Best value synth you've bought?
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- KVRAF
- 2641 posts since 23 Jun, 2006 from Hungary
- KVRAF
- 25459 posts since 3 Feb, 2005 from in the wilds
I wish Synthix had a different copy protection...electro wrote:The XILS Synthix is a monster also bought at intro discount. So many options and possibilities with that thing, but it requires mastery.Ingonator wrote:For Xils Lab Synthix there was a great discount wjhen it was released (group buy + additional discount for existing customers) and i really love that synth.
- KVRAF
- 1706 posts since 1 Mar, 2010 from Paris
Hardware: KORG Radias
Software: Synplant, Helix
Software: Synplant, Helix
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- KVRAF
- 11507 posts since 13 Mar, 2009 from UK
Microtonic - So versatile
I think Phonec will prove to be very useful too. I'm putting that into more and more new projects.
I think Phonec will prove to be very useful too. I'm putting that into more and more new projects.
- KVRian
- 910 posts since 21 Aug, 2011
- KVRAF
- 3834 posts since 15 Mar, 2002 from Underworld
It seems like people have a really different measure of "value". Isn't that a value for money you've spent?
If I spent a 500$ for one synth, it must be a really, *really*, great synth. Spectrasonics stuff is not that. Compared to Korg Legacy bundle especially. You can't even compare these. On the other hand , I can only absolutely agree with Native Instrements Komplete being a really great value for the money because for 500 euro you get so so much stuff it's "kompletely" overwhelming. 500 euro well spend. And then you have just one Spectrasonics Omnisphere synth for 500$. There's no comparison in my mind. Spectrasonics synths are all so vastly overrated and expensive for no particular reason. Yes, I'm not a Spectrasonics fanboi at all. You don't need to tell me that. I don't like all the companies who overprice their software just because they're popular or simply put "established" as an "industry standard" especially [that's complete BS for keeping the monopoly going in my slang].
Actually, when I read a post by some Spectrasonics fan I usually just think "oh boy, he paid so much money for an average sounding synth, he must justify that somehow." I don't like Native Instruments either but man you get so much for 500 Euro. You have to be completely brain depleted to not see it.
If I spent a 500$ for one synth, it must be a really, *really*, great synth. Spectrasonics stuff is not that. Compared to Korg Legacy bundle especially. You can't even compare these. On the other hand , I can only absolutely agree with Native Instrements Komplete being a really great value for the money because for 500 euro you get so so much stuff it's "kompletely" overwhelming. 500 euro well spend. And then you have just one Spectrasonics Omnisphere synth for 500$. There's no comparison in my mind. Spectrasonics synths are all so vastly overrated and expensive for no particular reason. Yes, I'm not a Spectrasonics fanboi at all. You don't need to tell me that. I don't like all the companies who overprice their software just because they're popular or simply put "established" as an "industry standard" especially [that's complete BS for keeping the monopoly going in my slang].
Actually, when I read a post by some Spectrasonics fan I usually just think "oh boy, he paid so much money for an average sounding synth, he must justify that somehow." I don't like Native Instruments either but man you get so much for 500 Euro. You have to be completely brain depleted to not see it.
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- Banned
- 10196 posts since 12 Mar, 2012 from the Bavarian Alps to my feet and the globe around my head
MUX! It's like having a mini-reaktor!
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- KVRist
- 389 posts since 22 May, 2012
So, it's not average sounding for dozens of professionals including Oscar-winning composers and guys who work on platinum-selling records, but it's average sounding for a no-name amateur from KVR. Eric Persing must be shedding tears.DuX wrote:It seems like people have a really different measure of "value". Isn't that a value for money you've spent?
If I spent a 500$ for one synth, it must be a really, *really*, great synth. Spectrasonics stuff is not that. Compared to Korg Legacy bundle especially. You can't even compare these. On the other hand , I can only absolutely agree with Native Instrements Komplete being a really great value for the money because for 500 euro you get so so much stuff it's "kompletely" overwhelming. 500 euro well spend. And then you have just one Spectrasonics Omnisphere synth for 500$. There's no comparison in my mind. Spectrasonics synths are all so vastly overrated and expensive for no particular reason. Yes, I'm not a Spectrasonics fanboi at all. You don't need to tell me that. I don't like all the companies who overprice their software just because they're popular or simply put "established" as an "industry standard" especially [that's complete BS for keeping the monopoly going in my slang].
Actually, when I read a post by some Spectrasonics fan I usually just think "oh boy, he paid so much money for an average sounding synth, he must justify that somehow." I don't like Native Instruments either but man you get so much for 500 Euro. You have to be completely brain depleted to not see it.
Luckily, nobody cares about your opinion.
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- KVRAF
- 9077 posts since 28 May, 2005 from Netherneverlands
Yes, MUX and MuLab are GREAT value for money indeed. Great investment too because of the free regular free updates.Tricky-Loops wrote:MUX! It's like having a mini-reaktor!
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- KVRian
- 1149 posts since 18 Nov, 2004
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fluffy_little_something fluffy_little_something https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=281847
- Banned
- 12880 posts since 5 Jun, 2012
Do you mean best value synth or best-value synth?
- KVRAF
- 3879 posts since 28 Jun, 2009 from Wherever I lay my hat
Zebra. It's the synth that almost always kick-starts a new tune. I love that it has a blank slate to begin with (depending on what your "default" looks like, obviously). It politely invites me to do some experimentation - do you remember this osc fx module? Haven't you been neglecting the comb filter recently? Why not see what the XMF is up to today? Let's get into some FM, shall we, sir? - without ever being overwhelming.
The result: I've got at least 400 patches in my personal folder, from ludicrously complex to simple. The inspiration it has delivered is priceless, and that's one reason why it's the best value for me.
The other is U-He's dedication to the longevity of their products. With FXPansion, for example, you know you'll be getting top-notch plugins, and you'll also know that there's usually no hope for ongoing development. In U-He's case, you're purchasing a product that will keep on growing. Who knows what Zebra 3 will bring? This is the one VSTi that my son will probably get to know (in its 5th iteration, most likely).
The result: I've got at least 400 patches in my personal folder, from ludicrously complex to simple. The inspiration it has delivered is priceless, and that's one reason why it's the best value for me.
The other is U-He's dedication to the longevity of their products. With FXPansion, for example, you know you'll be getting top-notch plugins, and you'll also know that there's usually no hope for ongoing development. In U-He's case, you're purchasing a product that will keep on growing. Who knows what Zebra 3 will bring? This is the one VSTi that my son will probably get to know (in its 5th iteration, most likely).
- KVRAF
- 3462 posts since 17 Sep, 2006 from Fredericksburg, VA USA
RP Preditor Player for $19 and SynthMaster Player for $19 and Rapture, also $19
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- KVRist
- 342 posts since 8 Jul, 2004
Reaktor, Alchemy, and FM7/8.
Seems to be a trend for the first two, eh?
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Seems to be a trend for the first two, eh?
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