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AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "spaceanimals" <spaceanimals@...> wrote:
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> I went nuts last week and bought a virtual analog vst plugin. I found some things were very nice about computer synths, mainly getting all the lfos, effects, etc to sync with the music.
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> The VST sounds more like a real analog synthesizer. I personally like the AN1X sound better, but I haven't explored the VST synth in depth.
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> I know how to use the ribbon controller on the AN1X which gives it a huge advantage. I suppose I will have to trudge through the owner's manual and learn how to use the controller on the VST.
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> Also, although there are plugin amp simulators, the AN1X through a low watt tube amp and a 2X12 cabinet is a glorious sound.
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> Given that the plugin was marked down to $15.00 it's easy to see why companies might be reluctant to put hardware synths on the market.
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> Rainbow Jimmy
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Your speaking of the current "No Brainer" promotion at audioMIDI.com for Ultra Analog VA-1:
http://www.audiomidi.com/Ultra-Analog-VA-1-BR-No-Brainer-Deal-P12692.aspxI ran the demo for a couple of days and thought it sounded really nice, but I've already enough - better sounding - VA's (FabFilter Twin & u-he Zebra to be specific.) I have to say I was impressed with how promptly Applied Acoustics released an update to Ultra VA in response to some of the comments circulating the popular forums.
audioMIDI.com has run similar promotions through out this year. These kind of promotions, and Group Buys, are a great way to build up your software library.
There had been a $5 special on a feature reduced edition of Overloud's Breverb that was limited to the Room and Plate algorithms. I think the offer is still valid:
http://www.audiomidi.com/Breverb-audioMIDI-Edition-P12240.aspxIt sounds pretty good to my ears. but I honestly haven't spent any serious time scrutinizing it to the few other Reverb plug-ins I already had. No doubt somebody with better ears than mine can offer a serious evaluation.
The deal I was happiest with was the $15 special on PSPS Audioware PSP Nitro, but that promotion is no longer offered.
All of these offers typically lead to further promotional offers, i.e. discounts, on upgrades or product bundles from the same manufacturers. If I hadn't just upgraded the excellent FabFilter Timeless I would have jumped on the PSP promotion to buy Lexicon PSP 42.