Comments on: 2020 is an epic software semi-modular synth and sample beat machine, out now

By: jos

jos — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:35:28 +0000

In reply to Handsome Randy. Can you use the sequencer as looks great to sequence external drum machines?

By: Handsome Randy

Handsome Randy — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:15:41 +0000

In reply to Bendrix. No. Midi OUT workaround?

By: Bendrix

Bendrix — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:01:21 +0000

Is there a way to save the project as a midi file?

By: no.headache

no.headache — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:05:58 +0000

Meanwhile on VCV RACK…

By: Handsome Randy

Handsome Randy — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:19:18 +0000

I’ll speak as a user of this. Got it today, about 2 hours in and I got a lock on about 80% of everything there. Was surprised at how simple it was while the GUI feels soo cluttered. If you look hard enough, everything each sample section is like the same, the FM section is small and simple to use, feels like a M4L FM device. The effects are a little, huh? But once you start making connections, its crazy how deep you can make 3 FX chains and quickly, drag one FX close to another, connection made. Almost everything you do is either ALT, CMD, Shift or OPTION + drag. Thats it. Probability and randomization on almost everything and the Granular sampler (2X) in the blue area can get really weird. Again, feels much like a M4L device, like Belay or Fors Opal. I still need to dig into the Tone section and that yellow section at the top right, non-sequential instrument or something. After that, its off to the races but just dealing with groups 1-4, i have a pretty good grasp of the software and already recorded out a few sound design sessions from those 2 hours. Oh, another great thing, has a recorder right after the master so you just turn it on, play for 60 mins, grab it all and deal with a massive .wav file to extract bits from. I do agree, the screen is overwhelming but no more than bitwig polygrid after you go patch crazy, or vcv rack…after you go patch crazy. Only thing here is that it starts that way but the best part is that there is no menus, no other screens, nothing. Whats in front of you is what you get so dont get overwhenmed by the amount of knobs, most are the same set, just for each device. I know its the internet and everyone smashes everything and thing is just easy prey but now that ive switched to bitwig, im limited in my quick sound design mangling since Ableton and M4L gave me a bunch of great devices to do heavy lifting easily. Sure, bitwig is a modular DAW but you know what i mean, dedicated sound design interface, not Infiltrator, running into Snap Heap, then into a delay with a modulator on it, and a host of random modulators. Its all here, patched and ready to go. Not sorry for it being long, its like 6-7 pointless comments smashing the software having never used it, wrapped into one in-depth comment from a user POV:)

By: dr-w

dr-w — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:05:38 +0000

the sound demo is killer! <3
but honestly: i m scared of the screen and all the functions.
i don t have weeks to actually learn this monster. unfortunately.
:S

By: Rnedp

Rnedp — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:20:44 +0000

More does not always mean more – still, my local cinema is closing down, so maybe I could borrow their screen?

By: fran_ky

fran_ky — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:09:14 +0000

I find the approach far too academic! The developer expects us to have the same fun fiddling around with details. I hope he isn’t too disappointed with the acceptance of his labour of love. But I fear it could be the case.

By: Craga TF

Craga TF — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:17:33 +0000

In reply to TheGrog. right that's rediculius

By: Craga TF

Craga TF — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:15:56 +0000

interface is mess