Best diode saturator?

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Hi there! :phones:
Want to make some acid 303 stuff but i don't know any about vsts with diode saturation. Any suggestions? Thank you

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Try out our Pyros. I wrote the first algorithm a long time ago to be used on 303s.

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Audiority wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:29 pm Try out our Pyros. I wrote the first algorithm a long time ago to be used on 303s.
Great plugin; highly recommended.

However, could really use a UX lighting update with shadowing and AO (ambient occlusion) effects. The insufficient Z-depth component makes the knobs and switches look like they are not occupying the same space with the rest of the device; not helped by the fact that the knobs are the only components with reflective elements.

Pyros.png

This plugin does a much better job with lighting to 'glue' the components together into the same space.

UX.png

Of course, all this has nothing to do with the sound quality of the plugin. I just prefer using plugins that I find visually compelling. :)

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careyletendre wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:18 pm
Audiority wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:29 pm Try out our Pyros. I wrote the first algorithm a long time ago to be used on 303s.
Great plugin; highly recommended.

However, could really use a UX lighting update with shadowing and AO (ambient occlusion) effects. The insufficient Z-depth component makes the knobs and switches look like they are not occupying the same space with the rest of the device; not helped by the fact that the knobs are the only components with reflective elements.


Pyros.png


This plugin does a much better job with lighting to 'glue' the components together into the same space.


UX.png


Of course, all this has nothing to do with the sound quality of the plugin. I just prefer using plugins that I find visually compelling. :)
if I was you then unicorn pony tail buttplug would be my choice

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ssl4000 wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:08 am
careyletendre wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:18 pm
Audiority wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:29 pm Try out our Pyros. I wrote the first algorithm a long time ago to be used on 303s.
Great plugin; highly recommended.

However, could really use a UX lighting update with shadowing and AO (ambient occlusion) effects. The insufficient Z-depth component makes the knobs and switches look like they are not occupying the same space with the rest of the device; not helped by the fact that the knobs are the only components with reflective elements.


Pyros.png


This plugin does a much better job with lighting to 'glue' the components together into the same space.


UX.png


Of course, all this has nothing to do with the sound quality of the plugin. I just prefer using plugins that I find visually compelling. :)
if I was you then unicorn pony tail buttplug would be my choice
I think you mean "if I were you …" since it proposes a hypothetical situation of you 'replacing' me. Also, "buttplug" should be two words. Furthermore, your sentence should start with a capitol letter and end with some form of punctuation. In this case, if I were you, I would use a period.

Other than that, I think it is an adequate effort if somewhat pedestrian. What it lacks in originality, it makes up for in vigour.

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clivestretch wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:19 am
Furthermore, your sentence should start with a capitol letter
"capitol"... hahaha :) you spend much more time than average user writing your "perfect" post yet you clearly end up being a clown

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ssl4000 wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:52 am
clivestretch wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:19 am
Furthermore, your sentence should start with a capitol letter
"capitol"... hahaha :) you spend much more time than average user writing your "perfect" post yet you clearly end up being a clown
Nice find! Thank you. I get that one wrong a lot. I also struggle with 'definitely', 'zucchini', 'vacuum' and of course 'misspell'.

By the way, your comment should say "average users" or "the average user" or "an average user"; take your pick.

You are awesome. Keep up the good work. :tu:

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Pinkfloydian5 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:03 pm Hi there! :phones:
Want to make some acid 303 stuff but i don't know any about vsts with diode saturation. Any suggestions? Thank you
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Misstortion 2, it's great on bass too, real or synth.
I like dialling in so can sound like a Dark glass pedal.
Made for 303 like hardstyle electronic music on the tin.
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Kilohearts ladder filter snap in has a diode option with saturation. Sounds nice. Vital also has a diode filter that can be overdriven. Both free.

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swilow11 wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:52 am Kilohearts ladder filter snap in has a diode option with saturation.
This is a nice recommendation. I got results more similar to Phoscyon 2's built-in diode distortion using the Kilohearts Nonlinear Filter (set to Saturated). The Kilohearts Distortion also gives nice results but not as instant as the Nonlinear Filter.
Vital also has a diode filter that can be overdriven.
Can Vital be used as an effect? Does that require a separate installation? I'm only seeing it as an instrument in my DAW.

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no clue if it has anything to do with "Diode". Probably not.
"Air3" from airwindows works like a charm on 303.

I have a Good diode thing in my modular.
I personally prefer the diode sound on the subtle.
And NOT for the brachial ! What most folks seem to focus on.
"Air3" works perfect to spice it up slightly, give it more charakter, a (nice) bit more bite, rather than destruction.
"Plugin has turned Drug now"....and the business knows it.

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