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xalama qo · Post by **xalama qo** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:31 am

In response to my previous "set Dune1 free" comment, I have both DuneCM and BE, but I took the Dune 1 demo for a spin a while ago and was very impressed by the FX section.
I know similar results can be achieved in the DAW using track/channel presets or combinators if you're in Reason, but it's a pity those fx aren't available in CM and BE, because they're good enough to want to use even if you're loaded with 3rd party FX.
On the upside, Dune 1 is great for drum/perc synthesis and light enough for liberal use as a dedicated drum "module", so the CM/BE versions are perfect for that. And the basses are great too

digitalboytn · Post by **digitalboytn** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:11 pm

I agree that there is something special about DUNE 1...

It may not be as technically advanced as DUNE 2 and 3,but it has a certain vibe about it that makes it a real joy to use and it's very easy to dial up sounds that work well in the mix...

I also use DUNE 2,but there's no reason to leave DUNE 1 behind...

I have a bunch of great synths in the toolbox and DUNE 1 is the main workhorse out of all of them

fisherKing · Post by **fisherKing** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:37 pm

dune1>dune2>dune3. everything about it... dune2 was pretty great, dune3 is definitely greater...

Teksonik · Post by **Teksonik** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:03 pm

omac wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:03 am Teksonik - you're forgetting Toxic 2.5 (my all time favorite synth). That was a Synapse edit.

I'm not forgetting that Maxx allowed Richard to use Toxic code in Orion's Toxic but did he also allow Richard to use that code in another plugin that might compete with Maxx's plugins done for Image-Line ?

Remember the subject was did Richard use any Toxic code in Dune......

Touch The Universe wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:56 pm Dune 1 has a special sharpness and bite to it. Reminds me oddly of a hybrid between max claster toxic III and Hydra. It was released after Toxic was included in orion, so maybe he had a chance to include some of the fm or whatnot from that synth into it.

cytospur · Post by **cytospur** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:04 pm

fisherKing wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:37 pm dune1<dune2<dune3. everything about it... dune2 was pretty great, dune3 is definitely greater...

FTFY

Teksonik · Post by **Teksonik** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:08 pm

xalama qo wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:16 am Toxic 2.5 needs to come back to life too. Best GUI layout of all the Toxic synths, and some absolutely classic 90s dnb sounds straight out the box

Maxx went on to release Toxic III and then Toxic Biohazard as well.

I liked Toxic 2 in Orion and would have loved a VSTi version to use outside of Orion. I made a feature request for that to happen but I seem to remember there was a permission issue that prevented it from happening although I can't find the quote now (it's been many many years ago).

Teksonik · Post by **Teksonik** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:11 pm

cytospur wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:04 pm FTFY

Pedant........

Do you remember what the story was behind Orion's Toxic 2 ? I remember liking it a lot (this was long before Dune) and asking for a VSTi version for use outside of Orion but I don't remember exactly what the response was and why it never happened.....

cytospur · Post by **cytospur** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:24 pm

Teksonik wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:11 pm
cytospur wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:04 pm FTFY
Pedant........

Do you remember what the story was behind Orion's Toxic 2 ? I remember liking it a lot (this was long before Dune) and asking for a VSTi version for use outside of Orion but I don't remember exactly what the response was and why it never happened.....

It (2.5) was released as VST about 10 years ago I think.

Teksonik · Post by **Teksonik** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:13 pm

Not the Orion version ? I would have used it back then outside of Orion. I do own Toxic Biohazard but no longer have it installed. I think that was the next (last) VSTi (not locked to Orion) version of Toxic from Maxx.

Anyway of course spurred on by this thread I had to go back and try the old Orion Toxic again but....

Toxic Orion 080319-1.png

Oh well it's probably best to leave old plugins to rust. To many high quality options to choose from these days.

cytospur · Post by **cytospur** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:32 pm

Found some info:

https://www.synapse-audio.com/news-toxi ... eased.html

kevvvvv · Post by **kevvvvv** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:38 pm

To add to all this .... Dune CM (dune 1 in disguise) was great.

Dune 2 sounded different and took me a little while to get used to it.

Now I love them all.

They make such a good contrast to many other synths, generally warmer and not so crystalline.

Halonmusic · Post by **Halonmusic** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:13 pm

Teksonik wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:34 pm
Halonmusic wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:59 pm Love Dune 1 myself. Version 2 and 3 sounds too digital and lifeless.
Whenever I need a good laugh KVR never fails to deliver........

Sea of Life

Whats so funny? Its just my opinion

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:06 pm

Richard updated toxix himself in Orion, but im not sure it was posdible to make it 64bit, so was dropped

i think, long time ago

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:27 pm

also, D2 included most of the (inferior) parts od D1, such as legacy filters/wts etc, so if you wanted that legacy sound, you can still get it.

digitalboytn · Post by **digitalboytn** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:14 am

One of the best things about DUNE is that it sounds great without any effects...

I haven't tried DUNE 3 but DUNE 1 and 2 sound very good without any of the effects engaged...

Even the CM version sounds great because it is essentially DUNE 1 with no effects section...

Many synths rely on the inbuilt effects to sound good...

But not DUNE

I love Synapse Audio Dune 1 VST!!