KVR Audio

braj · Post by **braj** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:26 am

I'm wondering what the Poly-Ana resale policy is, ie. will I be able to find this used? The new price is still low and there is the player version available, I could get that and upgrade to full if i feel so inclined. Any thoughts on this?I'm not ready to buy it yet, still need to download the demo even, just have heard only good things about this synth.

GeorgeZ · Post by **GeorgeZ** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:38 am

That is AMAZING

braj · Post by **braj** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:44 am

GeorgeZ wrote:That is AMAZING

I wonder what a controller like this costs in parts alone, it would be really cool if there were some sort of build-your-own kit. I love soft synths and all the stability and flexibility they give us, but generic controllers will never be the same as a dedicated beastie like this

rob_lee · Post by **rob_lee** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:52 am

braj wrote:
GeorgeZ wrote:That is AMAZING
I wonder what a controller like this costs in parts alone

A rich mans toy mate OR a lottery winners dream

braj · Post by **braj** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:55 am

rob_lee wrote:
braj wrote:
GeorgeZ wrote:That is AMAZING
I wonder what a controller like this costs in parts alone
A rich mans toy mate OR a lottery winners dream

Yeah but maybe something approaching that could be built little by little over time and not break the bank

It makes me want to buy up a few Korg MicroControllers and make some sort of hacked case mod

Oh well a man can dream.

braj · Post by **braj** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:59 am

Well I just installed Poly-Ana herself, she has a pretty voice but her GUI makes my head spin a little, I can see why this guy built a custom controller

Totolitoto · Post by **Totolitoto** » Wed May 09, 2012 10:02 am

Hope I'll get one with the next update

Echoes in the Attic · Post by **Echoes in the Attic** » Wed May 09, 2012 1:55 pm

braj wrote:Well I just installed Poly-Ana herself, she has a pretty voice but her GUI makes my head spin a little, I can see why this guy built a custom controller

Be sure to try changing the big dials to drop down lists via the menu at the top. That helps a lot.

If you're a novation automap user, Poly-Ana is one of the best suited for that. I've got a template that works out quite well. You can every single control and menu item over about 6 pages.

braj · Post by **braj** » Wed May 09, 2012 4:43 pm

Echoes in the Attic wrote:
braj wrote:Well I just installed Poly-Ana herself, she has a pretty voice but her GUI makes my head spin a little, I can see why this guy built a custom controller
Be sure to try changing the big dials to drop down lists via the menu at the top. That helps a lot.

If you're a novation automap user, Poly-Ana is one of the best suited for that. I've got a template that works out quite well. You can every single control and menu item over about 6 pages.

Oh thanks, that definitely helps! BTW it wasn't at the top though, I had to click the Poly-Ana logo.

So is this synth NFR or is there a chance of finding it used? I just bought another synth and I'm not sure I can budget this one for a few months. If I can find it used I'll start looking soon.

Chad@PA · Post by **Chad@PA** » Wed May 09, 2012 5:04 pm

rob_lee wrote:
braj wrote:
GeorgeZ wrote:That is AMAZING
I wonder what a controller like this costs in parts alone
A rich mans toy mate OR a lottery winners dream

The creator has the parts costs and time spent on his site here:

http://synth-project.de/controller_overview.html

Very very cool projects.

I'm thinking about doing a similar project using a small computer and building everything right inside the box. Create a bunch of disk images with a script to load your favorite standalone VSTis (giving flexibility on which VST you want to use). Maybe a MAX or PD patch to do some fancy MIDI stuff.

braj · Post by **braj** » Wed May 09, 2012 5:20 pm

Incredibly cool collection, thanks for sharing!

vata44 · Post by **vata44** » Wed May 09, 2012 5:34 pm

if only all the knobs were motorized...

Echoes in the Attic · Post by **Echoes in the Attic** » Wed May 09, 2012 5:39 pm

braj wrote:
Echoes in the Attic wrote:
braj wrote:Well I just installed Poly-Ana herself, she has a pretty voice but her GUI makes my head spin a little, I can see why this guy built a custom controller
Be sure to try changing the big dials to drop down lists via the menu at the top. That helps a lot.

If you're a novation automap user, Poly-Ana is one of the best suited for that. I've got a template that works out quite well. You can every single control and menu item over about 6 pages.
Oh thanks, that definitely helps! BTW it wasn't at the top though, I had to click the Poly-Ana logo.

So is this synth NFR or is there a chance of finding it used? I just bought another synth and I'm not sure I can budget this one for a few months. If I can find it used I'll start looking soon.

I don't think I've ever seen it used. I doubt anyone would want to part with it once they have it.

Poly-Ana and Diva are King and Queen of the Analog VSTs!... or maybe Queen and Queen?

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Wed May 09, 2012 5:40 pm

braj wrote:So is this synth NFR or is there a chance of finding it used? I just bought another synth and I'm not sure I can budget this one for a few months. If I can find it used I'll start looking soon.

I'm pretty sure all AQ's stuff is NFR ... I got in on Poly-Ana when she was first released, and wouldn't sell her anyway.

Poly-Ana controller :) this is so cool!