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A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby soundxplorer » 26 Jun 2017, 19:06

I've listened to a lot of demos of the A1 online and it sounds great, but I haven't been able to find a demo that really shows off the differences between the filter types. Does anyone have a link to such a demo? Or maybe just record some quick audio playing chords with slow filter sweeps at different resonance values for each one?

Specifically what I'm looking for is a synth that can sound similar to the Roland Juno type filter. The resonance on the Juno is unique when you turn it up - instead of just sounding like a sine wave on top of your audio, it has a nice sounding "growl" that blends well with the original sound. Right now I have a Yamaha Reface CS which does a great job of emulating the Juno filter in my opinion. But I'm interested in the A1 as a big upgrade from the Reface, if it can get those same types of sounds I'm after.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby Quai34 » 27 Jun 2017, 08:03

1) Go to your local store, if you have one and try it.
2) If you dn't have one, order one from any good online retailer with a full 30 days return policy (Sweetwater?), try it, then keep it or return it.
3) If paying the full amount is too much, use their in-store financing...
I would never really trust any demo online, even some reviews, especially with the filter of a synth: I hesitated too much to buy a Prophet 08 due to the reviews and comments on forum (Not that good, not really Analog because DCO and not VCO) but I love it.
Same thing for the Prophet 12 (Same comments about digital OSC etc, good for tweakers, not for players etc...) and I love it too, really different from my P08 tough.
So, as your concern is what makes a Synth really different from another one, I would trust my ears only, at home, with the Music I usually play.
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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby Puukka » 27 Jun 2017, 10:03

Even Quai34´s arguments are wise, I´ll try to record today evening.
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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby soundxplorer » 27 Jun 2017, 19:03

@Puukka - thanks, look forward to hearing it.

@Quai34 - that would be ideal, but the Nord is one of a handful of synths I'm considering, none of which are at local stores. So I listen to online demos to narrow down my search. I don't want the hassle of returning 3 or 4 keyboards and losing shipping cost. When I do decide which one to buy, I will wait for a good deal on a used one.
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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby Puukka » 27 Jun 2017, 19:09

Here we are. Each one with Resonance 3 and 7 of 10.

LB TB (TB303)
BP
HP
LP12
LP24
LPM (Moog)

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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby Bjosko » 27 Jun 2017, 21:18

There is also a demo here of the filters : https://youtu.be/g9flnDK-lzY

You might also check out the Behringer DeepMind 12 as it is Inspired and further developed from a Juno.
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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby soundxplorer » 27 Jun 2017, 23:17

Puukka wrote:Here we are. Each one with Resonance 3 and 7 of 10.

LB TB (TB303)
BP
HP
LP12
LP24
LPM (Moog)

Herbert


Thanks a bunch Herbert! Very helpful, you rock. With lower resonance the LPs will obviously sound very similar, but I really like that last one (Moog with reso turned up).

Bjosko wrote:There is also a demo here of the filters : https://youtu.be/g9flnDK-lzY
You might also check out the Behringer DeepMind 12 as it is Inspired and further developed from a Juno.


I did see that video, was a little disappointed that they kept the Drive turned up most of the time.
Yep, the DM is on my list too.
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Re: A1 filter types - request for demo sounds

Postby Quai34 » 30 Jun 2017, 10:11

At sound explorer:
Yes, I know, I was always, both in France and in Canada, very close to a serious retailer....So, I can understand your concern....
Good luck with your choice anyway.
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