TOP 10 'Must have' old free synths
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VELLTONE MUSIC VELLTONE MUSIC https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=404834
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2076 posts since 19 Sep, 2017 from The Future
the one you can put in d mix and use it as it is( or with minimum fx on it so to shine on it's corner).
That's pro sound and believe me isn't easy to make one that fit every mix and sounds dope everywhere
Most presets shine in specific place in specific mix - change it and it could become totally useless.
Cheers
That's pro sound and believe me isn't easy to make one that fit every mix and sounds dope everywhere
Most presets shine in specific place in specific mix - change it and it could become totally useless.
Cheers
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- KVRian
- 786 posts since 18 Apr, 2011
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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
- Rad Grandad
- 38044 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
for you anymore
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- KVRAF
- 35435 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Trying to remember when I last loaded up a free synth, because I actually thought it would give me something over my paid stuff. Must have been several years ago... if anything, I load them up when I get curious about how it sounded, or I read on KVR how fkn breathtakingly awesome it is.
Frankly, I'm glad I don't have any sentimental irrational relationship to the stuff. Free for the free-ness sake. Nope, not my thing. If anything, free used to be a conscious decision, because I wasn't willing to pay something.
Frankly, I'm glad I don't have any sentimental irrational relationship to the stuff. Free for the free-ness sake. Nope, not my thing. If anything, free used to be a conscious decision, because I wasn't willing to pay something.
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- KVRian
- 913 posts since 9 Aug, 2018
That’s fair. I don’t really care whether software is free or otherwise, so long as it IS NOT subscription-based. If it is, “kill it with fire” seems appropriate.chk071 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:03 pm Trying to remember when I last loaded up a free synth, because I actually thought it would give me something over my paid stuff. Must have been several years ago... if anything, I load them up when I get curious about how it sounded, or I read on KVR how fkn breathtakingly awesome it is.
Frankly, I'm glad I don't have any sentimental irrational relationship to the stuff. Free for the free-ness sake. Nope, not my thing. If anything, free used to be a conscious decision, because I wasn't willing to pay something.
I know that, on the flipside from what you’re saying, plenty of people have a kind of “sentimental”, “irrational” bias in favour of paid software, because paying money for it somehow - in their minds, anyway - legitimises said software, and thus makes them feel more inclined to use it, to continue using it, and to use it productively/professionally/profitably.
Interesting psych crap at work here, no doubt. Aaand sociological, political, whatever.
Anyway, there are a couple of free softsynths I do use, but I also use a whole bunch of paid stuff, both VSTi and processing. And, fwiw, those free things are fairly new in the scheme of things. So, um, re: the OP, nope. No old free synths for me.
- KVRAF
- 2861 posts since 8 Dec, 2008 from Global Cowboy
One of the first soft synths I remember is the Steinberg Model E...
I guess that nowdays, it is more like a Model T
I guess that nowdays, it is more like a Model T
No auto tune...
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phankiejankie303 phankiejankie303 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=515581
- KVRist
- 129 posts since 30 May, 2021
Oh this. My all time favorite. A joy to program, amazing sound, straight forward GUI and so much potential and once you know it inside out it can cover a loooooot of ground. It lacks an effects section but it can be made to sound pretty massive. Couple it with a few good effects and can top some of the best out there. My go to synth and my top choice when I want hassle free sound design.
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VELLTONE MUSIC VELLTONE MUSIC https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=404834
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2076 posts since 19 Sep, 2017 from The Future
It seems that i have to make demo video to argue my point of 'must have'
It's not just an expression i am using,some have unique sound signature and add something to the mix,other sounds plastic,so if you have time to find which one is 'right' for collection go for it.
Cheers .
It's not just an expression i am using,some have unique sound signature and add something to the mix,other sounds plastic,so if you have time to find which one is 'right' for collection go for it.
Cheers .
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- KVRAF
- 2367 posts since 17 Apr, 2004
Only old and free "synth" I can think of off the top of my head that I have used within living memory is the Combo Model V. Back in the day, I used Synth1 and Crystal a fair bit, which are also mentioned in this thread.
I'd also like to give a shoutout to the HG Fortune synths. I have used them in tracks, but not recently. Probably because they aren't really bread and butter synths.
I'd also like to give a shoutout to the HG Fortune synths. I have used them in tracks, but not recently. Probably because they aren't really bread and butter synths.
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- KVRian
- 809 posts since 2 Mar, 2018
How about a rational relationship thenchk071 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:03 pm Trying to remember when I last loaded up a free synth, because I actually thought it would give me something over my paid stuff. Must have been several years ago... if anything, I load them up when I get curious about how it sounded, or I read on KVR how fkn breathtakingly awesome it is.
Frankly, I'm glad I don't have any sentimental irrational relationship to the stuff. Free for the free-ness sake. Nope, not my thing. If anything, free used to be a conscious decision, because I wasn't willing to pay something.
There are some GREAT free synths out there, although it's getting out of the realm of "old" synths mostly, depending how one defines that.
- KVRAF
- 8828 posts since 6 Jan, 2017 from Outer Space
The best free synths have to be on par with commercial ones. Some are free and still have a commercial business plan like Vital for example. Some had been commercial and are free open source now like Surge.
Free and on par as well I would list Odin 2 and Dexed as well as all free U-He synths...
Free and on par as well I would list Odin 2 and Dexed as well as all free U-He synths...
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- KVRAF
- 35435 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
I highly doubt that. Unless you're living under a bridge.
How can you afford a computer? How can you afford the internet you are using to post on KVR?
Spend $10, and you own Serum for a month. Spend $20, and you own Synthmaster One, forever. I really don't buy that "I can't afford anything" thing.
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VELLTONE MUSIC VELLTONE MUSIC https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=404834
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2076 posts since 19 Sep, 2017 from The Future
My 'must have' list is for these free vst which sit nice in d mix along commercial ones and add their own character,presence or something else.
Layers are good solution for rich dynamic mix,but have to be made carefully otherwise get messy imho
Cheers
Layers are good solution for rich dynamic mix,but have to be made carefully otherwise get messy imho
Cheers