Synthi modules for Diva?

[braj]

I am just wondering how far up Symthi modules are for Diva. Is there any plans or even interest? What is the best way to approximate a Synthi with the current modules?

Thanks!

[david.beholder]

Double that EMS diode ladder filters are somewhat special. They are diode ladder and have their own sound.

But is there any development on Diva planned in 2015 at all?

[Urs]

Diode ladders are on our ever growing wishlist (hehehe), but we don't know yet which and how they overlap (TB-303, Synthi, System 100) and, foremost, how much CPU they will munch. Diode ladders have no buffers between the stages which makes the calculation a great deal more complicated.

There'll be a Diva update shortly, but it doesn't introduce new modules.

We don't have a Synthi/VCS but we have a few replica of filters and oscillators around. Quite naturally, Diva doesn't offer matrix patching features but I agree that diode filters would be a great choice for an update.

[david.beholder]

Diode ladders are on our ever growing wishlist (hehehe), but we don't know yet which and how they overlap (TB-303, Synthi, System 100) and, foremost, how much CPU they will munch. Diode ladders have no buffers between the stages which makes the calculation a great deal more complicated.
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We don't have a Synthi/VCS but we have a few replica of filters and oscillators around. Quite naturally, Diva doesn't offer matrix patching features but I agree that diode filters would be a great choice for an update.

EMS Synths are very distinctive because of the tone. I grew up with Soviet electronic soundtracks and when I heard BBC Radiophonic Workshop recordings I was really impressed how close tone-wise both of them were. Both were using Synthi 100.

I think Synthi oscs are also a bit specific considering difference between osc 1 and 2 and pwm on both of them.

To my ears 303 and Ems Synthi are sounding quite different but it might be superstition and nobody ever tried to make acid on VCS

There'll be a Diva update shortly, but it doesn't introduce new modules.

What's gonna be there: Inputs? Osc->filter level control?

[braj]

Well, thanks Urs,

[Shiek927]

TB-303 would probably sound very nice on Diva! it already lends itself very well to Trance music :3.

[rod_zero]

Aciiiiiiid! pls

[hakey]

There's a lot more to the 303 sound than its filter. The behaviour of the envelope and accent circuits is at least as important.

[EvilDragon]

There'll be a Diva update shortly, but it doesn't introduce new modules.

What's gonna be there: Inputs? Osc->filter level control?

None of those. Improved default skin, preferences panel and bugfixes.

[2ZrgE]

There's a lot more to the 303 sound than its filter. The behaviour of the envelope and accent circuits is at least as important.

That's why people who know what they are doing should do it.

For know I'm ok with Hive's 303 sounds.

[hakey]

There's a lot more to the 303 sound than its filter. The behaviour of the envelope and accent circuits is at least as important.

That's why people who know what they are doing should do it.

I can't see Diva getting a full 303 emulation, filter, envelope, accent and sequencer and all. Maybe I'm wrong.

[Urs]

There's a lot more to the 303 sound than its filter. The behaviour of the envelope and accent circuits is at least as important.

That's why people who know what they are doing should do it.

I can't see Diva getting a full 303 emulation, filter, envelope, accent and sequencer and all. Maybe I'm wrong.

You're right. Diva won't be a 303 emulation, even if we nail the 303 filter.

[2ZrgE]

Of course, I wouldn't expect a complete 303 emulation. As I'm not that interested in Acid House/Techno a 303 sequencer is not on my wishlist.

[nilhartman]

I bet there'd be tons and tons of great, non-acid stuffs to do with 303 Diva components

[braj]

I still vote for the EMS modules first