what better replaces Atmosphere?Zebra2?Surge?

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what better replaces Atmosphere?Zebra2?Surge?

Post by pisquano » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:02 pm

if you know about pads anf d sonic textures what synth you think better does the job?
Zebra2 lokks gorgeous

please give me an opinion
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Post by Tarekith » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:12 pm

Zebra2 should be more than capable enough for any synthesis needs IMO.
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Post by Cryptic UK » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:13 pm

Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
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Post by pisquano » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:24 pm

Cryptic UK wrote:Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
would you think it's better than Atmosphere? 8O
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Post by Steve Christian » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:46 pm

pisquano wrote:
Cryptic UK wrote:Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
would you think it's better than Atmosphere? 8O
I own both and I'd say Zebra2 has more capability and is a little more involved than say Atmosphere. You can definitely push Zebra2 further than Atmosphere and really make sounds that truly are your own, but for accesibility and ease of use I'd still go with Atmosphere. Sonically, I think they're both brilliant.
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Post by Cryptic UK » Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:26 pm

pisquano wrote:
Cryptic UK wrote:Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
would you think it's better than Atmosphere? 8O
dunno never used it, Zeba2 is just my preference
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Post by pisquano » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:56 am

Cryptic UK wrote:
pisquano wrote:
Cryptic UK wrote:Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
would you think it's better than Atmosphere? 8O
dunno never used it, Zeba2 is just my preference
I downloaded the demo and let me tell you...it's good but I am not sooo convinced... some sounds are too weird
I have a total newbie question: why some soft synth require a huge library (ex Atmosphere) and others, like Zebra2, don't?
sorry I know it's a stupid question
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Post by hoffman2k » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:59 am

Because Atmosphere is basically 2 simplers + a very huge preprogrammed preset library.

Zebra is capable of doing synthesis. Atmosphere is just playing back samples.
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Post by tylenol » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:35 pm

Cryptic UK wrote:Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
And I just got the email that 2.1 came out adding filter fm (!)
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Post by deva » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:09 am

tylenol wrote:
Cryptic UK wrote:Yes theres only one and thats Zebra 2 best software and better sounding than any other new hardware synth.

Ive seen the light.
And I just got the email that 2.1 came out adding filter fm (!)

The new XMF filter(s) in Zebra 2.1 is a must listen. The basses that thing makes are some of my favorite I have heard. Turn up the overdrive and the bass can make such a nice growl.

The XMF is one serious filter. I think there is no better soynth out there than Zebra
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Post by grassnose » Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:28 am

Tarekith wrote:Zebra2 should be more than capable enough for any synthesis needs IMO.
I agree...
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Live 8, Zebra 2, Battery 3, Microtonic, Soundhack, Wave Editor, All Ohmforce, Trackplug 5, Kensington Expert Mouse, and a couple of cheap controllers...
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Re: what better replaces Atmosphere?Zebra2?Surge?

Post by deva » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:33 am

pisquano wrote:if you know about pads anf d sonic textures what synth you think better does the job?
Zebra2 lokks gorgeous

please give me an opinion
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Zebra is fantastic for pads and sonic textures. If you are new to synthesis, you might be better off with Atmosphere. If you have any inclination to learn how to use it, Zebra is capable of wide ranges of sounds and has a rich playability you will not get with Atmosphere. The comb modules are like a secret weapon they are so versatile and unique.

Try the demo out for a while. A synth is like an instrument. The bigger cost imo is the time it takes to learn it well and if you are just looking for some standard sounds, Zebra might not be for you.

Zebra + a sampler and you can make a whole career or a lifetime hobby and never need anything else.
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