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  • 64bit Plugins are my friends. (p.2)
2016/02/05 21:34:13
tenfoot
scottcmusic
It all sounds pretty tempting, and for the most part I am already running things that way ... but there are still a few things I can't give up unless somebody can point towards some replacement plugins. I'm still badly addicted to the old NI B4 plugin. I don't think Native Instruments themselves are even putting this out anymore. What else can a guy use to get credible B3 organ sounds?
 
I also was a big fan of Dreamstation believe it or not. That synth was so lightweight and easily programmable that it became a go to for me. I need something like this in 64-bit as well. Tried to make Novation Bass Station work and it crashed my system left and right. They don't appear to be too supportive of 64-bit over there at Novation. Well,  there was a version to be sure, but it messed things up for me.


Hey Scott. That is exactly where I was too. Unfortunately it is those couple of 32bit plugins that make all of the difference with regard to stability.
Synth sounds are such a subjective choice, but as a replacement for dreamstation, have you tried Sylenth1? You can download a demo here:
https://www.lennardigital.com/downloads/
 
B4 sounds I tend to change on a regular basis depending on what synths I have open (I have favourites in Kontakt and ST3). My suggestions may not be much help here as I am clearly not as choosy in that regard:) I am sure there are many others who will have great ideas.
2016/02/15 12:58:24
scottcmusic
Thanks. Good lead on the Sylenth 1.
 
I forgot to mention how much I love a free plugin called Synth 1 (64-bit). This thing, as far as I can tell, is a recreation of the Nord Lead and has some really great, dimensional sounds. You can hear it on my synth soloing on this track at: 1:08 and again, with a different patch, at: 2:15.
 
https://soundcloud.com/scott-cmusic/09-dream-it-in
 
Love this thing. But it was made by a japanese guy and most of the documentation available on how to tweak it is in japanese!
 
Does anybody know where I can get more sounds for Synth 1?
2016/02/15 13:52:37
Sanderxpander
VB3 by GSi Instruments for sure for Hammond sounds. I'm not sure if the 64 bit version is still officially a beta but it works great in any case. I have no clue why NI decided to scrap B4 and go with the sample based "vintage organs" in Komplete. Really dumb move.
 
OP-X Pro II by SonicProjects is a great vintage sounding synth that's very affordable and has a 64 bit beta that works flawlessly. Depending if you prefer more modern sounds (Sylenth) or older ones (OPX) those should give you some options. 
2016/02/15 14:08:49
scottcmusic
Old. Love the old stuff. The patches seem more usable to me.
 
OP-X Looks great! About exactly what I want actually.
2016/02/15 14:45:58
Paul P
scottcmusic
I forgot to mention how much I love a free plugin called Synth 1 (64-bit).
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Love this thing. But it was made by a japanese guy and most of the documentation available on how to tweak it is in japanese!



You've probably seen this, but for others :  here's the 'manual' in English.
 
The 64-bit version appears to be beta for the moment (and has been for a while).
 
Tried it and it works (though Norton wanted to throw it away).  It's got some nice fm sounds, at first glance.
 
14,000 patches for Synth 1.  Not an endorsement !  I just stumbled upon the page.
 
Thanks for the tip Scott.
 
2016/02/15 15:06:46
Sanderxpander
scottcmusic
Old. Love the old stuff. The patches seem more usable to me.
 
OP-X Looks great! About exactly what I want actually.


Hope you like it, I certainly prefer it over Dreamstation. It comes with a huge library of vintage patches too. One of the best sounding "vintage" VAs, to me, and cheaper than most. 
2016/02/15 15:43:40
scottcmusic
Thanks Paul P. Just snagged the patches for Synth 1. That should shut me up for a few tunes.
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