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chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:55 pm

Get Synth1 for free, and look how far you are coming with it.

Seriously, if you're not sure yet what exactly you want, i wouldn't spend any money, yet. If, at some point, you feel like that you want a bit more authentic analog sound, or analog modelled filter, i'd take a look at Diva, but, for now, Synth1 surely will give you a lot of sonic power and functionality, and, especially when you are learning synthesis, it'll be a great synth for starters.

Scrubbing Monkeys · Post by **Scrubbing Monkeys** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:28 pm

chk071 wrote:Get Synth1 for free, and look how far you are coming with it. Seriously, if you're not sure yet what exactly you want, i wouldn't spend any money, yet. If, at some point, you feel like that you want a bit more authentic analog sound, or analog modelled filter, i'd take a look at Diva, but, for now, Synth1 surely will give you a lot of sonic power and functionality, and, especially when you are learning synthesis, it'll be a great synth for starters.

i love Tal u no lx. and have a lot of opinions on this topic but the above is really the best advice. Synth 1 has presets galore, covers alot of ground is stable, simple and fun. You can check out the One Synth Challenges that were done here on KVR for a peek into what can be done once you have some experience.

I wish you well and dont give up. It is a rewarding persuit.

fluffy_little_something · Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:31 pm

What are you looking for? Your initial list was almost exclusively the subtractive/analog type, except for the Wavestation, which is pretty much the opposite. Makes me wonder...

larm · Post by **larm** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:13 pm

Scrubbing Monkeys wrote:
chk071 wrote:Get Synth1 for free, and look how far you are coming with it. Seriously, if you're not sure yet what exactly you want, i wouldn't spend any money, yet. If, at some point, you feel like that you want a bit more authentic analog sound, or analog modelled filter, i'd take a look at Diva, but, for now, Synth1 surely will give you a lot of sonic power and functionality, and, especially when you are learning synthesis, it'll be a great synth for starters.

i love Tal u no lx. and have a lot of opinions on this topic but the above is really the best advice. Synth 1 has presets galore, covers alot of ground is stable, simple and fun. You can check out the One Synth Challenges that were done here on KVR for a peek into what can be done once you have some experience.

I wish you well and dont give up. It is a rewarding persuit.

+1

Yeah, there's a lot of awesome presets for free to get for synth1. And then also get Dexed to cover the FM part (lots of presets to go with that one as well). Then just wait and hang around for bargains and freebies...

Also drum machine sample packs and other sample pack teasers for additional spice. The things that are available for free is really good now and great to start with.

Zexila · Post by **Zexila** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:50 pm

rod_zero wrote:Definitely start with synthorial, first because you will learn a lot in a short time if you commit to it and second because once you finish it, or maybe at half the lessons, you will be able to really judge the capabilities of lots of synths and make a much more educated choice.

Totally agree.

No_Use · Post by **No_Use** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:01 am

Someone should release a plugin called 'my first VST' then the choice would be easy.

Mikelo · Post by **Mikelo** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:16 am

As many others previously mentioned, there's plenty of free vst instruments to get you started. If you do wish to purchase something that covers your 70 s / 80 s needs you can always look at getting the Korg Legacy collection. Great analog emulations and the M1 will also cover bread and butter instruments from those eras.

Tj Shredder · Post by **Tj Shredder** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:34 pm

Its time to point the OP to, this plug-in:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=204964&start=15

Harry_HH · Post by **Harry_HH** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:40 pm

Its quite a risky to initiate the OP, only after 5 posts, to one of the darkest and most notorious secrets of the Kvr.

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:59 pm

Should someone mention.. The fish?

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:05 pm

And I'm still on the freeware side. https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2017/1 ... gins-2017/ <- with those only I could make tons of music for years.

Harry_HH · Post by **Harry_HH** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:25 pm

Distorted Horizon wrote:And I'm still on the freeware side. https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2017/1 ... gins-2017/ <- with those only I could make tons of music for years.

Yeah - one of the common things between the freeware and very expensive stuff is, that with both of these you could make tons of music.

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:28 pm

True

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:32 pm

Harry_HH wrote:one of the common things between the freeware and very expensive stuff is, that with both of these you could make tons of music.

TBH, that's the reason why anyone shouldn't put his/hers money on payware too fast. Become familiar with free stuff first, that you can identify better what you need/where freeware has limitations on features that only payware can provide.

Harry_HH · Post by **Harry_HH** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:38 pm

Distorted Horizon wrote:
Harry_HH wrote:one of the common things between the freeware and very expensive stuff is, that with both of these you could make tons of music.
TBH, that's the reason why anyone shouldn't put his/hers money on payware too fast. Become familiar with free stuff first, that you can identify better what you need/where freeware has limitations on features that only payware can provide.

Basicly true. But as some expression says, "it more funny to cry in a Mercedes than in a bicycle" - or something like that...

I'm looking to buy my first VST, but I'm unsure of which to pick