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Vcs3, Model 15
I was wondering how similar vcs3 and Moog Model 15 are--is there something about the sound or architecture of the vcs3 that make it a worthwhile investment if you already have Model 15?
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15€/$ is not an investment...is a beer.
For me, there are two different beasts, not sharing anything in common and two of the most jamming apps on iOS
In my opinion, they are two very good and accurate emulations of classic hardware. They are two entirely different beasts. There is some overlap of course, but I think they both sound different.
+1
I would never touch vcs3 for tipical synth sound, but it's great for fx sounds, distant background noises, also its architecture kinda pushes you toward that end.
M15 on the other hand can rarely stay put in the background.
IMO they complement each other well, but vcs3 requires more time at least for me.
that's about to change when I release Polythemus next week - it enables iVCS3 (or indeed any au sound source) AU to play polyphonically.
Polythemus is basically a voice allocation AU that takes a midi chord or arp say & splits it to different output channels - to which you can attach AU instruments. I'm working with James Cosby on this (so hoping he will create a new bank of patches for polyphonic ivcs3).
Do tell more please!
How you going to achieve that?
Ahha, I see... that will be useful to "chain" mono hw synths too...
Cool!
yes can work on external equipment too if you can afford to double up on those.
splits it to different output channels
Can it split between multiple ports too?
aum only really, unless any other daw supports multiple cable outputs (audiobus doesnt i think)
Nah... but a supersaw from all saw sources I've got.
that would be interesting it handles up to 8 voices
They are different. Different distortion characteristics, different envelope subtleties. The vcs3 sound would be described by some as less controlled/controllable, more organic. David Cockerell designed some great instruments.
Both synths useable, both fun.
Thanks all!