New granular synthesiser available

[Ben [Camel Audio]]

Out of curiosity.. is Alchemy able to do this? It seems like it should, but I'm still learning it.

You can't directly modulate the start/end loop position - we chose a slightly different design which allows you to do something similar and a whole lot more. Simply assign a ramp up LFO to the position knob. You can then adjust the loop end position by modulating the depth of the LFO, and adjust the start loop position by modulating the position of the position knob. You could hook up one perform knob to the position knob and another to the LFO depth, so you can access both from the perform section. (If this was a broader question about the granular capabilities of Alchemy vs this plugin, then AFAIK Alchemys granular synthesis features are at least as capable as any other granular synth out there eg. Absynth). BTW. This plugin does look cool - congrats James

Ben

[newsonicarts]

The standalone version GUI works fine, but I get no sound (probably due to drivers). The VSTi version gives me continuous sound, but a blank black flashing rectangle for a GUI.

@ norm: I didn't see a tab for "graphics" in the "set-up" window, in the standalone version.

Definitely very odd, if its working in standalone but not plugin. Which host are you using?

[newsonicarts]

Regarding the various requests for special pricing...

Thanks to you all for your interest, and in hindsight, it probably would have a been a good idea to kick off with more of a bang and some kind of special deal. However, as some customers have now already purchased at the normal price, I've decided it would be inappropriate to do something now.

But will definitely bear it in mind the next time theres a major update / new release or something.

Plus besides... I have to say that personally I think its quite a reasonable price already

[newsonicarts]

Very nice synth!
Finally something that is easy and musical to use for Granular stuff.

Thanks!

Some suggestions to make this one a REAL no-brainer (price wise)

1. Tempo sync modulations
2. MIDI learn (?)
3. Ability to modulate (scanning) the segmented grain loop
4. tighter general envelope (especially the attack)


Eitan

Norm and ew pretty much covered this already, but just to clarify..

1. I agree, would be nice. A bit hard to resolve conceptually however regarding the additional modulators. But this topic will definitely get some more thought

2. Already possible, you have to go to the Setup screen. However, at some point I would like to add a more advanced MIDI control mode which supports relative encoders and the ability to record modulations from a HW surface (basically total remote control). But not sure when/if that will happen.

3. Thats definitely planned, but again cant promise when.

4. Never thought of that before, will look into it...

[newsonicarts]

BTW. This plugin does look cool - congrats James
Ben

Thanks Ben!

[zerocrossing]

I have to say that personally I think its quite a reasonable price already

I agree, it's a fair price for a nice little granular synth... it's just hard to part with the money when you've got Reaktor, Riverrun, Absynth and Alchemy in your toolbox already. Maybe do some sort of crossgrade deal?

[synthtweaker]

I caved in and bought it as it is just so quick to get great soundscapes up and running with this. Pretty light on the CPU too on my ageing 5 year old PC - I had 5 instances running with about 17-20% CPU usage - the sound was amazing !! Just waiting for the licence and download link

[jensa]

Regarding the various requests for special pricing...

Thanks to you all for your interest, and in hindsight, it probably would have a been a good idea to kick off with more of a bang and some kind of special deal. However, as some customers have now already purchased at the normal price, I've decided it would be inappropriate to do something now.

But will definitely bear it in mind the next time theres a major update / new release or something.

Plus besides... I have to say that personally I think its quite a reasonable price already

Thanks for a nice and good answer. I'm in when automation/modulation (scanning) of the segmented grain loop has been implemented. Btw, is there any possibilty to sign up for a newsletter or something like that?

[Alien Leg]

I'm a big user of Reaktors Travelizer, could this one replace it? It seems the mentioned automatable size and position of the grain loop is missing, also tempo sync (also funky times please) and the grain loop can't get really small like in Travelizer.

[experimental.crow]

I'm a big user of Reaktors Travelizer, could this one replace it? It seems the mentioned automatable size and position of the grain loop is missing, also tempo sync (also funky times please) and the grain loop can't get really small like in Travelizer.

the grain loop can become very small indeed , when you familiarize yourself w/ the zoom function ...
please refer to page three , of the manual ...

automatable loop size , and position , as well as tempo sync , are feature requests ...
james has replied to these issues previously ...

[losan]

let me be this guy:

any chance of a Mac version?

and let me be the other guy :

will there be a Windows 64bit version available (for the VST) ?

[experimental.crow]

let me be this guy:

any chance of a Mac version?

and let me be the other guy :

will there be a Windows 64bit version available (for the VST) ?

according to james , a 64 bit version is planned ...
he will no doubt comment on timeframe ...

[aMUSEd]

For anyone using this in Kore 2 here's a quick and dirty template for hands on playing with all the knobs that can be automated so far. Can't wait to be able to automate the play position though.

http://www.fingermarks.co.uk/music/Granitetemplate.zip

[teomi]

A couple more findings after playing with this awesome tool for a while:

When trying to play melodic lines I noticed that when triggering different notes, the newest note always starts from the previous note and after a few milliseconds updates to the new one. Sort of like a Portamento..I guess it is probably due to the audio buffer but I am wondering if this could be fixed.

In order to clearly hear this turn off all fx, engage the gate and lower the attack to minimum. There is no way for a new note to update as soon as it is triggered. It is always starts from the previous note (at least on my system with any buffer setting).

In that respect, it is also noticeable that the attack stage needs to be tightened up, and if a legato mode could be implemented this could really enhance this instrument big time. Imagine create tight stabs and layering them with rhythmic patterns etc.

And...for all Ensoniq lovers out there, these additions will basically create a transwave synth replica (finally..)


Just my 0.5 cents (it's a recession)

Eitan

[losan]

One more question:

The system requirements on the website states, that an "Internet
connection for online activation" is necessary.
Does this mean only a valid email adress for the license code,
or does my DAW really needs to be connected to the Internet while activation
(which it isn't and won't) ?

Cheers