GForce Minimonsta2

[nevis]

Just found in my account and now downloading:

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Version: 1.0.1
Release: 8 March 2023

Windows only so far at the moment of writing.

[Uncle E]

Version 1.0.1

Fixed a bug that prevented Minimonsta2 from correctly loading in Windows 7

[soulata]

Apparently I have the Minimonsta NFR and don't qualify for an upgrade price.

Eh...

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[Chauzou]

I don't know what this filter not working thing is all about. There is a clear bass boost when switching to modern filter, unless you have emphasis + cutoff at max. That's it. Other then that there is a clear audible difference. It's just a bass boost, but it's there.
As for the filter sweep ugly chirping thing, I am trying to replicate this, and still unable to. Even at higher key ranges like C5 or above, I just don't get anything of the sort. The filter and feedback tweaking do create some folding and unexpected artefacts, but just like in Monark. So I'll give it a few more tries, but seriously as of now I can't find that tiny window of ugly chirping is.
As for the knobs being to shiny, GForce should make the dots cyan blue or red like in Diva, other than that I really like the GUI so far.
Just my opinion

[beely]

Apparently I have the Minimonsta NFR and don't qualify for an upgrade price.

I heard elsewhere that this not a policy as such, but a bug/limitation in their shop, that makes the upgrade pricing not show up on certain license types, and if you drop them a line, they will manually send you a coupon to get the upgrade pricing.

Worth a shot, if you're looking to upgrade...

I don't know what this filter not working thing is all about. There is a clear bass boost when switching to modern filter, unless you have emphasis + cutoff at max. That's it.

Yep, I reported the same above - it's clearly working on the Mac AU version here. Other people suggested that perhaps it was broken in their format/platform they were using - what version/platform did you test it on?

Also, 100% agree on your comments on the interface.

[soulata]

Got the coupon

[beely]

Got the coupon

Great! Thanks for posting back.

I think it's in GF's interests to get as many users as possible migrating to the new codebase, for support reasons, hence the attractive pricing. But I guess the offer won't last forever...

[martiu]

hi, i was wondering if the Minimonsta 2 is better sounding compared to Legend or Model 72, any comparisons ?
thanks

[mholloway]

hi, i was wondering if the Minimonsta 2 is better sounding compared to Legend or Model 72, any comparisons ?
thanks

First, define "better sounding."

[Uncle E]

hi, i was wondering if the Minimonsta 2 is better sounding compared to Legend or Model 72, any comparisons ?
thanks

Pretty different sounding. Minimosta2 is brighter and has more clarity. Model 72 is softer and spongier.

[Uncle E]

Yep, I reported the same above - it's clearly working on the Mac AU version here.

Yes, filter switch in Mac AU working for me, as well.

[martiu]

hi, i was wondering if the Minimonsta 2 is better sounding compared to Legend or Model 72, any comparisons ?
thanks

First, define "better sounding."

higher level of dopamine production when listening to some patches

[Caine123]

did anyone test if Minimonsta can load old Minimonsta 1 presets?

[martiu]

hi, i was wondering if the Minimonsta 2 is better sounding compared to Legend or Model 72, any comparisons ?
thanks

Pretty different sounding. Minimosta2 is brighter and has more clarity. Model 72 is softer and spongier.

You know Uncle, you are cool, danke

[Uncle E]

higher level of dopamine production when listening to some patches

Minimonsta2 wins that for me just because it can go so far beyond simple Minimoog sounds. But if I only want simple Minimoog sounds, I use Model 72.