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zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:14 am

and also this link

Q: Are the anlog modeled filters of Saurus available in any other software synthesizer?

A: No, since we use a new and completely different approach than competing companies (like U-he) did. Our filters need low CPU, support self-osc, asymetric non-linearity (a k2 characteristic which is similar to the MS-20 filter) and have a very high precision.

Q: Does it need much CPU?

A: No. On our I7 test system we were able to run 40 instances with different patches at the same time without getting audio dropouts. Since we know that good performance is important for our cutomers we have taken a lot of effort in keeping the CPU as los possible without loosing sound quality.

MaxSynths · Post by **MaxSynths** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:19 am

zvenx wrote:is referring to which approach recently discussed on kvr?

I think this is another argument. The polemic was about the competitors and CPU usage

BTW any discussion in this direction (regardless what the official FAQ really means) it's totally useless from my point of view. While working on betatesting/sound design I never seen any comment or comparison about Diva or other synths (that's why I think there is no intention to point the finger).

Obiouvsly it's fine that users want to make a comparison, but I think that any polemic must be left behind.

MaxSynths · Post by **MaxSynths** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:22 am

Ingonator wrote:The discussion about Saurus and Diva was leading me into a Google search and this was the result:

http://www.divasaurus.com/

Ingo

Divasaurus wrote:Let's throw some shit at the wall and see what sticks...

:lol::lol:

hakey · Post by **hakey** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:22 am

zvenx wrote:
Q: Does it need much CPU?

A: No. On our I7 test system we were able to run 40 instances with different patches at the same time without getting audio dropouts.

EDIT: and in another post...

Q: Does it need much CPU?

A: No. Unlike competing products we have taken a lot of effort to keep the CPU as low as possible without lowering the sound quality.

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MaxSynths · Post by **MaxSynths** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:26 am

hakey wrote:
zvenx wrote:
Q: Does it need much CPU?

A: No. On our I7 test system we were able to run 40 instances with different patches at the same time without getting audio dropouts.
Note that that post originally read:

Q: Does it need much CPU?

A: No. Unlike competing products we have taken a lot of effort to keep the CPU as low as possible without lowering the sound quality.
(btw, no indication in the original post to show that it has been edited )

Maybe has been edited to try to avoid all this useless chatting?

zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:26 am

are you sure you quoting the same link as I am.. I posted my link

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 40#4842240

where I got it from less than five minutes ago.....

rsp

edit: although I do recall reading what you quoted at some point.....

rsp

hakey · Post by **hakey** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:27 am

Countdown to the inevitable Diva vs Saurus thread...

Ingonator · Post by **Ingonator** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:27 am

filter303 wrote: Filter drive is horrible horrible. It sounds so muddy that I can't stand it.
I have bunch of cheap guitar pedals that sound way better than this.
They are more noisy but the sound has character. Using the filter drive actually weakens the sound, which is not what I expect from analog overdrive.
Nice overdrive is what I really prefer for fat lead sounds.

The filter Drive in Saurus is not too bad but my favorite filter drives are the ones included in the Moog Slim Phatty (where it is called "filter overload") and the Waldorf Blofeld as hardware synths and the one in Waldorf Largo. I have just done a new preset in Largo which only works with using a certain filter drive curve and it sounds totally different without the drive.
My favorite external Drive plugin is the Schwa Oligarc Drive from the Schwa Oligarc bundle.

Ingo

hakey · Post by **hakey** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:31 am

zvenx wrote:are you sure you quoting the same link as I am.. I posted my link

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 40#4842240

where I got it from less than five minutes ago.....

rsp

Edit: sorry different posts -

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 89#4839589

zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:36 am

hakey wrote:
zvenx wrote:are you sure you quoting the same link as I am.. I posted my link

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 40#4842240

where I got it from less than five minutes ago.....

rsp
You quoted the original here:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 22#4875022

ahh I think it's two different posts from markus:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 89#4839589

and

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 40#4842240

rsp

Crackbaby · Post by **Crackbaby** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:40 am

No one think the modulation matrix is a bit claustrophobic? I would love some rightclicking on a controller to assign it to a modulation source..
For ten minutes (well, seven, as i had to find some kind of init preset) i had a fun time figuring the synth out. Then it died. I will try it again when initialize works and the demo lasts longer. No point demoing a synth if you get pissed off

So come on! Chug some pills and let the paranoia go!

zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:40 am

I hope no one is thinking I am anti-Saurus or that I am hoping it doesn't succeeds....I have always had a great relationship with Tone2, and own licenses for Gladiator 2, ElectraX and a few of their fx....
I do wish Saurus and Tone2 well, was just stating my opinion...
It does really deliver low cpu, but it sounds nothing like Diva, which may be either a good or bad thing, and probably intentional as well....It just wasn't what I was expecting based on my own interpretation of how it was described...... who knows, maybe in a few days/weeks I may love it for what it is, not what I hoped it would be, and buy it.

rsp

hakey · Post by **hakey** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:44 am

zvenx wrote:it's two different posts

Yep, just spotted it and edited my posts.

Still, that "unlike competing products" statement is a hostage to fortune and absolutely invites comparisons with "competing products", whichever they are.

zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:45 am

wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more say no more

rsp

pdxindy · Post by **pdxindy** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:01 am

MaxSynths wrote:
Maybe has been edited to try to avoid all this useless chatting?

The only reason the 'useless chatter' continues is because you are unable to admit you were wrong and that Tone2 did reference Diva... which of course is absurdly silly cause there is nothing wrong or controversial in Tone2 making the comparison... but hey, if you want to keep it going by continuing to claim there was no Diva reference, I'll be happy to keep replying as well

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