Why do I seem to like free synths better ?

[dellboy]

Its not that I do not have commercial synths. I have NI Komplete - SampleTank - etc, but I rarely use those, its nearly always free synths, or very cheap, almost free ones.

And the same goes for DAWs. I have a licence for Cubase Pro and Studio One Pro but spend most of the time in an obsolete DAW "Energyxt 2" which is almost free.

I just seem to feel more at home with free and very cheap stuff. Strange - eh ?

Am I the only one ?

[Erisian]

I would rather put more of myself into making good sounds and save money for better things than throw away large amounts of money for non-essentials. There are a few commercial products out there that I would like to buy, but on the whole i prefer the challenge of doing something good with freebies.

[dellboy]

I would rather put more of myself into making good sounds and save money for better things than throw away large amounts of money for non-essentials. There are a few commercial products out there that I would like to buy, but on the whole i prefer the challenge of doing something good with freebies.

Maybe that's it, the "challenge".

[kvotchin]

Which ones do you like most?

As for me, I like some freeware, some cheap stuff, and some not to cheap. *shrug*

[Dirk Diggler]

It's called frugality!

[AnX]

maybe it's the simplicity? (most free stuff seems pretty simple, so good quality, ease of use?)

i just use stuff I like the sound of and know inside out.... you can do pretty much anything with a very few plugins.... just learn you craft and you have more time to write songs....

[DJErmac]

Yes, simplicity.
Why do you care ? If the result suits you, then you got the right tools. Enjoy !
The only thing that matters is what you obtain with them.
If you’re happy with your sound, then you’re covered.

[Halonmusic]

you are not alone. i use free plugins everyday. don't think i have ever spend more than 100€ on plugins the last 5 years. i almost never spend money on plugins really. last i purchased was Novation V-/BassStation.

[chk071]

Why do I seem to like free synths better ?

I have no explanation for that.

[dellboy]

Which ones do you like most?

As for me, I like some freeware, some cheap stuff, and some not to cheap. *shrug*

Mostly any free analogue emulations of real hardware. PG-8x - Dexed - Klv-64 - OB-Xd - JUN 21 - Synth 1 - oxevst - etc.

Any new suggestions to add are always welcome.

[syntonica]

Another vote for simplicity, especially if you like to roll your own patches. Sure, the OmniFalcVengers of the world sound great, but there's just too many notes! Er, parameters!

[dellboy]

maybe it's the simplicity? (most free stuff seems pretty simple, so good quality, ease of use?)

i just use stuff I like the sound of and know inside out.... you can do pretty much anything with a very few plugins.... just learn you craft and you have more time to write songs....

Agreed

[Teksonik]

I base my opinion of synths on the quality and range of their sound not on their cost.

If you find freeware synths inspiring then by all means use them. I can't remember the last time I used a free synth in a composition.

I have a few freeware synths installed and I'll call them up to have a play once in awhile but they can't really compete with the other synths I prefer.

You can "learn your craft" with any set of plugins, free or top dollar.

But that's just my opinion....use what suites you best is the mantra of the day.

[DJErmac]

It's called frugality!

Nice idea for the next Mortal Kombat.

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[martinjuenke]

Question:
I just seem to feel more at home with free and very cheap stuff. Strange - eh ?

Because you are stingy and do no like to support developers?
Asking for a friend...