AudioThing SX1000 - Vintage Analogue Synth

[El°HYM]

Talking about wasted time and our thinking process, our next synth is going to be a not-fancy, not-classic, probably dull, Organ/Strings machine combo. And yes, the JUNO 60 is in the works too (which is why we added that arpeggiator to the JEN). They should make a pretty good dull pair

The SM 2007 ?

[paramita123]

Ok, so I haven't tried it, and I'm not going to, so my view can be described as 'limited/unworthy '

But why would I. I know this synth, from the hardware, and it was dull, basic and bland.

Seems to me, these days, some devs have moved away from 'classic' analogues, that were quite basic and dull anyway (Juno anyone?) and are emulating stuff that is rarer but , well awful.

Jen never made a decent synth, and if you think rolling a turd in glitter makes it worth a single cent, you are delusional.

I'm sure this company did their best to emulate and improve, but it really is a waste of time
I do wonder about the thinking process of people who choose such projects

Perhaps what you should question is what your post brings to the table, by actively dismissing a small company's effort to produce something they genuinely believe in.
If you saw the intro video with the guy playing his heart out and you still think it sounds dull, either you lack musical taste or need your ears checked my friend
I am often prone to being a harsh critic too so I can understand. But when I see someone playing keys like this and I can feel their passion surging, it infuses me with joy. Well done AudioThing!

[audiothing]

It's amazing how threatened they feel about you and what you are doing

It's bizarre really and for what?

So you created a plugin they have no interest in, based on a vintage synth they don't like so what?

It's just weird they are losing their shit over it, let's you know you are doing the right things

This might be the most polarized product we have released so far. I have never seen such strong comments from both sides. I've received several messages from people genuinely happy to be able to play the SX1000 again as they had sold the hardware years ago but are still fond of it.
At the same time, I've even been blocked by a university professor on FB (in a famous Italian Synth Group) annoyed by the fact that we emulated such an irrelevant synth. I would never have imagined all that

[audiothing]

My comment was only intended to say it's a tough market.

It definitely is, no doubt. The good thing though, our products are driven by genuine passion, not just by sales figures (unlike same of the big companies caught up in the price race to the bottom).

[audiothing]

Talking about wasted time and our thinking process, our next synth is going to be a not-fancy, not-classic, probably dull, Organ/Strings machine combo. And yes, the JUNO 60 is in the works too (which is why we added that arpeggiator to the JEN). They should make a pretty good dull pair

The SM 2007 ?

No, unfortunately I've never seen one. It's the Roland RS-09 (MK II).

[audiothing]

Perhaps what you should question is what your post brings to the table, by actively dismissing a small company's effort to produce something they genuinely believe in.
If you saw the intro video with the guy playing his heart out and you still think it sounds dull, either you lack musical taste or need your ears checked my friend
I am often prone to being a harsh critic too so I can understand. But when I see someone playing keys like this and I can feel their passion surging, it infuses me with joy. Well done AudioThing!

My dear friend Manuele Montesanti, the guy in the video (and in some of our other instrument demos), is one of the best keyboard players I personally know. He really knows how to make the instrument come alive, and it's indeed such a joy watching him play.

[IvyBirds]

And yes, the JUNO 60 is in the works too (which is why we added that arpeggiator to the JEN).

When you do th Juno 60 might I suggest the ability to add some of your more quirky effects (that I love and you do so well) both before and after the chorus. Things like a Spring reverb before and/or after the chorus would be awesome

Also on the Juno 60 there were three buttons for tape that you could save and load your presets to

Might I suggest you use those for 3 different presets from your tape sims, maybe two from reels and one from wires

[seangm]

At the same time, I've even been blocked by a university professor on FB (in a famous Italian Synth Group) annoyed by the fact that we emulated such an irrelevant synth. I would never have imagined all that

Honestly you're better off not being associated with someone who would block you for such an idiotic reason. Consider that a lucky turn of events.

[muki]

speaking of....:

there is no emulation, i.e.: software plugin, of the micromoog/multimoog, or is there ?
just wondering...

[muki]

Yep, it's indeed a bug, but easy to fix.

[beely]

there is no emulation, i.e.: software plugin, of the micromoog/multimoog, or is there ?
just wondering...

Nope. Or the Prodigy, which I'm particularly fond of, which although is otherwise pretty basic and not that flexible, has possibly *the* most unique oscillator sync bend sound on any synth out there.

You can do much of what it can do with a clean Minimoog emulation, as the Prodigy wasn't as fat/vintage/saturated sounding as a proper Minimoog, but nothing I've found will do those sync bends.

Other Moogs too haven't been done yet - the Source, Opus 3 and others including Bob Moog designs like the Crumar Spirit. There's still good synths out there that haven't been modelled, albeit most of the low-hanging fruit has been plucked over and over again..!

[El°HYM]

No, unfortunately I've never seen one. It's the Roland RS-09 (MK II).

Thats also cool! Still loving those quirky old String - machines, they often seem a bit overlooked by many.

[crimsonwarlock]

There's still good synths out there that haven't been modelled, albeit most of the low-hanging fruit has been plucked over and over again..!

There are several interesting vintage synths that have not yet been emulated. Problem is that 'interesting' often coincides with 'rare'. Getting your hands on those, to be able to emulate them to a reasonable level, might be tricky... or costly, depending on how you look at it.

[Dartelec]

Somehow I hear the SX1000 very strong and hardwareish. After experimenting full day today to find and alternative in my library (large library) of soft synths I decided to purchase it. Thank you for your good work, Audiothing!

[Lbdunequest]

And yes, the JUNO 60 is in the works too (which is why we added that arpeggiator to the JEN). They should make a pretty good dull pair

I just dont undertand why would you do that?

We have official Roland Juno 60 version, Arturia's take, Tal's take on this synth. People swear by tal's version and especially Roland Juno, why would you waste so much time and resources on to make something that is already done so well?