Sonik Synth 2 sounds
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- KVRian
- 945 posts since 30 Mar, 2004
Is it possible to get all the SS2 sounds without having to buy SS2? Can you just buy the SS2 sounds to use in SampleTank?
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- KVRist
- 85 posts since 14 Oct, 2002
If you buy SS2, you can use the sounds in SampleTank2. If you already have SampleTank2, then you should get a crossgrade price to SS2 that essentially makes it like a "sounds only" thing - but the SS2 interface is there for you if you happen to WANT to use it.
At any rate, I like the SS2 sounds on the whole better than those that came with ST2 XL - specifically all the synth/keyboard type stuff in SS2.
At any rate, I like the SS2 sounds on the whole better than those that came with ST2 XL - specifically all the synth/keyboard type stuff in SS2.
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- KVRAF
- 6272 posts since 25 Mar, 2004
For the crossgrade price of SS2, with over 5,000 patches right out of the box, it has to be one of the best bargains out there. It's like they give you the sounds and throw in the SS2 for free. 
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Berfab
So many plugins, so little time...
So many plugins, so little time...
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 945 posts since 30 Mar, 2004
That's what I really want is synth and keys stuff. I already have ST2XL...
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- KVRAF
- 4692 posts since 28 Jan, 2003 from In these very interwebs
Some of the sounds are available for download from www.esoundz.com but they're mostly one at a time, which is better suited for when you want a single particular sound. Otherwise, you're really better off buying the Sonik Synth 2 crossgrade and using the sounds in SampleTank2.
-Kim.
-Kim.
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- KVRian
- 1209 posts since 11 Jan, 2006 from Pittsburgh
Last year I went the other way; I had SS2, & crossgraded to ST2 (now 2.2). I find I use the ST interface exclusively now; it has a few features that SS2 lacks, like tempo-syncable lfos, and a total of 32 outputs, arranged as 16 stereo pairs. They make a great combo; 14.5 gigs of samples, and you can easily assign the parameters to knobs & sliders on your controller, which can really make it seem like you're playing an old analog machine.BERFAB wrote:For the crossgrade price of SS2, with over 5,000 patches right out of the box, it has to be one of the best bargains out there. It's like they give you the sounds and throw in the SS2 for free.
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- KVRian
- 830 posts since 19 Feb, 2004 from Richland Center, Wisconsin
I agree that Sonik Synth 2 and the sounds included with Sampletank compliment each other very well! You can use sounds and elements from both to create combinations in Sampletank.
Philharmonik's sounds also makes a nice addition to your Sampletank library.
Philharmonik's sounds also makes a nice addition to your Sampletank library.
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- KVRian
- 1116 posts since 22 Apr, 2005 from Nashville, TN USA
SS2 has an EXCELLENT piano (Grandio) and some other GREAT things (like the Trons).
ST2.2 now loads the large sounds in less than 1/2 the time it used to take.
And of course ST2.2 now reads the Miroslav Philharmonik 1.1 sounds, no more dongle.
And it all runs pretty well on my Receptor now as well.
Like is good in IK land!
ST2.2 now loads the large sounds in less than 1/2 the time it used to take.
And of course ST2.2 now reads the Miroslav Philharmonik 1.1 sounds, no more dongle.
And it all runs pretty well on my Receptor now as well.
Like is good in IK land!
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- KVRian
- 1305 posts since 30 Jan, 2004
Here's something that I am trying to wrap my head around that, being a guitarist, isn't too freaking obvious and may just be entirely theoretical. Howevver, due to my own frustrations regarding anything musical automatically limiting my output, I'm more willing to look (sound?) stupid than to "stay stuck," so here goes a fumblingly stupid question.
When a synth like SS (which I have) is sample-based rather than "generator-based" (for lack of a better term) like the Korg M1 or Blue or Vanguard, isn't there some kind of audible sound quality difference as you move in pitch up or down the keyboard due to static things inherent in the sample waveform as opposed to eerything being generated "on the fly" like those truly-generated ones?
I am not talking as much about tone or timbre of the instrument itself, or even modulations that are time-stretched to synch up with all notes. But with something LIKE a modulation inherent in the waveform, won't there be some kind of audible phase shifting-type sound as you play multiple notes NOT at the same time that wouldn't occur with a totally generated synth?
I am not saying that SS or even ANY of the synth modules that I have or have heard do this, from IK or anyone, but not having a background in synth programming it has been bugging me for quite a while thinking that every sample-based "synth" somehow isn't going to sound as good - because of inherent modulations within the sampled wave form that won't overlap right - as one totally created "on the fly".
I know too well how stupid this sounds, so I do apologize totally.
Am I...
1) wrong in the theory here,
and (more importantly)
2) does it even affect anything sonically?
I am truly thankful for being able to post this. I can't tell you how much money I've spent on products just due to the guidance I've gotten from posting a few head scratchers on this forum!
Take care and have a super weekend, all,
- Paul
When a synth like SS (which I have) is sample-based rather than "generator-based" (for lack of a better term) like the Korg M1 or Blue or Vanguard, isn't there some kind of audible sound quality difference as you move in pitch up or down the keyboard due to static things inherent in the sample waveform as opposed to eerything being generated "on the fly" like those truly-generated ones?
I am not talking as much about tone or timbre of the instrument itself, or even modulations that are time-stretched to synch up with all notes. But with something LIKE a modulation inherent in the waveform, won't there be some kind of audible phase shifting-type sound as you play multiple notes NOT at the same time that wouldn't occur with a totally generated synth?
I am not saying that SS or even ANY of the synth modules that I have or have heard do this, from IK or anyone, but not having a background in synth programming it has been bugging me for quite a while thinking that every sample-based "synth" somehow isn't going to sound as good - because of inherent modulations within the sampled wave form that won't overlap right - as one totally created "on the fly".
I know too well how stupid this sounds, so I do apologize totally.
Am I...
1) wrong in the theory here,
and (more importantly)
2) does it even affect anything sonically?
I am truly thankful for being able to post this. I can't tell you how much money I've spent on products just due to the guidance I've gotten from posting a few head scratchers on this forum!
Take care and have a super weekend, all,
- Paul
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- KVRAF
- 4692 posts since 28 Jan, 2003 from In these very interwebs
Paul,
Theoretically there's a difference, but over the last 15-20 years, technology has advanced to the stage where any difference is a matter of taste rather than one being "better" or " worse" than the other. As in most sound issues - it's the ear, not the gear. If it sounds good to you then that's the only thing that's important.
-Kim.
Theoretically there's a difference, but over the last 15-20 years, technology has advanced to the stage where any difference is a matter of taste rather than one being "better" or " worse" than the other. As in most sound issues - it's the ear, not the gear. If it sounds good to you then that's the only thing that's important.
-Kim.