Now this is how a vst should sound. Amazing sound. It sounds analog to me.

 

if you want analog sound then go for vavra, osirus, ostirus, xenia and dexed. more analog sound isn't possible. because they have 1:1 the same sounds of the hardware versions.

 

Every synth emulated by the software you just mentioned are virtual analog synths.

 

It was originally an analog synth not a virtual analog like the virus. To my ears it sounds great.

 

none of those hardware synth are "analog" lol

possibly some of them has "analog filters" (waldorf) and anyhow to define a synth "analog" it means that it has ANALOG OSCILLATORS and modulators.

The AX73 by Martinic sounds surprising, I really dont judge soft synths considering their being "more or less analogue" lol my analogue (vintage) synths sounds way different, but I really enjoy this Martinic product. I also use a lot the Chorus module from AX73


thats a very important part of the sound of that synth, It's great even on certain vocals.

 

The Softube Models (72, 80, 82, 84) and their Modular also sound very analog-like without effort.


Honourable mentions: Roland Cloud emulations (Promars, System 100, etc.) and the Arturia Prophet V (the revamped version). Solostuff Solorack is also very analog sounding.

PS: VK-1 Viking vst synth (mono, freeware) also sound pretty analog-like.

 

Last edited: Sep 1, 2024

And the DX7 is totally digital (FM synthesis - Dexed is based on it).

 

Last edited: Sep 1, 2024

yup it is, but having owned around 10 of them and then using the ni fm7/8's/dex's etc... the d/a output on that one is kinda a thing for some people. (more so then say, a Nord lead emu)... and believe me, I usually couldn't give a shit about that kinda thing (like the damn nebula or acoustica or whatever 'emulations' of different interfaces we are seeing now (really getting kinda meta there, as it ain't like an emax/sp1200 vs antelope thing).... (I get it, people like the Tal sampler an everything, and I get the essence of 'that', but the day I spend time or cpu cycles trying to capture that beautiful digi02R 'essence' is the day I put the gun in my mouth... ;)

but yeah, I'm fine with virtual dx7's.... I actually liked the hardware more for its robustness under heavy duress.... not as much the sounds (of which it could and does make great ones) given the interface to work with...

 

I like VOPMex (my favorite it loads genesis sounds) and Chipsynth OPS7. Fm7 with classic the DX7 sounds are cool to. I haven't tried Arturia DX7 V. But Martinic Ax73 is very (if not 99%) close to the original analog hardware sound. Its great. I want to buy Analog Night Kontakt to as it samples the Yamaha An1x perfectly. Legendary synth for sure.

 

the synthesis engines are digital. that does not mean the synth is not an "analog sound source" when connected via 1/4 TRS or TS cables to your mixer or ADC. The Virus TI is the only synth they have emulated which has a 100% digital path to your DAW, via either the USB or SPDIF connections. There is an additional input conversion necessary to record every other one they have emulated so far. Maybe we can count the original Osiris emulation as a Powercore Virus as each available instance is powered by a Motorola 5630x on the card or in the rack box. Unlike the DX7, the Nordlead and the MicroQ both have 6 analog outputs. The DX is monotimbral.

There are probably more synths with the same 5630x still, but maybe they are all VA also. Sounds like a bit of research.

 

Can the DX7 be emulated 1:1 in a Vst, or is it already?

 

Plogue OPS-7 nailed it:

This guy knows how to do it.

 

Back to topic: yes, this thing kicks ass!!! Tested again after a long time and... it sounds phenomenal! But why that initial GUI with desk pieces, and papers, and pens, and headsets, and I don't know what else? Why not smth clear like TAL synths, WHY? (at least you can leave it forever in the edit mode lol).

 

Last edited: Sep 2, 2024

AX73 is pretty cool. I wish they did a sale, I'd buy it.

 

WRONG.
They have 1:1 the same sounds, because they are all DIGITAL....
That is, UNTIL they reach the ANALOG output stage.
At that point they become analog outputs on both the hardware synth and whatever output is being fed by the emulator, be it headphone amp in a sound card, tube amps driving vintage speakers, whatever...

 

Yeah it is a very good chorus, both ax60/ax73 models inside. Secret weapon.....

 

ah, didn't know the AX60 was in there as well... I had that early on in my life and I really liked it, and had a far better interface then the membrane based ax73 (which I also had for a few years on loan from a friend)... but the AX60 still holds a nostalgic piece in my heart as it was one of my first synths, and then had the S612 sampler that interfaced with it for awhile.... but they got stolen as things go right? ...

So will look into this with a little more interest.... thanks for that info...

 

I think it can be said that Chipsynth OPS7 is a true 1:1 DX7 here's why (my example pack). All sounds made with various ''19424 DX-7 Sounds'' .syx from the fm7 days. I'm going to use these sounds in a track. The Fl Studio project was also included for the original midi notes. https://filebin.net/npy4c2w7hc1arnml/DX7_Super_Cool.rar

 

I was literally about to download the plugin and saw your post on Audioz at the top lmao

It's good but definitely not the only one sounding analog. Check out XILS PolyKB that one is even better

 

The best way to go analog is to use digital synths, who would have guessed? Digiception?