Arturia's SQ80 V vs the free SQ80L
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1142 posts since 31 Dec, 2020
Or whatever the free one is called. I have it and it's quite nice. Clearly, if money weren't an issue, the Arturia one would win hands down.
Has anyone compared on other grounds? As I said I have it, but I can't figure out the controls. Does anyone know of a tutorial or manual?
Thanks
Has anyone compared on other grounds? As I said I have it, but I can't figure out the controls. Does anyone know of a tutorial or manual?
Thanks
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- KVRer
- 20 posts since 24 Jul, 2018
even then.. the demo doesn't allow you to import patches... so, he wouldn't really have a good idea of a comparison... but from the looks of it everyone is liking sq80 v so far despite some bugs. one of 'em is some of the patches aren't loaded correctly.
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- 10732 posts since 17 Nov, 2015
Why is that?ghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:49 am Clearly, if money weren't an issue, the Arturia one would win hands down.
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- KVRAF
- 35439 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
- KVRAF
- 6980 posts since 28 Dec, 2015 from Atlantis Island
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1142 posts since 31 Dec, 2020
Because that manual isn't for the sq80l which has a very different interface.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1142 posts since 31 Dec, 2020
I believe it has more featuresAnX wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:32 amWhy is that?ghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:49 am Clearly, if money weren't an issue, the Arturia one would win hands down.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1142 posts since 31 Dec, 2020
Because I don't know how to program the sq80l, which is why I asked about a manual.
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- KVRAF
- 1576 posts since 28 Jul, 2006
The free one is good for an old and free plugin. The Arturia one sounds better, looks better, has more options.
If the sq80 isn't that big a deal or if you have a very slow computer, just pick up the free one and I'm sure it'll be good enough.
If the sq80 isn't that big a deal or if you have a very slow computer, just pick up the free one and I'm sure it'll be good enough.
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- 10732 posts since 17 Nov, 2015
When it comes to an emulation, it's the core sound that is the crucial part. Miss the mark on that, and everything else is, well, superfluousghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:09 amI believe it has more featuresAnX wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:32 amWhy is that?ghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:49 am Clearly, if money weren't an issue, the Arturia one would win hands down.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1142 posts since 31 Dec, 2020
well now, that kinda goes without saying!AnX wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:24 amWhen it comes to an emulation, it's the core sound that is the crucial part. Miss the mark on that, and everything else is, well, superfluousghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:09 amI believe it has more featuresAnX wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:32 amWhy is that?ghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:49 am Clearly, if money weren't an issue, the Arturia one would win hands down.
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- KVRAF
- 35439 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
It's been, like, 10 years since I lasted used it, but, I don't remember it to be overly complicated. Juts take a look at the controls of SQ80 V, and then try to replicate it on the SQ8L.ghostwhistler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:10 amBecause I don't know how to program the sq80l, which is why I asked about a manual.
As I mentioned, always asking for opinions will lead you nowhere. Apart from other opinions. And, you know what they say about opinions, right?
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- KVRAF
- 8802 posts since 7 Oct, 2005
The free one is called SQ8L not SQ80L! There are lots of resources scattered over the net. Here is one: http://www.buchty.net/ensoniq/#sq8l
edit: you can find the hardware musician manual there. This is the direct link to it: http://www.buchty.net/ensoniq/files/manuals/SQ80.pdf
Both the free one and Arturia's one sound very nice. But I like the new one because it is with big interface and easier on the eyes. Anyway, I've just installed again the free one to be sure. It is a 32bit and works in Bitwig, so I gave it a go. Personally, I like the sound and it is on par with the SQ80 V. The interface is not that difficult at all. So, if you know how to program subtractive synths, you will know how to program the free one (or the new one). Anyway, there are many hidden tips in both synths you need to read and watch videos on YT to understand the ins and outs of it.
Anyway, if this is your first synth to learn, then I advise you to start with an easier one. If not, then maybe if you read the SQ80 V manual, you can apply it on the free one (if you don't want to buy the new one).
edit: you can find the hardware musician manual there. This is the direct link to it: http://www.buchty.net/ensoniq/files/manuals/SQ80.pdf
Both the free one and Arturia's one sound very nice. But I like the new one because it is with big interface and easier on the eyes. Anyway, I've just installed again the free one to be sure. It is a 32bit and works in Bitwig, so I gave it a go. Personally, I like the sound and it is on par with the SQ80 V. The interface is not that difficult at all. So, if you know how to program subtractive synths, you will know how to program the free one (or the new one). Anyway, there are many hidden tips in both synths you need to read and watch videos on YT to understand the ins and outs of it.
Anyway, if this is your first synth to learn, then I advise you to start with an easier one. If not, then maybe if you read the SQ80 V manual, you can apply it on the free one (if you don't want to buy the new one).
- KVRAF
- 6980 posts since 28 Dec, 2015 from Atlantis Island
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