That was not the full list here , I also got Proteus 2K and WaveStation SR ... so I
think I am not so much looking for stuff like wavesequences in MW ... or may be
still am :) it's so hard to manage all that in WS SR and SoundDiver is not treating
it the best way IMHO ..
Sampler is what I am getting for sure in future months ...
I think I like the fact that Nova is softer kind of VA's ..
ViRUS is for sure the synth to be agressive in tracks ..
It's a pity that MicroQ is so low on the FX side ... as I currently have no
outboard FX .. .using either onboard synth fx units or software fx when mixing
(multitracking) ..
Though I am kinda going to get Lexicon MPX 500 and 100 may be to have high q.
outboard reverb at least plus some more dif. effects they have there inside ..
The other problem which is right in front of me is mixing all that ..
I am currently using Mackie 1604 VLZ and if I get myself a sampler plus some FX
plus another synth , I would be in lack of ... say .. 10-15 channels <G> for sure
..
What mixer are you using (and everybody here) ? Your advice ?
P.S. How much is Micro Modular this days ? (and how much poly does it give (I know
it depends on patch complexity , but sev. examples would be enough)
Ray.
Sayer wrote:
> --- RayMaxer <digil@...> wrote:
> > Is Nova's interface not much tougher to use than SuperNova's ?
> > I am thinking of getting something to compliment my AN-1x and ViRUS b ...
> > It will be either Nova or Waldorf's something (XT or Qrack/micro) ..
> > Ray.
>
> There are a few knobs missing, but I did not find much difference. When I went
> to look at the SNII there were a few things that made me think... "oh, that's
> nice that there is a dedicated knob for that". But, for the most part the
> interface is the same. The Nova is truly easy to use. I have the Waldorf MWII
> (rack version of XT) and the new Waldorf Micro Q.
>
> It really depends on what you are looking for.
>
> Effects:
>
> The Nova gives you 6 parts with full effects (6 effects per part). So all 6
> parts sound identical in multi mode to how they sounded in individual program
> mode.
>
> The XT gives you three parts that have full effects (but only one effect per
> part).
>
> The Q rack gives you 4 parts with full effects (but only 2 effects per part)
>
> The Micro Q gives no parts with the full (2) effects. Instead it gives you one
> effect per part and one global effect.
>
> Sound Generation:
>
> The Nova is a true virtual analog. It tends to be a little on the smooth and
> liquid side. Great filters and resonance, quite different from the Virus b.
>
> The XT is wavetable synthesis. Does some analog emulations, but specializes in
> gritty digital wavetable sounds. Unique sounding filters and wavetables gives
> this a unique sound.
>
> The Q rack and micro Q are virtual analog with some wavetable capabilities.
> Neither are as easy to use as the Nova, but they have good sonic potential. The
> Q rack has a step sequencer.
>
> Price-wise the Micro Q is the winner at around $695 new. The Q rack is around
> $1400. The XT or Nova could be bought used for slightly more than a Micro Q.
>
> I've only had my Micro Q for a few days and still have a lot of exploring to
> do. It has a particularly low output level which is requiring me to reconfigure
> my studio a bit.
>
> I think a dream setup would be:
>
> Virus b
> Nova (or S/N rack or S/N II rack)
> Microwave XT
> Nord modular rack
> Sampler
> Controller keyboard (AN1x?)
>
> There would be very little overlap but plenty of muscle.
>
> Useful additions:
>
> EX5R (I love mine) or something similar
> Q rack or micro
>
> I have a Virus b and a Nord Micro Modular on the way! :-)
>
> Sayer
>
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