Gforce introduces the new oddity version 2

[Echoes in the Attic]

Yeah as much as I like this synth, I'll admit the sound doesn't really hold up to some of the newer analog emulations like Diva and Monark, but it's still quite good uses very little cpu. The filters are very nice, though it doesn't quite have the punch of some synths. Still nice and buttery. Plus I love duo phonic mode with Ring Mod so it's nice to have a few varieties of that (Diva and impOscar also).

Are you talking about version 1 or 2? I mean, version 2 is not even out, yet, so how could you reach such a verdict?

Talking about 1 but the list of improvements is pretty comprehensive for 2 and it is safe to say that there had been improvements to the sound itself beyond the different filter modes, it would have been mentioned for sure. So of course I don't know about 2 yet but it seems the basic sound emulation engine will be the same. I love the sound, just don't find it to have the same kind of bite as some others.It's got it's own kind of sound though, which is fine.

[sfd]

A VSTi emulation of a famous synth with so many additional features that it is no longer a real emulation is, in a way, to exploit (and profit from) the fame of the original synth.

[fluffy_little_something]

I don't think that accusation is appropriate.

It's simply evolution, which the original hardware might have undergone itself.
Since version 2 is clearly based on version 1, despite the additions, it would make no sense to force a different user interface and name on it. In my view that would indeed be wrong, it would be like sampling a piece of a song and not writing it on the cover.

Would also be interesting to hear what the makers of the original hardware have to say about it, if they are still alive. I assume they might like version 2 a lot.

[Robmobius]

The sound demos are pretty good once you get past the tired EDM sounds.
I Particularly liked the Numan demo track by Paul Hurst "Every Day I Die"
The Oddity 2 seems to have captured a lot of the nuances of the original hardware synth.

Yeah the Numan track was cool... I know I don't need another synth, but this looks like a huge improvement.

[SJ_Digriz]

A VSTi emulation of a famous synth with so many additional features that it is no longer a real emulation is, in a way, to exploit (and profit from) the fame of the original synth.

So, they had an emulation that was very close to the original .. then come out with an update that expands on that, but can't call it part II. hmm... me thinks people are getting terribly picky about shit that doesn't matter.

Just buy it or don't. All this philosophical belly button scratching about perceived corporate despicable intentions is pointless. Take off the tin foil hat and enjoy their great plugins. Dave is not trying to trick you into buying his plugin. Geez, get some perspective.

[sfd]

I'm sorry. I forgot that KVR is a market place and the forum a gimmick.

[MillerSam]

JRR offers now for 113,40 Dollar with discount as intro price what is an fair price

[fluffy_little_something]

I'm sorry. I forgot that KVR is a market place and the forum a gimmick.

I don't quite get your problem with this upgrade, frankly.

The only thing I don't like is that one is forced to buy without demoing in order to benefit from the introduction price...

[Numanoid]

A VSTi emulation of a famous synth with so many additional features that it is no longer a real emulation is, in a way, to exploit (and profit from) the fame of the original synth.

Note that Oddity isn't call Odyssey, it is called Oddity

With such a name, the devs are allowed to play around with developing it further IMO

[KingTuck]

JRR offers now for 113,40 Dollar with discount as intro price what is an fair price

JRR lists $135 for me, is there some additional discount I'm unaware of?

[Lee702]

JRR offers now for 113,40 Dollar with discount as intro price what is an fair price

JRR lists $135 for me, is there some additional discount I'm unaware of?

Add it to your cart and you get a discount.

[Mr Arkadin]

So, they had an emulation that was very close to the original .. then come out with an update that expands on that, but can't call it part II. hmm... me thinks people are getting terribly picky about shit that doesn't matter.

As a beta-tester for Oddity2 and a fussy bugger to boot, I can say that regardless of the extras (some of which are great, like the XLFO) it is perfectly useable authentically if that tickles your fancy. It can still do the raw Odyssey if you so desire. For instance both Dave and me were adamant that the duophonic mode remain unadulterated, so stick it in duo mode, don't use the extras and away you go. Personally I love the extras as they don't detract from the original sound. And you get the benefit of having all filter types available.

I will say another thing I banged on about with the original Oddity (apparently I had the very first Oddity ever shipped by Dave) was that the portamento wasn't quite right. This has been addressed in Oddity2 and now those Numan/Currie dive bombs sound spot on.

I have three banks of patches - the first two adapted from Oddity1 and a whole new bank. Not sure if they're going to appear in the factory release. If not I'll make them available somewhere.

[KingTuck]

So, they had an emulation that was very close to the original .. then come out with an update that expands on that, but can't call it part II. hmm... me thinks people are getting terribly picky about shit that doesn't matter.

As a beta-tester for Oddity2 and a fussy bugger to boot, I can say that regardless of the extras (some of which are great, like the XLFO) it is perfectly useable authentically if that tickles your fancy. It can still do the raw Odyssey if you so desire. For instance both Dave and me were adamant that the duophonic mode remain unadulterated, so stick it in duo mode, don't use the extras and away you go. Personally I love the extras as they don't detract from the original sound. And you get the benefit of having all filter types available.

I will say another thing I banged on about with the original Oddity (apparently I had the very first Oddity ever shipped by Dave) was that the portamento wasn't quite right. This has been addressed in Oddity2 and now those Numan/Currie dive bombs sound spot on.

I have three banks of patches - the first two adapted from Oddity1 and a whole new bank. Not sure if they're going to appear in the factory release. If not I'll make them available somewhere.

Has the sound quality of the oscillators and filters been improved? Oddity 1 was great but analogue emulations have gotten noticeably more authentic since it's release.

[SJ_Digriz]

So, they had an emulation that was very close to the original .. then come out with an update that expands on that, but can't call it part II. hmm... me thinks people are getting terribly picky about shit that doesn't matter.

As a beta-tester for Oddity2 and a fussy bugger to boot, I can say that regardless of the extras (some of which are great, like the XLFO) it is perfectly useable authentically if that tickles your fancy. It can still do the raw Odyssey if you so desire. For instance both Dave and me were adamant that the duophonic mode remain unadulterated, so stick it in duo mode, don't use the extras and away you go. Personally I love the extras as they don't detract from the original sound. And you get the benefit of having all filter types available.

I will say another thing I banged on about with the original Oddity (apparently I had the very first Oddity ever shipped by Dave) was that the portamento wasn't quite right. This has been addressed in Oddity2 and now those Numan/Currie dive bombs sound spot on.

I have three banks of patches - the first two adapted from Oddity1 and a whole new bank. Not sure if they're going to appear in the factory release. If not I'll make them available somewhere.

Hopefully you were reading my post in context... I think you were, but just to be sure I'm on GeForce's side here.

We have all this wonderful stuff, that might as well be free compared to hardware costs, that people put hundreds of man hours into and then someone bitches about something that is so irrelevant to the point of absurdity. I know this is the internet, and stuff like that is pretty much mandatory.

I'm not sure if there is a way to categorize the naming of a VSTi below that of a "1st world problem" or not. We need to invent a category like "f**king hit yourself in the head with a hammer until you no longer care about this issue you brought up".

[Mr Arkadin]

Hopefully you were reading my post in context... I think you were, but just to be sure I'm on GeForce's side here.

Yes absolutely agreed with you.

btw it's GForce, I think the other one makes graphics cards.