One-Synth-Challenge 64: Swierk by Saltline (Voting Done: Z.Prime Wins!)

[z.prime]

1 instance of Barricade CM used gently (<2dB of gain reduction)

Hi there and welcome to the OSC! Your track sounds pretty good

Quick note: Barricade CM is technically magware which currently is disallowed (not my choice; I vote for all kinds of effects including commercial!). You could replace it with Limiter No6, to be perfectly legit, which is very good: http://vladgsound.wordpress.com/plugins/limiter6/

Also, I was curious what it was... but can't seem to find bkClipper anywhere, does it have a different name?

[idfpower]

If you want just a transparent 'no frills' limiter you could try Terry West's "Safe Limit": http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=350282

For a complete 'one knob' mastering plugin (which is my absolute fav) try MHorse P3: http://www.terrywest.nl/equalizers.html

And have a look of all his other plugins - IMO they're awesome

[cytoSonic]

Also, I was curious what it was... but can't seem to find bkClipper anywhere, does it have a different name?

It's part of the BlauKraut Suite:
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=369138

Also, don't forget about George Yohng's W1. A very good free limiter!

-Brad

[z.prime]

... the BlauKraut Suite:
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=369138

Aha! I've used Charlatan, which sounds great. I didn't know the author made more plugs...

[nineofkings]

I switched out the limiter, and updated the original post to reflect that.

[bjporter]

Really excited about this month. Also really surprised by all the interest, and positivity about Swierk. (Strange how Chrome doesn't know how to spell positivity.)

[bh9090]

I'm on OSX. Are there any decent VST wrappers that are reliable? A quick Google seems to show a number of questionable ones, lots of tedious workarounds, etc. I just want to check what the consensus is here. Thanks.

I used Wine on Linux for a long time. It worked pretty well. I can try it with OSX 10.9... Which OS version do you have?
Did you try the plugwire thing? http://diaphone.blogspot.de/2010/12/11.html

I'm on Mavericks. I played with the plugwire thing, and got one instance working, but it seemed like a big hassle. Maybe I'll throw something together on my office PC while at lunch. Thanks for the info.

[bjporter]

I'm thinking the best long term strategy for mac users is to use bootcamp + Windows OS install?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S5YM-TQ-nc

A little more expensive, but once it's done, you have both systems it seems

I'm going to install OSX as a dual boot as soon as I have time.

[babistrihos]

I have upload my submission.
https://soundcloud.com/filterego/how-many-instances

I used 9 instances and slightly effects but not chorus and flanger.
I used only the freeware TAL - Reverb 2
Recorded in Cubase 7.5
I used just my own presets, no factory presets.
Hope you like it.
Thanks for your time, for the opportunity and lot of fun time

Cheers

Ps: I have use eq, compression and limiter in the final mix. Is it ok or should I remove it?

[LimboLoves]

I have upload my submission.
https://soundcloud.com/filterego/how-many-instances

I used 9 instances and slightly effects but not chorus and flanger.
I used only the freeware TAL - Reverb 2
Recorded in Cubase 7.5
I used just my own presets, no factory presets.
Hope you like it.
Thanks for your time, for the opportunity and lot of fun time

Cheers

I like it! Great job.

[babistrihos]

Thank you LimboLoves

[simpic]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but its my first attempt at OSC, i have read the rules but im unsure if free arps or sequences are allowed to be used to sequence the synth?

Simon

[satYatunes]

Yes, they are allowed. You can use Kirnu Arp, which is free.

[simpic]

Thanks a lot for the quick reply.

[z.prime]

i have read the rules but im unsure if free arps or sequences are allowed

Specifically, free arpeggiators are allowed, as satya mentioned. However, free sequences are not... the "Your entry must be composed specifically for this contest" rule.