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VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:46 pm
by xuoham
Hmmm... would it sound as good as VM ?
https://vcvrack.com/Rack
Anyway, on a personal and superficial note, the more sober and unified look of the modules fits my taste for sure.
A good looking interface is contributing to inspiration and creativity, even though it's a small amount, imho.
https://vcvrack.com/Rack2/main.mp4
Meanwhile, i'm having a big blast with the MBR/VA VM2500 collection and the monster i
had fun asssembling. WHAT A SOUND !!
ONLY IN VM ...
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:28 pm
by huggermugger
Yes VCV Rack sounds as good as VM. I've been using it for a few years, and it's a beast, an excellent beast. It also offers lots more modules.
xuoham wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:46 pm
Hmmm... would it sound as good as VM ?
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:32 pm
by andy79
VCV is less intuitive than VM for noobs (like me). So presets are a needed to see what and how can sounds be created with it.
And related to sound, indeed, the VM2500 sounds indeed amazing. VCV can be better? No clue.
Is the the VM900 even better to be worth the extra cash compared to the VM ? From what I remember when testing it, what stood out for me is the way the envelopes worked on the VM900. So easy to fine tune them, so snappy...
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:22 am
by MRBarton
Sorry folks, couldn't resist this one because I know the answer!
The answer to which one sounds better is.....................neither.
VCV Rack and Voltage Modular have no "sound". What you are saying is that one empty cabinet sounds better than the other, and that's all these systems are; empty cabinets. VCV and VM are infrastructure that pass on what the modules sound like. You have to decide on sound quality, desirability, etc. module-by-module. The sound comes from the modules, not the system. So it is up to you to decide which developers you like and will trust in the future. I'm sure quality varies all over the place everywhere, but it is not the fault of either system, therefore it makes no sense to say that either is better. You might like one over the other for other reasons, but sound should not be one of them.
--mb
P.S.
If you like the sound of my MRB stuff and the CA/MRB stuff, then stick over here because I will never be developing for VCV.
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:32 pm
by xuoham
Thank you Mark.
I see ...
I didn't know this, that's eye opening.
I really thought that the platform hosting the modules, the way it's coded, had
an influence on sound.
MRB and CA/MRB sound incredibly good, for sure, and i was just curious about VCV.
With all the modules i bought from VA, and the fun and aural pleasure i get each time
i never considered switching to VCV or Softube for a modular platform.
Just curious.
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 2:17 am
by MRBarton
You make me happy.
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:18 am
by xuoham
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:08 pm
by andy79
MRBarton wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:22 am
Sorry folks, couldn't resist this one because I know the answer!
The answer to which one sounds better is.....................neither.
VCV Rack and Voltage Modular have no "sound". What you are saying is that one empty cabinet sounds better than the other, and that's all these systems are; empty cabinets. VCV and VM are infrastructure that pass on what the
modules sound like. You have to decide on sound quality, desirability, etc. module-by-module. The sound comes from the modules, not the system. So it is up to you to decide which developers you like and will trust in the future. I'm sure quality varies all over the place everywhere, but it is not the fault of either system, therefore it makes no sense to say that either is better. You might like one over the other for other reasons, but sound should not be one of them.
--mb
P.S.
If you like the sound of my MRB stuff and the CA/MRB stuff, then stick over here because I will never be developing for VCV.
Thanks for the great add-ons to VM! Still on the fence for VM900. Not that it's not a great set, it's just that there's too much stuff and too little time
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:11 pm
by scook
Voltage Modular and Rack Pro both have host modules.
It is possible to load either synth into the other.
Re: VCV Rack goes Pro ...
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:32 am
by MRBarton
andy79 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:08 pm
Thanks for the great add-ons to VM! Still on the fence for VM900. Not that it's not a great set, it's just that there's too much stuff and too little time
You are all so welcome. As you know, I'm having the best time doing all these modules. If I had to describe my dream job, this would be it.
I don't know why you're having trouble pulling the trigger. >$150,000 worth of synthesizer for $59 seems like a no-brainer.
While it's on sale, of course.