RAPID Synthesizer | 1.8.5
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- KVRian
- 659 posts since 5 Jul, 2004
maybe it s not your kind / taste like me (never bought a preset pack as i like to use my own sounds ) but these are not mediocre.. their preset designer is really good in the style he does and part of the success of rapid.
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- KVRist
- 348 posts since 7 Mar, 2020
Rapid is the best VST synth that I've used. For me, it has an excellent workflow and interface. Creating sounds is intuitive and fast. The sound quality is superb and CPU usage very low - indeed, Rapid is very efficient.
It is also very feature rich and powerful - including a range of excellent FX (that can be used as an FX plugin for other synths). The updates over the last few years have been great and continue to further improve Rapid.
The not for resale isn't an issue for me as it is one of the few VSTs that I wouldn't consider reselling. There is also a demo version to fully test before you buy.
For reference, I use (or have used): Falcon 2.5, Omnisphere, Dune 3 + other Synapse, all U-he synths, Synthmaster, Melda + more. Some of these are also excellent but overall I find Rapid to be the best all-round synth that I've used.
I hope this genuine & non-biased opinion helps someone who is looking for a good all-round synth.
CHEERS
It is also very feature rich and powerful - including a range of excellent FX (that can be used as an FX plugin for other synths). The updates over the last few years have been great and continue to further improve Rapid.
The not for resale isn't an issue for me as it is one of the few VSTs that I wouldn't consider reselling. There is also a demo version to fully test before you buy.
For reference, I use (or have used): Falcon 2.5, Omnisphere, Dune 3 + other Synapse, all U-he synths, Synthmaster, Melda + more. Some of these are also excellent but overall I find Rapid to be the best all-round synth that I've used.
I hope this genuine & non-biased opinion helps someone who is looking for a good all-round synth.
CHEERS
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- Banned
- 434 posts since 28 Oct, 2018
i think pigments is better than rapid because of the better routing function
and they have real fm not phase
but its in my top 5
and they have real fm not phase
but its in my top 5
- KVRAF
- 18546 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
Unless you want additional sample content to use in your own patches.
Pig.ments is a toy compared to Rapid but then they are such different synths that comparisons don't really make sense.D.K Envelope wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:01 pm i think pigments is better than rapid because of the better routing function
and they have real fm not phase
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- KVRAF
- 18546 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
Damit I keep hitting quote instead of edit......
Ok it takes RAPID Synthesizer to autolink...
Ok it takes RAPID Synthesizer to autolink...
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- KVRAF
- 2338 posts since 28 Feb, 2015
Glad I'm not the only one doing that around here
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- KVRAF
- 18546 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
I'm blaming it on senility.
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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- Banned
- 434 posts since 28 Oct, 2018
i dont think you know pigments very wellTeksonik wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:03 pmUnless you want additional sample content to use in your own patches.
Pig.ments is a toy compared to Rapid but then they are such different synths that comparisons don't really make sense.D.K Envelope wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:01 pm i think pigments is better than rapid because of the better routing function
and they have real fm not phase
a toy are you joking ?
of course you can make a comparison and it make sense
very interesting features that dont rapid have
i like the new effects from rapid
but soundwise pigments sounds very good
i like the filters and its souns unique###
but at least it makes me smile
- KVRAF
- 18546 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
Obviously I know Pigments far better than you do.D.K Envelope wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:57 pm i dont think you know pigments very well
a toy are you joking ?
I own both Pigments 3 and RAPID Synthesizer and like them both for different reasons. I've done quite a few patches for each of them.
Yes if you compare the feature sets Pig.ments is a toy. I'm not saying Pig.ments sounds bad at all it's a very nice synth but it simply can't compete with Rapid's full feature set.
If I had to choose I'd pick RAPID Synthesizer. If I had to sell one it would be Pigments.
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- KVRAF
- 3531 posts since 12 Jan, 2019
Compare feature sets? How about you compare their granular engines? Rapid does not do everything better than Pigments, which is not at all a toy (WTF?). When you exaggerate like that, it's hard to listen. Anyhow, I like them both.
Doing nothing is only fun when you have something you are supposed to do.
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- Banned
- 434 posts since 28 Oct, 2018
i cant understand your pointTeksonik wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:14 pmObviously I know Pigments far better than you do.D.K Envelope wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:57 pm i dont think you know pigments very well
a toy are you joking ?
I own both Pigments 3 and RAPID Synthesizer and like them both for different reasons. I've done quite a few patches for each of them.
Yes if you compare the feature sets Pig.ments is a toy. I'm not saying Pig.ments sounds bad at all it's a very nice synth but it simply can't compete with Rapid's full feature set.
If I had to choose I'd pick RAPID Synthesizer. If I had to sell one it would be Pigments.
to call pigments a toy is wierd
- KVRAF
- 18546 posts since 16 Sep, 2001 from Las Vegas,USA
You're missing the key words in comparison. A toy in comparison to Rapid.
Take a look at the features sets of both synths.
I did not say Rapid does everything better but it can do more.
Anyway we're just exchanging opinions here. You are under no obligation to listen at all.
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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- Banned
- 434 posts since 28 Oct, 2018
Teksonik wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:31 pmYou're missing the key words in comparison. A toy in comparison to Rapid.
Take a look at the features sets of both synths.
I did not say Rapid does everything better but it can do more.
Anyway we're just exchanging opinions here. You are under no obligation to listen at all.
you just have no idea
its not taste when you talk about features
pigments have fm and pm, better arpeggiator and sequnecers
and additive synthesis
rapid just have pm and other great features like
organic drift
you dont know what you are talking
think before you speak
RTFM
- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 392 posts since 15 Mar, 2016 from Germany
That escalated quickly. Everyone has their own taste, be nice to each other :)
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Also, please don't forget that our extensions contain unique and hand crafted wavetables, multi-samples and drums. You get a whole genre package that is very versatile. Now imagine you'll have to produce it for yourself, give yourself a decent hourly wage and look at it as: Spend money, save time. But of course it's your decision. If you like to spend time crafting presets on your own, I wish you much fun. Btw, if you do - Consider releasing your sound sets for Rapid hehe ;)
Not very soon. But they will definitely come. Same as for Granular. Took a while, but when it's done, you'll love it :)
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Also, please don't forget that our extensions contain unique and hand crafted wavetables, multi-samples and drums. You get a whole genre package that is very versatile. Now imagine you'll have to produce it for yourself, give yourself a decent hourly wage and look at it as: Spend money, save time. But of course it's your decision. If you like to spend time crafting presets on your own, I wish you much fun. Btw, if you do - Consider releasing your sound sets for Rapid hehe ;)