KVR Audio

gentleclockdivider · Post by **gentleclockdivider** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:38 am

the pre amp criticism is valid
It sounds nothing like the video I posted , nowhere near as aggressive , the pre amp saturation curve is way to rounded , like an atan curve
A Tanh curve would be much nicer

cherryMitch · Post by **cherryMitch** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:42 am

vertibration wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:25 am Mitch, all good. Its understandable. I think the CPU has some issues going on. Probably needs to be ironed out in upcoming updates. Its kind of spiking all over the place.

We've beat it up pretty good with no clicks/CPU issues, but we have pretty brawny computers around these parts (for that "Only You" demo I did on the product page, I had TWELVE instances of CA2600 going simultaneously in Logic - no bouncing/freezing tracks), but I'll certainly mention it to the programmers.

rezoneight · Post by **rezoneight** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:16 am

I start to wonder if anyone in these forums actually has the ability to just enjoy something for what it is. Can’t believe people are in here complaining about this thing at $25. Worse the constant hand-wringing over how close it is to a “real” 2600 which is....what exactly? If you’re that worried buy a real piece of hardware. The beautiful thing about software is bugs can be fixed, features can be modified or added, and it takes up zero physical space.

e-crooner · Post by **e-crooner** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:56 am

EvilDragon wrote: Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:16 pm

Just raw sound from BARP2600 kills this thing. Start at 1.41.

Is that really a square? Sounds more like some saw-pulse mix to me...

vertibration · Post by **vertibration** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:11 am

cherryMitch wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:42 am
vertibration wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:25 am Mitch, all good. Its understandable. I think the CPU has some issues going on. Probably needs to be ironed out in upcoming updates. Its kind of spiking all over the place.
We've beat it up pretty good with no clicks/CPU issues, but we have pretty brawny computers around these parts (for that "Only You" demo I did on the product page, I had TWELVE instances of CA2600 going simultaneously in Logic - no bouncing/freezing tracks), but I'll certainly mention it to the programmers.

Ableton has a tendency to process plugins differently than other DAW's in regards to CPU. I have tested plugins in other DAW's without any issue, but its always Ableton that spikes sometimes. Its probably not your plugin, its likely Ableton acting up

ATS · Post by **ATS** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:58 am

This synth sounds great to me. I bought it blind and happy with it. Even if I paid more I would still be happy but it. Of course I couldn't care less if it sounds like this or that.

WasteLand · Post by **WasteLand** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:59 am

EvilDragon wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:33 am It's kinda hard to sound worse than Arturia's 2600 which is really old and hasn't had DSP improvements in a long while...

i think who have to agree to disagree. i have worked with the arturia version for years, and yes, it has also to do with the kind of music you make, but the sounds a get, are to me very strong. i use it like an industrial machine, nice industrial sounds..

(like WatchTheGuitar says, always EQ, and never have to do that the CS-80 never "screams", or is too harsh, but again my own presets, that uses brilliance (aftertouch and now poly aftertouch..), so it can but never harsh. or it is too my taste, also important to mention, so it seems very personal, and i think it depends also on the music you make and how you make it.)

but it can depend on how you make your own patches, and again, the music you, or better i make.

so.

but this the CA2600 thread. a pity no revisions, only skins. didn't try it yet, can't judge it. the DCO-106 is pretty good, pretty pretty good (even if i didn't buy it, yet, i am working on other things now, the sound of the DCO-106 has no place yet).
if it is as good as the DCO-106, it is great plugin, i guess.

FotoxBr · Post by **FotoxBr** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:17 am

I like the CA2600 as well as the Arturia one that is polyphonic. These A/B comparisons with vintage originals on YT are so boring and are not really convincing me. Playing these HW synths, if you can, might be fun and inspiring.

noiseresearch · Post by **noiseresearch** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:41 am

/* whitenoise */

LoveEnigma18 · Post by **LoveEnigma18** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:18 am

Bought DCO-106 and very happy with it. Gonna give this a try despite having Arturia ARP2600 V. I think the CA2600 is lacking the sequencer when compared to Arturia ARP2600, right?

Shabdahbriah · Post by **Shabdahbriah** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:30 am

LoveEnigma18 wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:18 am [...] I think the CA2600 is lacking the sequencer when compared to Arturia ARP2600, right?

Correct.

SLiC · Post by **SLiC** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:54 am

Another great synth at a great price. I won't be buying it personally as am happy enough with the Arturia ARP, but this is a great option especially for people who don't already have an ARP VST.

whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:19 am

rezoneight wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:16 am I start to wonder if anyone in these forums actually has the ability to just enjoy something for what it is.

new here, eh? welcome to kvr, pick up your crushing ennui and cynicism at the reception desk.

Vortifex · Post by **Vortifex** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:30 pm

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stimresp · Post by **stimresp** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:11 pm

Taking this for a spin now. I've tried many times to get-on with the Arturia version but the GUI absolutely does my head in.

In contrast, this GUI invites patching and exploration. I'm not fussed about absolute accuracy, it sounds close enough for my needs. And at the price it's hard to complain.

Cherry Audio's CA2600 is available NOW!