyone who owns a copy and yet didn't include it on your list? If so, then why? Thanks, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Originally posted by Geoff Grace: I notice that everyone who chose Reason put it at the top of the list. Is Reason that satisfying to use? Interested in a product demonstration? Hey! You might check REASON's sound and capabilities in my newest productions... "Dime tu Que Harás", "Centinela" and "Fuera de éste Mundo" . Sorry for the spam, just wanted you to know those songs were made entirely in REASON. I recorded the voices ReWiring it to Ableton's Live. Músico, Productor, Ingeniero, Tecnólogo Senior Product Manager, América Latina y Caribe - PreSonus at Fender Musical Instruments Company Instagram: guslozada Facebook: Lozada - Música y Tecnología www.guslozada.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Originally posted by Geoff Grace: ... Is there anyone who owns a copy and yet didn't include it on your list? If so, then why? Thanks, GeoffI've owned it since it first came out. If the question was "If you could only use one piece of software, period, of any type ..." then I might choose Reason just because it is a complete package. Or, if the question was "If you could only spend $300 on music software what would you use?" then I might choose Reason. I don't use it much. It is best at making pattern based music and good for constructing patterns to export to wave and turn into Acid files. But for every sound source in Reason there is a VSTi that sounds better, and full fledged sequencers do a lot more than Reason. But, for the price it is great. I don't mean to knock it because people make some good music with it. Stick in SonicRefill and a few other add on's and you can create a lot of music. It is just that I feel restricted if I start to create a song in reason. Originally posted by marino: Gigasampler Moog Modular V The new one which does harmonic resynthesis, when it's available (it's called 5000 something, I can't remember now). runner-ups: Vaz Modular Reaktor Kyma (if it counts as software) Of course, I'll have to upgrade my computer - but this will be delayed again, since I recently bought still another synthesizer! I did not know you used Vaz Modular. I like that synt for making arps. It has a lot of life to the sound and a lot of snap. And are you talking about CA5000 from Calem Audio? I have been watching the development after picking up CamelPhat as an effect. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Originally posted by Rabid: I did not know you used Vaz Modular. I like that synt for making arps. It has a lot of life to the sound and a lot of snap. And are you talking about CA5000 from Calem Audio? I have been watching the development after picking up CamelPhat as an effect. RobertI don't really use VAZ modular - I've played with the demo, and I think it's one of the best sounding softsynths I've ever heard, especially the filters. I also programmed a few sounds for a studio that use it, and had great fun. I had the original VAZ monosynth, and that sounded good too - I sampled a couple of its sounds into my Kurzweil. When I'll have a good computer, VAZ Modular is near the top of my shopping list. Yes, I was referring to the CA5000. I've been waiting for a good implementation of additive resynthesis + noise for the last 20 years, and this thing looks promising, at least on paper. You might remember a thread called "The resynthesis thread", which I started about one year and a half ago... Carlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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