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You can end up with so many synths that it becomes a time consuming waste of energy to work with them all, especially if they are borderline sounding to begin with.
In the 90s I used a single ensoniq Eps and it sure seemed like more music got done than messing with endless synths.
For me, it just depends. I'm kind of a hoarder anyway, for I have over 600 Steam games. With VSTs and other things like this, I always feel I need this stuff in my collection and will sit down at times to just play with them. I'll find that one perfect sound I want in that moment for some song. I'll spend hours going over these listening to sounds instead of trying to build the same sound from one of my other synths. (either Keyed or Rack) I'll pay $35-$50 for this magic random set , but would be more likely to pass paying that same amount for one synth later that is not on sale. I tend to fall back on the Korg M1 VST or Arturia Analog Lab V if I need just one sound but get enjoyment spending a day simply making each of the other modules make something different, even if I never use them in a song.
You can end up with so many synths that it becomes a time consuming waste of energy to work with them all, especially if they are borderline sounding to begin with.
In the 90s I used a single ensoniq Eps and it sure seemed like more music got done than messing with endless synths.
There are demo sounds of all the virtual synths. Some of these synths are $$$ if you wanted the real thing. I have a few 90s synths, but 80's and older go up in price. For example, the Waldorf Microwave revision A has a few examples on eBay for around $2,500 and are 30 years old. Syntronik 2 has the "Megawave" emulation of it. Just like playing emulated video games, they are not 100% perfect copies, but many people find them fun nevertheless. What IK does is take a working example of a synth and samples it (not sure if they pull the roms or take the output) in a way to reproduce it inside their emulation engine software. (They also take guesses at how the orginal hardware worked to shape these samples.) This is legal because the whole idea of the original hardware was to allow you to use the sounds it produced in any way you saw fit. (selling the music you made with it, they 'sell' the sounds they made from it, in a way you can make new sounds from it)
You need to buy one virtual synth module of your choice for the Syntronik 2 synthesizer emulation engine software.(I think these also work with the current copy of SampleTank if you have it) The software (Syntronik 2) that makes the virtual synthesizer work is free. You are buying an emulation module that has sound samples from the recreated synthesizer and tells the Syntronik 2 software what controls, such as oscillators, you can adjust. The price is $49.99, but check to see if you have any JamPoints [ikmultimedia.com] in your account. If you do, you can apply up to $15 (30%) of the price in JamPoints. If you have never done business with IK you most likely will not have points. I had $26 worth to spend, but could only apply 30% discount for one item.
You just need a midi interface into the computer. I did not look at the Yamaha EZ-300 but it's possible it might provide MIDI-IN via USB. Syntronik 2 will work as a standalone application. The idea will be to route the MIDI messages from your keyboard to the Syntronik 2 software. This will depend on if you use Windows or Mac OSx and your interface in the PC.
I don't really see any reviews, just some negative anecdotes. I've not had much issue with the company, although I never had an issue for them to address. My only squawk would be that downloads expire after 180 days and you have to purchase a download renewal product (around $10) to redownload your purchase. Of course, companies like Digital River do this all the time. A cure is to back up the downloads you make, but I can see their point in giving you a limited time to download. A little extra money for them, but bandwidth costs are minimal. As for quality, there are plenty of videos/audio of the emulated synths. Some people are purists, but my old ears can't tell much difference anymore. I have MOTU and Roland rackmount original hardware. Once I record them into the computer, they lose a little in the D/A-> A/D process. I don't have the money to be a purist anyway. I'll pay $50 for sounds I can't get out of my Novation MiniNova or Korg Minilogue. I'll never have a Waldorf Quantum or Arturia PolyBrute. The software will do.
As I mention above, be sure to download all your virtual synth sound files by 180 days or they charge (about $10) fee to refresh your downloads.
Also, the program that runs these, can it be downloaded anytime for free? are all of it's future updates downloadable for free?
I've read a lot in this thread and confused by some things and only 80% confident on some information. Not in a comfortable position.
I'm sure other noobs and people in general would like to know the answers to these questions.
Anyone who knows pls answer.
Also, the program that runs these, can it be downloaded anytime for free? are all of it's future updates downloadable for free?
I've read a lot in this thread and confused by some things and only 80% confident on some information. Not in a comfortable position.
I'm sure other noobs and people in general would like to know the answers to these questions.
Anyone who knows pls answer.
First, download reactivation is $9.99 (You can also use $3 in Jam Points making this $6.99). This single reactivation turns on downloads for all your product resources in your account for the single, one fee. More than one is not needed.
Some of the answers are not clear to me. So, yes, for example, you can download Syntronik 2 for free.
As for free upgrades I don't have a clear answer. How I think it works is that the base product is free to download. For example, if you owned Syntronik you can download the base Syntronik 2emulation player for free. I've noticed that some of the original synths for Syntronik now have resources and sounds that work with the Syntronik 2. So, they automatically upgraded them to work with Syntronik 2. While these are also free to download the upgrade, because they are soundfiles one has to buy the reload refresh if your download time has expired from your purchase.. So, while the upgrade is free, it does look like you have to pay the download fee ($10 once, that covers all your downloads for 180 days).
If I am wrong, maybe someone will step in here.
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Some of the answers are not clear to me. So, yes, for example, you can download Syntronik 2 for free.
As for free upgrades I don't have a clear answer. How I think it works is that the base product is free to download. For example, if you owned Syntronik you can download the base Syntronik 2emulation player for free. I've noticed that some of the original synths for Syntronik now have resources and sounds that work with the Syntronik 2. So, they automatically upgraded them to work with Syntronik 2. While these are also free to download the upgrade, because they are soundfiles one has to buy the reload refresh if your download time has expired from your purchase.. So, while the upgrade is free, it does look like you have to pay the download fee ($10 once, that covers all your downloads for 180 days).
If I am wrong, maybe someone will step in here.
Am I stuck using Syntronic 2 as a DAW (is it even a DAW) or do does it play seemlessly with the DAW of my choice. I know a 'fair' amount about this stuff, but haven't ever actually set up even a simple music studio so I'm always tripping over some of the simplest stuff.
Am I stuck using Syntronic 2 as a DAW (is it even a DAW) or do does it play seemlessly with the DAW of my choice. I know a 'fair' amount about this stuff, but haven't ever actually set up even a simple music studio so I'm always tripping over some of the simplest stuff.
Syntronik 2 runs standalone and as a VST or AU or AAX plugin inside whatever program you want. "Komplete Kontrol" is a good option, but ironically (unless things have changed) IK products are not supported.
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One, it says:
"Date of registration is decisive - The purchased product must be registered between April 19, 2022, and May 19, 2022."
Does this mean I have to do more than make an account, purchase it, and download it?? Is there another step I have to do to 'register' it? Perhaps go to a registration page and fill out [personal] information? I believe how it works is you choose one synth module and purchase it. That is your official purchased synth. All the other synths you get are 'promotional' and have more restrictions (though I don't know what restrictions).
Is there something additional we must do to 'register'?
(please correct me if I have anything wrong)
Two, It says you have to choose all your promo synths WITHIN 30 days after promotion is ends. That's just info that EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW.
It says, "Please note that you can claim your FREE products from your IK User Area for a period of 30 days after the closing date of the promotion. Claims for promotional products cannot be made after 30 days after the closing date of the promotion. So please remember to claim your FREE products as soon as you can!"
Terms I cut and pasted from web site:
IMPORTANT NOTICE for all participants
Please note that you can claim your FREE products from your IK User Area for a period of 30 days after the closing date of the promotion. Claims for promotional products cannot be made after 30 days after the closing date of the promotion. So please remember to claim your FREE products as soon as you can!
Promotion is valid from April 19, 2022 through May 19, 2022.
Products are only available as Digital Download.
Date of registration is decisive - The purchased product must be registered between April 19, 2022, and May 19, 2022.
IK Multimedia reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate or modify the promotion.
Although IK strives to provide accurate product and pricing information, unintentional pricing or typographical errors may occur. IK reserves the right to correct, change or update information such as pricing, availability and product descriptions, at any time without notice.
The promotion applies to new purchases from the beginning of the promotion only (product transfers and products received as giveaways are ineligible).
FREE selected promotional products cannot be sold/transferred. They reside in your account separate from the original purchase and would not be transferred if the original qualifying item is sold.
Note that qualifying products must remain registered in your IK account to retain eligibility.
All prices from the IK online store exclude taxes and may vary by country.
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I bought my original purchase from IK Multimedia directly. Since I already had an account, the product showed up here: https://www.ikmultimedi
It also triggered my promotions showing up here:
https://www.ikmultimedi
I assume if you buy a synth module (library) from a dealer then you would need to go here to register it:
https://www.ikmultimedi
Then your promotions would show up here:
https://www.ikmultimedi
As I reply to this, there is one purchase remaining for the next group buy level. Which will be 7 free products for the purchase of one synth library. I will expect to be able to go to https://www.ikmultimedi
Tip, when you are ready to see what new synths you want add, review them on this link https://www.ikmultimedi
That will note the ones you already have. Then, go to the promo page and 'buy' the free one paying close attention to which one you want from dropdown list. It's not very friendly and there is a chance you could select one you already bought.
I was on mobile. The way I did it is I went down the list and listened. I screen shot the module:
1 times: If I didn't like it
2 times: If I sorta liked it
3 times: If I definately feeling it
4 times: If it was a no brainer, definately yes
Kinda sloppy, but I can look through my pics and re-listen to all the 4's and 3's and get and get the best ones, then rinse-and-repeat.. that is, next re-listen to the 4's, 3's and 2's, get the best ones. So I end up happy with my selections. I recommend chosing the ones that make you happy and you'd enjoy playing, over the ones that seem 'neat', 'lots of features/buttons' and 'worth the most'.
It seemed to me the first 1/3 weren't as good as the following ones. Perhaps listen to them in reverse order.
I was on mobile. The way I did it is I went down the list and listened. I screen shot the module:
1 times: If I didn't like it
2 times: If I sorta liked it
3 times: If I definately feeling it
4 times: If it was a no brainer, definately yes
Kinda sloppy, but I can look through my pics and re-listen to all the 4's and 3's and get and get the best ones, then rinse-and-repeat.. that is, next re-listen to the 4's, 3's and 2's, get the best ones. So I end up happy with my selections. I recommend chosing the ones that make you happy and you'd enjoy playing, over the ones that seem 'neat', 'lots of features/buttons' and 'worth the most'.
It seemed to me the first 1/3 weren't as good as the following ones. Perhaps listen to them in reverse order.
So for, for me:
GS-V (Yamaha GS1)
KW-8000 (Korg DW-8000)
Blau (PPG Wave 2.3)
J-60 (Juno 60)
J-8 (Jupiter 8,6,4)
urlhasbeenblocked (Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa)
V-80 (Yamaha CS-80,GX-1 and CS-01)
[I also have Hitmaker: Synthwave for SampleTank4]
Ventage wise, I have the Roland D-05 (D-50) new-reproduction. Original Roland JV-1080 and 4 expansion cards, JV-1010, Emu Proteus FX, and Roland S-760 digital sampler.
Remember to keep checking https://www.ikmultimedi
(note, I know I've been very active in this thread, but I don't get anything out of this besides what you and other people get------- more free synths the more people take advantage of this deal. So, they have some smart 'viral' marketing going on. )
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