minimax VS arturia modular: 1-0

interloper · Post by **interloper** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 1:27 pm

On 2003-10-08 05:49, valis wrote:

Something I've noticed abouyt softsynths is that I tend to layer them a lot more, or use them as supporting elements in the mix. Whereas with SFP synths or my hardware I tend to try to get the sounds to stand on their own. I could posit that the highly controlled and somewhat predictable nature most software synths exhibit makes them less favorable standalone but helps in layering, that the high end aliasing nastiness some sofstynths exhibit can be compensated for by choosing & knowing a few softsynths well and knowing how to treat them in the mix.

I completely agree. I use the FM7 in that fashion, for ambience, by using multiple layers. I must admit that to make it sit properly I have to agressively cut some of the frequencies. Then, very much like yourself, I use the SFP synths as the icing on the cake. Their richness and tonal quality lends itself to being presented more prominently in the mix.

Dave909 · Post by **Dave909** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 1:36 pm

I tried the demo of MiniMax and i loved it. I don't like the detuning of the oscs though. It seems like they are always detuned. Even when set to the initial position there's the effect of detuning in the mixed sound of the oscs. Or is this on purpose?

mano · Post by **mano** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 8:33 pm

On 2003-10-03 08:57, bosone wrote:
when i tried minimax demo and began to play, the sound came deep into my soul... i HAD to play, that synth were tring to "communicate" something to me... there were an indescribable feeling between me and the minimax. it's difficult to explain...

Totally! Same here.