John Bowen Synth Design

by **B787** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:19 am

Hi JB,

We're not discrediting the Omnisphere, we think it's absolutely the most amazing thing in software we've heard in a while. For this once we just looked towards a more orgainc sound source to produce our pads/fx/basses/leads/percussions etc. The Omnisphere will indeed come in time, but definately after the Solaris. Conitue working, we lookd forward to hearing and creating sounds on it.

Cheers

by **John Bowen** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:38 am

B787,

I definitely appreciate the sentiments expressed in your message, however, I still think that people should not have too much expectations regarding Solaris as a sample-based or sample-processing box - and the Omnisphere (announced as available yesterday) looks to be an incredible tool for a wide variety of sound design projects. Eric Persing and his crew have a ton of experience in this area (not to mention a ton of $$$ to invest in the development!), and I'm sure you wouldn't regret having it as a workhorse plug-in (hopefully you would have both of our products in your studio

).

-john b.

by **B787** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:25 am

Hi JB and forum posse,

I have been offline for a while now, working does that sometimes. I reccently came back on to check the progress of the Solaris,and let me say it looks's great (the mock-up drawing). I am currently preparing to score for a feature film in a number of months, and i have decided to skip the sampled based stuff (90% of it anways) in favour of this new synth. The new samples i heard are fantastic and itching to be in a score or two....

I have put my preproduction on hold for this to come out. My hope is it'll be the solaris and 48 tracks of pro tools, and my engineer

. We were looking at the new Spectrasonics Omnisphere, but also put that on hold. JB Synth Design will definately be on our SDK album credits once we get our hands on this thing. Take your time, make it right JB, coming to a cinema near you.

Cheers.

by **SepticStudio** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:13 pm

What a beautiful synth, gotta say I really love its mod options etc..

And indeed, it is a placeholder hehe

PS I like what I saw in my mailbox last week, keep it up John!

by **stardust** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:22 am

As I understood it is a place holder

by **SepticStudio** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:14 pm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/104/2902 ... 55.jpg?v=0

Well I ordered this one, downside is that it will take 4-6 weeks to be assembled hehehe.

by **stardust** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:06 pm

Yeah take your time. I have a good feeling that the project is in the right hands.

by **seamonkey** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:52 am

Exciting news john, catch up on some rest first, that jetlag can be a real downer.

by **Carbon111** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:47 am

All excellent news, John!

Really looking forward to hearing all about it!

by **John Bowen** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:53 am

Hello All,

Today is our last day here in Germany, and we've managed to accomplish quite a lot in the week we've been here. Those of you who have pre-purchased will be getting a full update on things after I have a chance to get caught up back home.

We have reviewed everything - the types of knobs used, alternate colors for the graphic display, different looks for the case color and graphics, a new logo, and layout/functions of some switches. I can say that I am more excited than ever about the new changes we've planned, and I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

cheers,
John B.

by **John Bowen** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:30 am

SepticStudio wrote:Hi John ,
I don't mean to rush you in any way

Hi Septic,
It's not about rushing us - we are all eager to see the synth to come out soon! It's just having some new options offered to me at this point in the development was tempting enough to be willing to delay things a bit more.

cheers,
John B.

by **scope4live** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:37 pm

Glad to hear that Brotha' Man Septic.

For a minute I thought your judgement was slipping, but anyone who wants a Voyager and Solaris has good taste and loves synthesizers.

Having a real analog w/ Solaris...................that's just great common synth sense.

Hang in there Bro'.

by **SepticStudio** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:39 am

Hi John ,

I dont mean to rush you in any way

But I want to play the dang thing hehe
Sometimes one feels impatient at a given time.

It is still 3 months to December, I can wait for sure so long, I just dont hope it will be in March 09 or so.

I will buy a Moog Voyager this week, to still my hunger for the moment

Best regards.

by **John Bowen** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:19 am

SepticStudio wrote:Not to be a killjoy of some sort, but if the Solaris isnt parked in my house in December 08 I must cancel the order I think, I told myself when I bought it, to wait until December. (actually OCT/NOV)...It will be very sad if it must be so, because I think it will be a megasynth.

Hi Septic,
Certainly you always have the right to cancel your order, as you know. I do understand that patience is growing short for some of you - we have been discussing options regarding what we can do to 'speed things along' for those who have been waiting. I will be sending out a private email of the status of things once I get back, and after that I think you will be better informed to make your decision.

cheers,
john b.

by **scope4live** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:13 pm

I am a happy camper.

Howard is a fierce warrior, and yes I still have the redwood.

I only got to see a Synthi100 in 1974. Since I was a senior in High School that year, the owner of Northland Music had it on display and demo'd by Buddy Marino. We couldn't touch it !

After I purchased my CS80 there I became a preffered customer but the fierce Synthi100 was long gone.

I welcome Brotha' Man Howard aboard, as I KNOW he knows the sounds of the real FAT BASTARDS. The fact he is even interested gives me great big goose bumps.

If Hans Zimmer used his presets, would you beg him to make some for us? 35 years of synths, and not allowing his name to be associated with that desktop synth Blofeld shows his heart is pure.

I don't care how long it takes, and as a matter of fact, since the dollar is getting worse and worse, I will make it a public record. I am sending in extra money, because this will be the best synth I ever purchased, and I have had a few myself.

FUCKIN' A JB & HOWARD............Take whatever time necessary. Could you beg Howard to make a few presets for 5.0.8 ?

Ankyu......Ankyuvarymush.

John Bowen Synth Design

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