KarmaFX Synth Modular Sale - any reasons not to buy?

[2ZrgE]

Sure, sylenth alone cant cover all these bases. I named it as the usual suspect for making squelchy acid lines which are more than a half of the karma presets. Spire is far more versatile synth, having fm, extensive modmatrix and stuff. I also have zebra and Dune2 to boot. I understand that none of them, maybe except for zebra, is really comparable as they have fixed architecture, but generally i prefer modmatrix to patching virtual cables.

So basically the question is what karma can do which none of the above synths can.

On the other hand, i think none of the above synths can sound exactly the same.

I also have Sylenth, Dune2, and all the U-he stuff (amongs others). So despite what some experts might say I surely wouldn't need another synth to cover every sound physically possible. (I also have Oscilot which is a Max4live fully modular synth as well, but can't really use it because of my ancient CPU).

Spire was too CPU-heavy for my system, and it is also in another price range. I also didn't like the patching, too much clicking on tabs and stuff.

But it's not always about all those 'hard' facts, so I decided to buy this thing, as it may give me some inspiration.

I also like 303 sounds, and the rather low CPU hit.

So thanks guys for your imput!

[nichttuntun]

what karma can do which none of the above synths can.

Why don't you just try the demo?

It's a modular synth. If you can't imagine anything it can do more than a regular synth then it's probably not for you.

Basically this. KarmaFX is limited only by your imagination whereas even something like Zebra 2, which I also own, has limitations to its architecture. While these two synths sound nothing alike, and yes, Zebra 2 can probably make sounds that would be difficult for KarmaFX to make without jumping through a ton of hoops, KarmaFX can make sounds that Zebra 2 simply can't make at all because of the limitations of the architecture itself. And that's going to be true for any totally open ended modular synth with other than just the "stock" or "basic" modules.

Having said that, KarmaFX is still not as flexible as something like MUX. But right now, given the limited number of modules that Softube Modular has at the moment, KarmaFX exceeds even that synth as far as capabilities go. Sound wise, two different animals and Softube Modular "sounds" more like your vintage modular synth. But it still can't do the things KarmaFX can do.

But as I've said countless times before, this is why we don't own just one synth. Each one has its own sound and character. It's why I will probably continue to get new synths in spite of all the ones I already own.

KarmaFX isn't for everybody, for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the odd GUI and workflow. But I love it.

That's all that matters to me.

Hey Wagtunes,
KarmaFX has a version 2 and the upgrade is on Black Friday sale for 39 EUR. Do you still use it and do you know how good the updated version is?

I have Softube modular with all modules, including the new ones from the Synth System 72. But I´m a bit tempted by KarmaFX2 but still unsure if I would use it after all.

Thanks and Cheers

[LeVzi]

Don't forget KarmaFX Synth 2 isn't just a synth, you can load it as an effect too and build you own modular FX chain.

It's not the most powerful modular system, but its a hella lot of fun.

[Sebastiantheseeker]

Don't forget KarmaFX Synth 2 isn't just a synth, you can load it as an effect too and build you own modular FX chain.

It's not the most powerful modular system, but its a hella lot of fun.

curious what the most powerful modular software is now, in your opinion?

[LeVzi]

Don't forget KarmaFX Synth 2 isn't just a synth, you can load it as an effect too and build you own modular FX chain.

It's not the most powerful modular system, but its a hella lot of fun.

curious what the most powerful modular software is now, in your opinion?

Zebra 2

[noiseresearch]

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[Sebastiantheseeker]

Don't forget KarmaFX Synth 2 isn't just a synth, you can load it as an effect too and build you own modular FX chain.

It's not the most powerful modular system, but its a hella lot of fun.

curious what the most powerful modular software is now, in your opinion?

Zebra 2

Yet Zebra 2 is not fully modular I would agree that Zebra is probably the best semi-modular software synth existing. Other worth to mention: ModulAir, Alpha Forever, Aalto, Tassman, VAZ Modular.

Regarding the thread title: "KarmaFX Synth Modular Sale - any reasons not to buy?"
Karma FX seems to be buggy (at least on my machine) and there are some weak points I can't ignore: re-scaling issues, effects and filter are not up-to-date sound wise and some more.

is it true that vaz was one of the best? is it true that its not available anymore?

[Tj Shredder]

I demo’d and I can resist my GAS easily. Its not as intuitive as the Grid. I had hope for a decent additive module, but found it too limited. It seems to be not more than a waveform editor. None of the presets made me want to dig deeper. MPE is a plus, but not enough to convince me… If I would add it to my collection it would collect digital dust…

[noiseresearch]

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