RAPID Synthesizer | Rapid 1.8.0 released | Free "SP - Granular Elements"

[MirkoVanHauten]

The Vengeance Avenger finally got released today http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6632479. Just for the ones that liked to compare both or the ones that won't spend that much money for Rapid But be aware of some day 1 bugs. They will be released the next hours I think.

I'm pretty sure Mirko Ruta will write with the same effort about it like he tried with Rapid

[Examigan]

But for this use I would need the possibility to load ANOTHER preset into layer 2 (in the demo, later on of course into the other layers too) and could not figure that out.

Yes, this is a valid and good request, but let me explain a problematic thing. If you save a preset, you save all 8 layers. Now if you theoretically want to load that presets, let's say into layer 3, you first have to select a preset file and then additionally select the layer to import. That would require some sort of dialog. In my opinion a bit unnecessary, because there is already an alternative way. What I personally do is this:
Just open two Rapid instances, one to build your new patch, and one to quickly browse/preview files.
The layer copy/paste works between different plugin instances! This is important, because you can easily browse different patches, choose a layer you like and copy it into another instances layer.
This also works for all other copy/paste things. Hope that helps!

"The layer copy/paste works between different plugin instances! " nice one!

+1

[exmatproton]

The Vengeance Avenger finally got released today http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6632479. Just for the ones that liked to compare both or the ones that won't spend that much money for Rapid But be aware of some day 1 bugs. They will be released the next hours I think.

I'm pretty sure Mirko Ruta will write with the same effort about it like he tried with Rapid

I tried this:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 0#p6632461

I find the Rapid sound quality better. Especially with high detail wt morphing...

[themerx]

The Vengeance Avenger finally got released today http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6632479. Just for the ones that liked to compare both or the ones that won't spend that much money for Rapid But be aware of some day 1 bugs. They will be released the next hours I think.

I'm pretty sure Mirko Ruta will write with the same effort about it like he tried with Rapid

I tried this:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 0#p6632461

I find the Rapid sound quality better. Especially with high detail wt morphing...

Me, too. Avenger sounds cold and digital. Also the CPU usage is totally high.

[starflakeprj]

The Vengeance Avenger finally got released today http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6632479. Just for the ones that liked to compare both or the ones that won't spend that much money for Rapid But be aware of some day 1 bugs. They will be released the next hours I think.

I'm pretty sure Mirko Ruta will write with the same effort about it like he tried with Rapid

I tried this:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 0#p6632461

I find the Rapid sound quality better. Especially with high detail wt morphing...

Me, too. Avenger sounds cold and digital. Also the CPU usage is totally high.

What does "totally high" even mean? And I don't think Rapid's CPU usage is higher than any other high end synth.

[docam28]

Hi,

I've bought RAPID Synthesizer this morning, now I'm downloading required files from my account (Purchased Products page).

However, I need some explanations about "Factory Sounds Drums" (31.8 MB zip package), because it's not mentionned for the installation process, the current process only mentions:

- Factory Sounds installation as first step.
- VSTi plugin (32-bit & 64-bit) installation as second (and last) step.

...but nothing are metionned about "Factory Sounds Drums".

Is it a forgot? an update? or this package is useless?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

Dominique.

[kontakt]

I purchased RAPID and AVENGER.
AVENGER looks better than RAPID, but I like RAPID.
If I did not buy AVENGER, I could not understand it.
"looks good" "high functionality" is not important.
I love RAPID.'s beautiful workflow and powerful sound.

[aMUSEd]

Does Rapid have the huge variety of morphing types that Icarus and Serum have? (not sure about Avenger yet)

[exmatproton]

Hi,

I've bought RAPID Synthesizer this morning, now I'm downloading required files from my account (Purchased Products page).

However, I need some explanations about "Factory Sounds Drums" (31.8 MB zip package), because it's not mentionned for the installation process, the current process only mentions:

- Factory Sounds installation as first step.
- VSTi plugin (32-bit & 64-bit) installation as second (and last) step.

...but nothing are metionned about "Factory Sounds Drums".

Is it a forgot? an update? or this package is useless?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

Dominique.

They explained it on their release page. Those are just wav files they used to multisample the drumkits which are installed with the Factory Sounds installation package. So one could use those drumsounds apart from the synth, which is neat.

[exmatproton]

Does Rapid have the huge variety of morphing types that Icarus and Serum have? (not sure about Avenger yet)

10,000 steps in the wavetables, pm, rm, am, pw, chaos, tube

[jacqueslacouth]

How is the Mac version going??? Could we expect it before Dec 28th?

[aMUSEd]

Does Rapid have the huge variety of morphing types that Icarus and Serum have? (not sure about Avenger yet)

10,000 steps in the wavetables, pm, rm, am, pw, chaos, tube

Not thinking about wavetable steps but sound morphing - Is that all?

[recursive one]

Does Rapid have the huge variety of morphing types that Icarus and Serum have? (not sure about Avenger yet)

10,000 steps in the wavetables, pm, rm, am, pw, chaos, tube

Not thinking about wavetable steps but sound morphing - Is that all?

Yes, that's all. They also promised "more advanced FM operators" which I'm eagerly waiting but I guess it won't happen soon.

Meanwhile you may use very fast LFOs with complex shapes to modulate pitch, wt position or other osc controls which offers huge possibilities for designing various unusual sounds (e.g. metallic FM-like stuff).

[exmatproton]

Does Rapid have the huge variety of morphing types that Icarus and Serum have? (not sure about Avenger yet)

10,000 steps in the wavetables, pm, rm, am, pw, chaos, tube

Not thinking about wavetable steps but sound morphing - Is that all?

I forgot about hard sync and noise generator. But yeah, that's it. And those 10,000 steps are, imho, the main attraction. Such a smooth experience. I love it.

It is no Icarus, but it has way more options compared to (for instance) Nave

Here are 4 presets i did. Simple, but fun (imho). I like the workflow on this thing very much.
1 instance per preset, no external FX.

https://soundcloud.com/exmatproton/4-ti ... id/s-QyaL7

[Caine123]

Does Rapid have the huge variety of morphing types that Icarus and Serum have? (not sure about Avenger yet)

10,000 steps in the wavetables, pm, rm, am, pw, chaos, tube

Not thinking about wavetable steps but sound morphing - Is that all?

I forgot about hard sync and noise generator. But yeah, that's it. And those 10,000 steps are, imho, the main attraction. Such a smooth experience. I love it.

It is no Icarus, but it has way more options compared to (for instance) Nave

Here are 4 presets i did. Simple, but fun (imho). I like the workflow on this thing very much.
1 instance per preset, no external FX.

https://soundcloud.com/exmatproton/4-ti ... id/s-QyaL7

will you share those 2 first presets? lovely!

i only demoed rapid 15 mins or so yesterday, no time :/, but the morphing seems complicated?
or what did i do wrong, i n serum morphin it is ASAP and you have the morphing controls right there but in Rapid?