Recently I started to use Windows plugins on Linux. At last ! A world of wonders was opening up. I did get the Voxengo plugins, along with the delicious Synplant and Microtonics, both of which I appreciate. And then I started to try some of the 'big name' synths, as seen on KVR. Not sure if I should mention names. The ones that offer free demos and are not linked to iLok. In general the first effect was Whoa ! Amazing sounds, going through all the presets.
Then while I'm wondering if I should get the synth, I fire up Zebra, or Diva, or even Hive and play a few presets from soundsets. The amazement fades away. By contrast I realize, once again, how subtle and rich these synths can sound. And how much of a bold and powerful sound they can make when needed. Makes me appreciate even more the u-he synths and the fabulous soundsets created by gifted sound designers.
Cheers.
World of Wonders
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- KVRAF
- 3729 posts since 3 Nov, 2015
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- KVRAF
- 9526 posts since 6 Oct, 2004
If you can get the old Cakewalk z3ta+ 1.5, the installer
includes an effects plugin version that has the effects preset portions of the sizeable collection of factory synth presets, and some of them are dazzling with U-he synths.
Beat Magazine and Computer Music Magazine featured 1.5
as the monthly come-on, so back issues departments
might be a possible source, or a WTB add in the marketplace where you buy off someone's Cakewalk account. Should be fine with LinVst or wine,
as are Rapture and Dimension Pro.
Cheers
includes an effects plugin version that has the effects preset portions of the sizeable collection of factory synth presets, and some of them are dazzling with U-he synths.
Beat Magazine and Computer Music Magazine featured 1.5
as the monthly come-on, so back issues departments
might be a possible source, or a WTB add in the marketplace where you buy off someone's Cakewalk account. Should be fine with LinVst or wine,
as are Rapture and Dimension Pro.
Cheers