by christeck » Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:53 pm
Today I tried to emulate some pad sounds of the Korg Z1. Frankly, while the Solaris' strength are lead sounds, it is weak concerning pads. one oscillator of the Z1 with a modulated sawtooth without any effects applied sounds featter as two detuned sawteeth of the Solaris plus chorus.
As an approximation, I use the CEM oscilltor with S+T+P, modulating the »P«. But the modulation sounds thin compared to what the Z1 does.
I tried other tricks, like syncing osc 2 and 4 to 1 and 3 while detuning 1 and 3, but it still sound less warm and consumes all of the 4 oscillators alone.
In case that audio examples are of interest, please let me know.
BTW: While programming the abovementioned pad sounds, I had a lot of fun using the Solaris, and I learned a lot. It's the most flexible synth I ever touched. The Z1 has unique features (e.g. a low pass filter with resonance directly built into the noise generator), and the Solaris can compensate that by its flexible routing capabilities. It's incredible, and a liberating approach compared to the limited audio architecture of the Access Virus. Thanks a bunch.
Have a nice week,
ce
Today I tried to emulate some pad sounds of the Korg Z1. Frankly, while the Solaris' strength are lead sounds, it is weak concerning pads. one oscillator of the Z1 with a modulated sawtooth without any effects applied sounds featter as two detuned sawteeth of the Solaris plus chorus.
As an approximation, I use the CEM oscilltor with S+T+P, modulating the »P«. But the modulation sounds thin compared to what the Z1 does.
I tried other tricks, like syncing osc 2 and 4 to 1 and 3 while detuning 1 and 3, but it still sound less warm and consumes all of the 4 oscillators alone.
In case that audio examples are of interest, please let me know.
BTW: While programming the abovementioned pad sounds, I had a lot of fun using the Solaris, and I learned a lot. It's the most flexible synth I ever touched. The Z1 has unique features (e.g. a low pass filter with resonance directly built into the noise generator), and the Solaris can compensate that by its flexible routing capabilities. It's incredible, and a liberating approach compared to the limited audio architecture of the Access Virus. Thanks a bunch.
Have a nice week,
ce