Can someone suggest a similar synth? (or a good alternative)
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February 1st, 2011
I’ve recently been getting into music production, especially in Progressive house, and though i’ve got the side chaining, beats and other things down, one problem has been finding a proper synth that sounds anything like I want it too,
I would like one that can make me similar sounds such as in the first few seconds of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSbI9O-DY5k
It can range from being very low (like this), to being a bit higher. Also I know it’s a common sound used also by EDX, Adam k, and previously Deadmau5.
so any tips?
PS: I am using logic 9 on mac, and price is a non-issue.
thanks
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I would recommend this forum if you aren’t already a member: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/
I’m sure I’ve heard a similar synth, but can’t put my finger on which one it is. Finding synths can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. I have used kvr’s plugin database in the past to help me find some synths, some are free and others have demos. Good luck
As @glenjamin said finding a particular synth is like finding a needle in a haystack. But remember, with synths you can create and mold the sound yourself, so with a bit of effort you can make a pretty decent “sound alike”. I use hardware synths myself, and have gotten a Yamaha TX81Z (digital synth from 1986) to produce sounds like a Moog with a bit of effort and some trial and error.
I’m absolutely sure you can get something similar to that using ES2 built into Logic. Start with a sawtooth wave and add a little unison or detune another saw wave. Release should be set to a few hundred milliseconds, and you should play staccato 7th or fifth chords (or just add an extra saw and trasnspose +7) to get the full effect. Finally, add a filter with a little resonance, and you’ve got the exact sound.
The trick to electronic music production is not owning a fuckton of software synthesizers. If you can use a single tool with an advanced ability, you are so much better off.
“Exact sound” should be “a noise which resembles the sound you’re after.” It’s an art, so nothing is perfect. You can only continue improving the quality of your sounds.
Native Instruments Massive can do all of that.
It’s seriously the best software synthesizer I’ve ever heard, better than most hardware synths friends have.
It’s a little pricey, but in my opinion completely worth it. Or you could use various “try before buy” methods to figure it out. It has quite a strange workflow, but once you figure it out it’ll be pure creative gold.
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