One Synth Challenge #175: 2RuleSynth (NeuKatalYst wins!)

[urlwolf]

Here is my first test with the 2 Rule Synth
It's not in my top 50 favorite synths, but I'm pretty sure we'll have some great entries by the end of this month.
https://soundcloud.com/user-221952934-5 ... al_sharing

This is kinda scary, should I invest time on this synth? I guess this type lives or dies by their filters. I'm not an expert in evaluating filters, can anyone chime in?

[doctorbob]

I would not rate the filters ...

Here's what my noodling sounds like ...

https://soundcloud.com/doctorbob/some-ideas-for-2rules

[igorius]

It's not in my top 50 favorite synths, but I'm pretty sure we'll have some great entries by the end of this month.

That's a nice way of saying that you don't like it
I just discovered these challenges and thought this is fun and a good opportunity to spend some time with a synth that only used to lie around unused on my computer. But the factory presets are mostly unusable for me. On the bright side, bad presets force me to improve my own sound design skills.
I noticed that my copy is outdated, time to get the lastest version. Is there a manual for 2rulesynth? Or only YouTube videos?

[nenneb]

I would not rate the filters ...
Here's what my noodling sounds like ...

Guess, that won't win the challenge (I know, it's not an entry!), but that's the music I like!

[doctorbob]

Just a quick try to see what I could get from the synth - not trying too hard - will likely go the jazz route, but maybe forego the percussion in favour of more rhythmic notions in the instrumentation.

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[igorius]

Just a quick try to see what I could get from the synth - not trying too hard - will likely go the jazz route, but maybe forego the percussion in favour of more rhythmic notions in the instrumentation.

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I'm truly surprised by the piano-like sound that you managed to squeeze out of that synth. Sounds really good.

[LIONFIGHT]

Oh dang this is a cool idea. Will have to give it a try!

[doctorbob]

I'm truly surprised by the piano-like sound that you managed to squeeze out of that synth. Sounds really good.

Thanks. Needs a lot more work. I'll probably split the track to upper and lower registers and model the piano sound as per the register ... ie more a single string for low and 2 string damped and 3 string open for higher register notes.

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[astrovibes]

First consideration: very difficult to make a good kick on this synth, but let's keep on trying

The pitch LFO even on sync doesn't seem to make consistent results on Inverted Saw, trying to fix that rn

[doctorbob]

First consideration: very difficult to make a good kick on this synth, but let's keep on trying

The pitch LFO even on sync doesn't seem to make consistent results on Inverted Saw, trying to fix that rn

Agreed. Modulation is a bit lacking inside the synth. Prob best to manage most (if not all) modulation via your DAW. Filter is not best
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[astrovibes]

First consideration: very difficult to make a good kick on this synth, but let's keep on trying

The pitch LFO even on sync doesn't seem to make consistent results on Inverted Saw, trying to fix that rn

Agreed. Modulation is a bit lacking inside the synth. Prob best to manage most (if not all) modulation via your DAW. Filter is not best
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Can we use like, a free pitch shifter to make sweeps? If not, I'll follow another songwriting path!

[NeuKatalYst]

First consideration: very difficult to make a good kick on this synth, but let's keep on trying

The pitch LFO even on sync doesn't seem to make consistent results on Inverted Saw, trying to fix that rn

Agreed. Modulation is a bit lacking inside the synth. Prob best to manage most (if not all) modulation via your DAW. Filter is not best
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Can we use like, a free pitch shifter to make sweeps? If not, I'll follow another songwriting path!

But you can pitch the synth itself, using the pitch-wheel or modulators (LFOs/envelopes) on the pitch parameters inside the synth. This includes DAW-side LFOs/envelopes.

[igorius]

EQ, compression and gate seem to be allowed though, right?

[NeuKatalYst]

EQ, compression and gate seem to be allowed though, right?

Outside of the synth, gating is allowed; non-destructive compression is allowed; and non-transformative EQ is allowed (no formant filters or other extreme peaks).

Keep in mind that you can use anything you want if it's built into the synth, which means that THIS month, you can use the synth's distortion, chorus, etc

[Aesaire]

Can I render a file from the synth and pitch it down using the DAW pitch settings? Even the rendering is super weird, I'm not getting consistent sounds from it.The filter sweeps seem to come out differently.