KVR Audio

beatmangler443 · Post by **beatmangler443** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:32 am

What's up KVR. I just wanted to see what VST's you guys are you using now? Not really happy with the Total Workstation Bundle by IK. It's just average IMO. At the moment I do R&B/Pop with some rap. Any feedback on these is appreciated or recommendations for VST's. Quick thoughts on these:
1. Halionsonic 2- I can't find any reviews on youtube or anything. If anyone has it can you please tell me how you like. I have hypersonic 2.
2. Steinberg Absolute Instrument Bundle-Any good?
2. Stylus RMX
3. Komplete 10-when you do guys think this will come out?
4. Sylenth 1- Emailed him twice and no response. Does he not update it anymore? I like his work.

My main sequencer is maschine 2 mixed with Studio One. Thanks for any suggestions

BBFG# · Post by **BBFG#** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:45 am

Let's start with what sounds you tried in the IK TW. I know it has fifteen sound sets and depending on which ones you were working with, the suggestions for something different or better for you would be narrowed down. IK is good for the basic and background when used with other things, so with that in mind, there's still a possibility of getting use out of it too.
I think R&B and I immediately imagine electric pianos, organs, rhythmic guitars and basses with some backing brass and strings, but how you imagine it could be very different and it would help to know that.

noiseprovesnothing · Post by **noiseprovesnothing** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:01 am

I can only speak for Halion Sonic 2, but I picked that up in Steinberg's Valentine's Day sale and it's well worth the $100 I paid, and upgrading to Halion for a total price of $200 is a no-brainer.

Were you aware Steinberg offers 30 day trial licenses for most everything they make if you already have an e-licenser?

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:25 pm

beatmangler443 wrote:My main sequencer is maschine 2 mixed with Studio One. Thanks for any suggestions

Studio One version that supports VST plugs?

"At the moment I do R&B/Pop with some rap"

Why do you list so many bling plugs, if you are looking to not waste money, you should be able to cover much ground just be going for the best freeware.

If you haven't checked out TAL Noisemaker, Dune BE and the like yet, I suggest you start with those.

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:43 pm

My go to - Korg M1

Fast loading and I can always pull up a satisfying mix

My second - ProtVX
It's a bear to load I keep on thinking of breaking down the composer library by type of instrument for faster loads but I never do

djanthonyw · Post by **djanthonyw** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:54 pm

Last weekend 4 of my VSTs that have been known to cause problems stole my credit card and went out bar hopping. I had no idea until I checked out my billing statement. I've never had any problems with my AU plugins.

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:08 pm

djanthonyw wrote:Last weekend 4 of my VSTs that have been known to cause problems stole my credit card and went out bar hopping. I had no idea until I checked out my billing statement. I've never had any problems with my AU plugins.

Kaboom75 · Post by **Kaboom75** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:03 pm

Best and best value for money + best customer support is u-he's synths and effects.

robogone · Post by **robogone** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:27 pm

beatmangler443 wrote:At the moment I do R&B/Pop with some rap

Now there's your problem...

BERFAB · Post by **BERFAB** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:46 pm

Halion Sonic 2 is excellent. Great FX, great instruments. Not much it can't do.

I've been debating the upgrade to Halion 5 for awhile, but can't justify it yet. I'll be trying the H5 demo though to make sure.

Cheers
-B

breakmixer · Post by **breakmixer** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:53 pm

1. Halionsonic 2- I own Halion 4 and will be updating to 5, so it must be good otherwise I'd sell it.

2. Steinberg Absolute Instrument Bundle-Any good? - Never heard of this product?

2. Stylus RMX - Scratch that and get Geist

3. Komplete 10 - Maybe just get Kontakt unless you want all/more of the package

4. Sylenth 1- Why buy a synth with non existant support and without knowing of future updates, scratch that.

btw 1,2,2,3,4???!!!

AstralExistence · Post by **AstralExistence** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:55 pm

fing loving halion sonic

wont be buying any more vstis now. not for a while anyway.

U-o · Post by **U-o** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:00 pm

Harmless

arkmabat · Post by **arkmabat** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:16 pm

Synth1, Firebird+, Dune LE, TyrellN6, Zebralette, and TripleCheese don't waste any money

dune_rave · Post by **dune_rave** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:23 pm

Albino still rules! However, nother A's like Alchemy can be good.
Korg M1 is the best "value for money".
OP-X Pro is another superb bargain.
the list is quite long.....

VST's that don't waste your money