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Reviewed By irpacynot [all]
November 5th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.0 on Windows
Perhaps the best instrument plugin I've tinkered with yet. It's simple, uses a moderate amount of CPU, but the main thing is its sound and execution of said sound. Each of the preset sounds is very authentic, and of course, you can adjust settings to your liking. But it's the embouchure effect that is so excellently executed. It sounds natural, like lips easing off of the instrument. Most other sampled sounds and synths disengage instantly, even with legato setting turned on. I can't say enough good things about this plugin. It's simple, but it's refined.
My many thanks to the creator.
Read ReviewReviewed By viraven8 [all]
November 5th, 2024
Version reviewed: 11/2024 on Windows
Do you like Diva but don't want to spend $179? This is the closest analog synth to the Fat and Saturated sounds of Diva, absolutely worth the sale if you get it for $25
PolyMax is a very fast + simple + low CPU Analog emulator. The emulation is based on Oberheim filters, but I would say the sound is closer to Moog/ Diva. The oscillators are very clean, rich, and fat. The 2 Oscillators include smooth transition for PWM/ triangle to saw waveshape/ FM/ and sync. The compactness allows for very quick workflow for creating smooth analog patches. Additionally, a lot of Analog synths tend not to have a deep-sounding Notch filter (Diva included), yet Polymax has both 2 pole and 4 pole settings for deep-notch sounds. The FX section is very limited, but uses the high quality FX in-house from UAD. The Spring/Hall reverb is very lushous, there is also a JP chorus/flanger and tape delay. The Arpeggiator is also very easy to use, just turn it on and jam.
Despite owning just about every popular Analog VST (Diva/ Repro/ luSH/ etc), I still use Polymax for it's timbre. All analog synths are not created equal, and they produce different timbres and overall feelings (just like real acoustic instruments). Polymax's main flavor of timbre is Bright/ Punchy, while also having the fat analog saturation in its algorithm.
An esoteric thing that requires a good ear and, from my experience, manual separation of channels (L/R or M/S done with splitting). So for me, it works best on mixes that "ran their course" but still need some polish, and you want to try a quick thing because you run out of time. For example, in M/S configuration and used carefully, it can give you very quick and very powerful stereo results on master; especially when you have no other "compositional' ways to pull that stereo up. However, it's sometimes hit or miss, and also you have to read the manual to have the slightest idea of what's happening at all, trust me. (In short, it's three compressors that work together and talk to each other, but not really.) Other than that, at this point I'm ready to say that it's tried and tested in the real world for multiple years, that it works and sometimes works as an irreplaceable thing, IMO - and I'm usually the first to hate on both compressors and black boxes.
Read ReviewReviewed By Vospi [all]
November 4th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.0 on Windows
Didn't test it extensively yet, but did use it a lot in one production project (https://youtu.be/L3YSHdWGc0Y) and was very, very happy with how it sits in the mix. Quick responsive interface and not too hard on the CPU.
Read ReviewReviewed By Vospi [all]
November 4th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.0 on Windows
Simple, wonderful to use, great sound. VoS never disappoints.
Used that in actual productions already and was very happy with the performance.
Read ReviewReviewed By zisser [all]
November 4th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1 on Windows
Accentize DXRevive Pro is a powerhouse for post-production. It doesn't just cut out noise; it brings back the warmth and natural vibe of your audio. With different algorithms to choose from, it's easy to find the right fit for any cleanup job, and the "Amount" knob lets you dial in just the right level of restoration.
Read ReviewReviewed By zisser [all]
November 4th, 2024
Version reviewed: 2 on Windows
Accentize plugins doing a really good job when it comes to noise reduction but some are little expensive.
DialogEnhance is affordable and easy to use all in one dialog fix and enhance tool.
Reviewed By Leroy101 [all]
November 4th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.0 on Windows
Don't get fooled by the UI, this organ is one of the best I've ever tried, and is surprisingly tiny. It has become one of my fav organs VSTi, to be honest.
Great work.
Read ReviewReviewed By pixelchemist [all]
November 3rd, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.01.x on Windows
The Earth Piano by Roland is far from my favorite piano VSTi, but it's usable. It lacks the dynamic range and expressiveness I'd expect from a top-tier piano plugin. Interestingly, the dynamic range is accessible within the plugin when manually entering velocity values, but it doesn't translate well when performing with a controller. The velocity curve feels off and is non-adjustable, making it difficult to achieve the same expressiveness through live play. For reference, I'm using the KeyLab 49 and KeyLab 88 controllers from Arturia, both MK1 editions, and I don't experience this issue with any of my other piano plugins—and I have quite a few.
If you're looking for a responsive, nuanced piano with a rich, resonant low end, this one may fall short. However, it does deliver a loud, bright tone that could work well in pop-oriented tracks where a strong presence is needed.
As part of the Roland Cloud subscription, it's a nice addition, adding value to the bundle. But if I were paying specifically for a piano plugin, I'd likely look elsewhere for something with more depth at a similar price point. Additionally, I've noticed occasional lag and unpredictable response that doesn't seem to be related to latency, which can be a bit frustrating during more intricate playing.
Read ReviewReviewed By UltimiGiorniRecords [all]
November 2nd, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.0 on Windows
The app is confusing and bad executed. Faced lot of graphical bugs and explained to soundmorph. Never got a reply. They took your money and run. Also with Wave Warper 2. Same thing. Never again.
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