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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/14/08 at 02:27
(Originally written by [boubou]/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Update from 12.14.2008:
- Did you have any problems during the installation?
Anybody can copy a DLL file into the VST Plugins directory, right?
- Did you encounter any incompatibility problems?
None.
- How complicated is the overall configuration?
It couldn't be easier: no preset, just rotary controls and a pair of switches (especially an interesting bass boost) to get the sound you need.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
I don't think there is one... and it's not necessary.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
Update, 12.14.2008:
- What's your computer? (motherboard/CPU/RAM/HDD/sound card..)
AMD Dual Core 3600+ / 3 GB RAM / MindPrint TRIO USB channel strip.
- Does the software work correctly with your setup?
It works very well: no bugs, no crashes, no problems.
- How is the performance? (if measurable)
Perfect, I've never had a problem. It uses almost no resources.
- What about the hardware/software configuration stability?
Perfect.
- This is a free software that does exactly what you want without a single problem and it's worth a 10.
OVERALL OPINION
Update, 12.14.2008:
- How long have you been using it?
I've been using it for few weeks.
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
I simply love the fact that a small freeware with only an extremely small DLL file and no sample bank offers an authentic bass sound. It's true that it will never be able to replace a real bassist, but if you program your bass lines carefully and process it properly (EQ, compressor, etc.) it can sound very authentic in a mix. Some commercial software products aren't worth their price.
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I tested virtually every available freeware/donationware VST bass instrument and this one is one of the top 3, behind Independance 2 Free which allows different playing gimmicks (slides, ghost notes, etc.) and sounds better (samples), but ahead of the very interesting Broomstick Bass demo version (no time limitation and only a couple of functions are unavailable). Since it's free, it can compete with all products.
- How would you rate its value for money?
Unbeatable.
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
I've found a better sounding tool in the meantime (Independance 2 Free) but BMK2 is much easier to use (just a small DLL file, no installation, few rotary controls) so it's still a very good choice if you want an effective tool and don't want to install 2 GB samples. I really like this small BMK2. It amazed me!
- I'm really enthusiastic about this software because it's rare to find so much value for free.
Update from 12.14.2008:
- Did you have any problems during the installation?
Anybody can copy a DLL file into the VST Plugins directory, right?
- Did you encounter any incompatibility problems?
None.
- How complicated is the overall configuration?
It couldn't be easier: no preset, just rotary controls and a pair of switches (especially an interesting bass boost) to get the sound you need.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
I don't think there is one... and it's not necessary.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
Update, 12.14.2008:
- What's your computer? (motherboard/CPU/RAM/HDD/sound card..)
AMD Dual Core 3600+ / 3 GB RAM / MindPrint TRIO USB channel strip.
- Does the software work correctly with your setup?
It works very well: no bugs, no crashes, no problems.
- How is the performance? (if measurable)
Perfect, I've never had a problem. It uses almost no resources.
- What about the hardware/software configuration stability?
Perfect.
- This is a free software that does exactly what you want without a single problem and it's worth a 10.
OVERALL OPINION
Update, 12.14.2008:
- How long have you been using it?
I've been using it for few weeks.
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
I simply love the fact that a small freeware with only an extremely small DLL file and no sample bank offers an authentic bass sound. It's true that it will never be able to replace a real bassist, but if you program your bass lines carefully and process it properly (EQ, compressor, etc.) it can sound very authentic in a mix. Some commercial software products aren't worth their price.
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I tested virtually every available freeware/donationware VST bass instrument and this one is one of the top 3, behind Independance 2 Free which allows different playing gimmicks (slides, ghost notes, etc.) and sounds better (samples), but ahead of the very interesting Broomstick Bass demo version (no time limitation and only a couple of functions are unavailable). Since it's free, it can compete with all products.
- How would you rate its value for money?
Unbeatable.
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
I've found a better sounding tool in the meantime (Independance 2 Free) but BMK2 is much easier to use (just a small DLL file, no installation, few rotary controls) so it's still a very good choice if you want an effective tool and don't want to install 2 GB samples. I really like this small BMK2. It amazed me!
- I'm really enthusiastic about this software because it's rare to find so much value for free.