Repro-1 (out now)

[Numanoid]

I suppose so. But I am not sure the result would be the same as I assume that with a polyphonic synth the notes played kind of interact in some way, or influence each other while being processed by a common module.

Yup, different methods gives different results, that is what is interesting with having loads of synths/plugs.

You never gonna buy it anyway, because you got Sylenth1

[fluffy_little_something]

I suppose so. But I am not sure the result would be the same as I assume that with a polyphonic synth the notes played kind of interact in some way, or influence each other while being processed by a common module.

Yup, different methods gives different results, that is what is interesting with having loads of synths/plugs.

You never gonna buy it anyway, because you got Sylenth1

Huh?! Sold Sylenth1 months ago... ^^

My main issues with that new U-he thingy would probably be CPU load and GUI issues, judging from their other synths.

[pdxindy]

It can still happen, depending on a certain idea we had which we most certainly won't be able to deliver this year. So yes, 69 intro & 99 final is very, very likely.

wow... that is a cheap price!!

It's a mono synth...

True... and much cheaper than the Roland "plug-out" mono synths

[pdxindy]

My main issues with that new U-he thingy would probably be CPU load and GUI issues, judging from their other synths.

Clearly it is not for you...

[Numanoid]

My main issues with that new U-he thingy would probably be CPU load

And still you lament that it is mono and not poly

[Cyoon]

meeeooow

[fluffy_little_something]

My main issues with that new U-he thingy would probably be CPU load

And still you lament that it is mono and not poly

I am not lamenting anything. After all, I plan to get a new computer by the end of the year

I simply don't understand why there are still mono software synths since one might as well include various mono modes in a poly synth. With hardware, monophonic was probably just an evolutionary necessity before polyphonic, also for cost reasons. I don't think Moog would have made the memorymoog before the minimoog.

I have read repeatedly that people are initially impressed by Monark, but after a while they get bored with it.

[Numanoid]

I simply don't understand why there are still mono software synths since one might as well include various mono modes in a poly synth

Do you as such say that pure mono synths should be made illegal to manufacture and sell

[fluffy_little_something]

I simply don't understand why there are still mono software synths since one might as well include various mono modes in a poly synth

Do you as such say that pure mono synths should be made illegal to manufacture and sell

Nah, you are the self-declared forum cop, not me
Even if a million developers make them, I will not understand it, anyway. One could even switch several poly instances to hard mono mode and use them in the way described below, if someone thinks that is so great.

[EvilDragon]

Urs already explained why this is going to be a monosynth only somewhere...

[xalama qo]

Um, my 2c about the demo tune posted earlier...

I realize it's a WIP, so composition and mix are rough, but the overall impression I get is that, well, Repro PROBABLY sounds very good!

BUT...
The bass and arp parts sound kinda high-passed, or low-shelf EQ'd to tame the bass and make room for the kick. Could Urs or Viktor/TUC confirm that these bits have been "scooped out" like this please? (EQ was mentioned in the initial flurry of responses.)

The mp3 encoding also crunchifies the top end quite a lot and it's certainly not as smooth as I'd expect the real deal to sound.

So with these two factors at play, my first impression was that RePro sounded kinda nasal, and not like the bass monster it should be. I'd strongly suggest going for unprocessed naked demos initially until the public know what she sounds like raw, then continue with more polished tracks.

My verdict is that this demo probably doesn't give an accurate sense of what Repro REALLY sounds like. I understand Urs's excitement to get a demo of his new baby out in the open, though, and we all know he pre-empted the "let's hear it in action" demands for a demo by mere seconds!

So I'm looking forward to some naked truth demos soon. (Would love to hear some crazy mods of the filter, especially now that it and other aspects have been finalized)

[fluffy_little_something]

I also noticed quite a difference when I listened to the demo again on the headphones later, the bass was not as strong as I had perceived it on the speakers. At first I thought the reason was that my speakers stop at 55Hz or so, anyway

Then again, the bass on records was oftentimes not really that low, either, but powerful on slightly higher frequencies. Maybe that's why I like that audio demo, it is very 80's.

[pdxindy]

I simply don't understand why there are still mono software synths since one might as well include various mono modes in a poly synth. With hardware, monophonic was probably just an evolutionary necessity before polyphonic, also for cost reasons. I don't think Moog would have made the memorymoog before the minimoog.

I have read repeatedly that people are initially impressed by Monark, but after a while they get bored with it.

People are initially impressed by lots of things that they then get bored with... hell, when you first got Sylenth, you were raving about it... then you sold it.

Monophonic synths have some characteristics that do not translate to polyphony. One, having the Osc always on for drones (like RePro has) does not work for polyphony. Also, take an awesome monosynth like Dominion 1. It has such a powerful sound that if you make a polyphonic version, it does not necessarily work as well. And then there is audio in option. That is generally seen on monosynths.

[Numanoid]

I also noticed quite a difference when I listened to the demo again on the headphones later, the bass was not as strong as I had perceived it on the speakers. At first I thought the reason was that my speakers stop at 55Hz or so, anyway

Well, you can't hide from the fact that you really really want this plug

[Viktor [TUC]]

Hey guys,
like I initially said, this track was made for me to get a feel for it, to use Repro-1 in a complete arrangement, and since it was going to be a more complete track, it's obviously not a "naked truth" demo. So of course, EQ was used so that kick and bass sound don't clash too much. Of course EQ was used so that the Arp and occasional hihats and other elements get their own space. The bass sound is low-shelved to give it a thinner 80s feel and to prevent it from making the ears feel tired. The arp was also low-cut so it wouldn't make other parts muddy.

No sounds were played polyphonically (as in: several instances of the same sound), all pad-like sounds are either monophonic or I turned up the delay tail from the arpeggio (which obviously delays all the different notes of the arp, making the tail sound like a whole chord).

The screetchy effect sounds were cut from a longer recording of me trying the noisier side of Repro-1, together with the delay. Some nice metallic bits were cut from that and put on a separate track.

About it being a WIP, since it's "merely" a synth demo track, I don't think I'll do much more to it. Maybe better to start another one, a more "naked" one.

All feedback was much appreciated though!