not sure if this is the right forum?

but Im looking for soft synths that can emulate the 1999/HEAD/lady cab driver/GET IT up/I feel for you type prince synth sounds from the early 80s!

any help would be appreciated.

vinx98 said:

not sure if this is the right forum?

but Im looking for soft synths that can emulate the 1999/HEAD/lady cab driver/GET IT up/I feel for you type prince synth sounds from the early 80s!

any help would be appreciated.

No soft synth can beat analog hardware in my not too humble opinion. That is the best help I can give you.

while I agree with you, i cant afford an analog synth, so if anyone can help on the soft synth question would be much appreciated!

if you buy the complete Arturia synth package, you will get one of the oberheim models, as well as moogs and tons of different synths, both mono and poly. Arturia has a bunch of great emulating synths. The Microkorg is not a bad idea either if you want to make retro synth based funk music. Your mind is often the biggest limitation to great music, even though analog synths has warmth and "life" to it that you probably wont get elsewhere, your own way of playing, mixing and tweaking sounds has alot to do with the finished product.

A funky dude can make more funky music with a couple of spoons, than a music retard would do with a studio full of everything. Often limited equipment will get you further. Limitation forces creativity, while no limits often make people wonder where to start, what to learn first, and looses focus.

you should check out OP-X

http://www.youtube.com/wa...Ary3nbsGAM

its a emulation of the Oberheim OBX, which Prince and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis used a lot.

Replica said:

if you buy the complete Arturia synth package, you will get one of the oberheim models, as well as moogs and tons of different synths, both mono and poly. Arturia has a bunch of great emulating synths. The Microkorg is not a bad idea either if you want to make retro synth based funk music. Your mind is often the biggest limitation to great music, even though analog synths has warmth and "life" to it that you probably wont get elsewhere, your own way of playing, mixing and tweaking sounds has alot to do with the finished product.

+1

you should check out OP-X

http://www.youtube.com/wa...Ary3nbsGAM

its a emulation of the Oberheim OBX, which Prince and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis used a lot.

maybe u should ask Dam Funk or Dafunk, both orgers who are very funky on the keys and use analog prince type sounds.

Replica said:

A funky dude can make more funky music with a couple of spoons, than a music retard would do with a studio full of everything. Often limited equipment will get you further. Limitation forces creativity, while no limits often make people wonder where to start, what to learn first, and looses focus.

+1 on this too...

SpookyElektrix said:

you should check out OP-X

http://www.youtube.com/wa...Ary3nbsGAM

its a emulation of the Oberheim OBX, which Prince and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis used a lot.

This is a good tip actually, it is a decent softsynth!

+1 Its my go to synth in software when i want to use midi or i dont want to actually go through the trouble of setting up my analog gear.

SpookyElektrix said:

you should check out OP-X

http://www.youtube.com/wa...Ary3nbsGAM

its a emulation of the Oberheim OBX, which Prince and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis used a lot.

I've actually demo'd and bought the OP-X PRO II this week, after being reminded of it because of this thread. What a great softsynth, 80's galore to the max!

I have actually put up for sale my analogue Cheetah MS6 synth now that I have the OP-X, as they cover similar bases. Although the Cheetah has slightly better filter/sound, there is not that much of a difference IMO and the OP-X is much handier in use. And is way cheaper (there was an offer on for just €85) and has better presets. As I am not much of a tweaker, I love it when a synth comes loaded with lots of usable sounds. The OP-X has plenty!

I for one am very happy...

Between the Korg legacy collection analog/digital and the OP-X i have most of my go to sounds covered..

Also check out the MrRay73 Mark II and some of the other classic sounding plugins at http://www.genuinesoundware.com i adore them!

funkaholic1972 said:

I've actually demo'd and bought the OP-X PRO II this week, after being reminded of it because of this thread. What a great softsynth, 80's galore to the max!

I have actually put up for sale my analogue Cheetah MS6 synth now that I have the OP-X, as they cover similar bases. Although the Cheetah has slightly better filter/sound, there is not that much of a difference IMO and the OP-X is much handier in use. And is way cheaper (there was an offer on for just €85) and has better presets. As I am not much of a tweaker, I love it when a synth comes loaded with lots of usable sounds. The OP-X has plenty!

I for one am very happy...

EMPEROR101 said:

Between the Korg legacy collection analog/digital and the OP-X i have most of my go to sounds covered..

Also check out the MrRay73 Mark II and some of the other classic sounding plugins at http://www.genuinesoundware.com i adore them!

funkaholic1972 said:

I've actually demo'd and bought the OP-X PRO II this week, after being reminded of it because of this thread. What a great softsynth, 80's galore to the max!

I have actually put up for sale my analogue Cheetah MS6 synth now that I have the OP-X, as they cover similar bases. Although the Cheetah has slightly better filter/sound, there is not that much of a difference IMO and the OP-X is much handier in use. And is way cheaper (there was an offer on for just €85) and has better presets. As I am not much of a tweaker, I love it when a synth comes loaded with lots of usable sounds. The OP-X has plenty!

I for one am very happy...

I keep hearing good stuff about the Korg Legacy collection, but aren't these already a bit older plugins? Do they still hold up today, you think?

Also I keep hearing good things about DIVA, anyone has experience with that softsynth?

The legacy collection is a bit old at this point- but its all relative...how can a synth Any synthbe old if the sounds are classic?

funkaholic1972 said:

EMPEROR101 said:

Between the Korg legacy collection analog/digital and the OP-X i have most of my go to sounds covered..

Also check out the MrRay73 Mark II and some of the other classic sounding plugins at http://www.genuinesoundware.com i adore them!

I keep hearing good stuff about the Korg Legacy collection, but aren't these already a bit older plugins? Do they still hold up today, you think?

Also I keep hearing good things about DIVA, anyone has experience with that softsynth?

Here's the first little thingie I've made with the OP-X. All sounds but one (a little bleep sound) are from the OP-X, the drums are TS-808. I love this synth!!

https://soundcloud.com/ge...op-x-4ever

Sounds cool and 80's to the max!

funkaholic1972 said:

Here's the first little thingie I've made with the OP-X. All sounds but one (a little bleep sound) are from the OP-X, the drums are TS-808. I love this synth!!

https://soundcloud.com/ge...op-x-4ever

EMPEROR101 said:

Sounds cool and 80's to the max!

funkaholic1972 said:

Here's the first little thingie I've made with the OP-X. All sounds but one (a little bleep sound) are from the OP-X, the drums are TS-808. I love this synth!!

https://soundcloud.com/ge...op-x-4ever

Thanks mate!