What it Sounds Like - REFX Vanguard 2
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
- I picked out a few of my favorite presets from the factory library, the expansions, and some 3rd party banks. These are sounds that appeal to ME, so you're not going to hear a supersawed trance extravaganza (although I do like me a good supersaw). The skin I used is my "Polar" skin which does not come with the plugin.
My review: Vanguard 2 looks great, it sounds fantastic, you can pretty easily avoid "the vanguard sound", and it's not complicated. The preset browser is pretty good, you can import the old Vanguard 1 soundbanks, installation was a breeze (with their portal), and it is extremely CPU friendly. A bit too expensive for what it is (I mean, it is essentially Vanguard 1), and the number of NEW presets is way too low. They're most likely going to to offer preset expansions in the future, but before they do that I highly suggest they add more modern (not Trance from 2004) presets first, and for FREE. The reverb and volume on most of the presets is highly inconsistent and most of the time it's way too much and way too loud. The new dark V2 skin is too ugly, but they included the Classic skin which is much better, but I would appreciate color variations. Customizing your own skin is not that difficult.
The sound is probably more wide and sparkly then it is heavy and fat. More digital than analogue. But that's ok because it's different. I'd say it kind of sounds like Sylenth and Thorn, although less heavy and thick. Lots of legacy sounds included which sound like legacy sounds, and you have to weed out the good from the bad, but even the bad ones can turn to good with a little bit of tweaking. That usually means turning the reverb WAAAAAAY down and lowering the detune/unison/stereo spread. Modulation is pre-wired and relatively simple.
I like how you can have your avatar up in the header. The skin browser is great and easy. You dont have to close the plugin when you apply a new skin. I like that you can favorite things on the front page. Wish the oscillator selector had forward/back arrows (please!). I'd also appreciate some sort of warmifier (maybe a simple EQ) because sometimes the sound is a little too harsh. Vanguard 2 needs a few more features to bring into the future, but it's a good start. Would have been received more positively at a lower price - $59 would have been just right.
Overall, I'd say it's a solid synth, and one I can see myself using.
7.5 out of 10
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The legend returns!
This is not just remastered; This is remade, enhanced, and improved. A new, cleaner UI. Ten new wavetables, two new filter-types, new delay-type, a completely new reverb, a new distortion FX, synced LFOs, etc. Also, 136 completely new factory presets have been built. All Vanguard expansion previously sold on reFX are included for free.
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One of the best demos for Vanguard 2 on UA-cam. Sounds like you had a plan instead of just playing random presets with no idea what those presets are. Really made for an enjoyable video, so thank you.
Thanks - I actually do carefully select which presets I am going to demo, and then play through them a few times and see what playing style works for each.
Vanguard was literally my first VST back when I tried my first steps on my DAW Fruity Loops. It was like 2006 and this VST was my backbone trying out my first full songs. Only good memories!
These sounds are amazing. This synth does so much more than trance/techno. Fat 80s polysynth sounds, cascading arpeggiator sounds... lots of useful sounds.
Just because a preset SOUNDS Trance, doesn't mean you have to use it for Trance. Look what The Cars did in the 70s. I can see myself using this for Cyberwave, Synthwave, Industrial, and even some Metal. A sound is only as good as your creativity allows it to be.
The UI is so clean and meaningful this time
This was a very good demonstration.
This synth reminds me of the sounds of 90's video games
sounds good sounds good
0:57 Damn close to Metroid Prime 2 Sound
I think I am going to start using my Vanguard again. Now I remember why I had it to begin with.
I would buy it if there would be a way to test it before spending money.
how does it perfom under macOS M1 ? cpu spikes?
No spikes
Oo Creampad. Is this a new synth?
how to make the skin? bro
2:53 ps1 sound xD
Honest to God 😂😂
what the expansion synthwaver?
That's my own preset. I'm working on a Synthwave soundest for Vanguard 2.
@@LincolnHawkMusic where can i find it in the future?
@@doubledee5065 On my channel. 😁
@@LincolnHawkMusic it sounds like ymo omg haha xD
@@LincolnHawkMusic I just searched your channel and this is the only Vanguard 2 video there. Where is the soundset again?
A do a white version also I but I need .Jonson for have gray text thanks