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AdmiralQuality · Post by **AdmiralQuality** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:19 am

djsubject wrote:not that the download link works

Worked for me.

dalor · Post by **dalor** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:41 am

i downloaded the Demo, played around with the demo for about 20 minutes and just ordered it

Great Synth!

dalor · Post by **dalor** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:02 am

Sorry, i forgot to say that i _love_ the Spectra's Concept! Spectra is really simply to understand but yet very powerful to create some very unique sounds and the CPU usage is extreme low compared to other VST synths. I love Spectra's GUI too btw!

To sum up my favourite Synths of the last 12 months (If anyone wants to know):
Linplug Octopus and Kjaerhusaudio Spectra (in no special order)

mikebeck · Post by **mikebeck** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:06 am

Very, very nice demo songs. And this coming from a guitar player who now wants this synth. Make a Mac version, too, please!

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egbert · Post by **egbert** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:29 pm

Great demos guys - how crisp and alive is Spectra - really impressive.

fritzman · Post by **fritzman** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:13 pm

egbert wrote:Great demos guys - how crisp and alive is Spectra - really impressive.

Thanx egbert. I just enjoyed the other one, too. This synth is really good. Versatile and clean sound.

Best wishes, FRitz

Scot Solida · Post by **Scot Solida** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:25 pm

fritzman wrote:
egbert wrote:Great demos guys - how crisp and alive is Spectra - really impressive.
Thanx egbert. I just enjoyed the other one, too. This synth is really good. Versatile and clean sound.

Best wishes, FRitz

I've been enjoying all the demo tunes myself (Fritz, your lead is fantastic). They turned out quite nicely, especially given the fact that Torben only asked for them yesterday.

That says a lot about this synth's design. I had never seen the plug-in before yesterday morning, but it is so easy to use that I was patching sounds and composing music within minutes of downloading it. Never had to look at the manual at all. Plus, there are some very nice patches onboard (over 650!). Good job all around on this one.

pw · Post by pw » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:39 pm

Scot Solida wrote:
fritzman wrote:
egbert wrote:Great demos guys - how crisp and alive is Spectra - really impressive.
Thanx egbert. I just enjoyed the other one, too. This synth is really good. Versatile and clean sound.

Best wishes, FRitz
I've been enjoying all the demo tunes myself (Fritz, your lead is fantastic). They turned out quite nicely, especially given the fact that Torben only asked for them yesterday.

That says a lot about this synth's design. I had never seen the plug-in before yesterday morning, but it is so easy to use that I was patching sounds and composing music within minutes of downloading it. Never had to look at the manual at all. Plus, there are some very nice patches onboard (over 650!). Good job all around on this one.

Exactly, Scot. I had a very limited time for my demo's, but found Spectra very intuitive to work with, and certainly capable of a wide palette of quality sounds, from standard analog styled to more experimental timbres. I can't wait to play with the release version!

lavoll · Post by **lavoll** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:45 pm

and here i was thinking "in 2006, I wont buy new synths, just focus on really learning the bunch i already have".... grrr.

funkychickendance · Post by **funkychickendance** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:08 pm

lavoll wrote:and here i was thinking "in 2006, I wont buy new synths, just focus on really learning the bunch i already have".... grrr.

Despite similar good intentions, I just put it on the list.

The demos are okay -- I liked the Fritzman one in particular -- and I'll give the demo download a try later in the month.

I'm rather inhibited by the fact that this would be the most expensive synth I've ever bought (if I do), even on discount. It will thus have to prove it's the best so far.

/fcd

fritzman · Post by **fritzman** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:55 pm

Thanx Scot and Funky for the compliments! It's cool how the concept of this synth (easy to use plus outstanding sound plus versatility) turns out as an obviously good choice. I like it when things are easy to use but are capable of some cool stuff.
The demo tunes: I have no favourite there, it's a good variety on bord to show that Spectra is no one trick or one style pony. Great.

Best wishes, FRitz

jplanet · Post by **jplanet** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:20 pm

Just got the full version - what a great synth! I'm honored to have my presets included along with the others by all of the very talented sound designers, it's a treat to hear what everyone else has done!

This synth will definitely be among my favorites...

PeterL · Post by **PeterL** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:23 am

I have two questions while trying the demo:
- Does anyone other like me have short noise bursts when switching presets ?
- Is this normal that the first preset of each category is silent ?

ugo · Post by **ugo** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:54 am

i enjoyed listening to the other demos too. all cool stuff...and it was good to hear that we all worked in different styles too.

PeterL wrote:I have two questions while trying the demo:
- Does anyone other like me have short noise bursts when switching presets ?
- Is this normal that the first preset of each category is silent ?

you might want to check out the other thread.

im not having any problems with the first preset of each category being silent. they are all fine for me. however, someone else mentioned that problem too. as far as the noise bursts go, im not experiancing any severe. just either some clicks or a bit of leftovers in either the reverb or delay from the previous patch. but judging by what some other people are saying, it sounds like perhaps some are hearing more noise than others. torben says they are aware of the issue and they intend to fix it.

-ugo

Kjaerhus Synth coming up