IK Multimedia SampleMoog

IK Multimedia SampleMoog only cost 99 dollars and can be downloaded right after your purchase. It is very easy to install and set up, it will only take a few minutes and you will be able to load it up in your computer and start using it right away. There are some really good sounds on the SampleMoog, with a collection of sounds from the Moogs over the years. There are over 2000 sounds from all of the most rare and best Moogs in history, they are all accurate sounds to they real thing. Now there is nothing like a real Moog and if you are looking for a real Moog sound and feel then you will need to go out and buy a real one. But the SampleMoog by IK Multimedia will get you pretty close to it.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The layout of the IK Multimedia SampleMoog could be a little better or maybe if they offered some more skins for it. The color of the text and the text box where you pick your patches clashes pretty bad to me and it was not easy on my eyes. I wish there was a way to change it, I love how everything else looks and with the wood grain look it adds a lot of character to the VST. All of the parameters are easily changed and edited on the main screen of the IK Multimedia SampleMoog.


OVERALL OPINION

For the price, you have nothing to lose. You will get some classic replications of the original Moogs and be able to change them and add effects to them in real time. If you want to add some flavor to your sounds then purchasing this is a good idea or if you just are a classic Moog lover and want it all in the software format then you will need to make this investment. But if you are looking for a real Moog, get a real Moog.

There were no compatibility issues using this in Logic 9, Ableton 8 and as a standalone unit.  I did not need to reference the manual as IK Multimedia's synth plugins all run off the same style interface, so every thing is in the same place as the first one that I learned how to use.  Overall, the setup and configuration is fairly simple.  There was one thing that was a little difficult to figure out.  It was setting the midi channel for each layer of a patch, but after referencing the manual in the first IK multimedia plugin, it was no problem.   Yes, all the functions are easily accessible via different "view" selection knobs.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I use a Macbook with the earlier mentioned DAW's and it works perfectly.  It also runs great as a Stand alone unit but I don't really use it that way much.  So far, Samplemoog hasn't crashed or lost any presets.  I give this thing a 10 out of 10 for performance.  It works great with all of my midi controllers and the ability to layer a bunch of sounds on top of each other can let you create some absolutely amazing sounds.  I have been using this plugin for about a month.

OVERALL OPINION

There are a bunch of things I really like about this unit.  The layering which I mentioned earlier is one of the best.  Mainly though, the huge collection of so many awesome Moog machines in one plugin in is the best part.  I was really pleased to see some very fun Theramin patches but mainly I was really excited to see they put the Little Phatty in there too.  I wish I could buy the real thing, but this will do nicely until I can afford it.  I can't say there is anything I don't like about this plugin.  Its not as good as the real instruments, buts it pretty dang good  (at least compared to the Moog's I have heard in person) for sounds coming out of my Computer.  My studio partner and I paid around $200 together for this unit.  Its a decent size chunk of money, but its worth it to have all those quality sounds in our arsenal.  I give it a 9 out of 10 for precision and quality of the sound.  It's impossible to get the true analog heaven that comes out of a moog unit to come out of anything digital.  I use Arturia's Minimoog and Voyager plugins which are also really awesome, but this one beats those just because of the more instruments.  Yes, I would definitely make the same choice again.

SampleMoog is a sound bank Moog (Minimoog, taurus, prodigy, memory, ...) that can be modified (envelope filter effects), so this is a rombleur
PC: install a bit long code into the app manager autorization (internet connection) => there are better but it is not too heavy (and no ilok key)
(80 € at the moment, but often promo)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Not seen the manual but it is very easy to manage
The interface is similar to other IK products (SampleTank, ...) with 16 parts or assignable MIDI channels. For each part, we choose the bank's and the different effects
VST, the app is pretty light (as SampleTank or Kontak)

OVERALL OPINION

Contained in bunddle total IK, the SampleMoog is correct and very easy to use. Having ready-made and used in the state banks, greatly facilitates and I find myself using it quite often.
But I have other VST even more prestigious (as arturia distributed very temporarily free), and even hard synth (virus), but having a solution ready for use quickly leads me to use in hard mode, which often ends in definitive fashion
So I advise those who do not want to sound design
PS: I am not of the opinion of the precedent has been free linnar. While banks do not sweat but with integrated drive effect or another free (or other CamelCrusher MDA VarietyOfSound, ...)) it's very good

Installation is very unpleasant, code of codes ... a huge waste of time
and its banks are not quick to set up

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I did not find any manual ...
the software runs on a basic config (late 2011 macbook pro, 2.4 GHz, 4 G RAM, HD, Logic 9, ableton ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it last night because the price is correct (promo code € 30)
For against this is very bad, and I say this not free: the sounds blow (yes there's breath)
settings are approximate, it is supposed to be a copy of moog synths, and what is missing ...

If I can advise you, take a Lennar sylhent and find you the warmth you are looking for (notice to fans of Daft Punk, Kavinsky, kraftwerk etc. ....)

I have a lot of plugins and this one is the one I paid, and I confess that this is the worst of my list .... (Very disappointed)

the same qualities of synths logic (after paufinage) are best

If you want to advance you obtain real and plugins do not waste your time with this one ....

few more good advice:

complete series of waves
Rob Papen Albino 3
GeForce Minimonsta
abl2 Phoscyon or d16 (delirium TB303)
Sonnox
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