So many mediocre presets - which developers deliver quality instead of quantity in 2019?
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1119 posts since 6 Mar, 2004
I've never really been into synth presets, but being swamped with work recently I've had to find ways to get results for clients faster. Diving into preset developers offerings my initial reaction is that...
a) there's way too many preset products with way too many presets, and
b) the average quality and usability of a preset is dismal
Not knowing the industry players very well, are there any recommended preset makers that value quality over quantity? Who really go deep into synths to deliver something original? I'm really not at all picky about genre - a good sound is a good sound - but I'm maybe slightly more interested in new sounds than emulating the same old vintage tones.
Help appreciated!
a) there's way too many preset products with way too many presets, and
b) the average quality and usability of a preset is dismal
Not knowing the industry players very well, are there any recommended preset makers that value quality over quantity? Who really go deep into synths to deliver something original? I'm really not at all picky about genre - a good sound is a good sound - but I'm maybe slightly more interested in new sounds than emulating the same old vintage tones.
Help appreciated!
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colonel_mustard colonel_mustard https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=439842
- KVRist
- 124 posts since 24 Apr, 2019
I'm forever learning and every now and then I'll hunt through and dissect a bunch of presets for pro tips and interesting approaches.
Howard Scarr and Kevin Schroeder at team u-he are pretty hotsy totsy. Actually, the u-he store will be more discerning than a fair few other places:
https://u-he.com/products/#soundsets
But you're quite right, there is a mountain of crap to sift through. One approach is to find out who programmed your favourite patches on the synths that you like the best, and then track down a website.
Here are a few sound designers who sell packs (not trying to be exhaustive, just somewhere to start):
https://sonicunderworld.com
https://www.luftrum.com
http://www.theunfinished.co.uk
http://sound.artenuovo.com
https://www.electric-himalaya.com
Howard Scarr and Kevin Schroeder at team u-he are pretty hotsy totsy. Actually, the u-he store will be more discerning than a fair few other places:
https://u-he.com/products/#soundsets
But you're quite right, there is a mountain of crap to sift through. One approach is to find out who programmed your favourite patches on the synths that you like the best, and then track down a website.
Here are a few sound designers who sell packs (not trying to be exhaustive, just somewhere to start):
https://sonicunderworld.com
https://www.luftrum.com
http://www.theunfinished.co.uk
http://sound.artenuovo.com
https://www.electric-himalaya.com
- vvvvvvv
- 2578 posts since 24 Oct, 2000 from skelmersdale, west lancs, uk
Avenger of course
You pay for what you get, except when you design your own presets.
You pay for what you get, except when you design your own presets.
Member 12, Studio One v6.5, VPS Avenger, Kontakt 7, Spitfire, Dune, Arturia, Sonible, Baby Audio, CableGuys, Nektar Panorama P1, Vaporizer 2 to test out
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- KVRAF
- 35262 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
It really depends on the synth IMO... Sylenth1, Spire, or Synthmaster One have loads of good presets. If you're into those genres.
Novation V-Station on the other hand, good gosh... those presets are really, really bad, and you surely rather "roll your own".
Novation V-Station on the other hand, good gosh... those presets are really, really bad, and you surely rather "roll your own".
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- KVRian
- 964 posts since 12 Jul, 2004
i think you must choose those who was sucesesfull in music production for the first - just because producers who know how to create music, have a better vision on sound design.
VST & Hardware presets, FL Studio templates, samples and MIDI from NatLife & friends -www.natlifesounds.com
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el-bo (formerly ebow) el-bo (formerly ebow) https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=208007
- KVRAF
- 16368 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
Søren - Luftrum
https://www.luftrum.com/
Matt Bowdler - The Unfinished
http://www.theunfinished.co.uk/shop/
Stephan Baer - Sonic Underworld
https://sonicunderworld.com/
Sami Rabia - Aiyn Zahev Sounds
https://www.aiynzahev-sounds.com/index.html
https://www.luftrum.com/
Matt Bowdler - The Unfinished
http://www.theunfinished.co.uk/shop/
Stephan Baer - Sonic Underworld
https://sonicunderworld.com/
Sami Rabia - Aiyn Zahev Sounds
https://www.aiynzahev-sounds.com/index.html
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steve.lindqvist steve.lindqvist https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=434023
- KVRist
- 246 posts since 20 Jan, 2019
Fast results?
Expansions for Avenger:
https://www.vengeance-sound.com/plugins ... EXPANSIONS
and of course Nexus (pure quality at least in my ears), scroll down and listen:
https://refx.com/nexus/
I also think that Xenos is some of the more talented sound designers:
https://xenossoundworks.com
Expansions for Avenger:
https://www.vengeance-sound.com/plugins ... EXPANSIONS
and of course Nexus (pure quality at least in my ears), scroll down and listen:
https://refx.com/nexus/
I also think that Xenos is some of the more talented sound designers:
https://xenossoundworks.com
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colonel_mustard colonel_mustard https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=439842
- KVRist
- 124 posts since 24 Apr, 2019
Just checked the Prometheus demoel-bo (formerly ebow) wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:29 pm Sami Rabia - Aiyn Zahev Sounds
https://www.aiynzahev-sounds.com/index.html
It seems this guy offers his pro tips direct:
https://youtu.be/D3q9t1fOcds
FYI everybody, his Repro packs are half price at plugin boutique until December 5th, looks like.
- KVRist
- 294 posts since 11 Oct, 2004 from Pittsburgh, PA
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- KVRAF
- 35262 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
What i always realize with people who are successful in sound design or music production is that they have... taste. IMO, a lot of talent simply comes down to that. Being able to hit the sound spot on. Of course you need the technical know-how as well, the will to experiment, and spend a lot of time doing what you're doing, and keep the fun doing it. But, i still think taste is very important.colonel_mustard wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:51 pmJust checked the Prometheus demoel-bo (formerly ebow) wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:29 pm Sami Rabia - Aiyn Zahev Sounds
https://www.aiynzahev-sounds.com/index.html
It seems this guy offers his pro tips direct:
https://youtu.be/D3q9t1fOcds
FYI everybody, his Repro packs are half price at plugin boutique until December 5th, looks like.
I would add Joseph Hollo to the ones mentioned. Also Manuel Schleis, and Nico Herz/Big Tone.
Last edited by chk071 on Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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- KVRist
- 281 posts since 9 Sep, 2019 from Denmark
+1 for Howard Scar.
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- KVRian
- 942 posts since 7 Dec, 2017
Plugin Guru is my go to for quality presets and as mentioned above PulseSetter is top notch also.
https://www.pluginguru.com/
https://pulsesetter-sounds.com/products/
https://www.pluginguru.com/
https://pulsesetter-sounds.com/products/
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colonel_mustard colonel_mustard https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=439842
- KVRist
- 124 posts since 24 Apr, 2019
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
Would like to add Joseph Hollo and Arksun to the bunch, quality stuff.
http://sound.artenuovo.com/
http://www.arksun-sound.com/
http://sound.artenuovo.com/
http://www.arksun-sound.com/