UADx Opal Morphing Synthesizer
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vitocorleone123 vitocorleone123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=333504
- KVRAF
- 1869 posts since 30 Jun, 2014 from Pacific NW
Polymax was “meh” - good but nothing special to me. I’m loaded with software analogs and some analog hardware synths, too. Others I have are as good or better to me.
Opal is interesting. Comparing vs Twin3 and Hive2. Opal is pretty CPU hungry, though. The synth isn’t super-unique, but it’s a nice combo of form and function. Except for the asinine lack of double click to reset knobs. Seriously? Ugh.
Opal is interesting. Comparing vs Twin3 and Hive2. Opal is pretty CPU hungry, though. The synth isn’t super-unique, but it’s a nice combo of form and function. Except for the asinine lack of double click to reset knobs. Seriously? Ugh.
- KVRAF
- 16187 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
Agreed, I find PolyMAX to be completely forgettable. Super specific and limited functionality, yet not even as good sounding as more versatile synths like DIVA and Mercury-6.
Opal is much better and more interesting sounding to me. I've got some of it covered with Sines and Massive X but I'll get it when they offer another $50 coupon.
Opal is much better and more interesting sounding to me. I've got some of it covered with Sines and Massive X but I'll get it when they offer another $50 coupon.
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- KVRAF
- 2640 posts since 23 Jun, 2006 from Hungary
imho if someone already owns some synths from uhe, gforce, ni and arturia , these uad goodies are not so appealing, even for a price ~50.
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- KVRAF
- 3487 posts since 1 Sep, 2016
I think Opal has something to offer in terms of its sound, even if you already have a decent synth collection. I've made some great patches that I've not have been able to recreate accurately with my other synths, which is why I bought it. It just sounds extremely good to me.
- KVRian
- 812 posts since 11 Mar, 2010
I just found out you can just hold and drag the "insert FX" icon to cycle through the FXs.. This is a great way to quickly change the sound character, loved it! Really effective
- KVRian
- 812 posts since 11 Mar, 2010
For the normal price (199$) I'd agree with you, but for 50$? That's a monumental steal, this is a top notch sound quality synth.
Hell, for 100$ (and despite some flaws) it's still a serious contender IMO.
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vitocorleone123 vitocorleone123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=333504
- KVRAF
- 1869 posts since 30 Jun, 2014 from Pacific NW
Regular price should be no more than $129 or so. $99 is a good price. $50 is a great price for Opal.Sinisterbr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:49 pmFor the normal price (199$) I'd agree with you, but for 50$? That's a monumental steal, this is a top notch sound quality synth.
Hell, for 100$ (and despite some flaws) it's still a serious contender IMO.
But, as was said, it's not super-unique. Just high quality, like several others. I spent time comparing Opal vs Hive2 and Twin3. It hangs in there on the same level of sound quality, but didn't quite sway me for $50. If people don't already have something similar of quality, they should jump right on the $50 deal for Opal.
- KVRian
- 812 posts since 11 Mar, 2010
IMO it's better than both Hive and Twin 3 sound wise. But that's me.vitocorleone123 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:57 pmRegular price should be no more than $129 or so. $99 is a good price. $50 is a great price for Opal.Sinisterbr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:49 pmFor the normal price (199$) I'd agree with you, but for 50$? That's a monumental steal, this is a top notch sound quality synth.
Hell, for 100$ (and despite some flaws) it's still a serious contender IMO.
But, as was said, it's not super-unique. Just high quality, like several others. I spent time comparing Opal vs Hive2 and Twin3. It hangs in there on the same level of sound quality, but didn't quite sway me for $50. If people don't already have something similar of quality, they should jump right on the $50 deal for Opal.
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- KVRian
- 942 posts since 7 Dec, 2017
"better than both Hive and Twin 3 sound wise"Sinisterbr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:25 pmIMO it's better than both Hive and Twin 3 sound wise. But that's me.vitocorleone123 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:57 pmRegular price should be no more than $129 or so. $99 is a good price. $50 is a great price for Opal.Sinisterbr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:49 pmFor the normal price (199$) I'd agree with you, but for 50$? That's a monumental steal, this is a top notch sound quality synth.
Hell, for 100$ (and despite some flaws) it's still a serious contender IMO.
But, as was said, it's not super-unique. Just high quality, like several others. I spent time comparing Opal vs Hive2 and Twin3. It hangs in there on the same level of sound quality, but didn't quite sway me for $50. If people don't already have something similar of quality, they should jump right on the $50 deal for Opal.
That's a bold statement, I might have to check it out now.
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- KVRAF
- 3487 posts since 1 Sep, 2016
Discovered a weird bug. If you play notes while the preset browser is open it can cause skipped/delayed notes, but only when playing manually and not from DAW playback. Even weirder is that this also affects other synths in the project while Opal's preset browser is open. This is in FL Studio, not sure about other DAWs.
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- KVRAF
- 7710 posts since 15 Sep, 2005 from East Coast of the USA
- KVRAF
- 2938 posts since 9 Dec, 2011 from falling
They add the coupon to your UAD account, and you'll see it during checkout as well so you can add it. You'll get another "thank you" coupon for $25 for each purchase you make right now as well.
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vitocorleone123 vitocorleone123 https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=333504
- KVRAF
- 1869 posts since 30 Jun, 2014 from Pacific NW
Yep. It’s just as good. All are different. For a few minutes I thought it was better sounding. And then I dig back into the other synths along side it and… nope. It’s not better. Brighter and louder by default, though.Sinisterbr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:25 pmIMO it's better than both Hive and Twin 3 sound wise. But that's me.vitocorleone123 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:57 pmRegular price should be no more than $129 or so. $99 is a good price. $50 is a great price for Opal.Sinisterbr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:49 pmFor the normal price (199$) I'd agree with you, but for 50$? That's a monumental steal, this is a top notch sound quality synth.
Hell, for 100$ (and despite some flaws) it's still a serious contender IMO.
But, as was said, it's not super-unique. Just high quality, like several others. I spent time comparing Opal vs Hive2 and Twin3. It hangs in there on the same level of sound quality, but didn't quite sway me for $50. If people don't already have something similar of quality, they should jump right on the $50 deal for Opal.
The other two are more flexible, but also more costly (not much more when on sale).
It didn’t add anything net new for me with what I have, and doesn’t sound better (just different), so I passed on the new shiny for now.
Hopefully they can optimize the cpu usage further in the mean time.