Hello....still new to the softsynth scene here. I've got a small studio with great hardware synths and digital recording gear that I don't plan to part with, however:
After reading about this great website and all the freebies out there, I took the plunge. I downloaded Tracktion and about 10 softsynths and samplers. (I'm running a P4 2.6 Ghz with 512M RAM by the way.)
My question--how good is Tracktion? Yes it was free, but will it be adequate for experimentation purposes and be able to host my softsynths without major incident?
Just getting started....
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- Mighty_Musician
- 897 posts since 29 Jun, 2002 from Oklahoma
It's not the host, it's you.
Seriously.
Seriously.
KVR, my adult playground.
Please, call me Brice.
Please, call me Brice.
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- something special
- 8627 posts since 16 Mar, 2002 from Birmingham, Alabama
nothing wrong with tracktion! if you have any questions about it in particular, you might post in the raw audio forum.
but hey, welcome to kvr!
but hey, welcome to kvr!
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- something special
- 8627 posts since 16 Mar, 2002 from Birmingham, Alabama
btw, it's only free because they're fixing to come out with tracktion2, and they want to hook you in. it's a quality program.
you might want to limit the amount of synths you download, as it can get overwhelming, and er, somewhat addictive.
you might want to limit the amount of synths you download, as it can get overwhelming, and er, somewhat addictive.
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- KVRAF
- 13444 posts since 14 Nov, 2000 from Hannover / Germany
Make sure to check out Synth1 then. Extremely efficient in terms of CPU useage, great sound (IMO).trappist wrote:Yeah.....I've discovered that, dad. So much available for free. I really like Crystal a lot, but it's extremely CPU intensive.
Run it through a bunch of some free FX (Kjaerhus Classic Series are very nice for a start) and I'm sure you'll be pleased.
Just get some of the Synth1 soundbanks from here or Patch Arena as well.
There are 3 kinds of people:
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 367 posts since 29 Dec, 2004 from east coast, usa
Hey-speaking of Patch Arena, I registered there like any site, and never got any email confirmation. This normal? Guess I'll do it again.
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- KVRAF
- 13444 posts since 14 Nov, 2000 from Hannover / Germany
Just try to log in with the details you entered...trappist wrote:Hey-speaking of Patch Arena, I registered there like any site, and never got any email confirmation. This normal? Guess I'll do it again.
There are 3 kinds of people:
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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- KVRAF
- 1789 posts since 17 Mar, 2004 from Bretagne, the west of France
Welcome to Kvr.
And don't forget, it's not the tool that makes the music, it's You !
Rony
And don't forget, it's not the tool that makes the music, it's You !
Rony
trappist wrote:Hello....My question--how good is Tracktion? Yes it was free, but will it be adequate for experimentation purposes and be able to host my softsynths without major incident?
