New DIVA components

[pdxindy]

Imo the one thing DIVA needs the most, are some better envelopes.

What sort of improvement would you like to see?

My guess is most people would want something not normally considered analogish, like multipoint or looping generators. (MSEGish)

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I wouldn't mind seeing something like a cascading EG. Heck, you might even be able to do something along these lines already. I haven't really tried.

I'd like cascading envelopes in Bazille... since there are 4 of them... would be really sweet if the Bazille step sequencer could re-trigger an envelope or step through multiple envelopes...

For Diva it would be cool if an envelope could be retriggered... of course when Diva finally does get a sequencer, that is basically a multi-segment envelope.

[spacecult]

lfo delays can be timed to start with sustain portion of envelope or whatever so looping envelope section is very nice but not 100% needed.

ensoniq esq synths have a very nice envelope design.

positive and negative going, adjustable level/rate per part, scalable with velocity and pitch. nice stuff to have.

[3ee]

Many thanks for the Digi OSC and Uhbie filter.... now bring in the Polivoks!

[fmr]

Many thanks for the Digi OSC and Uhbie filter.... now bring in the Polivoks!

Well... based on the poll, after the OB-X (and accepting that the filter is what puts it apart - IMO also the oscillators are personalized), comes the CS-80.
And then comes the Prophet-5, although, IMO, having a Minimoog polyphonic pretty much covers whatever the Prophet-5 can do.
I repeat, IMO, the filter section of the Matrix-12 would be the biggest addition DIVA could have for a version 2.0.
That coupled with perhaps some extra envelopes (no MORE modules, but extra, like ramps, MSEG - these could even work as specialized LFOs), but then, maybe we would be entering in the modular territory, which I think is a space to be covered by the modular project Urs has in the drawer for so long.

[DrGonzo]

If I could pick just one feature I would say that the highest on my list is a step/modulation sequencer. That would be absolutely amazing and could work as an additional and more complex LFO.

/C

[electro]

If I could pick just one feature I would say that the highest on my list is a step/modulation sequencer. That would be absolutely amazing and could work as an additional and more complex LFO.

/C

Why should a stepsequencer be in DIVA and not a separate dedicated plugin loaded in your host?

[DrGonzo]

If I could pick just one feature I would say that the highest on my list is a step/modulation sequencer. That would be absolutely amazing and could work as an additional and more complex LFO.

/C

Why should a stepsequencer be in DIVA and not a separate dedicated plugin loaded in your host?

Why have a reverb in Diva? Or a delay? Or the arpeggiator. The same reason. Some sounds are tied in with that particular kind of feature.

I know lots of people dislike step sequencers - but lots of people find them inspirational. Personally I find them extremely useful if they can handle modulation. Right now there are two envelopes and two LFOs in Diva. With a modulation sequencer it would be possible to create exceptionally dynamic and rhythmical sounds without having to load an additional plug each time.

/C

[Urs]

We'll see where it goes

[electro]

Adding features could go on forever, literally. I prefer running oscillators, envelopes and filters dry into my own FX selection and don't like it when the core sound of a patch relies heavily on internal FX.

To make everybody happy, maybe DIVA 2.0 should be a full blown modular limited to 3 or 4 stages so everything can still run at audiorate.

[DrGonzo]

Adding features could go on forever, literally. I prefer running oscillators, envelopes and filters dry into my own FX selection and don't like it when the core sound of a patch relies heavily on internal FX.

Well... there are different approaches and everybody has a different taste I guess. Your wish is as valid as mine.

To make everybody happy, maybe DIVA 2.0 should be a full blown modular limited to 3 or 4 stages so everything can still run at audiorate.

That's up to Urs to decide - and if he creates a Diva Deluxe with extra cheese, I'm sure I'll be buying that as well

/C

[Teksonik]

I prefer running oscillators, envelopes and filters dry into my own FX selection and don't like it when the core sound of a patch relies heavily on internal FX.

I prefer everything to be included in the core sound a Patch rather than faffing about with adding external effects.

[Kriminal]

I prefer running oscillators, envelopes and filters dry into my own FX selection and don't like it when the core sound of a patch relies heavily on internal FX.

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im more than happy for all synths to have no FX at all.

YMMV

[electro]

I can argue its easier auditioning 20 dry patches through the same FX chain to see which fits best. I'll already know I want the patch a little wet and already have reverb level fixed.

Its also easier to have an external arpeggiator or stepsequencer running while auditioning patches.

[re*MD9@3!Tm^]

I personally wouldn't mind to also have modules, which are not coming from any hardware.
(And a JP8000 is not old/vintage in my opinion.)

Well, why not sticking to Zebra then for the advanced 'modern' stuff.

DIVA's spirit should be kept by adding modules inspired by vintage synths, not by transforming it into a ZebraDiva hybrid.


The JP8000 is pretty vintage to me.

[zvenx]

I personally wouldn't mind to also have modules, which are not coming from any hardware.
(And a JP8000 is not old/vintage in my opinion.)

Well, why not sticking to Zebra then for the advanced 'modern' stuff.

DIVA's spirit should be kept by adding modules inspired by vintage synths, not by transforming it into a ZebraDiva hybrid.


The JP8000 is pretty vintage to me.

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rsp