Vanguard2 by Refx out 25th of November!

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chk071 wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:20 pm
Prototech wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:00 pm Does it have improved filters and oscilators comparing to Version 1?
As far as I understand it, it's the same synth, apart from 2 added filter types, and some new wavetables. Synth engine seems to be exactly the same.
Apart from the synth engine stuff they also have a New Reverb, added a distortion and syncable LFOs too!

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chk071 wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:23 pmNo. :?
Ok that’s a bit useless

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aMUSEd wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:00 pm
chk071 wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:23 pmNo. :?
Ok that’s a bit useless
Good for my bank balance though :lol:
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Flat monochrome skin!

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kraster wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:58 pm
chk071 wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:20 pm
Prototech wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:00 pm Does it have improved filters and oscilators comparing to Version 1?
As far as I understand it, it's the same synth, apart from 2 added filter types, and some new wavetables. Synth engine seems to be exactly the same.
Apart from the synth engine stuff they also have a New Reverb, added a distortion and syncable LFOs too!
Yeah, I didn't want to say that there's not some compelling stuff in the upgrade, I'm just saying that the base sound will be the same, as it's the same synth engine, same oscilators, same filters etc.
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kraster wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:02 pmFlat monochrome skin!
I think u should stylize the cheek bolts in line
thumbs up from me
I wonder what I want in here
-my site is gone and music a mess

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nix808 wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:28 pm
kraster wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:02 pmFlat monochrome skin!
I think u should stylize the cheek bolts in line
thumbs up from me

They're hard coded into the UI, unfortunately.

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ok, ta
I wonder what I want in here
-my site is gone and music a mess

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kraster wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:02 pm Flat monochrome skin!

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nice :)
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This is great news!- I was getting ready to give up on Vanguard at some point, as the 32-bit wrapper doesn't work on newer OS. It's such a great synth and actually my staple bass instrument for suspense scoring! - very cool that it's compatible with the original. The upgrade deal is fair too :-)

Just installed it -not sure how to find my older presets though, they aren't showing in the browser.
Intel Mac, OSX 10.8x, RME Fireface, Logic 9

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Cyforce wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:47 pm
Btw... also working a bit on some "retro" skins:

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I was on the fence about grabbing Vanguard 2, primarily out of nostalgia reasons I suspect, but these skins might push me into doing so - great stuff.

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It's a pity installing Vanguard 2 overwrites Vanguard. I'm not convinced that it sounds the same, and there's no way to compare side-by-side.
Intel Mac, OSX 10.8x, RME Fireface, Logic 9

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rikki rivett wrote: Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:32 pm Just installed it -not sure how to find my older presets though, they aren't showing in the browser.
Click the ... menu i the title bar then import preset or bank.

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Through things, in my personal life, unfortunately a small pause on working with the skins came up. Otherwise, they might already be available.

A few fine tuning things after Christmas, and then you should be done.

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(btw right-mouse click to open the picture in a new tab, gives a full-size preview :wink: )

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Those look nice. You have a good eye for colours and contrast. :)

I also think it's a good idea in the first skin to distinguish the arp section, the GUI looks less busy and more clear that way.

The second one is a tad too dark for my taste, but, it's good as well.

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