KVR Audio

kvotchin · Post by **kvotchin** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:55 am

All I need is something that will install on Windows, has at least two oscillators - each with all the basic waveforms, a filter that does LP @ 24dB & 12dB and preferably some kind of HP, at least one standard LFO, standard envelopes, and basically the other stuff you'd expect from a simple subtractive synth. Sync, etc.

Also freeware, resizable (or fairly large if not), and nice to use / not unpleasant to look at.

With patch storage.

I mean, if this can't be found for free, I'll pay a small amount, sure. But this is just for practice, nothing more.

htohgrom · Post by **htohgrom** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:50 am

You can find what you're looking for for free without problem. Two propositions come to my mind:

Synth1 - old freeware classic, ticks all your boxes except for the GUI - it's not resizeable and not really large. Enormous amount of patches available.
u-he TyrellN6 - sounds great, I think also does everythink from your list (and more) and I think it's gui is resizeable like all u-he plugins. For sure it's skinnable. Very versatile synth.

There are more of course. Maybe Vember Audio Surge would work for you, but it's not basic. Although you can always use it as if it were.

nachenko · Post by **nachenko** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:53 am

Matt Tytel's Helm is quite capable, has good visual feedback on envelopes and LFOs, its modulation capabilities are top notch and it has a proper preset browser. Not the best looking interface, but acceptable.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:53 am

I'd also throw Blaukraut Charlatan in the ring. Doesn't get any more basic than that... should have everything you listed in regards of features (apart from resizable GUI, and i don't think it has patch storage as well). And sounds nice.

dtrq · Post by **dtrq** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:58 am

htohgrom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:50 am [*]Synth1 - old freeware classic, ticks all your boxes except for the GUI - it's not resizeable and not really large. Enormous amount of patches available.

Size can be changed in "opt" menu (up to 250%), as well as panel and text colors.

htohgrom · Post by **htohgrom** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:00 pm

I knew about colors but somehow missed the size option, thank you for that

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:02 pm

I'd really refrain from using Synth1, if you're looking for a "basic" subtractive synth. Synth1 isn't basic. It's quite a advanced feature set.

Michael L · Post by **Michael L** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:12 pm

Tyrell N6 is a good choice.
I prefer the sound of Podolski: one oscillator but tons of things to do with it
https://u-he.com/products/podolski/

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:16 pm

TAL Noiz3maker

kvotchin · Post by **kvotchin** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:39 pm

I do appreciate all advice, but feel it's worth mentioning that some of these don't meet the criteria.

For example, not all of them offer all the basic waveforms for each oscillator. Seems simple enough, as requirements go, but so many synths can't do that.

There must be pulse (i.e., variable), tri, saw. For each.

Thanks!

nachenko · Post by **nachenko** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:42 pm

Ups, I forgot you're on Windows: you can use Dead Duck Deducktion. Super basic, super fine.

Passing Bye · Post by **Passing Bye** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:43 pm

https://www.kvraudio.com/product/primer ... ble-genius

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:51 pm

Almost forgot..

http://blamsoft.com/vst/vk-1-viking-synthesizer/

kvotchin · Post by **kvotchin** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:20 pm

Oh, and hey, if it isn't free, I'll live.

Won't do expensive for this, is all.

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:32 pm

Serum or sylenth 10€/month until you own the license?

Looking for a very basic, pleasant to use freeware synth