So, with it's release, is SynthMaster 3 the new reigning Super Synth?
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- KVRAF
- 7012 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
So, with it's release, is SynthMaster 3 the new reigning Super Synth? I was shocked to see how much this synth includes. It's even got 16 layers! I don't see much, if anything, that it can't do. What are your opinions based on the current specifications?
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- KVRist
- 338 posts since 28 Nov, 2004
It is a flagship, a big thing, no doubt. Congrats to the developer!
But ( must be the devil who invented that word!) is it a solution to everything, like the Theory of everything, a book I laid down, because it reiterates, what even an average Indian guru knew and knows?
Lets make an FM synth with it with 2 carriers (oscillators) and 2 operators, that shape the carriers.
Problem:I cannot tune the oscillator in Hertz. That is a downfall, because my hearing is not as good as to hear 6.4 Hz and 6.9 Hz. (I am talking about the difference.)
Yes a good synth, I own it and even the full package, but not the end of the road.
Let us celebrate anyway!
But ( must be the devil who invented that word!) is it a solution to everything, like the Theory of everything, a book I laid down, because it reiterates, what even an average Indian guru knew and knows?
Lets make an FM synth with it with 2 carriers (oscillators) and 2 operators, that shape the carriers.
Problem:I cannot tune the oscillator in Hertz. That is a downfall, because my hearing is not as good as to hear 6.4 Hz and 6.9 Hz. (I am talking about the difference.)
Yes a good synth, I own it and even the full package, but not the end of the road.
Let us celebrate anyway!
artie fichelle sounds natural
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 7012 posts since 19 Apr, 2002 from Utah
So, then...... What currently is "better" than SynthMaster 3?Artie Fichelle wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2024 3:35 pm It is a flagship, a big thing, no doubt. Congrats to the developer!
But ( must be the devil who invented that word!) is it a solution to everything, like the Theory of everything, a book I laid down, because it reiterates, what even an average Indian guru knew and knows?
Lets make an FM synth with it with 2 carriers (oscillators) and 2 operators, that shape the carriers.
Problem:I cannot tune the oscillator in Hertz. That is a downfall, because my hearing is not as good as to hear 6.4 Hz and 6.9 Hz. (I am talking about the difference.)
Yes a good synth, I own it and even the full package, but not the end of the road.
Let us celebrate anyway!
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- KVRian
- 543 posts since 22 May, 2009 from Portugal,Azores (faial island)
not necessarily better ,because that depends on may factors, but melda msoundfactory is a top contender for one of the best synths out there .
btw i'm loving synthmaster 3,the possibilities are huge.
btw i'm loving synthmaster 3,the possibilities are huge.
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- KVRAF
- 2807 posts since 8 Sep, 2009
Synth1 (legend) and Sylenth (black belt) still rule and everyone should think about it. 
Don't get me wrong, I love tweaking the shizz out of hundreds of parameters. But the above plugins get the job done when it comes to straight usable results.
Don't get me wrong, I love tweaking the shizz out of hundreds of parameters. But the above plugins get the job done when it comes to straight usable results.
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- KVRist
- 188 posts since 28 Jun, 2013
As far as I understand the OP, he asks for a synth with more capabilities, not your preferred ones.elassi wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:24 pm Synth1 (legend) and Sylenth (black belt) still rule and everyone should think about it.
Don't get me wrong, I love tweaking the shizz out of hundreds of parameters. But the above plugins get the job done when it comes to straight usable results.
UVI Falcon is quite capable, but not, when it comes to synthesis. Though it can use any fx per voice. I agree that MSoundFactory still is the most capable.
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- KVRian
- 1104 posts since 11 Dec, 2020
Omniphere, Halion, Falcon, Avenger, Rapid are already there from a while.audiojunkie wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2024 2:57 pm So, with it's release, is SynthMaster 3 the new reigning Super Synth? I was shocked to see how much this synth includes. It's even got 16 layers! I don't see much, if anything, that it can't do. What are your opinions based on the current specifications?
Fun fact, I own Syntmaster 1/2/3 but I never used it on any of my tracks.
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- KVRAF
- 5271 posts since 2 Jul, 2005
I haven't checked out the full specs for SM3 but zebra will always be a top contender for "all things synthesis". Kontakt, reaktor, Halion and Alchemy are up there for "insane sample manipulation. If they've managed to beat or match all the above synths for "analog style subtractive, FM/PM/PD, Additive Resynthesis, granular Resynthesis, and spectral resynthesis" while still having a decent workflow and insanely flexible signal path, then it will definitely be one of the "one synth to rule them all" contenders. I only ever got "synthmaster 1" and had some crash issues but I'll be giving the new guy a demo.
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- KVRian
- 1362 posts since 7 Oct, 2023 from Tokyo
I love SynthMaster 3, but when I think "reigning everything synth", it's going to be Falcon or Phase Plant. I just can't Falcon's UI so maybe MSoundFactory as replacement for it would be a choice too, and VPS Avenger 2 looks interesting. Out of all of those alternatives I would recommend Phase Plant the most.
But: SynthMaster 3 definitely contends with those other synths, and at a much lower price. Also in terms of presets, nothing is going to beat SM3 if that's your thing. KV331 has done an awesome job with SynthMaster.
Since I have both SynthMaster 3 and Phase Plant I am completely set for that kind of synth.
But: SynthMaster 3 definitely contends with those other synths, and at a much lower price. Also in terms of presets, nothing is going to beat SM3 if that's your thing. KV331 has done an awesome job with SynthMaster.
Since I have both SynthMaster 3 and Phase Plant I am completely set for that kind of synth.
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- KVRAF
- 1867 posts since 8 Jan, 2022
Msoindfactory, Falcon, Halion, Avenger are all of the same class.
Phase plant lacks sequencing and ARPs.
I think Synthmaster compares favourably in features so it comes down to usability and stability.
Falcon and Msoundfactory lose out in usability and Synthmaster is not quite as usable as Avenger or Halion. It also doesn’t seem as stable as Halion or Avenger.
Phase plant lacks sequencing and ARPs.
I think Synthmaster compares favourably in features so it comes down to usability and stability.
Falcon and Msoundfactory lose out in usability and Synthmaster is not quite as usable as Avenger or Halion. It also doesn’t seem as stable as Halion or Avenger.
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- KVRian
- 1362 posts since 7 Oct, 2023 from Tokyo
Yeah but in terms of modularity, routing, and UI I would put it above the others you list (and in some cases, far above.)
None are perfect and all are a mixed bag, having more than one is not a bad plan.
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- KVRAF
- 1754 posts since 3 May, 2023 from Norway
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