Pigments 3.5 vs Dune 3.5
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- KVRist
- 402 posts since 8 Jan, 2015
I think Dune with the filter closed most of the way sounds exceptional for software. Very warm and comforting and silky. Slowly bring the cut off fader up and all sorts of loveliness starts being introduced. Got lots of HW synths that don't sound anywhere near as good.
Had the Pigments demo but got distracted, it was ok. Would give it another bash.
Had the Pigments demo but got distracted, it was ok. Would give it another bash.
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- KVRian
- 1415 posts since 1 Jun, 2008
Main issue with Pigment and a lot of other newer Arturia synths is the CPU load. So much bloat with all the effects and modulation going on.
The sample engine in Pigment is really well designed and can do sound design tricks very few other synths can do. Other than that I don't find it particularly inspiring.
The sample engine in Pigment is really well designed and can do sound design tricks very few other synths can do. Other than that I don't find it particularly inspiring.
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StrangeSatellite StrangeSatellite https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=543781
- KVRer
- 18 posts since 21 Dec, 2021
I spent some time recently demoing both Pigments 3.5 and Dune 3.5. When it comes to sound quality, I’m actually surprised there is even a debate. Dune sounds bigger, punchier, fatter and better in every way when compared to Pigments. Pigments just sounds digital and somewhat thin to me while Dune has an analog vibe. The effects in Dune also seem to be higher quality. When it comes to UI, I think Pigments clearly wins, but it’s not like Dune is bad.
Pigments demo has been uninstalled and I’m going to be purchasing Dune.
Pigments demo has been uninstalled and I’m going to be purchasing Dune.
- KVRAF
- 13217 posts since 16 Feb, 2005 from Kingston, Jamaica
I agree with you, but human tastes vary widely.
Some people actually love digital somewhat thin. Some don't even think it sounds digital and somewhat thin.
rsp
Some people actually love digital somewhat thin. Some don't even think it sounds digital and somewhat thin.
rsp
sound sculptist
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StrangeSatellite StrangeSatellite https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=543781
- KVRer
- 18 posts since 21 Dec, 2021
Absolutely. I was being a bit hyperbolic when I said that I was surprised there’s even a debate. I can see how some would like the sound of Pigments and it definitely has its place, specially in modern EDM styles or for SFX sounds.
- Banned
- 10732 posts since 17 Nov, 2015
Some ppl just make noises they like that fit the song and don't worry about thick/thin/analogue/digital or kvr.....
But they are very rare
- KVRian
- 876 posts since 12 Jan, 2004 from Boston, MA
Yeah, you can do a LOT (!) more with Pigments. But if all you want is typical VA sounds (and some wavetable stuff), Dune will give better immediate results.
Pigments is also more fun, though.
Pigments is also more fun, though.
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- KVRian
- 595 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
Just don't forget that you can do a lot more with Dune, tooIntrospective wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 1:41 am Yeah, you can do a LOT (!) more with Pigments. But if all you want is typical VA sounds (and some wavetable stuff), Dune will give better immediate results.
Pigments is also more fun, though.
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Godin Redline, Kuassa, Fuse Audio, Audiority, Roland A-500pro, Dune, Dagger, TAL, Reaper for Rock & Synthwave pleasures; Viper and FL Studio for guilty EDM pleasures
Godin Redline, Kuassa, Fuse Audio, Audiority, Roland A-500pro, Dune, Dagger, TAL, Reaper for Rock & Synthwave pleasures; Viper and FL Studio for guilty EDM pleasures
- KVRAF
- 25417 posts since 3 Feb, 2005 from in the wilds
- KVRAF
- 10251 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
Not to mention that thickness has its own problems. Like, some of those times when I get a thick Moog bass sound going, record it into my DAW, then have to EQ half of that thickness out so it fits in the mix.
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- KVRAF
- 2861 posts since 8 Dec, 2008 from Global Cowboy
- KVRAF
- 10251 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
Sounds like someone’s been hanging out at the Golden Corraldigitalboytn wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:50 amAnd if humans taste too much,they can become very wide
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- KVRAF
- 2861 posts since 8 Dec, 2008 from Global Cowboy
Is that a buffet ?
No auto tune...
- KVRAF
- 10251 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
All you can eat, baby!
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