One Synth Challenge #155: Any One Synth (Photonic Wins!)

[z.prime]

... I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? ...

one brand for all sound sources seems reasonable to me. ...

Frankly, given that this month is a commercial synth month, I would say any modules are fair game, even commercial ones. This makes VCV powerful, but also doesn't help constrain your decisions

[SeBaer]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

Wanna hear my opinion?
Go nuts! No prisoners! I just want to hear what you can cook up!

[zarf]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

My opinion. First, you could really view VCV rack more as a DAW than a synth, since it contains and does so much.
But..
Much more important than that is having fun, following inspiration, being part of this creative adventure in a way that makes your heart sing. Do what brings you joy (we can always down-vote you for it later )

[FrogsInPants]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

I don't think you're under any obligation to restrict yourself to a limited set of modules. It is true that the available options provide extraordinary flexibility, but with any other synth with multiple generators there wouldn't be any question about using the full range of what is available (excepting the use of samples). That said, restrain yourself if it feels right to you. Limiting yourself to a single brand of generator modules seems like a reasonable place to land.

I'm using VCV, myself, primarily using Audible Instruments modules. I do have some other modules providing excitations for the Resonator module, and the basic VCO as a source for another sound. I may try replacing these with Audible Instruments sources, but I don't have any interest in limiting my use of utility modules for modulation, filtering, signal routing, and so on.

[Aro]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

I think a challenging restriction might be to use one setup of say 10-15 modules, and only use sounds created from that one setup. I think it would be easier too, because you wouldn't be overwhelmed with too much choice.

[IV!]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

The usual rules for samples and wavetables, and no more restrictions! This is VCV, it's your choice!

[gorgorgathgorgorgor]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

My opinion. First, you could really view VCV rack more as a DAW than a synth, since it contains and does so much.
But..
Much more important than that is having fun, following inspiration, being part of this creative adventure in a way that makes your heart sing. Do what brings you joy (we can always down-vote you for it later )

I have indeed been using VCV as my DAW for several OSCs now, with the Host modules allowing both the VST instruments and any other fx that are allowed (I've been adding just Kotelnikov and Loudmax on the Master). Thanks for the input! I think I'll go with the suggestion of using just one brand of sound source, and modulating, triggering, cv/octaving, quantizing etc with whatever works. In the end I don't think the rules are restricting me in what modules I choose to use.

[gorgorgathgorgorgor]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

I think a challenging restriction might be to use one setup of say 10-15 modules, and only use sounds created from that one setup. I think it would be easier too, because you wouldn't be overwhelmed with too much choice.

This is an interesting idea, one could build a patch and copy and paste it for each instance. Unfortunately I don't think I have the CPU for this approach, I have to be careful to use the minimum modules necessary for each of my noises. If I had a beefier rig I might try it!

[gorgorgathgorgorgor]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

one brand for all sound sources seems reasonable to me. most synths we use here have more than one type of oscillator after all. omri cohen held a challenge a couple of months ago where you could only use vult, geodesics and core modules which was quite interesting to try and work with.

This is the approach I think I will take, Sound sources from one brand, and the rest is fair game.

[Aro]

so as most of you know, I've been composing random strangeness in VCV Rack since the VCV challenge, and I don't intend to quit anytime soon. I would like to use VCV for Any One Synth this month as well, but I wonder what will be acceptable to all of you, because of the nearly endless possibilities within the rack itself. Do I limit myself to one particular oscillator for all sound generation? to one brand of module? what are y'all's thoughts? I have two creations in the works, one limiting myself to instruo modules where possible, one limiting myself to Bogaudio FM-OP and NOISE for sound generation. I want to restrain myself in some way!

I think a challenging restriction might be to use one setup of say 10-15 modules, and only use sounds created from that one setup. I think it would be easier too, because you wouldn't be overwhelmed with too much choice.

This is an interesting idea, one could build a patch and copy and paste it for each instance. Unfortunately I don't think I have the CPU for this approach, I have to be careful to use the minimum modules necessary for each of my noises. If I had a beefier rig I might try it!

Yeah rarely do my ideas ever make sense in real life.

[IV!]

Yeah rarely do my ideas ever make sense in real life.

Haha, NO, the VCV LOAD ON THE CPU rarely ever makes sense in real life!

[treeheated]

Since I've never tried it before, I'm using Kontour, which is a Reaktor instrument that comes with Komplete. I assume it's alright to use a Reaktor instrument... it isn't sample-based as far as I can tell.

[z.prime]

Since I've never tried it before, I'm using Kontour, which is a Reaktor instrument that comes with Komplete. I assume it's alright to use a Reaktor instrument... it isn't sample-based as far as I can tell.

Reaktor instruments are fine - if, as you say they aren't sample based. And it does not look like Kontour is sample based, so...

[doctorbob]

I have decided to use AirWindows Vacuum Pro for my sins. We shall see how it works out.

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[z.prime]

I have decided to use AirWindows Vacuum Pro for my sins. We shall see how it works out.

You mean AIR Vacuum Pro ? Quite a bit different than AirWindows