Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer

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2012/11/29 03:17:05 (permalink)

Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer

Are there any? And which ones?
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    Re:Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer 2012/11/29 10:01:00 (permalink)
    Nothing granular in any of Cake's synths (that I know of).  Rene's stuff (dimpro/rapt/Z3ta) is sample/wavetable engines (and wavetable here being a sample representation not a series of longer, discrete wave samples one scrolls through like waldorf/ppg).

    Alchemy is probably the best granular synth out there for the price - well worth it if you want to do a little sound design.  Several different engines packed into it.

    There are several free/cheap granular engines out there, too.

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    Re:Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer 2012/11/29 10:59:54 (permalink)
    Thank you for the reply, AT! That's what I thought, too... I did know that Alchemy was granular; however it's good to know that it comes highly recommended - price-wise etc. - as that I wasn't sure of. I'll definitely consider purchasing it. I got a demo from a magazine but it's exempt of the Advanced tab, which is unfortunately the whole bloody point!
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    Re:Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer 2012/11/29 12:41:48 (permalink)
    The player version?  One of the great things about Alchemy is the remix pads.  Every one of the 8 pads has a different "sound" and you move simulatenously between these settings as you move across the pads.  For a synth like alchemy, which is already deep, it alllows you to play w/ the sound/timbre in real time.  Trés cool if you design and play with sounds doing electronic music.  The player version has this feature, I think, but you are stuck w/ the preset author's setups.

    Also, it works well w/ Rapture/Dimpro.  Alchemy has that thick, VA sound, while René's synths tend to cut.  Highly recommended if you want a synth to do synthesis rather than just emulate acoustic stuff.  Since you asked about granular, I figure you're a kindred soul.

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    Re:Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer 2012/11/30 02:52:27 (permalink)
    Yes, the player version. Thanks again for all the valuable info. Actually, I'm somewhat of a noob and I asked the question primarily to be able to follow some tutorials I found on granular synthesis: mainly different approaches to creating kick drum sounds as, yes, I produce electronic music only (for the time being). Unfortunately Alchemy player isn't able to do so. I'm pretty happy with the way 'regular' synths such as Massive and Z3TA+2 shape audio, although it's always good to add to one's bag of tricks! And granular synthesis seems to be a bit on the occult side, which often impresses!
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    Re:Granular Synths Native to SONAR X2 Producer 2012/11/30 03:01:17 (permalink)
    I may try my hand at a free granular synth that you mentioned and see what I can glean from the experience!
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