What are the best plugins that don't sound like vintage synths / older analog synths?
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TheSynthScientist TheSynthScientist https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=430816
- KVRist
- 290 posts since 29 Nov, 2018
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- KVRist
- 261 posts since 24 Jul, 2002 from Tennessee
For non-analog coolness I like:
* Sugar Bytes Factory. This has weird oscillators, excellent modulation sequencers and patch morphing options.
* Any synth with BYOME (Build your own multi-effects) or TRIAD (multi-band version of BYOME).
These are a whole suite of effects in one plugin with as many LFOs or random modulation widgets as you want. These can modify ANY knob in the effects.
* Lion (has a version of BYOME built-in)
To get Byome, Triad or Lion cheap:
* join pluginalliance.com
* wait for a sale where all plugins are $50 (happens 4 times a year or so)
* by then you'll probably have bought something else from them and will be sent a monthly voucher coupon that
you can stack with the sale price. I think my total price for Triad was $25 or something crazy.
* Sugar Bytes Factory. This has weird oscillators, excellent modulation sequencers and patch morphing options.
* Any synth with BYOME (Build your own multi-effects) or TRIAD (multi-band version of BYOME).
These are a whole suite of effects in one plugin with as many LFOs or random modulation widgets as you want. These can modify ANY knob in the effects.
* Lion (has a version of BYOME built-in)
To get Byome, Triad or Lion cheap:
* join pluginalliance.com
* wait for a sale where all plugins are $50 (happens 4 times a year or so)
* by then you'll probably have bought something else from them and will be sent a monthly voucher coupon that
you can stack with the sale price. I think my total price for Triad was $25 or something crazy.
- Beware the Quoth
- 33173 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
any plugin with enough effects on it.
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
- GRRRRRRR!
- 15959 posts since 14 Jun, 2001 from Somewhere else, on principle
It's hard to say without knowing what sort of music you want to make but for general not sounding like anything else, Sugar Bytes' Aparillo is definitely one to check out. If you want something cheap that sounds good, $8 will get you Soundspot's Union. TRK-01 is a great ensemble that works in the Reaktor player and the bass synth side of it offers five different forms of synthesis, none of which sound like vintage gear. It is one of my go-tos.
NOVAkILL : Asus RoG Flow Z13, Core i9, 16GB RAM, Win11 | EVO 16 | Studio One | bx_oberhausen, GR-8, JP6K, Union, Hexeract, Olga, TRK-01, SEM, BA-1, Thorn, Prestige, Spire, Legend-HZ, ANA-2, VG Iron 2 | Uno Pro, Rocket.
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35171 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
You are correct. Its still a fairly unusual synth tho ... on sale at plugin boutique.jeffb01 wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 3:22 pmI thought Phosphor was based on the AlphaSyntuari synth...thecontrolcentre wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 7:59 pm Pretty much anything by Sugar Bytes, Glitchmachines or Inear Display. Symptohm by OhmForce is unusual ... as are Icarus, Electra & Rayblaster from Tone2 and LION from Unfiltered Audio. Quanta, Axon and Phosphor2 by Audio Damage are cool and different too.
For free there's SURGE
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- addled muppet weed
- 105855 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35171 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
LION is on sale at PA for 48 hours ... only $39.thecontrolcentre wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 7:59 pm Pretty much anything by Sugar Bytes, Glitchmachines or Inear Display. Symptohm by OhmForce is unusual ... as are Icarus, Electra & Rayblaster from Tone2 and LION from Unfiltered Audio. Quanta, Axon and Phosphor2 by Audio Damage are cool and different too.
For free there's SURGE
- KVRist
- 395 posts since 6 May, 2020
If you want something cheap, the mentioned Soundspot's Union is a decent choice to look at. Really doesn't hurt to try out with price at only $8/£6.
But if the price is not a factor and you would like to get really into it and methodical, Hive 2 is a recent favourite.
But if the price is not a factor and you would like to get really into it and methodical, Hive 2 is a recent favourite.
Take care
- GRRRRRRR!
- 15959 posts since 14 Jun, 2001 from Somewhere else, on principle
A new synth that definitely fits the criteria is HY-Poly. It has a pristine digital character and is very versatile. It's only $40 at the moment and I think it's worth a lot more than that. There is also a free version that has all the basic features. It's a lot more limited but has the same high quality sound.
NOVAkILL : Asus RoG Flow Z13, Core i9, 16GB RAM, Win11 | EVO 16 | Studio One | bx_oberhausen, GR-8, JP6K, Union, Hexeract, Olga, TRK-01, SEM, BA-1, Thorn, Prestige, Spire, Legend-HZ, ANA-2, VG Iron 2 | Uno Pro, Rocket.
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vitocorleone123 vitocorleone123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=333504
- KVRAF
- 1895 posts since 30 Jun, 2014 from Pacific NW
Lots of “modern” synths on iOS, too.