Something new to match raw sawtooth power of old Strobe?

[fix3r]

Can I have some recommendation for a synth that can match the raw sawtooth sound of the old Strobe? (1, not 2. I had Strobe2 and it just didn't do it for me)

Maybe it's just my perception, but I can't get anything to match _that_ sound. You know what I mean, that old raw 'deadmau5' saw sound. I've done some tracks with Strobe years ago, I loved that unfiltered sawthooth.
Went through my current collection of synths and they all have their own sound, nothing quite so cutting like the ole Strobe (went through Serum, all the Arturias, Roland, u-he Diva, Synapse synths, Falcon...).

Anything you reckon has _that_ sound? Something I should try (that's still available, and would run on new M1 Pro Mac).

[xalama qo]

I can't compare directly with Strobe 1, but maybe other SH-101 emulations will be closest, d16 LuSH and TAL Bassline-101 perhaps?

[fix3r]

I can't compare directly with Strobe 1, but maybe other SH-101 emulations will be closest, d16 LuSH and TAL Bassline-101 perhaps?

I have LuSH, but they don't support M1 yet (like at all). I remember it sounding a bit mellower, but will give it another go once they update.

TAL is a good option, it completely slipped my mind, I'll try it over the weekend. Thanks.

[xalama qo]

Cool! TAL would be my first choice for raw n aggressive, LuSH is smoother and kinda buttery imo. Both are great

[Ploki]

sample Strobe1 and import as wavetable into Hive or Serum

[fix3r]

sample Strobe1 and import as wavetable into Hive or Serum

Don’t have it anymore (and if I did it probably wouldn’t run on M1. Don’t have any Intel machines anymore).

Funnily enough, just tried SH101 model for Roland Zenology, and it’s almost there.

[Examigan]

Dune 3.5 is M1 native (AU) so maybe you can check out its saw sound.

[himalaya]

Can I have some recommendation for a synth that can match the raw sawtooth sound of the old Strobe? (1, not 2. I had Strobe2 and it just didn't do it for me)

Strobe2 sounds exactly the same as Strobe v1. You just need to level match v2 as the output gain is slightly different. Easy enough to do. I can send you an 'init' preset that has the same starting point as Strobe1. Otherwsie, Strobe2 has the same signature sound (with some options to extend it well beyond what Strobe 1 could do).

[fix3r]

Strobe2 sounds exactly the same as Strobe v1. You just need to level match v2 as the output gain is slightly different. Easy enough to do. I can send you an 'init' preset that has the same starting point as Strobe1. Otherwsie, Strobe2 has the same signature sound (with some options to extend it well beyond what Strobe 1 could do).

I’m willing to give it another go, when/if they update it (will they? I wasn’t following the whole Roli/Fx bankruptcy saga? Is FX even still around officially?)

I had literally all of their software at one point, from Synth Squad and effects to Strobe/Cypher 2, and for the life of me couldn’t come to like the “2”. Probably superficial, I got quite used to the old UI that I wasn’t listening past that point. Dunno. But will keep an eye out for an M1 update

[himalaya]

I’m willing to give it another go, when/if they update it (will they? or an M1 update

They have all received numerous updates.

Probably superficial, I got quite used to the old UI that I wasn’t listening past that point. Dunno. But will keep an eye out for an M1 update

It's all M1 compatible.

I hear you on the old UIs. There is something about Strobe and Cypher GUIs that I really like more so that the v2 versions. Perfect one-page size, cool colours and skins and the UI felt more snappy. But, the feature set has been so extended that it's tough to go back to version 1 for me. The sequencer in Cypher 2 is insanely powerful, as an example. However, I still have version 1 of Strobe and Cypher installed and like to jump back now and again to have a play with these golden oldies.

Speaking of skins, Strobe 2 has a nice alternative blue theme built in, which looks a bit like Strobe 1 and a bit like Tremor.

[Aiynzahev]

Can I have some recommendation for a synth that can match the raw sawtooth sound of the old Strobe? (1, not 2. I had Strobe2 and it just didn't do it for me)

Strobe2 sounds exactly the same as Strobe v1. You just need to level match v2 as the output gain is slightly different. Easy enough to do. I can send you an 'init' preset that has the same starting point as Strobe1. Otherwsie, Strobe2 has the same signature sound (with some options to extend it well beyond what Strobe 1 could do).

yeah that's what I thought too. I thought I remembered them saying the sound engine didn't change.

[fix3r]

I’m willing to give it another go, when/if they update it (will they? or an M1 update

They have all received numerous updates.

Probably superficial, I got quite used to the old UI that I wasn’t listening past that point. Dunno. But will keep an eye out for an M1 update

It's all M1 compatible.

I hear you on the old UIs. There is something about Strobe and Cypher GUIs that I really like more so that the v2 versions. Perfect one-page size, cool colours and skins and the UI felt more snappy. But, the feature set has been so extended that it's tough to go back to version 1 for me. The sequencer in Cypher 2 is insanely powerful, as an example. However, I still have version 1 of Strobe and Cypher installed and like to jump back now and again to have a play with these golden oldies.

Speaking of skins, Strobe 2 has a nice alternative blue theme built in, which looks a bit like Strobe 1 and a bit like Tremor.

You know what... I sold Strobe2/Cypher2 a while ago, not happy with either of them for some reason. And now I bought Strobe2 again, just to check. Roli/FX have a great upgrade offer for Roli hw owners. And it is in fact M1 native (the app at least is, there's no mention of it I could find anywhere).

I humbly admit my old self was full of crap, and it does sound every bit as gritty and raw as the old one. 38 quid later I can thank you for the nudge, and can announce the search over.

[himalaya]

and it does sound every bit as gritty and raw as the old one.

Yup!

Attached is the init preset I mentioned, in case you want the same starting point in Strobe2.