Kidd Cabbage Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Well? I'd say mine is Massive, since I know it real well and it's pretty versatile. I love how modular the envelopes are - though I'm sure I end up using those as a crutch at some points. On the other hand, I hate how the envelopes are ADSR, as opposed to AHDSR. I also have a hard time keeping my synth sounds simple, just because how powerful Massive is - most of my sounds end up way too huge and complex. So what's yours? What do you like and dislike about it? What genres and sounds do you use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Omnisphere. The way it uses samples means it quickly fills up what little memory I've got with big pad samples, and it's quite a powerhog. Still, it does just about everything, and the interface is really easy to use. I hate having to use it multi-timbrally tho, Logic doesn't do multi-trimbral conveniently. Other synths I use a lot are FM8 and Logic's own ES2, tho nowadays just to keep the computer running or because I have some nice, simple ES2 presets I've made before. Dunno how the rest of my top synth list looks, but Absynth and Massive are both there, somewhere. Among freebies I'd say FreeAlpha gets the most use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 synth1 (boring). it doesn't do everything but my needs are simple enough most of the time. it does the job. if i want to delve deeper or just waste my time with endless twiddling i go for fabfilter twin or oatmeal, among others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Toxic. It has cool sounds and presets, and it is very easy to use, even if it has a lot of (complex) options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Omnisphere hands down. Sylenth1 is really quick and easy to make bread and butter sounds with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I like the Artemis synth by B. Serrano. Also, his other synths are very useful too. all freebies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dissidia Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Alchemy and it's libraries, it's easy to customize and automate with pleasing results. It does use up a bit of cpu, but since I upgraded my cpu it hasn't been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hy Bound Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Reaktor... I know its more of a sleeve to add synths and stuff, but any time i can't think of something i need to add, i pull up Reaktor and have at it. Such a great tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomcore Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Either Reason's Malström or the Korg microKORG. The Malström was the first softsynth I ever used, and it's so versatile I always find myself coming back to it, especially when I need a particularly filthy bassline Similarly with the microKORG, I've had mine for so long now that I can just leap on it and start making noises with no fuss; it's pretty much second nature to me now, and I've had many a lush pad out of it over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidd Cabbage Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 I've also been getting down with Cakewalk's z3ta, too. I like the way it sounds a *lot*, and it's very capable. The arpeggiator and effects are great, too (no arp in Massive :c). The interface is hardly very intuitive, though, and that's my biggest problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Reasons Thor. Any kind of sound I want, I can always make it with Thor, and it doesn't take a genius to use it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixto Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Omnishpere or Nexus. I'm a preset kinda guy when it comes to synths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicThHedgog Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 i borrow this baby http://www.vintagesynth.com/moog/voyager.jpg for vst's, sytrus and bio toxic (great sampler as well) blow any soft synth out the park. they just sound more fat then any other synth to me. i mean altho they same with fl , i bought them just to use them in other daws. then theres massive only for its wavetables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 VOPM ... what? as far as HARDWARE synths, I got this baby: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 i borrow this baby http://www.vintagesynth.com/moog/voyager.jpg Believe it or not, Mixcraft actually has two decent VSTs based off of Moog synthesizers. MiniMoog >> MiniMogue VA (freebie) MemoryMoog >> Messiah Memorymoon, which is actually great because this synth would be 40 dollars otherwise, along with it's "brother", Memorymoon synthesizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I like Nexus and Alchemy. Nexus has the sweetest presets, but I have EQ problems with it for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabeel Ansari Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm stuck between Zebra 2 and Sytrus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicThHedgog Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Believe it or not, Mixcraft actually has two decent VSTs based off of Moog synthesizers.MiniMoog >> MiniMogue VA (freebie) MemoryMoog >> Messiah Memorymoon, which is actually great because this synth would be 40 dollars otherwise, along with it's "brother", Memorymoon synthesizer. lots of soft synths are great, just arnt that fat *cough*massive*cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 lots of soft synths are great, just arnt that fat *cough*massive*cough* I know what you mean. Although, these serve their purpose, and they sound pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I can get by with synth1. It's my go-to whenever I need specific, nostalgic sounds, and the interface is pretty intuitive for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Could never get Synth1 to work. Have no idea why. Just couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpretzel Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I've also been getting down with Cakewalk's z3ta, too. I like the way it sounds a *lot*, and it's very capable. The arpeggiator and effects are great, too (no arp in Massive :c). The interface is hardly very intuitive, though, and that's my biggest problem with it. I thought no one else would say this It's definitely one of my faves; however, it seems like its default levels are WAY loud - first thing I do after loading it up is always taking it down relative to everything else. Rob Papen Blue is another favorite, and I like Cakewalk Rapture as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noTuX Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 FL Studio's Voodoo synth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexstyle Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Image-Line Harmless and Toxic Biohazard, Wusik.com Wusikstation, and Cakewalk z3ta+. Harmless: Super-phat sounds are really easy to make. Great for deep basses, screaming leads, and those wobblin' dubstep sounds. Toxic Biohazard: Tons of power under the hood. I'm very familiar with it, so I can make nearly any sound I want. Tends to be a bit CPU-hungry, though. Actually, that kinda applies to all my favorite synths.... Wusikstation: I realize this beast has more to it than just the presets, but I have yet to need anything but a quick look through the many banks available to my Wusik.com subscriber's account to find an utterly usable sound. z3ta+: Super-powerful. Older technology, but still one of the most versatile synths ever made. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention 4Front TruePianos and Garritan Personal Orchestra, my two favorite "real instrument" plugins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Zebra 2 is extremely powerful and flexible, plus it's very easy to program. Definitely my go-to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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