I have Komplete 8 and S1 2 Pro back. I bought and sold Zebra2 again, and I'd kinda like that back, but overall I'm back to being pretty satisfied with what I have again.
Time to make some noise!
Are You Happy With Your Arsenal?
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- KVRAF
- 9105 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
Seems like an older thread has bubbled up to the surface?
I currently have more than I need since so much came grouped in the cheaper sale bundles. I try to check out everything that comes out, but at this point, it has to be something really different for me to consider. And it also has to be something that plays well with what I already have.
For me, the computer shines in granular first, samples second, and modular synths third (of course, any hybrid of those doubles the lust-er) so those are probably my weak points. Doing what I can, even when it's not necessary to the computer seems to be more relative to this. Currently putting myself through the SSD & Win8.1Pro upgrade. Is it necessary? Probably not yet.
My 'SAS' shopping seems to be centered mostly around Kontakt (Idiginus, Vir2, Soniccouture) and Reaktor (EverythingTurns) mostly. I started looking for a VSTi just to replace one HW rack module and bought a couple that do it, but still haven't put the module on the market. Some form of GAS may be in the back of my mind too, since I haven't been able to rule out certain controllers except by price. (A ridiculous sale can corner me into a purchase there, I fear).
I guess this is the point where the obligatory synth list is suppose to happen?
I'm really starting to use Zebra2/HZ (esp.HZ) and Reaktor more, but Alchemy is still my constant in just about everything. (Along with my two HW boards.) I just counted my list last night and have 42+ different VIs; of which many have only been used the one time when I got it. But TBH, none seem worth selling (if they even can be sold since some are NFR, some are part of an inseparable bundle - and others seem like the price I would get is not worth the hassle of selling them). I still have other favorites I use and a couple of new ones I play with (including two betas), but I'm moving all the 32b ones over to a 32b system I'm hoping to access via ethernet networking (just to learn more about the applications of doing it). Setting up a couple of small computers as editors only and that kind of stuff.
I'm content with what I have, what I use, and keeping busy trying new ideas I catch around these forums with the old things I used to use or may have a better use elsewhere. But that doesn't mean I won't get anything else.
I currently have more than I need since so much came grouped in the cheaper sale bundles. I try to check out everything that comes out, but at this point, it has to be something really different for me to consider. And it also has to be something that plays well with what I already have.
For me, the computer shines in granular first, samples second, and modular synths third (of course, any hybrid of those doubles the lust-er) so those are probably my weak points. Doing what I can, even when it's not necessary to the computer seems to be more relative to this. Currently putting myself through the SSD & Win8.1Pro upgrade. Is it necessary? Probably not yet.
My 'SAS' shopping seems to be centered mostly around Kontakt (Idiginus, Vir2, Soniccouture) and Reaktor (EverythingTurns) mostly. I started looking for a VSTi just to replace one HW rack module and bought a couple that do it, but still haven't put the module on the market. Some form of GAS may be in the back of my mind too, since I haven't been able to rule out certain controllers except by price. (A ridiculous sale can corner me into a purchase there, I fear).
I guess this is the point where the obligatory synth list is suppose to happen?
I'm really starting to use Zebra2/HZ (esp.HZ) and Reaktor more, but Alchemy is still my constant in just about everything. (Along with my two HW boards.) I just counted my list last night and have 42+ different VIs; of which many have only been used the one time when I got it. But TBH, none seem worth selling (if they even can be sold since some are NFR, some are part of an inseparable bundle - and others seem like the price I would get is not worth the hassle of selling them). I still have other favorites I use and a couple of new ones I play with (including two betas), but I'm moving all the 32b ones over to a 32b system I'm hoping to access via ethernet networking (just to learn more about the applications of doing it). Setting up a couple of small computers as editors only and that kind of stuff.
I'm content with what I have, what I use, and keeping busy trying new ideas I catch around these forums with the old things I used to use or may have a better use elsewhere. But that doesn't mean I won't get anything else.
AAS;Camel Audio;Korg;Modartt;Native Instruments;Roland;Sonar;Steinberg;U-he;Yamaha
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- KVRer
- 21 posts since 13 Jun, 2013 from United States
I currently Have Komplete 9, Cakewalk Rapture (Got it for $19.99, the deal was too good to not take), and Ohmicide. I use FL Studio as my DAW.
I like what I've got, but I definitely want more. I plan on getting Sylenth and Reason 7 with some rack extensions soon.
I like what I've got, but I definitely want more. I plan on getting Sylenth and Reason 7 with some rack extensions soon.
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- KVRian
- 626 posts since 25 Jun, 2013
I'm pretty sure I responded, but after some months of being back...
I have everything I need to make music.
I do not have everything I need to continue learning to make music.
I do not have everything I want.
This is my career path, not entirely by choice, but in part by circumstance, and I therefore need to learn as much as I can, and develop skills I wouldn't ordinarily care to develop. I need the right gear to do that, and to help compensate for any gaps in my knowledge or skill as I develop.
I have everything I need to make music.
I do not have everything I need to continue learning to make music.
I do not have everything I want.
This is my career path, not entirely by choice, but in part by circumstance, and I therefore need to learn as much as I can, and develop skills I wouldn't ordinarily care to develop. I need the right gear to do that, and to help compensate for any gaps in my knowledge or skill as I develop.
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- KVRian
- 991 posts since 9 Feb, 2013 from dallas tx
I want them all but the ones I want most are.
Total studio 3 from IKMM,
NI komplete ultimate,
Gforce minimonsta,
korg legacy collection,
VB3,
OPX pro II,
AAS modeling collection,
Arturia V collection,
Zebra,
Omnisphere,
MOTU Mach 5,
the 2 EAST WEST complete collections,
Xils Lab POLY KB II, Why no complete collection XILS?
DIVA, WHY no complete collections Uhe?
DCAM,
M Tron Pro,Why no ah heck you know?
Total studio 3 from IKMM,
NI komplete ultimate,
Gforce minimonsta,
korg legacy collection,
VB3,
OPX pro II,
AAS modeling collection,
Arturia V collection,
Zebra,
Omnisphere,
MOTU Mach 5,
the 2 EAST WEST complete collections,
Xils Lab POLY KB II, Why no complete collection XILS?
DIVA, WHY no complete collections Uhe?
DCAM,
M Tron Pro,Why no ah heck you know?
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- KVRAF
- 4469 posts since 15 Nov, 2006 from Hell
i'm not much of a synths guy, but in terms of plugins generally my arsenal has never been better. it's amazing how much great stuff you can get even if you limit yourself to 50 EUR per plugin (with rare exceptions), like i do. i arrived at a point that i don't think i'll ever need to check out the "cool kids" (slate, soundtoys, sonnox etc) because i don't believe it'll be that much better than i already have to justify the cost. and even if it is that much better - it's not like stuff i already have sucks. i'm fine with having maybe not absolute bestest eva but still great tools. i still like to watch the plugin market for new stuff though.
I don't know what to write here that won't be censored, as I can only speak in profanity.
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- KVRAF
- 8413 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
YES!
I have bought so many plugins and sold them since late 2012 that ... well I think im done with the plugin trading game. Im gonna focus on music and just use what I have which i believe is MORE than enough for me.
All i have that I need to master is my DAW Live 9 Standard and my essential plugins.
Synthsquad
Tremor
The Glue
The Drop
I realized i can pull off so much sound design with just these and the built in Live 9 standard tools that it's not even funny..
Now its seriously time to just focus on music production. Im gonna personally ban myself from the market place.
I have bought so many plugins and sold them since late 2012 that ... well I think im done with the plugin trading game. Im gonna focus on music and just use what I have which i believe is MORE than enough for me.
All i have that I need to master is my DAW Live 9 Standard and my essential plugins.
Synthsquad
Tremor
The Glue
The Drop
I realized i can pull off so much sound design with just these and the built in Live 9 standard tools that it's not even funny..
Now its seriously time to just focus on music production. Im gonna personally ban myself from the market place.
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- KVRAF
- 2973 posts since 18 Oct, 2004
Yes, but I wouldn't say no to good sales on certain samples sets if they appeal to me. Synths I am done buying, perhaps forever. Most of the ones I have don't get used. DAW will probably not change. These days I don't want for new stuff or see the lack as an excuse, so I'd say I'm doing pretty good. It's good to get to the point where you can stop blaming your gear AND skills and just focus on making music.
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- something special
- 8627 posts since 16 Mar, 2002 from Birmingham, Alabama
third post in this thread and things are still the same for me..although a handful of fx, no new synths.bluedad wrote:If I can't make music with what I've got, a new synth or fx isn't going to help.
my favs
reaktor
Zebra2
Alchemy
and still digging on xphrase
Just don't need any more, I'm past the 'got to have one of each type of synthesis'.
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- KVRAF
- 8413 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
My arsenal is gonna be gone soon so I guess all in all it eventually became a NO. Im not gonna be regretting it I got bigger things I wanna do. I'll still keep my good old trusty acoustic guitar though!
I just wish i could give away my NFR stuff to people who could use it :/
I just wish i could give away my NFR stuff to people who could use it :/