sylent1 vs zeta...
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- KVRian
- 944 posts since 13 Oct, 2006
pro's and contra's please!
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- KVRAF
- 3922 posts since 15 Dec, 2009
NO TIME TO ANSWER, TOO BUSY MAKING MUSIC.
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- KVRAF
- 7791 posts since 20 Jul, 2004 from Clearwater
I would say that the overall sound of Sylenth is a little better, however it does sound a little hyped and lacking in the punchy bass department. It doesn't have as many features as z3ta, but Sylenth's UI is clearer.
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- KVRAF
- 24414 posts since 7 Jan, 2009 from Croatia
I think exactly the opposite, z3ta has a better interface to me. Synlenth felt a bit confusing to me.
Anyways V'ger tells the truth.
Anyways V'ger tells the truth.
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- KVRian
- 1477 posts since 16 Jul, 2007 from In limbo
Z3ta's very good - and it also has a nifty frequency slider at the bottom which I love! - but the game (as always) has moved on since then and Sylenth is much better sounding.
Sylenth is easily one of the top sounding vsts out there still, at least until we see this decade's soft synths come through shortly, and you should go for this if it's a straight shoot out at the moment.
(Please note that there are currently some big 64-bit problems with Sylenth, probably just like many other synths out there already, so you may wish to do a check on KVR from around October-December 2009 regarding this topic. I'm not sure how Z3ta is with 64-bit, as I run at 32 instead.).
Sylenth is easily one of the top sounding vsts out there still, at least until we see this decade's soft synths come through shortly, and you should go for this if it's a straight shoot out at the moment.
(Please note that there are currently some big 64-bit problems with Sylenth, probably just like many other synths out there already, so you may wish to do a check on KVR from around October-December 2009 regarding this topic. I'm not sure how Z3ta is with 64-bit, as I run at 32 instead.).
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- KVRAF
- 8237 posts since 22 Sep, 2008 from Windsor. UK
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- Banned
- 3299 posts since 20 Dec, 2008
I've had z3ta about a year and sylenth a week. from my limited time, I think soundwise they are both superb but Sylenth is more instant gratification, whereas z3ta takes a bit longer to get the same results. more thoughts anyhow.
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- KVRAF
- 19817 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
It doesn't appear that either will get needed fixes anytime in the near future.
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- KVRist
- 234 posts since 30 Oct, 2004 from Greece
The developer of zeta had an interview in CM magazine and said "We ll likely update Z3ta+."
As for sylenth1 i want to believe that he works the memory leak bug...
As for sylenth1 i want to believe that he works the memory leak bug...
Wtb inspiration!
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- Banned
- 3299 posts since 20 Dec, 2008
Let's not start that one again eh? Plenty has been said on that in loads of different threads and it isn't really called for.vicious_angel wrote:As for sylenth1 i want to believe that he works the memory leak bug...
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- KVRAF
- 10170 posts since 2 Jan, 2005 from somewhere in the woods
vicious_angel wrote: the memory leak bug...
WHAT?!!!!! Hein?????!!! 
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- KVRAF
- 19817 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
Note I said near Future. Wake me when the Midi File Import bug is fixed in Z3TA. It's been a few years now................vicious_angel wrote:The developer of zeta had an interview in CM magazine and said "We ll likely update Z3ta+."
As for sylenth1 i want to believe that he works the memory leak bug...
As for Sylenth 1, Lennard works in mysterious ways. It's been months waiting for this fix but he could drop something at any time I suppose.
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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- KVRAF
- 19817 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
What's not called for? The OP asked for pros and cons. Known bugs not getting fixed is a con..........no matter how small that bug is perceived to be.....yellowfever wrote:Let's not start that one again eh? Plenty has been said on that in loads of different threads and it isn't really called for.vicious_angel wrote:As for sylenth1 i want to believe that he works the memory leak bug...
The Pro is that both these instruments sound great. The bugs can be lived with but people should know they are there.
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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- KVRist
- 234 posts since 30 Oct, 2004 from Greece
I agree with teksonik.
Tho if you want future proof products stay away from both :p
On topic again. I would sugest sylenth1 if it has to do with sound quality.
Synth with a character and easy on programming VA sounds. NO big modulations options which is disturbing when i do sound design, but somehow i tend to have 3-5 instanses of it in any project i do.
Can the op tell us his needs?
Tho if you want future proof products stay away from both :p
On topic again. I would sugest sylenth1 if it has to do with sound quality.
Synth with a character and easy on programming VA sounds. NO big modulations options which is disturbing when i do sound design, but somehow i tend to have 3-5 instanses of it in any project i do.
Can the op tell us his needs?
Wtb inspiration!
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- KVRAF
- 5913 posts since 17 Aug, 2004 from Berlin, Germany
Different things. Zeta is more a wavetable while Sylenth is a additive synth? For Zeta are also some waveforms of the Access Virus available (Virus mod).
Unfortunately further development seems stopped after Renè was acquired by Cakewalk. There are some things which needs an improvement.
Sylenth is new (compared to Z3ta) but here a bit the same problem... Lennard seems to have other (unknown) ideas about the future of Sylenth1.
Sylenth1 is easier to handle and has an instant good and deep sound which is sometimes comparable to good hardware. Z3ta is more flexible but IMHO it sounds more like a plug-in. I like Sylenth1 more but sometimes Z3ta is the better choice. Good to have both but if I prefer Sylenth1.
Unfortunately further development seems stopped after Renè was acquired by Cakewalk. There are some things which needs an improvement.
Sylenth is new (compared to Z3ta) but here a bit the same problem... Lennard seems to have other (unknown) ideas about the future of Sylenth1.
Sylenth1 is easier to handle and has an instant good and deep sound which is sometimes comparable to good hardware. Z3ta is more flexible but IMHO it sounds more like a plug-in. I like Sylenth1 more but sometimes Z3ta is the better choice. Good to have both but if I prefer Sylenth1.
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