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Sylenth1 vs Zebra2 (pg. 3)
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| jsrobinson |
I'm trying to KISS, so, I'll probably stick with Zebra since that's what I'm slowly becoming familiar with, and sell off Sylenth for some cash.
As a side note, if anyone wants an Ensoniq ESQ-1, have one in perfect condition w/ case/pedal/2 carts I'm selling as well. Will provide a link if someone inquires. |
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| cryophonik |
| quote: | Originally posted by jsrobinson
Do I need both? Are they that different when you get down to it? |
They are both primarily subtractive synths, but they operate very differently. For the basic subtractive duties, the end result (i.e., the sounds that they produce) are not that different. That's about where the similarities end. Zebra is a semi-modular synth and can be far more complex than Sylenth1 is. Sylenth1 is a much simpler synth that is designed to sound good with little effort, which it does (yes, even the filters IMO). But, it's very limited in terms of modulation routings.
If you're the type of person who likes to ease your way into things, you will probably find it easier to focus on Sylenth1 first. If you're the type of person who likes to jump in the deep end and sink or swim, you'd be better off focusing on Zebra. Also, as L4C mentioned, Zebra can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. Being semi-modular, you only use as many modules as you want to work with for a given patch, which keeps the interface clean and workflow focused. That said, Zebra does have a rather unorthodox way of assigning sources to destinations, which might make it a little less than straightforward to apply what you learn in Zebra to other synths, so take that into consideration.
| quote: | Originally posted by jsrobinson
Just trying to prune a bit, and wondering if it's worth it to keep both synths, or if I should sell one off. |
We can't make that decision for you. They're different enough that they could easily live side by side, but similar enough that you could easily get by with just one, especially if you're only making trance. Personally, I'd keep both, but then again I'm a synth whore. |
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| TranceLover007 |
If you good and talented producer you can rock using ether one of them - the rest, hm, who give a crap - whatever makes you more comfortable creating a good music.
Sylenth is fine with me (but as L4B said I'm not good producer anyway lol).
Cheers,
Darek |
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| Looney4Clooney |
never said it wasn't fine. But in comparison , it sucks. So just spend the 30extra $, and have something that is just better in every regard. There is no reason to buy Sylenth at this point. If you arleady have it and know it, sure, but making a decision now ? there are just better options.
And this has nothing to do with how good you are. Sylenth is just lacking features that restrict you to do alot of things. No amount of skill can circumvent the limitations of the synth, And Zebra does additive, wavetable as well as normal subtractive synthesis. It is the one soft synth nobody of import really has any issues with it. Sylenth does pretty much 3 sounds and variations upon those sounds which everyone uses and to be honest is just annoying. EVeryone's soundbanks all sound the exact same. |
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| TranceLover007 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
never said it wasn't fine. But in comparison , it sucks. So just spend the 30extra $, and have something that is just better in every regard. There is no reason to buy Sylenth at this point. If you arleady have it and know it, sure, but making a decision now ? there are just better options. |
And now you make me wonder just because you said so, I may have to take a look at this Zebra lol
Damn it, you did change your post again, bloody hell you are fast lol.
Cheers,
Darek |
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| tehlord |
| quote: | Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
never said it wasn't fine. But in comparison , it sucks. So just spend the 30extra $, and have something that is just better in every regard. There is no reason to buy Sylenth at this point. If you arleady have it and know it, sure, but making a decision now ? there are just better options.
And this has nothing to do with how good you are. Sylenth is just lacking features that restrict you to do alot of things. No amount of skill can circumvent the limitations of the synth, And Zebra does additive, wavetable as well as normal subtractive synthesis. It is the one soft synth nobody of import really has any issues with it. Sylenth does pretty much 3 sounds and variations upon those sounds which everyone uses and to be honest is just annoying. EVeryone's soundbanks all sound the exact same. |
That track I did you liked, ALL sylenth apart from some Omnisphere stabs.
For that kind of track, and some housey stuff it's fast and effective.
Limitations aren't limitations if you're not missing what's not there. |
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| Looney4Clooney |
| but the sound design was not really what i would say what grabbed me. I'm just saying , if you have to pick one, Zebra is the smart choice. This thread is putting one against the other so i'm assuming this is the sort of decision that one would want answered. Otherwise just get both. |
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| jayxthekoolest |
Afrojack said he uses sylenth1 at least 95% of the time, and Arty said he mainly uses sylenth1. Deadmau5 said sylenth1 is a piece of but used it on his latest record the Veldt. Tiesto's producers almost exclusively use sylenth1 - they also use the animoog for some sounds. These are just facts. Listen to their tracks and decide for yourself.
The people above have strong opinions but have you listened to the music they produce? |
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| tehlord |
| quote: | Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
but the sound design was not really what i would say what grabbed me. I'm just saying , if you have to pick one, Zebra is the smart choice. This thread is putting one against the other so i'm assuming this is the sort of decision that one would want answered. Otherwise just get both. |
Well I think this is a valid point. If you want a tool to churn out excellently appropriate dance sounds that's easy to program and most people agree sounds good then Sylenth it the choice.
If you want to really delve into sound design and all it's intricacies then it's a stupid choice. |
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| TranceLover007 |
| quote: | Originally posted by tehlord
Limitations aren't limitations if you're not missing what's not there. |
Never had those "limitations' moment lol, hmm, maybe my mind which is restricting my creativity in some instances lol - but as far as more options/flexibility of a synth, that would definitely add some extra edge/advantage to my production - always open for something new.
Btw, in every my track you will always find either Geoff or Anakratis soundbank sound - great work guys!!! |
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| cryophonik |
| Meanwhile, the OP has already sold Sylenth1 and is finishing off his third release with Zebra. |
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| tehlord |
| I think these threads are usually a waste of time, but in this case where you've got two polar opposites like Sylenth and Zebra it's possibly worth exploring the reasons you'd choose one over the other, if only to decide exactly what it is you want out of a product. |
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