Is ReFX Nexus2 worth getting?

[vivo]

the OP asked for if it was worth getting it.....

[zvenx]

the OP asked for if it was worth getting it.....

yes you are right...
only he can determine that in the end though....
I bought it and hardly use it, but I know others who bought it and its their first call synth....

rsp

[vivo]

well as i said i love it (i have no connections with reFX )

this song is mainly nexus2 with my expanders.

all a matter of taste. But one cannot deny that nexus2 sounds very clear and crisp that's all I want to say. Omnisphere damn good too. Combine them

http://soundcloud.com/viktorvos/wise-and-old

[zvenx]

I am thinking of buying the product along with a few expansions etc. I have searched quite a few forums to read reviews on nexus, where some say its legendary VST and others say its over-used sounds that aren't worth listening to. What should I do?

Also to me it depends on what genre you are planning to use it in......I do think the mp3's on the site give you a really good idea of the sound of it..even if not the scope.
rsp

[DevonB]

alo maybe I am missing your point....but weren't you the one who brought in hardware comparisons in the debate of nexus soundbanks being too expensive?

No, I'm saying, in comparison to other sound banks out there, they are reasonably priced. People are comparing a few VST sound banks they get for $20, and thinking that $65 is too much. I'm saying it's still reasonable, and actually, middle of the road compared to other options out there for various platforms; pure samples, sample-based with presets, just presets, etc.

my whole point is that without a doubt every aspect of the recording process, cost of studio time, cost to make a studio, cost to buy tools to create a record etc have dropped tremendously, so a comparison of what it use to cost to me is moot.
rsp

And again, I'm quoting todays pricing, that I can reasonably expect to go onto Ebay and buy it for today for a multitude of hardware synths, or banks of presets from other soundware makers that are on the web. VSTi's is only a portion of the soundware market, it's not the only soundware available.

It also depends on what you consider to be 'vintage' as well. Again, we're talking about soundware for a synthesizer. The platform, to me, is moot.

Devon

[zvenx]

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It also depends on what you consider to be 'vintage' as well. Again, we're talking about soundware for a synthesizer. The platform, to me, is moot.

Devon

and that I submit is the great limitation in your comparison....

anyway as was pointed out on the top of the page all of this is OT...
take care

rsp

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[chiron2009]

I am thinking of buying the product along with a few expansions etc. I have searched quite a few forums to read reviews on nexus, where some say its legendary VST and others say its over-used sounds that aren't worth listening to. What should I do?

Also to me it depends on what genre you are planning to use it in......I do think the mp3's on the site give you a really good idea of the sound of it..even if not the scope.
rsp

My genre range is quite broad as I call the style of things I compose 'fusion' but the main genres that I like doing is ambient, slight trance/dance/electro and orchestral (looking at other VSTs for orchest.)

[chiron2009]

well as i said i love it (i have no connections with reFX )

this song is mainly nexus2 with my expanders.

all a matter of taste. But one cannot deny that nexus2 sounds very clear and crisp that's all I want to say. Omnisphere damn good too. Combine them

http://soundcloud.com/viktorvos/wise-and-old

What Nexus2 expansions do you think a 'fusion' artist mind need? Do you recommend any good expansions - I like the sound of the Bigtone ones.

[vivo]

What Nexus2 expansions do you think a 'fusion' artist mind need? Do you recommend any good expansions - I like the sound of the Bigtone ones.

Well maybe indeed the Bigtone Ones and POP, FM

[deathwish]

It's a rompler which imo is a huge waste of money. Get Zebra or Diva instead. Far superior sound quality in those synths.

[cyphersuit]

Do you own Nexus2?

[highkoo]

It's a rompler which imo is a huge waste of money.

+1
Worse than that.
Once you own it, it encourages you to be a lazy preset browser, because it is little more than that. Which would be fine if it werent talked about and sold like it was... a real synth.
Id also guess that after using it for a while other synths output seem pretty flat with their ol' single cycle wavs and whatnot...
I actually cannot understand why it sells until I realize that it is a happy meal.
It should come with a t-shirt or something.
Dont they charge for skins too?

Meh, looks like theyve bolted some things on in the new one?
I still dont see the point.

[Brittlestem]

It's a rompler which imo is a huge waste of money.

+1
Worse than that.
Once you own it, it encourages you to be a lazy preset browser, because it is little more than that. Which would be fine if it werent talked about and sold like it was... a real synth.
Id also guess that after using it for a while other synths output seem pretty flat with their ol' single cycle wavs and whatnot...
I actually cannot understand why it sells until I realize that it is a happy meal.
It should come with a t-shirt or something. <span class='tooltiptrolol'><img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/TrollEmoticons/lol.png' /><span>lol</span></span>
Dont they charge for skins too?

Meh, looks like theyve bolted some things on in the new one?
I still dont see the point.

Every f**king time Nexus is mentioned there's some elitist twat coming along and insulting those lame preset users.
It's like every Omnisphere user *never* just uses the built-in presets. Or the zillion Massive/Zebra banks are never, ever bought.
Sampletank? For losers.
All those Kontakt libraries with those pesky pianos and strings - pah, record your own or you're a "lazy preset browser".

[fisherKing]

i don't know what's wrong with presets. i want to MAKE MUSIC, not build a piano.
i LOVE having LOTS of presets; THEN i can tweak as needed. i want to open Logic, and make a song, not design a bass sound.

for many people, that's the deal. make music, not have to first spend an hour making a sound...

whatever works.