Should I get Diva if I already have Synthmaster?
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 19 Jan, 2021
I know they're very different, but Synthmaster fills a similar sonic niche that I feel Diva would as well. How unique would you say it really is?
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- 995 posts since 4 Feb, 2021
Just listen to your GAS: If it want it, it want it, differences notwithstanding. Are you gonna torture yourself with rationalizations or will you let go and lose yourself happily?
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
Yes, always buy when in a doubt!
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- KVRAF
- 15507 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
If you don't already know the answer to that question then, no, you don't need Diva.
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- 3564 posts since 22 Aug, 2019
If in doubt, fork it out
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
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- KVRAF
- 6559 posts since 14 Nov, 2006 from Ankara, Turkey
SynthMaster has not focused on detailed analog modeling so far, so I'd say as the developer of SynthMaster, yes you should certainly get Diva, you won't be disappointed
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- KVRian
- 593 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
Yes
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- KVRAF
- 1768 posts since 23 Sep, 2004 from Kocmoc
Yes.
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- KVRist
- 483 posts since 17 Dec, 2013 from The Netherlands
Best and most friendly reply ever
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- KVRist
- 279 posts since 27 Aug, 2015 from Paris, France
You should always get Diva, whatever synth you already have
In the case of Synthmaster, I wouldn't say it fills a "similar sonic niche". While SM can do a lot of things, Diva is specifically made to sound analog, and it does so very well.
But kv331 has already said that, and it should be the best indicator
In the case of Synthmaster, I wouldn't say it fills a "similar sonic niche". While SM can do a lot of things, Diva is specifically made to sound analog, and it does so very well.
But kv331 has already said that, and it should be the best indicator
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- u-he
- 28042 posts since 8 Aug, 2002 from Berlin
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- 3564 posts since 22 Aug, 2019
If money is no issue, the question is pointless, anyway.
But if you are tight on money, you may indeed have to ask yourself, which of the two makes more sense for my needs? Unless kv331 has totally screwed up re "analog modelled zero delay feedback filters" and "With advanced filter parameters like input gain, drive and acid, you can get that "analog" sound from the filters!"(from their site), I am sure Synthmaster gets at least 85-90% on an analog authenticity scale whereby Diva marks 100% (when only comparing these two; others are beyond 100% by now, so to speak ).
When playing a single patch, good ears may hear the difference, but in the mix I doubt Synthmaster can't equally convince the listener. A lot depends on sound design.
My only problem with Synthmaster would be the GUI, frankly.
But if you are tight on money, you may indeed have to ask yourself, which of the two makes more sense for my needs? Unless kv331 has totally screwed up re "analog modelled zero delay feedback filters" and "With advanced filter parameters like input gain, drive and acid, you can get that "analog" sound from the filters!"(from their site), I am sure Synthmaster gets at least 85-90% on an analog authenticity scale whereby Diva marks 100% (when only comparing these two; others are beyond 100% by now, so to speak ).
When playing a single patch, good ears may hear the difference, but in the mix I doubt Synthmaster can't equally convince the listener. A lot depends on sound design.
My only problem with Synthmaster would be the GUI, frankly.