Second that - I dont think there is a better companion synth :)


Actually when I got the TI, I found I appreciated the V-Synth more, even for pure VA use, maybe just because the COSM fx are so different to to usual stock fx in most synths. And it has a really excellent arp (though calling it an arp understates it).

The way to really get to appreacite the V-synth is sticking samples into it and messing with them. Try sticking a drum loop into it and giving it some abuse.

Give the V-Synth some time - can take a while to get to really appreciate it - especially because many of the presets are useless as they stand, but many are very good templates for doing your own thing.

As a pure VA, I think is manages to deliver alot more punch and power into bass sounds than the virus can and its overall sound can be quite a bit brighter, but your right - for pure VA it just cant match the richness of the virus.

Man, forgot completely about this thread.

I've spent a few hours (about 6 or more) with a V-synth XT. Didn't even play with the presets, just went straight into loading my own samples via the analogue ins from an MD player.

The good points.
The V-synth is by far the most fun, fast and creative sampler/synth. It's really quick to use, and programming is so intuitive. Very musical when compared to software that does a similar thing.

Bad points.
Not all samples will work well. For best results, sampling in solo mode is a must, but unfortunately the samples that get a good result in solo mode have to be very basic. Still though, good results come from encoding in the other options, but at the cost of formant control.

In the time I spent with it I created some of the most darkest bass patches - using the step modulator gave me total control of DnB style LFOs and layering bass with each OSC, then controlling phase and oomph was sooo easy.
I took some samples of my complete songs, some of these turned out surprisingly well.
A bass guitar layered onto both OSC, but with offset time, slowed down with timetrip control, gave me an amazing evolving pad.

Basicly it's not for everyone I think. Preperation of samples need to be made before putting them in.

I was surpised that I created sounds that I have never heard on any demos of the V. You would think they came from a differnt synth if you put them side by side.

Depending what comes out at Namm this year, I'll be demoing one with more sample prep - if that turns out well, then I'm buying for sure.

I have the v-synth , it was the first keyboard i bought to start building my studio last year. You will not get the most out of it by flipping through the presets. this is a sampler , sound distortion synth that can do things other synths simply cant. I would have to say it took around 3 months of evenings to get a good grasp of its deeper ability , if you invest the time you will be rewarded . The v-synth is not dedicated VA synth and as such should not be compared to the virus in any way.

I would also have to say it is an amazing live performance keyboard with the timetrip pad and d-beam giving you the ability of true intrument expression.

Visit the v-tribe forums for hints on how to get the best from it.


http://v-tribe.info/

In a world drowning in VA synths the v-synth is a breakaway from every other synth in the industry.

BTW the cathedral organ on the VC-1 card sounds aaaamazing !!