Synth-Funk VSTs
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 34 posts since 25 Jan, 2013
Lately, I've been digging the synth-funk-pop sound and have been trying to emulate that in my music. Does anyone have any good recommendations on some good VSTs/presets that are a good starting point. Also, any tips on how to tweak into this sound (I'm sort of a novice in that department).
A prime example of the types of synths/bass I'm interested in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUd1T_I2rpA
Thanks in advance
A prime example of the types of synths/bass I'm interested in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUd1T_I2rpA
Thanks in advance
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- KVRAF
- 10260 posts since 19 Feb, 2004 from Paris
Bass : Its a real bass, so to get precisely this kind of sound a slap bass sample library might be your best choice.
Keys funky stabs : Besides a Clavia, you're looking for a VA synth.
I would recommand you testing Xils-Lab Oxium to see if it fits ( www.xils-lab.com ). Then for funky presets all our sound libraries contains some tasty funky/soulfull presets.
More info : www.lelotusbleu.fr, and especially check the NI FM8 and Oxium soundbanks. Might be, hopefully, happily surprised.
Examples :
Some Oxium Keys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8akMCNaix4
An FM8 only funkyish track ( different vibe from yours : Its all synths ! )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdyu14yBck
LtZ
Keys funky stabs : Besides a Clavia, you're looking for a VA synth.
I would recommand you testing Xils-Lab Oxium to see if it fits ( www.xils-lab.com ). Then for funky presets all our sound libraries contains some tasty funky/soulfull presets.
More info : www.lelotusbleu.fr, and especially check the NI FM8 and Oxium soundbanks. Might be, hopefully, happily surprised.
Examples :
Some Oxium Keys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8akMCNaix4
An FM8 only funkyish track ( different vibe from yours : Its all synths ! )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdyu14yBck
LtZ
http://www.lelotusbleu.fr Synth Presets
77 Exclusive Soundbanks for 23 synths, 8 Sound Designers, Hours of audio Demos. The Sound you miss might be there
77 Exclusive Soundbanks for 23 synths, 8 Sound Designers, Hours of audio Demos. The Sound you miss might be there
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 34 posts since 25 Jan, 2013
Thanks for the quick reply. The main sound that I was interested in was the fat synth sound. No way that's a real bass (there's definitely one that layers it, but that's not what I'm referring to - I'm referring to the synth bass/guitar that you hear distinctively at the very beggining).
Can you please listen to it again and let me know what you think? I'm also interested in the synth sound that's playing in chords (it plays alone at :40 and also :59).
Can you please listen to it again and let me know what you think? I'm also interested in the synth sound that's playing in chords (it plays alone at :40 and also :59).
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- Waaaaahhh
- 2224 posts since 30 Jul, 2001 from montreal, quebec,canada
sounds like an electric bass layered with a Sine wave/filtered square wave going thru a heavily pumping limiter(probably side-chained with the kick drum)
If your plugin is a Synth-edit/synth-maker creation, Say So.
If not Make a Mac version of your Plugins Please.
https://soundcloud.com/realmarco
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If not Make a Mac version of your Plugins Please.
https://soundcloud.com/realmarco
...everyone is out to get me!!!!!!!
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 34 posts since 25 Jan, 2013
Any tips on how to go about making this sound (i.e. which VST to buy, etc.)?realmarco wrote:sounds like an electric bass layered with a Sine wave/filtered square wave going thru a heavily pumping limiter(probably side-chained with the kick drum)
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- KVRAF
- 2641 posts since 23 Jun, 2006 from Hungary
Check this! Is really funki!
Sounds for Camel Audio Alchemy, Michael Kastrup.
youtube-link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuDTFI54izA
Sounds for Camel Audio Alchemy, Michael Kastrup.
youtube-link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuDTFI54izA
Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@SoftSynthPortal
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- KVRAF
- 2267 posts since 9 Mar, 2009 from Copenhagen, Denmark
I've done synth funk for ages and some with freeware ONLY. It's a matter of listening to the style and emulating with whatever you have. Buying loads of gear won't help you much. Ideas and musicianship will.
It may sound a cliché but I found it to be very true.
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It may sound a cliché but I found it to be very true.
Check my soundcloud, it's loaded with 80s thrash
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- KVRist
- 485 posts since 19 Feb, 2011
Korg's MonoPoly is great for funky sounds
http://www.korg.com/LegacyMonoPoly
especially when loaded with Electric Himalaya's 'Funk Retrospective' soundbank
http://www.electric-himalaya.com/monopo ... ctive.html
Jon
http://www.korg.com/LegacyMonoPoly
especially when loaded with Electric Himalaya's 'Funk Retrospective' soundbank
http://www.electric-himalaya.com/monopo ... ctive.html
Jon
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- KVRist
- 136 posts since 14 Mar, 2012
I think GForce Oddity would be a viable option. It's an ARP Odyssey emulation loaded with a fair share of funky presets.