I hate seeing Korg Monopolys. The reason why is becasue back in 1998 I took a fully working Monopoly and actually threw it in the skip (thats trash). Boy do I regret that.
In regards this Im suer its excellent. My concern is that instead of playing I may end up endlessly tweaking software again (just like a VST). Im trying to get away from that.
I want to get into modular synthesis, but it's so gaddam complicated. I have absolutely no idea what is going on in this video. You should do a "Modular Synthesis 101" series. That would be great
@fimpson Or you can try this cool site called Google and learn everything you need to know. There's nothing complicated about modular – everything is right in front of you, visualized with cables, couldn't be simpler.
@thermalmaximum maybe you could just stfu and go make your "whatever you do" instead of fucking around. I'm sure he knows Google, but people like you make beginners turn away from trying out new stuff! Bah..
I dunno... I mean, why would you buy analogue gear if you control it via VST in the end? Like.. for me, it's 50% on the sound and 50% on the feeling. MAYBE even more on the feeling of analog equipment- plus: the feeling is not unimportant for the resulting sound. So, yeah.. cool idea and great software, but at least for me it's a bit pointless...
@Voyagermusix Personally it's 100% the sound for me, so anything to make that easier is a-ok for me. The expert sleepers plugins have ugly looking GUIs though.
@Biopharmer Agreed 100% – no idea why they look so bad. Fortunately if you're on a Mac you can change the GUI elements on your own (you can probably do the same with ResHacker on Windows, but I haven't tried).
Right-click/ctrl-click on any of the AU plugins (i.e. ExSlSilentWayCVToMIDI.component), choose "Show Package Contents," and go to /Contents/Resources, where you will find several PNG files and a text file called gui.lua which allows you to change colors and fonts.
@Voyagermusix Thanks for sharing, I'm sure your therapist will be proud – especially since you're talking about your feelings. But seriously, if you don't understand why it would be useful to sync a pre-MIDI analog synth with the vast capabilities of Ableton Live, then you're beyond the help of even the most expensive therapists.
I know its very tempting - I must say that its really a great setup with the Silent Way software suite - outstanding synth madness - imagine - no envelopes or LFOs, programmable patch bay and full Silent Way control and you are almost at programmable modular!
Holy crap, I had no idea this was possible.
ryandadey 3 months ago
I hate seeing Korg Monopolys. The reason why is becasue back in 1998 I took a fully working Monopoly and actually threw it in the skip (thats trash). Boy do I regret that.
In regards this Im suer its excellent. My concern is that instead of playing I may end up endlessly tweaking software again (just like a VST). Im trying to get away from that.
harrymerchant456 4 months ago
one of your best reviews sonicstate!
maitilupas 7 months ago
I want to get into modular synthesis, but it's so gaddam complicated. I have absolutely no idea what is going on in this video. You should do a "Modular Synthesis 101" series. That would be great
fimpson 8 months ago
@fimpson Or you can try this cool site called Google and learn everything you need to know. There's nothing complicated about modular – everything is right in front of you, visualized with cables, couldn't be simpler.
thermalmaximum 7 months ago
@thermalmaximum
Well I was mainly referring to the content in this video (hooking it up to a DAW via midi etc.) but thanks for the advice nevertheless!!
fimpson 7 months ago
@thermalmaximum maybe you could just stfu and go make your "whatever you do" instead of fucking around. I'm sure he knows Google, but people like you make beginners turn away from trying out new stuff! Bah..
Voyagermusix 7 months ago
Great video! Glad to see Expert Sleepers getting some love and DELIGHTED Sonic State is highlighting modular stuff now!
Just be careful Nick! Touching bus boards with the case powered up is a no-no mate!
*bbbuuuzzzttt - pop*
mCKENIC 8 months ago
Incredibly awesome to see you guys start reviewing modular gear!
crudface 8 months ago
Interesting
MorbidVideoProd 8 months ago
This is sooo cool!
andybside 8 months ago
Cool. Looking forward to lots of modular gear reviews on sonicstate now. :)
Az00ra 8 months ago
@Az00ra
Hear Hear!
Broyale26 8 months ago
very cool
bmd77 8 months ago
I dunno... I mean, why would you buy analogue gear if you control it via VST in the end? Like.. for me, it's 50% on the sound and 50% on the feeling. MAYBE even more on the feeling of analog equipment- plus: the feeling is not unimportant for the resulting sound. So, yeah.. cool idea and great software, but at least for me it's a bit pointless...
Voyagermusix 8 months ago
@Voyagermusix Personally it's 100% the sound for me, so anything to make that easier is a-ok for me. The expert sleepers plugins have ugly looking GUIs though.
Biopharmer 8 months ago
@Biopharmer Agreed 100% – no idea why they look so bad. Fortunately if you're on a Mac you can change the GUI elements on your own (you can probably do the same with ResHacker on Windows, but I haven't tried).
Right-click/ctrl-click on any of the AU plugins (i.e. ExSlSilentWayCVToMIDI.component), choose "Show Package Contents," and go to /Contents/Resources, where you will find several PNG files and a text file called gui.lua which allows you to change colors and fonts.
thermalmaximum 7 months ago
@Voyagermusix Thanks for sharing, I'm sure your therapist will be proud – especially since you're talking about your feelings. But seriously, if you don't understand why it would be useful to sync a pre-MIDI analog synth with the vast capabilities of Ableton Live, then you're beyond the help of even the most expensive therapists.
thermalmaximum 7 months ago
WOW holy shit this is cool
NickofNarnia 8 months ago
I know its very tempting - I must say that its really a great setup with the Silent Way software suite - outstanding synth madness - imagine - no envelopes or LFOs, programmable patch bay and full Silent Way control and you are almost at programmable modular!
sonicstate 8 months ago
Stop, you're making me want to open up my wallet (again).
qwe1231 8 months ago