Synth differences from Vst (creating FX, alien sounds on synth)

On 2013-07-04 10:03, OzMike wrote:
Simple. Go modular.

On 2013-07-04 16:24, knocz wrote:
Well, if your asking this question, probably you cant find you way around a VST or synth -> Know what every knob does and how they interact with each other, and how to twist the knows in order to get a specific sound (goa lead, harsh filtered noise, long beautiful or disturbing pads, perc, etc). I'd probably start from there.

For a long time now that software synths have become quite comparable and in some cases even better then their analog counterparts, however they are always different, just as two VSTis are different from each other. Digital filters are way more precise than analog filters; analog oscillators can place digital oscillators in a corner; you can find DSP chips in modern physical synths, being just a facade for a digital component. Nevertheless, it's really easy to build a million knobs into a VST than into a real synth, but there's nothing like having every single know a synth has to offer right in front of you for real for you to twist and turn

Both have their place and both are extremely capable of building FX and whatsoever (IMO, you just need filters, envelopes and effects, no LFO necessary, however with an LFO or 4 you can build it into bigger sonic pallets), but you need to understand about synthesis and synthesizers, no matter if digital or analog. And, once you've mastered the concepts, you'll see that you can pick up any synth (or VST) that someone puts in front of you and mangle with it. The fun is in getting in touch with the synth's character, and exploring new ways of making sounds.


Understanding how to use (every single darn parameter on) a synth/VST will bring your skills to the next level.


Now, regarding your question: you can do those sounds in a synth the same way you do in a VST (some exactly the same because they are clones). I ask you: do you own an use just a single VST? (if you do, congrats!!!) Maybe it would be better planning on multiple synths, of as OzMike said: go modular! just buy the components, and build them into your own synth, halpf analog and half digital (computer) - you cant ever go wrong!

On 2013-07-05 01:05, Ancient Alien wrote:
its just i never worked with a synth, and i work alot with presets and change them a little, i have difficult to create some complex sounds....

im creating great fx from init presets in my last tracks, but i dont see mod matrix,modenvelope,and lfo assign in synths, i think i dont know nothing about it...