Diva is only intimidating because the components are based on the real synths and if you're not familiar with the original, it takes some effort to learn them. I look ar Diva as several emulations in one, without even getting to mixing-and-matching components. If I want to make an MS-20 patch, there's a template for it. Same with Juno, Jupiter, etc. The nice thing about Diva is that, while there are hidden settings that can affect its sound, they are not germane to the basic sound design and can safely be completely ignired. Diva does have complexity, but its tucked way out of sight, and in my case, I don't have to let my fear of complexity and learning paralyze me.BONES wrote: Tue Oct 18, 2022 12:37 pm Maybe for you but I couldn't see the value in Diva, for example, when it was half-price. I don't need versatility, I need synths I can work with quickly and easily with zero learning curve.
The other big hitters I mentioned, including Omnisphere, all have hidden settings, tucked away behind different tabs and windows, making it difficult to work efficiently.
I can see your point about using several cheaper plugs in place of a single one, and in the case of effects, I tend to agree wholeheartedly. I may still want a multi-effect, but one that goes beyond what can be cobbled together in a single chain.
But when it comes to synths, I admit it. I've become a filter snob. They do not need to be based on actual hardware, but I do have to like the overall sound of them. To that end, things like TAL just don't do it for me. The filters are nice. But too nice. Phonec's are fine, if a tad homogenous, but I'm still waiting for an update. And again, I'll probably pick up Invader2 once I get my DAW status settled because it's so cheap, I like the dev and want to support him and while it has a limited color palette, it sounds so damn good and it looks a blast just to noodle with on a rainy day.
