Best software synths right now?
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Best software synths right now?
What do you consider to be the best software synths of our time right now?
I use regularly:
-Alchemy
-Omnisphere 2
-NI Komplete 10 synths incl. Reaktor
-Reason's synths
I also quite like the demo of Parsec (as Reason Rack extension).
Just these already offer a huge palette. I have some extra stuff around like a Kyma system and stuff, but use them less often (maybe I should steer my focus).
But I cannot pinpoint a single synth that's "best", because they all offer different workflows and are better suited for different sound categories.
From what I have I would probably say Absynth 5 to be the best synth I currently own. Obviously it doesn't do all the things like e.g. the Kyma, but it gets more use than the Kyma right now, so that's why I think it's the best synth out of what I have
I use regularly:
-Alchemy
-Omnisphere 2
-NI Komplete 10 synths incl. Reaktor
-Reason's synths
I also quite like the demo of Parsec (as Reason Rack extension).
Just these already offer a huge palette. I have some extra stuff around like a Kyma system and stuff, but use them less often (maybe I should steer my focus).
But I cannot pinpoint a single synth that's "best", because they all offer different workflows and are better suited for different sound categories.
From what I have I would probably say Absynth 5 to be the best synth I currently own. Obviously it doesn't do all the things like e.g. the Kyma, but it gets more use than the Kyma right now, so that's why I think it's the best synth out of what I have
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Synth1, Dexed, Apari Tenpan, PG8X, SQ8L, GTG/EFM/DSK/Krakli/B. Serrano/Full Bucket Music/Samsara Cycle Audio/etc.
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Non synths include string, woodwind, percussion, and toys for SFX.
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I also quite like the demo of Parsec
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I was going to say that I liked Parsec's demo but that I found the thing expensive, but I went to check online and it's on sale for $60! I was using Dexed so far, but I might jump the gun and get Parsec with that discount.
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I have been getting into TALs free elek7ro VST synth recently, its deceptively powerful and routable and of course free.
https://tal-software.com/products/tal-elek7ro
https://tal-software.com/products/tal-elek7ro
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What's the best Orchestral software synthesizer to date?
I'm searching for a software orchestral synthesizer. I want it to be as realistic as possible. I have Edirol Orchestral, but i want it better. Can you suggest some software? Thanks!
I'm searching for a software orchestral synthesizer. I want it to be as realistic as possible. I have Edirol Orchestral, but i want it better. Can you suggest some software? Thanks!
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Re: Best software synths right now?
What's your budget for an orchestral synth? There are ones that cost thousands of dollars, marketed to composers who are doing movie soundtracks and such. Then there's stuff like IK's Miroslav Philharmonik and Garritan down at the low end.
I listened to Hatfield and the North at Rainbow. They were very wonderful and they made my heart a prisoner.
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Re: Best software synths right now?
The Edirol is remarkably good, for certain things. But it is limited.
I really don't like Garritan. The attacks sound very weak, to me.
For the best value and flexibility, Kontakt with the bundled VSL library is superb. Great sound quality. You get to control the very natural sounding reverb. Try out the free version.
Versillian VSO2 is very useable as well. It's free. I like using it alongside the other libraries I have, it has a nice flavour.
I really don't like Garritan. The attacks sound very weak, to me.
For the best value and flexibility, Kontakt with the bundled VSL library is superb. Great sound quality. You get to control the very natural sounding reverb. Try out the free version.
Versillian VSO2 is very useable as well. It's free. I like using it alongside the other libraries I have, it has a nice flavour.
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What free version?
I listened to Hatfield and the North at Rainbow. They were very wonderful and they made my heart a prisoner.
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Re: Best software synths right now?
Komplete Start:
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/p ... -6-player/
Sorry I thought it included basic VSL for free but it doesn't. But there's this:
https://www.samplescience.ca/2019/02/th ... estra.html
And this:
https://alpineproject.wixsite.com/main/libraries
Gonna try these out myself!
Anyway, NI Komplete is amazing, and it includes VSL, which is amazing too.
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Re: Best software synths right now?
I can't fault Kirk Hunter's Diamond Orchestra. Occasionally, he'll give a huge discount so it's worth keeping your eyes open.meatballfulton wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:43 pmWhat's your budget for an orchestral synth? There are ones that cost thousands of dollars, marketed to composers who are doing movie soundtracks and such. Then there's stuff like IK's Miroslav Philharmonik and Garritan down at the low end.
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I have been getting into TALs free elek7ro VST synth recently, its deceptively powerful and routable and of course free.