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By module_nz
On 15th January 2007
Version: 2.0

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I'm going to approach this review from a musical perspective as opposed to a technical opinion.

This VSTi Synth is pretty much up there in terms of freeware plugins and a must have.

I have always found that Virtual plugins trying to
copy analog circuits to be a bit like natural mineral water in plastic bottles... just not right.. but in this case its different.

Its tone and timbre match closely the original Moog synth
although, it has more of a liquid sound, rather than the warm dryness of a real moog.

Being a synthedit plugin, i was not sure of it at first
but now its one of my fav's and restored my faith in using Synthedit plugins again.

Its perfect for lead sounds in the style of funk (Herbie Handcock), Pink Floyd (Shine on you crazy diamond intro)
and for electro basslines, and Sub based Dub styles.

For pads it seems a bit thick and takes alot of the spectrum up but thats more my own preference.

The built in presets are ok, showcasing the bread and butter sounds its more than capable of generating.

The lead sounds are my personal fav. there are 128 which is more than enough to get you started.

It feels like a good synth and has a good performance response with lots of expression and character.

it has a good selection of modulation options.
and built in delay, a basic arp and gate. 3 Oscillators
and good filters (nice filter module's) all the basics of a analog synth.

I have had no problems with it what so ever
and its highly recommended.

download it eh?
 
Last edited : 15th January 2007     
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