I'd say it's a must have judging by the demos I've heard and the fact that it's Ben and company behind it. I know I can't wait until it comes outopus_diaboli wrote:Please don't get me wrong, neither did I want to start any battle here nor was my question meant to be an offense. I just want to clarify if Alchemy is a must-have or a nice-to-have for somebody who already have Absynth4.
(and I'm the Absynth forum moderator) 
Yes, from what I understand it is all resynthesized and not realtime. That of course is what is so interesting about it. The resynthesized sound can be manipulated in ways not possible with audio.koolkeys wrote: I believe much of the demo was made with resynthesized audio though, so it wasn't even audio any more, just a large series of oscillators made to sound like the original.
Yeah, I wasn't sure if it's COMPLETELY resynthesized, or if the resynthesized parts are inserted here and there. If it is ALL resynth, then it was even more amazing than I thought. I've NEVER gotten results like that with vocals, or anything really, when using resynthesis.pdxindy wrote:Yes, from what I understand it is all resynthesized and not realtime. That of course is what is so interesting about it. The resynthesized sound can be manipulated in ways not possible with audio.koolkeys wrote: I believe much of the demo was made with resynthesized audio though, so it wasn't even audio any more, just a large series of oscillators made to sound like the original.
Somewhere back in this thread (or another?) there was mention that it was all resynthesis though it was broken into parts to make it easier to do the various effects. That resynthesis quality stands out for sure!koolkeys wrote:Yeah, I wasn't sure if it's COMPLETELY resynthesized, or if the resynthesized parts are inserted here and there. If it is ALL resynth, then it was even more amazing than I thought. I've NEVER gotten results like that with vocals, or anything really, when using resynthesis.pdxindy wrote:Yes, from what I understand it is all resynthesized and not realtime. That of course is what is so interesting about it. The resynthesized sound can be manipulated in ways not possible with audio.koolkeys wrote: I believe much of the demo was made with resynthesized audio though, so it wasn't even audio any more, just a large series of oscillators made to sound like the original.
Brent
Hi, can you drive Alchemy from the midi-out of Atomic?tconrardy wrote:Hi future Alchemists
Here is a piece I did over the weekend which showcases my own sound design for Alchemy. I hope you enjoy it:
Alchemical Visions
http://www.wusik.com/song.php?id=1764
8MBS ( it a higher bitrate for better clarity)
You will hear unusual soundscapes, voice manipulations ( that's my old mentor Allen Stange!) , bass, percussion, analog and hybrid sounds, along with a flute solo that seems to change when playing. Also, nature sounds with a lokota flute. Also, Listen for my cat Butterscotch when processed thru alchemy.He is on his last legs this weekend, so kinda of a tribute to him
but..glad to have him make his debut here
this is 100% alchemy.
Timothy Spaceman
Thanks for the vote of confidence ewew wrote:I'd say it's a must have judging by the demos I've heard and the fact that it's Ben and company behind it. I know I can't wait until it comes outopus_diaboli wrote:Please don't get me wrong, neither did I want to start any battle here nor was my question meant to be an offense. I just want to clarify if Alchemy is a must-have or a nice-to-have for somebody who already have Absynth4.
As others have pointed out (thanks!) Alchemy will not function as an effect - its an instrument. As discussed, the resynthesis engine needs to analyse the sound first - it can't be done in realtime (this is similar to other audio manipulation stuff - eg. melodyne).Can Alchemy be loaded as an effect? I would really like this to be possible and id be more likely to buy it seeing as i have sold Camelphat and Camelspace
I think that only sections that are normal sample playback are the last two sentances when Caz introduces the instrument samples and says thanks for listening. The whole of the section up till 'My voice can be slowed down until...' is all analysed with additive and spectral engines.Yeah, I wasn't sure if it's COMPLETELY resynthesized, or if the resynthesized parts are inserted here and there. If it is ALL resynth, then it was even more amazing than I thought. I've NEVER gotten results like that with vocals, or anything really, when using resynthesis.
Alchemy responds to midi messages - so as long as you can route midi messages from Atomic into Alchemy in your host, then the answer is yes. I believe you can do most if not all of what's possible with Atomic with the arpeggiator in Alchemy though, which is another option.Hi, can you drive Alchemy from the midi-out of Atomic?
Looking forward to the now D/L ing demo tune
Well, at least it'll be before December 22nd.taijiguy wrote:Tuesday is the first day of autumn. Any chance?
beta testers and "sound designers" are the ones releasing tracks(bastards the lot of em) which suggests its beyond beta and into final release stages, i dont think we have anything to worry about, other than the wait of courseJohn-E34 wrote:
Yes... there are beta testers, but why not let us (at least C5K owners) buy the beta now
Patience, patience. You don't ask to buy cheese when it is still milk do you?John-E34 wrote:I hope all the excitement prevails, and does not dissapear due to non release... I have committed to purchasing Alchemy as soon as it appears, but cannot fathom why so many demo mp3's are around, when the synth is not yet available.
Yes... there are beta testers, but why not let us (at least C5K owners) buy the beta now
Sorry... Just hate it when the Credit Card is in position, but the goods aren't available
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