This is all true, but I think this thread was started purely about the "sound" of the basic elements like oscs and filters, not the programming features. I don't think anyone would say that there is a softsynth with the exact same programming features as the Virus, and I think most people would acknowledge that there aren't many that can compare purely in terms of the number of programming options.
The Virus is certainly a goldmine of programming opportunities, but the way most people talk around here, you would think that the difference all comes down to the raw "sound," but I don't think the basic elements of good VSTs sound terribly different or worse from those in the Virus.
Mar-03-2009 17:21
LfmC
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EDIT:
here's a virus patch that is made with the closest settings possible to the sylenth and z3ta (as mentioned in my previous post):
Why does that sound different than the original virus patch posted by subtle?
Are you playing a trick?
That sounds like z3ta or sylenth..
Mar-03-2009 18:28
LfmC
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Location: Planet Earth
quote:
Originally posted by DJ Robby Rox
Why does that sound different than the original virus patch posted by subtle?
Are you playing a trick?
Nope. That's the Virus Ti. Using usb out (no AD/DA conversion). 4x unison saw (not hypersaw), no efx. I'm not sure which settings subtle used, but it does sounds quite different in the highs. Also he may have used a bit less uni detune.
quote:
That sounds like z3ta or sylenth..
Not sure what you used for monitoring, but it sounds nothing like either of those 2 synths here.
Mar-03-2009 19:18
evo8
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Also the Virus Ti appears to have some sort of built-in limiter as well!
Hmm maybe you guys are onto something, might have check one of these viruses out properly
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yes i agree with alanzo i couldn't get the filter to actually feel the drive in the sound when the frequecny filter is turned right up.
Mar-03-2009 20:01
asdfg
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quote:
Originally posted by evo8
Also the Virus Ti appears to have some sort of built-in limiter as well!
It'z the natural shape of the analog waveform
Mar-03-2009 20:18
LfmC
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Planet Earth
Screw it.. this debate is prolly not going anywhere. And it's no wonder. Comparing little bits of sound is like painters comparing colors. Pointless.
Here's an quick demo I put together, all sounds in all tracks are done using only the virus Ti (except the drums and the 303's ofc. so leads, bass, pads, fx.. all Virus), all live without bouncing (behold the power of the Ti ). They are old unfinished unmastered tracks, so don't expect a pro mix. But it should paint a picture of what the Ti is capable of for all those who don't have one..
To me no VST even comes close.. and this comes from a guy who used VST's exclusively since the beginning, all the way up to a couple of years a go. I still have my VST synths, but they see a lot less action now..
). They are old unfinished unmastered tracks, so don't expect a pro mix. But it should paint a picture of what the Ti is capable of for all those who don't have one..
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