Up until recently i have only ever softsynths that come in packages with sequencers: pretty much all the logic audio synths and the abletons operator.
My biggest problem with softsynths is that a lot of there layouts are awful. A good example of this is the logic ES2 i know it is capable of some nice sounds but the layout of the parameters is awful. Ableton's operator is a lot clearer but it is still suffers from a sort of squashed interface. In anycase they are all good synths but they do not cut the mustard comparitvely. For example the ultrabeat does not stand up on ease of use compared to a machinedrum.
Anyway i desperately want to find one softsynth that i can apply myself to for the forseeable future (As in i only want to buy one).
So i had a play with future audio workshops new circle synth because of the emphasis on flow of sound design. Whilst, i am tempted i am put off by the price, but i always have been with softsynths hence why i only want to buy one. Before i jump in i wanted to get your impressions on circle as well as alternatives like zebra 2 and massive and anything else that you feel is on par or better.
Any thoughts would be apreciated as there are not many solid reviews of these synths on the net.
My biggest problem with softsynths is that a lot of there layouts are awful. A good example of this is the logic ES2 i know it is capable of some nice sounds but the layout of the parameters is awful. Ableton's operator is a lot clearer but it is still suffers from a sort of squashed interface. In anycase they are all good synths but they do not cut the mustard comparitvely. For example the ultrabeat does not stand up on ease of use compared to a machinedrum.
Anyway i desperately want to find one softsynth that i can apply myself to for the forseeable future (As in i only want to buy one).
So i had a play with future audio workshops new circle synth because of the emphasis on flow of sound design. Whilst, i am tempted i am put off by the price, but i always have been with softsynths hence why i only want to buy one. Before i jump in i wanted to get your impressions on circle as well as alternatives like zebra 2 and massive and anything else that you feel is on par or better.
Any thoughts would be apreciated as there are not many solid reviews of these synths on the net.
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