One question (sorry if this has been answered already, I did not read the entire thread): Is there a manual? I am particularly interested in editing the ADSR curves. How can this be accomplished?
Many thanks.
Free FM Synthesizer Dexed (VST Windows and Mac)
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- KVRer
- 12 posts since 3 Jun, 2005
Hello, Dexed is truly amazing. Many thanks to the developer(s).
One question (sorry if this has been answered already, I did not read the entire thread): Is there a manual? I am particularly interested in editing the ADSR curves. How can this be accomplished?
Many thanks.
One question (sorry if this has been answered already, I did not read the entire thread): Is there a manual? I am particularly interested in editing the ADSR curves. How can this be accomplished?
Many thanks.
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- KVRAF
- 24411 posts since 7 Jan, 2009 from Croatia
DX7 doesn't have ADSR envelopes, it has time/level envelopes. They are editable by the knobs below the envelope displays (EG level, EG rate).
For manuals, use a DX7 manual. All controls are basically the same.
For manuals, use a DX7 manual. All controls are basically the same.
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- KVRian
- 548 posts since 15 Aug, 2014
Some forum members may recall that, about a year ago, I started work on a user guide specifically for Dexed. the guide ( still woefully incomplete) is now up on GitHub, any person who wishes to make additions, corrections. suggestions etc may do so, its a public repo so be nice, 
having said that sorry for all those who have been waiting, wondering, sneering with indignation, etc.
HAPPY DEXEDING!!!!!!
having said that sorry for all those who have been waiting, wondering, sneering with indignation, etc.
HAPPY DEXEDING!!!!!!
Music is the language of the soul.
The best music comes from the heart of the performer or composer.
The best music comes from the heart of the performer or composer.
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- KVRist
- 54 posts since 27 Aug, 2006
Regarding TX816: why don't you use a host that can load multiple instances of a VST/AU and spread them in the pan? For Mac AU Lab or MainStage comes to my mind.
Another idea though: it would be nice if the current version would be displayed somewhere in Dexed. I've got several versions of Dexed now on my computer and I sometimes don't know which one I loaded
And I think it has been mentioned earlier: it would be nice if one could turn on/off single oscillators without having to silence them with the volume control, because when comparing sounds I always have to write down the original volume so I don't forget it. That's a real drag, actually.
With some patches, only Modern (24-bit) sounds like the DX7 with Mark I and OPL doing basically something completely different. Has this always been like this? I'm on Dexed 0.9.1. and Mac 10.10.4.
Dexed has become so close to the DX7 now, most patches are really indistinguishable. I have headphones on and a DX7 first generation on the right and Dexed on the left channel and mostly I hear just one instrument in the middle of my head. I find that really impressive!
Another idea though: it would be nice if the current version would be displayed somewhere in Dexed. I've got several versions of Dexed now on my computer and I sometimes don't know which one I loaded
And I think it has been mentioned earlier: it would be nice if one could turn on/off single oscillators without having to silence them with the volume control, because when comparing sounds I always have to write down the original volume so I don't forget it. That's a real drag, actually.
With some patches, only Modern (24-bit) sounds like the DX7 with Mark I and OPL doing basically something completely different. Has this always been like this? I'm on Dexed 0.9.1. and Mac 10.10.4.
Dexed has become so close to the DX7 now, most patches are really indistinguishable. I have headphones on and a DX7 first generation on the right and Dexed on the left channel and mostly I hear just one instrument in the middle of my head. I find that really impressive!
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- KVRian
- 548 posts since 15 Aug, 2014
sebber regarding the point outlined below.
have you raised an issue in github with the dev?
Its a good point that you make, especially if you are working with complex patches involving more than simple 2 op arrangements.
And I think it has been mentioned earlier: it would be nice if one could turn on/off single oscillators without having to silence them with the volume control, because when comparing sounds I always have to write down the original volume so I don't forget it. That's a real drag, actually.
have you raised an issue in github with the dev?
Its a good point that you make, especially if you are working with complex patches involving more than simple 2 op arrangements.
Music is the language of the soul.
The best music comes from the heart of the performer or composer.
The best music comes from the heart of the performer or composer.
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- KVRer
- 12 posts since 3 Jun, 2005
Thank you!pathworker wrote:Some forum members may recall that, about a year ago, I started work on a user guide specifically for Dexed. the guide ( still woefully incomplete) is now up on GitHub, any person who wishes to make additions, corrections. suggestions etc may do so, its a public repo so be nice,
having said that sorry for all those who have been waiting, wondering, sneering with indignation, etc.
HAPPY DEXEDING!!!!!!
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- KVRian
- 1224 posts since 2 Dec, 2008 from Finland
pathworker wrote:Some forum members may recall that, about a year ago, I started work on a user guide specifically for Dexed. the guide ( still woefully incomplete) is now up on GitHub, any person who wishes to make additions, corrections. suggestions etc may do so, its a public repo so be nice, ;-)
having said that sorry for all those who have been waiting, wondering, sneering with indignation, etc.;-)
HAPPY DEXEDING!!!!!!
Umm, sorry, but where is it? You forgot to provide a link or I'm too blind to see it. It's not in Dexed's repository?
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- KVRAF
- 3228 posts since 10 Nov, 2013 from Germany
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- KVRian
- 548 posts since 15 Aug, 2014
hmm.. sorry ras.s my bad. 
and thank you chris-s for posting the link. 
I guess I better get my behind in gear and do some serious work on that guide.( still trying to get around github so if i screw up..apologies in advance).
and thank you chris-s for posting the link. I guess I better get my behind in gear and do some serious work on that guide.( still trying to get around github so if i screw up..apologies in advance).
Music is the language of the soul.
The best music comes from the heart of the performer or composer.
The best music comes from the heart of the performer or composer.
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- KVRist
- 414 posts since 21 Jan, 2007
It would be cool if there was a second window with overlapping envelopes each a different color and node based editing. There is no real need for the antiquated rate-level envelope gui control if that can be translated in software. The DX had not the benefit of 2016 virtual instrument software GUI. If the guts stay compatible with the old presets then why not make FM even easier and put node editable envelopes in?
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- KVRAF
- 37396 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
Anyone know where the patches used in the video are to be found?
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- KVRian
- 1209 posts since 28 Jun, 2005
Some are from the 32 built in banks, some are from Blackwinny's cartridge found here : http://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/.aMUSEd wrote:Anyone know where the patches used in the video are to be found?
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- KVRist
- 150 posts since 20 Dec, 2013 from Montreal
It's already there. If you start dexed, the first thing it shows in the text box is the version running. In the 0.9.1 version, if you click on the dexed logo, you will have the about window that shows the current version.sebber wrote:Another idea though: it would be nice if the current version would be displayed somewhere in Dexed. I've got several versions of Dexed now on my computer and I sometimes don't know which one I loaded
In the sysex, this info is not stored, it simply puts the op level to 0 when it if off. Guess I'll add that in the next version. I just need to find where I could put the switch on the UI. Maybe on the numbers that turns darker when it is off... I don't know.sebber wrote:And I think it has been mentioned earlier: it would be nice if one could turn on/off single oscillators without having to silence them with the volume control, because when comparing sounds I always have to write down the original volume so I don't forget it. That's a real drag, actually.
To me, Mark I is the closest. Check the "Say Again" and "SloSwl //Y" with a real DX7, the feedback level on the Modern one is definitely not the same. If you see a difference, I would like to know which one sounds more on par with the "Modern" engine.sebber wrote:With some patches, only Modern (24-bit) sounds like the DX7 with Mark I and OPL doing basically something completely different. Has this always been like this? I'm on Dexed 0.9.1. and Mac 10.10.4.
And thanks pathworker for the Dexed guide, I'll add a link on the website.
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- KVRian
- 605 posts since 20 Mar, 2015 from Nerima, Tokyo
Feedback:
When i use the cutoff it always emits a small pop at around 80% right (knob position) regardless of the patch.
When i use the cutoff it always emits a small pop at around 80% right (knob position) regardless of the patch.