KVR Audio

nix808 · Post by **nix808** » Thu May 26, 2016 6:29 pm

Heya,
My Dad sadly passed away at the start of the year.
His MacBook Air from 2012 is now mine.
I have almost bricked it,
but managed to revert from OSX El Capitan to Mountain Lion.
This is coz I am running a KMI StringPort as soundcard.
All shipshape and audio streaming as desired.
ATM I have Adobe Audition and Max/msp 6.

I was wondering which Mac exclusive VSTs kick the proverbial.
I wanna get MOTU MX4, but will have to save up-
and for now I am in VST format, not AU.

What do you reckon would be ace?--to play with MIDI routed from a Windows setup.
Marco?hehe

realmarco · Post by **realmarco** » Fri May 27, 2016 1:38 am

does it have to be a Mac only suggestion or Mac version of something that is at the same time PC

sympathies about your father

realmarco · Post by **realmarco** » Fri May 27, 2016 1:38 am

nix808 wrote: Marco?hehe

HA! just noticed that

UncleAge · Post by **UncleAge** » Fri May 27, 2016 1:47 am

Have you looked into Five12's Numerology? Probably one of the coolest Mac only apps.

nix808 · Post by **nix808** » Sat May 28, 2016 3:54 pm

Thanks for condolences
Marco(8D), just things we can't get on Windows
Numerology looks real interesting and is new to me, thanks UncleAge(ta!)

MX4....MX4...Logic hmm --acquisitions!

V0RT3X · Post by **V0RT3X** » Sat May 28, 2016 8:25 pm

*Edit* This was a question that I wanted to know, so i went through the KVR database and decided to compile a list of all the "Mac only" plugins and apps. Many of these I have not used, so you'll have to decide for yourself if they "rock" or not.

Zexila · Post by **Zexila** » Sat May 28, 2016 8:33 pm

Not VST, but hey, better than Audition for music making IMO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logic-Express-9 ... 1857792575

Logic Express 9 is actually the same as Logic Pro 9 - without the following features:
- DAE/TDM support
- DAP (distributed audio processing with Logic Node)
- Surround
- EVP88
- EVB3
- EVD6
- Sculpture
- Space Designer
- Delay Designer
- Linear Phase EQ
- Match EQ
- Multipressor (there is only the 'Preset Multipressor' as in LE7/8)

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Sat May 28, 2016 8:57 pm

Why does it have to be mac only. The best stuff is cross platform. (If you already have a win version, the mac version is often free too)

elxsound · Post by **elxsound** » Sat May 28, 2016 9:24 pm

AnX wrote:Why does it have to be mac only. The best stuff is cross platform. (If you already have a win version, the mac version is often free too)

He wrote the reason why.

He is on PC, but he is newly in possession of a MacBook (my condolences to the OP and family on the loss).

He wants to use the MacBook, with Midi routed from the PC, to the Mac for those plugins that "ROCK." So in other words... what is he missing (that can't be found already on PC) that would be worthy of the effort for this workflow? He is looking for VST (not AU)

c_bomb · Post by **c_bomb** » Sun May 29, 2016 12:04 am

http://www.airwindows.com

c_bomb · Post by **c_bomb** » Sun May 29, 2016 12:05 am

c_bomb wrote:http://www.airwindows.com

AU only. Worth looking into though.

fmr · Post by **fmr** » Sun May 29, 2016 12:19 am

nix808 wrote:Thanks for condolences
Marco(8D), just things we can't get on Windows
Numerology looks real interesting and is new to me, thanks UncleAge(ta!)

MX4....MX4...Logic hmm --acquisitions!

MX4 as an independent plug-in seems to be discontinued. It is now part of Digital Performer 9. I think the only things Mac only that deserve to be bought are Logic and Metasynth.

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Sun May 29, 2016 7:19 am

elxsound wrote:
AnX wrote:Why does it have to be mac only. The best stuff is cross platform. (If you already have a win version, the mac version is often free too)
He wrote the reason why.

He is on PC, but he is newly in possession of a MacBook (my condolences to the OP and family on the loss).

He wants to use the MacBook, with Midi routed from the PC, to the Mac for those plugins that "ROCK." So in other words... what is he missing (that can't be found already on PC) that would be worthy of the effort for this workflow? He is looking for VST (not AU)

Ah ok, i missed that crucial bit. The answer is, you are not missing anything.

medienhexer · Post by **medienhexer** » Sun May 29, 2016 8:01 am

I'm waiting for the v. 2 updates of the Goodhertz.co range. These are great tools some of which fix problems you didn't know you had.

How about panning which doesn't just change volume between left and right channels but also allows you to blend in delay and spectrum based panning? That way, you don't just move the position within the stereo field but can also adjust the perceived width.

Also, check out the tilt eq. With really minor adjustments, you can change the frequency balance from bright to dull without compromising the signal's character.

The Tone Control has a very sweet high end/air band control which to my ears is completely free of harshness.

The compressor and limiter combo does really nice things to the drum buss.

And the tremolo effect can compete soundwise with the Soundtoys one.

But overall, your first investment has to be Logic Pro X. The effects and instruments are second to none at this price point. You could try and go cheap with MainStage and use the Mac as just an instrument but I still prefer Logic as a DAW to everything else. Well, ableton Live for speaking to a very different area in my brain is a great addition

Michael L · Post by **Michael L** » Sun May 29, 2016 8:08 am

I realize you only want VSTs, but Metasynth is a great standalone choice, and be sure to also get Xx for midi sequencing and conversion. Note, Metasynth plays AU instruments so if you include AU then definitely get Michael Norris' SoundMagic Spectral suite! Both run great on a 2012 Mac, and together will send you into a sonic dimension you could never reach with other software.
Edit: the current version of Logic and Mainstage require Mavericks (10.9.5) and quadcore helps a lot.

Which Mac only VSTs(particularly for now)& VIs rock?