Zebra PC blog

[gbles]

Just been checking out Filterscape VA, and really like the sound. Not knowing too much about Zebra's sound (I'm on PC).....do they share some of the engine code (filters, osc, etc.). The reason I ask is that I'm considering buying Filterscape, but if Zebra is like VA, plus more, then I'd probably be better off waiting for Zebra. I realise that the EQ section is unique to Filterscape, its the general, base sound that I really like.
Also, is there a rough release date for it yet? (my apologies if this is an often asked question - I'm just starting to look at the *42* pages on this post....)

Edit: Ignore my last question. I just read through a few of the pages and got the picture. It does sound great though. There is a weird, scratchy sounding pad in one demo which sounds really good.

[Urs]

There is a weird, scratchy sounding pad in one demo which sounds really good.

Yeah, I'm sure I know what you mean. This is naturally a Zebra specific thing, due to its various synthesis methods.

I think that Filterscape and Zebra are really complementary. Sure, you can certainly get the basic oscillator sound of VA from Zebra, but everything else is absolutely different, starting from filter character to user interface concept. This is also reflected by the sonic character. I think that VA sounds more direct while Zebra has more like a deep sound (not necessarily blurry, rather like, uhm, more organic and more substance...?).

Cheers,

Urs

[Urs]

It's Friday, I'm in love.

Now seriously, I took a week off. And maybe another few days. Thus no news for today.

It was important for me to get my head free of stuff. Don't wanna become what we call "betriebsblind" (business blind?). Well, so I dated a grrrl. Almost forgot how lost one could get

Let's put it so: I've sounded a bit like Marvin for a few weeks, and now it's more like Zaphod

Next update soon,

Urs

[pough]

Glad to hear you're taking some time off. And with a grrl? putte, that's good news!

[Urs]

Glad to hear you're taking some time off. And with a grrl? putte, that's good news!

Yes, Putte has finally given up all of her resistance. You should see her in that rubber cat suit. Mmmmh *yummy*

[pough]

Uh-oh... I feel a GIF coming on...

[Sascha Franck]

I'd say: Have fun!

[Derek up North]

It's Friday, I'm in love.

Great song (The Cure in case you're wondering what I'm talking about!).

Enjoy yourself - rest and relax, but above all don't forget that we're waiting for your next masterpiece

Regards,

Derek.

[wrench45us]

urs,
i've reached the point at work, where if i don't take my vacation i start to lose it. so my attitude has changed somewhat. one thing that means is i officially resign from zebra beta testing. i was getting too busy and didn't feel i was keeping up very well with any obligations. i'd rather send you some money when it's done than take advantage and waste your time now.
so yes, have some fun. and i've insisted all along tracking your progress is about as entertaining as software gets.

[Jeremy_NSL]

Hey good for you Urs. A little distraction can be a very nice thing

btw guys here are a few more teasers. Sorry, no time for descriptions this time. Just dl and enjoy:

www.finalfloyd.com/zebra%20combfx2.mp3
www.finalfloyd.com/zebra%20combfx5.mp3
www.finalfloyd.com/zebra%20ebass.mp3
www.finalfloyd.com/zebra%20formantpad1.mp3

[mystahr]

ahhhhh grrrrrlz; the best distraction. A station I'll hope to enter one day too

Either way; it's good to take a break from it all

[kodama]

Screw love, we want our Zebra

[Beardedone]

[biomechanoid]

double post

[biomechanoid]

Hey Urs, are you going to be having Biomechanoid doing any of the presets this time around?

He's desperately waiting for some features... the prototypes still have no complex envelopes (only 3 simple ones) and lacking stuff... he'll need some of the weird things, but I'm sure he'll contribute some great presets

Cheers,

Urs

bzzzt....feed me weird things