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songboy
Published on 01/06/10 at 16:57
I have had no compatibility issues using this plugin on a Macbook with Logic 9 and Ableton 8. As for the manual, I have never referenced it. The great thing about these virtual reproductions of vintage synths is that once you learn the basics of synthesizers, you really don't need to know much else. Yes, the general configuration and setup is simple enough if you are comfortable with the typical synthesizer interface (i.e. LFO, waveform, attack/decay settings). All of the knobs and functions appear right before you, so navigating the Imposcar is a breeze.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
The plugin works great. It is quick to change sounds/patches and it responds perfectly with my Maudio Axiom keyboard. So far this plugin has never crashed in Logic 9. As for Ableton, I am having problems with that software, but I don't believe it is the Imposcar's fault as it happens with different plugins as well. When it comes to getting vintage (and sometimes cheezy) sounds, this thing sounds pretty good. I find myself drifting towards this plugin for fun, but I wouldn't say its in my top, go to arsenal. The sounds are nice, but some of the presets don't sound all that warm. I have never played the real Oscar synth, but I imagine it sounds pretty full being that it is analog. This however shows a little weakness, but its still very usable and fun to toy with. So for performance, I give it an 8 out of 10. I have been using this synth for about a year.
OVERALL OPINION
What I like most about this plugin is the interface. Its a nice basic synth interface, but the real nice thing is the little window on the right. When you adjust a knob, the window shows what that knob is and the exact amount of adjustment you have set it to. That's so much nicer than having to "eyeball" where the knob was when you made a good sound and forgot to save it, or if you just want to know how much of one parameter you adjusted. What I don't like about it is some of the sounds are kinda weak. Again, not horrible, but I have many other plugins that would win in a fight. I paid around $100 for this guy which is not that bad. If you are on a budget and you want a decent synth to start of with, this is a good choice. I have no idea how close this plugin is to the real deal so I can't rate its precision but for the sounds I give it an 8 out of 10. I have tried a slew of other synths and I find this one to be on the lower half of my favorites. I probably wouldn't buy this synth again just because I don't use it that much.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
The plugin works great. It is quick to change sounds/patches and it responds perfectly with my Maudio Axiom keyboard. So far this plugin has never crashed in Logic 9. As for Ableton, I am having problems with that software, but I don't believe it is the Imposcar's fault as it happens with different plugins as well. When it comes to getting vintage (and sometimes cheezy) sounds, this thing sounds pretty good. I find myself drifting towards this plugin for fun, but I wouldn't say its in my top, go to arsenal. The sounds are nice, but some of the presets don't sound all that warm. I have never played the real Oscar synth, but I imagine it sounds pretty full being that it is analog. This however shows a little weakness, but its still very usable and fun to toy with. So for performance, I give it an 8 out of 10. I have been using this synth for about a year.
OVERALL OPINION
What I like most about this plugin is the interface. Its a nice basic synth interface, but the real nice thing is the little window on the right. When you adjust a knob, the window shows what that knob is and the exact amount of adjustment you have set it to. That's so much nicer than having to "eyeball" where the knob was when you made a good sound and forgot to save it, or if you just want to know how much of one parameter you adjusted. What I don't like about it is some of the sounds are kinda weak. Again, not horrible, but I have many other plugins that would win in a fight. I paid around $100 for this guy which is not that bad. If you are on a budget and you want a decent synth to start of with, this is a good choice. I have no idea how close this plugin is to the real deal so I can't rate its precision but for the sounds I give it an 8 out of 10. I have tried a slew of other synths and I find this one to be on the lower half of my favorites. I probably wouldn't buy this synth again just because I don't use it that much.