There is a very nice sale on this for the next few days at JRR, Audio Deluxe and UVI. Does anyone have this, and is it worth getting if I can scrape together the funds? How is the sound? I read Failed Muso's review, which indicates that for many of the instruments individual waveforms were sampled, which would make this seem much more flexible than other sampled vintage synths.
Thanks!
Opinions on UVI Vintage Legends?
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- KVRAF
- 2813 posts since 14 Feb, 2001 from What do you care? :)
Personally, I think I'm going for it. I had the chance to play around on several of these synthesizers in the real (as opposed to virtual) world back in the day and have had my eye on this ever since it was released. If it's something that's of interest, this seems to be an opportune time to get it.
There's a limited demo version available from their site:
http://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-corner/vi ... gends.html
I have to say that I'm extremely happy with all of the UVI sound banks that I've gotten over time. They seem to do a really great job of sampling everything that they get their hands on (at least in my experience). They seem to make sure that they have the best available example (physically) of whatever item they're working on. It also seems they record everything through top of the line gear, including tube compressors, etc. so that the UVI stuff that I've played has a real analog power and character to it.
YMMV, but I would say go for it!
There's a limited demo version available from their site:
http://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-corner/vi ... gends.html
I have to say that I'm extremely happy with all of the UVI sound banks that I've gotten over time. They seem to do a really great job of sampling everything that they get their hands on (at least in my experience). They seem to make sure that they have the best available example (physically) of whatever item they're working on. It also seems they record everything through top of the line gear, including tube compressors, etc. so that the UVI stuff that I've played has a real analog power and character to it.
YMMV, but I would say go for it!
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- KVRAF
- 25849 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
I get cold feet over the size of the content, 22GB is a big load
Would rather pick up plugs like Synthix and FM8
Would rather pick up plugs like Synthix and FM8
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- KVRAF
- 2813 posts since 14 Feb, 2001 from What do you care? :)
The actual download is 10.8 gigs, so a little better.
Unfortunately, it looks like just one big file, so I would use a downloader that can be resumed if interrupted.
Big downloads can be a pain. This 10.8 gig one will require compressing into a multi archive format in order to backup... unless you have a blue ray burner.
If you've ever gotten some sample libraries from people like Spitfire, etc., sometimes I think downloading is the only option. If you get it directly from UVI then there is an option of either download or physical... but then you don't get the additional discount... and I think there is also a shipping fee. Not sure what places like JRR are offering but I'm pretty sure everywhere else (other than UVI) it's download only.
As I said, 10.8 gigs is not too too hideous (except for it being only one huge file).
Unfortunately, it looks like just one big file, so I would use a downloader that can be resumed if interrupted.
Big downloads can be a pain. This 10.8 gig one will require compressing into a multi archive format in order to backup... unless you have a blue ray burner.
If you've ever gotten some sample libraries from people like Spitfire, etc., sometimes I think downloading is the only option. If you get it directly from UVI then there is an option of either download or physical... but then you don't get the additional discount... and I think there is also a shipping fee. Not sure what places like JRR are offering but I'm pretty sure everywhere else (other than UVI) it's download only.
As I said, 10.8 gigs is not too too hideous (except for it being only one huge file).
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- KVRist
- 92 posts since 19 Apr, 2011
I bought it. Only scratched the surface so far but really like what I hear.
Synthox and CS-M have sampled waveforms and their own VCF/VCA etc for shaping sounds.
Energy, FMX1, Kroma and U1250 have ROMpler type sampled sounds with a few controls to tweak.
Buy it from JRR as they don't add sales tax and give a further discount at checkout.
Cost me $169.15 total for download license. List price is $349 plus 20% sales tax direct from UVI.
I have a lot of UVI stuff but always wait until it's on offer.
Synthox and CS-M have sampled waveforms and their own VCF/VCA etc for shaping sounds.
Energy, FMX1, Kroma and U1250 have ROMpler type sampled sounds with a few controls to tweak.
Buy it from JRR as they don't add sales tax and give a further discount at checkout.
Cost me $169.15 total for download license. List price is $349 plus 20% sales tax direct from UVI.
I have a lot of UVI stuff but always wait until it's on offer.
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- KVRAF
- 25849 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
OK, so they have compressed it, but it would have been 22GB uncompressed?Sequent wrote:As I said, 10.8 gigs is not too too hideous (except for it being only one huge file).
Getting rid of half that load is of course a BIG advantage, also for the harddrive space, now I think more about considering it
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UltimateOutsider UltimateOutsider https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=216800 - KVRian
- 824 posts since 5 Oct, 2009 from Portland, OR
I got it at JRRShop, and I like it a lot. Someone already mentioned that a couple of the instruments are really more like synths in that they give you the raw waveforms and let you carve out your own sounds. Even those ones come with lots of presets.
I really love UVI's libraries, but they're often priced high enough that I only get them when they have sales. With their vintage stuff, rather than just give you a bunch of factory presets, they design new sounds on the original hardware and provide a lot of nice tweakable/automatable options for modulation and effects.
Several of the instruments in the Vintage Legends package have nice arps and mod steppers, too.
Regarding the downloads, I don't know where UVI hosts their content, but even their modest sized libraries can take up to an hour to download where I am (west coast USA). The big ones routinely take several hours. I've also had trouble with corrupt downloads from them when I use Firefox. IE and Chrome work fine, and Firefox works fine (if slow) when I use a 3rd party download manager (I'm using DownThemAll).
I really love UVI's libraries, but they're often priced high enough that I only get them when they have sales. With their vintage stuff, rather than just give you a bunch of factory presets, they design new sounds on the original hardware and provide a lot of nice tweakable/automatable options for modulation and effects.
Several of the instruments in the Vintage Legends package have nice arps and mod steppers, too.
Regarding the downloads, I don't know where UVI hosts their content, but even their modest sized libraries can take up to an hour to download where I am (west coast USA). The big ones routinely take several hours. I've also had trouble with corrupt downloads from them when I use Firefox. IE and Chrome work fine, and Firefox works fine (if slow) when I use a 3rd party download manager (I'm using DownThemAll).
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- KVRist
- 126 posts since 9 Aug, 2009
I also finally bought this. Seems like a nice set, but I'm not sure if it would've been worth the super high original retail price, it's essentially a synth ROMpler - although nicely tweakable and they have a surprisingly nice character - and some of the sounds sound a bit "samey". I've only scratched the surface, but already got a few song ideas from a few presets.
A few questions / comments:
- It's a bit disappointing that the controls are the same for all synths, despite the GUI changing...for instance, it would make much more sense to have Chorus for an FM synth as a preset, and not a Phaser.
- Some of the synths (like the FM1X) mention that they've sampled basic waveforms that are available to use to make your own sounds...are these only available with Mach Five 3?
- In my opinion not all sounds needed to be drenched in reverb and delay, and could've been preset as dry
A few questions / comments:
- It's a bit disappointing that the controls are the same for all synths, despite the GUI changing...for instance, it would make much more sense to have Chorus for an FM synth as a preset, and not a Phaser.
- Some of the synths (like the FM1X) mention that they've sampled basic waveforms that are available to use to make your own sounds...are these only available with Mach Five 3?
- In my opinion not all sounds needed to be drenched in reverb and delay, and could've been preset as dry
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- KVRAF
- 1735 posts since 28 Dec, 2007
For me this pack is all about Synthox - its a shame they dont sell it individually anymore.
Synthox has a really great and warm analogue sound - based on the waveforms sampled - and used in a synthesiser type architecture in the UVI. Im a huge fan of analogue gear and difficult to please in this context - and synthox knocks it out the park.
The CSM is a similar structure but for me the waveforms are a bit thinner and not as lush - but its still usable.
The other instruments are more preset synths - probably useful - but I prefer something a bit more programmable...Their ROMpler is pretty old school - not sure if many would find a use...
For its current sale price - if you like vintage and analogue style instruments - Id say its worth it.
Synthox has a really great and warm analogue sound - based on the waveforms sampled - and used in a synthesiser type architecture in the UVI. Im a huge fan of analogue gear and difficult to please in this context - and synthox knocks it out the park.
The CSM is a similar structure but for me the waveforms are a bit thinner and not as lush - but its still usable.
The other instruments are more preset synths - probably useful - but I prefer something a bit more programmable...Their ROMpler is pretty old school - not sure if many would find a use...
For its current sale price - if you like vintage and analogue style instruments - Id say its worth it.
Presets for u-he Diva -> http://swanaudio.co.uk/
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- KVRAF
- 2813 posts since 14 Feb, 2001 from What do you care? :)
just an fyi... i'm reading an email from uvi stating that the sale has been extended. says "Deal ends May 5"
pretty much agree with the other posters' comments on this. overall, I think it was a nice purchase. agree that synthox is a standout. i haven't had a chance yet to compare soundwise against Synthex from xils lab (but that's probably another discussion for another thread!).
once you download, the one huge file de-compresses into individual files for all of the included synths, so making a safety backup of the download shouldn't be an issue.
MrDuke mentioned Mach Five. As far as FM1X, I think you do have access to the basic waveforms, I'll have to check. So far, I've only done a very quick run through of the presets. And yeah, I notice the same basic structure across all the synths (behind the different gui's). I do think you have more detailed access to the fx, and the ability to choose different effects via the fx page within Workstation. Again, that's something I need to explore in more depth. As for Mach Five, I do think you get deeper control if you have the full sampler.
If I get any more UVI libraries I think I'm going to have to take a serious look at getting Mach Five. Simon Stockhausen has several M5 libraries available at Patchpool, which is a further temptation to look into that.
I've been hearing some good things about M5. People I know saying that it's definitely a tweaker's sampler.
pretty much agree with the other posters' comments on this. overall, I think it was a nice purchase. agree that synthox is a standout. i haven't had a chance yet to compare soundwise against Synthex from xils lab (but that's probably another discussion for another thread!).
once you download, the one huge file de-compresses into individual files for all of the included synths, so making a safety backup of the download shouldn't be an issue.
MrDuke mentioned Mach Five. As far as FM1X, I think you do have access to the basic waveforms, I'll have to check. So far, I've only done a very quick run through of the presets. And yeah, I notice the same basic structure across all the synths (behind the different gui's). I do think you have more detailed access to the fx, and the ability to choose different effects via the fx page within Workstation. Again, that's something I need to explore in more depth. As for Mach Five, I do think you get deeper control if you have the full sampler.
If I get any more UVI libraries I think I'm going to have to take a serious look at getting Mach Five. Simon Stockhausen has several M5 libraries available at Patchpool, which is a further temptation to look into that.
I've been hearing some good things about M5. People I know saying that it's definitely a tweaker's sampler.
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UltimateOutsider UltimateOutsider https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=216800
- KVRian
- 824 posts since 5 Oct, 2009 from Portland, OR
On a related note, if you have one of the KORG hardware devices that came with a KORG Software Bundle coupon, you can get a free license for UVI's "Digital Synsations" library, which is normally a $199 product. (It's got sounds from D-50, SY-77, VFX, and M1.)
I just redeemed my KORG coupon the other day in order to get the EzDrummer Lite license (which you can only use to buy EzDrummer at a discount until May 6), and was surprised to get the UVI library as an added bonus. (Unfortunately it's one I'd already bought a month ago during a previous sale!!)
I just redeemed my KORG coupon the other day in order to get the EzDrummer Lite license (which you can only use to buy EzDrummer at a discount until May 6), and was surprised to get the UVI library as an added bonus. (Unfortunately it's one I'd already bought a month ago during a previous sale!!)
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- KVRAF
- 2482 posts since 28 Mar, 2005
You can add and tweak FX in the fx panel in UVIWorkstation as well.MrDuke wrote: - It's a bit disappointing that the controls are the same for all synths, despite the GUI changing...for instance, it would make much more sense to have Chorus for an FM synth as a preset, and not a Phaser.
So you can easily add a Chorus
It's available in UVIWorkstation as well. Those are just presets in the Xtra 4OP folder.MrDuke wrote: - Some of the synths (like the FM1X) mention that they've sampled basic waveforms that are available to use to make your own sounds...are these only available with Mach Five 3?
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- KVRian
- 974 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Blue Crest, Eastern Europe
Just found out about this today and I'm completely blown away. I've been craving for Digital Synsations for months and having this additionUltimateOutsider wrote:On a related note, if you have one of the KORG hardware devices that came with a KORG Software Bundle coupon, you can get a free license for UVI's "Digital Synsations" library, which is normally a $199 product. (It's got sounds from D-50, SY-77, VFX, and M1.)
to the software that already came bundled with my Nanokey2 is absolutely ridiculous
If I were you, I would easily sell the extra Digital Synsations copyUltimateOutsider wrote:I just redeemed my KORG coupon the other day in order to get the EzDrummer Lite license (which you can only use to buy EzDrummer at a discount until May 6), and was surprised to get the UVI library as an added bonus. (Unfortunately it's one I'd already bought a month ago during a previous sale!!)
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- KVRist
- 213 posts since 28 Jul, 2012
How does this work? I bought Korg MicroKEY 37 6 months ago. Am I eligible for this deal?UltimateOutsider wrote:On a related note, if you have one of the KORG hardware devices that came with a KORG Software Bundle coupon, you can get a free license for UVI's "Digital Synsations" library, which is normally a $199 product. (It's got sounds from D-50, SY-77, VFX, and M1.)
I just redeemed my KORG coupon the other day in order to get the EzDrummer Lite license (which you can only use to buy EzDrummer at a discount until May 6), and was surprised to get the UVI library as an added bonus. (Unfortunately it's one I'd already bought a month ago during a previous sale!!)
EDIT. nvm. Found it. Wow this was a very nice surprise. $199 product for free!