Im putting together a list of VSTs to start my software studio with. At this point I think Ill be getting the Zebra, WusikStation, and RM IV. Now I need to know about effects. What free effects are there for Macs? I also have some money to spend on them but I dont want to go much past 200 to do so. I dont want to buy a 200 plugin that can only do one thing either.
My music is somewhat minimalistic and very human feeling, not techo ish. I want something that can make my music warble and decay and sound distorted but not in a robotic way. I am interested in some of the OHM effects. Something that can do a little of everything maybe.
So.. Zebra, Wusikstation, RM IV, and 1 or 2 effects (depending on the price). Would it be stupid to do this rather then get NI's Komplete bundle? I feel like I'll be getting a more creative sound if I mix it up more.
I Need an Effect
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- KVRist
- 180 posts since 7 Nov, 2004
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- KVRian
- 649 posts since 30 Oct, 2004 from Brighton, UK
Check out the demo for PSP Nitro @www.pspaudioware.com
It can do many weird and wonderful things. And it's only $149. Its available for Mac and PC.
And check out their PSP 84 and the Mix Pack whilst your there.
It can do many weird and wonderful things. And it's only $149. Its available for Mac and PC.
And check out their PSP 84 and the Mix Pack whilst your there.
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- KVRian
- 649 posts since 30 Oct, 2004 from Brighton, UK
NI's stuff isn't as stable on the Mac as it is on PC sadly.
I would love Komplete and I think it has amazing value. It's not just synths and samplers in there but dozens of FX, and once you include the Massive user library for Reaktor and the rest, £599 or whatever is almost cheap!
I would love Komplete and I think it has amazing value. It's not just synths and samplers in there but dozens of FX, and once you include the Massive user library for Reaktor and the rest, £599 or whatever is almost cheap!
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- KVRAF
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
Even though I'd not want to use it for an 'effect', and even though some people see it as cheating, I STILL want Antares Autotune.
Greg
Greg
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- KVRist
- 339 posts since 16 Aug, 2004
I'd get the komplete bundle, best purchase i ever made sofwarewise...
Ok, i don't use everything in it, but for the price of 2 or three of the titles you get yourself what, eleven?
Ok, i don't use everything in it, but for the price of 2 or three of the titles you get yourself what, eleven?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 180 posts since 7 Nov, 2004
How unstable is NI on macs? Komplete really is a big saving. I added up all the software you get in it and that came to about $3515. At the price of $1025 which includes the care deal youll be paying less then half of that. The big deal from NI seems to be Reaktor. Although I dont fully understand how this program is used, what percentage of the user made peices are even any good? I dont want hundreds of cheasy sounding beepy synths if thats all it is. I want a complex and unique sound.
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- KVRist
- 381 posts since 13 Mar, 2002 from purple
PLUGGO!
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- KVRist
- 381 posts since 13 Mar, 2002 from purple
also, all my NI stuff is super stable on the mac.
i have everything but B4, Spectral Delay, and vokator
i have everything but B4, Spectral Delay, and vokator
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- KVRist
- 339 posts since 16 Aug, 2004
I don't have any trouble with NI stuff on my mac...
Except maybe intakt, it crashes a lot but i don't really care 'bout that cause i never use it.
Reaktor is very stable btw.
For the reaktor library: there's more than enough great stuff in there to keep you busy for a few years or so. Of course there are also a few not too spectacular ensembles in it, but that really shouldn't keep you from buying it as there plenty of pretty impressive ones left.
Except maybe intakt, it crashes a lot but i don't really care 'bout that cause i never use it.
Reaktor is very stable btw.
For the reaktor library: there's more than enough great stuff in there to keep you busy for a few years or so. Of course there are also a few not too spectacular ensembles in it, but that really shouldn't keep you from buying it as there plenty of pretty impressive ones left.
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- Banned
- 12367 posts since 30 Apr, 2002 from i might peeramid
i also suggest getting a modular s/w instead of 'hardwired softsynths' :p unless you like to spend and spend.
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