How did you make the very first sound? It alone is a starting point of an amazing track. I’d love to know the secret behind it if it is somewhat explainable. Great sounds!
Saw wave to start, LPF, ADSR envelope on the LPF with short attack, medium decay and medium sustain, link LFO to the LPF, then link the envelope to the rate of the LFO 😅
I've listened to the videos about Cobalt8 and hydrasynth many times, and I really don't know which one is the best for my musical creations (melodic techno). What's your opinion?
Both would serve that purpose. Hydrasynth offers more features whereas Cobalt 8 has a nice sequencer which might serve as a great tool for inspiration. What I didn't like on the Hydrasynth is that it has a significant amount of latency, especially in more complex patches. That was one of the reasons why I eventually sold it. Plus, it can sound great, but it certainly isn't a sweet spot synth. I'd also like to add the Korg modwave to your list as this one - albeit the bad keyboard - combines the best of both synths.
Great demo! I’m really interested on buying a Modal synth, was thinking about the Argon, but after to see this video, I think the Cobalt sounds more clean and warm, the Argon is also cool but too cold and sandy for me. Cheers!
Thanks. I’d say that both synths have a slightly smeared sound character which can be great for pads but sometimes a bit challenging when creating basses or leads. But I haven’t checked out the new fw yet. Personally I like the cobalt a bit better but that’s just a matter of taste
Both are excellent for Melodic Techno but I'd also like to add Korg Modwave which is a bit more flexible and has also great filters. But it doesn't have as much character as the others.
I bought this pack, some excellent sounds brining the Cobalt to life - another home run for Limbic Bits! Question; How do I access the 40 sequences mentioned on your website page? Cheers!
Thanks! The sequences are part of most of the presets. Try hitting "Play" and you should hear the melody starting. In any case, these should be loaded into the second half of the sequence presets.
@@limbicbits Thanks for the quick support - I've tried that import on a completely empty bank and all the patches appear to have a 'linked' sequence, but they're all empty and show as "Init Seq XXX" (XXX is a different number on each patch). I'm sure on Modal synths, that the sequence is a separate preset file which you can import into a Seq. slot. in the Preset Manager. Any ideas, as I do like the thought of having your lovely sequences! Cheers
@@limbicbits Hi - Any progress with this? I saved preset on mine without a linked sequence and it was 137kb. Saved it again WITH a linked sequence and it's still 137kb, so the sequences are on your Cobalt but don't save as part of a Preset, but they save as a Sequence (a different file altogether). Trying to help here if I may! The Modal app allows you to save/load Sequences in the exact same manner as a Patch.
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How did you make the very first sound? It alone is a starting point of an amazing track. I’d love to know the secret behind it if it is somewhat explainable. Great sounds!
Saw wave to start, LPF, ADSR envelope on the LPF with short attack, medium decay and medium sustain, link LFO to the LPF, then link the envelope to the rate of the LFO 😅
Some great-sounding presets -- impressively creative and musical! I particularly like the glassy ones.
Wow this pack sounds really good. Now I’m tempted to pick up a Cobalt8
Better while they're still on sale
I've listened to the videos about Cobalt8 and hydrasynth many times, and I really don't know which one is the best for my musical creations (melodic techno). What's your opinion?
Both would serve that purpose. Hydrasynth offers more features whereas Cobalt 8 has a nice sequencer which might serve as a great tool for inspiration.
What I didn't like on the Hydrasynth is that it has a significant amount of latency, especially in more complex patches. That was one of the reasons why I eventually sold it.
Plus, it can sound great, but it certainly isn't a sweet spot synth.
I'd also like to add the Korg modwave to your list as this one - albeit the bad keyboard - combines the best of both synths.
Don't drag me back to wanting this synth so hard.
You clicked 😜
this synth just got a huge update! 27 new filter types! new vintage mode, and a bunch of FX
I’ve seen that! Super excited and can’t wait to give it a try.
@@limbicbits When you try the firmware let me know if it changes the more delicate character side of the synth with all the new extra level gain.
What an amazing device!
Great presets! It showcases exactly the kind of sounds I love about the Cobalt8.
I love this synth and the build quality is also fantastic
Are these patches dark or is it your playing style? Is this all minor scale?
Most likely a bit of everything
Purchased!
Great demo! I’m really interested on buying a Modal synth, was thinking about the Argon, but after to see this video, I think the Cobalt sounds more clean and warm, the Argon is also cool but too cold and sandy for me. Cheers!
Thanks. I’d say that both synths have a slightly smeared sound character which can be great for pads but sometimes a bit challenging when creating basses or leads. But I haven’t checked out the new fw yet.
Personally I like the cobalt a bit better but that’s just a matter of taste
Not Ambient or Techno
Cobalt8 or Minilogue XD for Melodic techno production?
Both are excellent for Melodic Techno but I'd also like to add Korg Modwave which is a bit more flexible and has also great filters. But it doesn't have as much character as the others.
Wonderful patches for a great VA Synth !
Are you using internal FX or a pedal ?
Thanks for your answer !
Greetz from France !
says in the description, "No external effects were applied."
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 Ha ha ! sh#t i didn't see that ! Thanks for the information !
Wow this synth is amazing
Will this pack work on the 8m ?
Yes
I bought this pack, some excellent sounds brining the Cobalt to life - another home run for Limbic Bits! Question; How do I access the 40 sequences mentioned on your website page? Cheers!
Thanks! The sequences are part of most of the presets. Try hitting "Play" and you should hear the melody starting. In any case, these should be loaded into the second half of the sequence presets.
@@limbicbits Thanks for the quick support - I've tried that import on a completely empty bank and all the patches appear to have a 'linked' sequence, but they're all empty and show as "Init Seq XXX" (XXX is a different number on each patch). I'm sure on Modal synths, that the sequence is a separate preset file which you can import into a Seq. slot. in the Preset Manager.
Any ideas, as I do like the thought of having your lovely sequences! Cheers
@@RockLobster223 Thanks for your feedback! I'll have a closer look at it and liaise with modal and will surely add that if missing.
@@limbicbits Hi - Any progress with this? I saved preset on mine without a linked sequence and it was 137kb. Saved it again WITH a linked sequence and it's still 137kb, so the sequences are on your Cobalt but don't save as part of a Preset, but they save as a Sequence (a different file altogether). Trying to help here if I may! The Modal app allows you to save/load Sequences in the exact same manner as a Patch.
@@RockLobster223 I'm still waiting for a reply from Modal. I'll keep you updated
I like it.
Amazing!
Nice. Too bD your cookie disclaimer takes up your whole page. Hate cookies. Stopped a potential sale. best...
trust me - if I wouldn't need to show that disclaimer including all info as demanded per EU law I would just put up a simple reject all / accept all option. But even including youtube-videos has to be approved by visitors. So no monstrous super-evil-user-tracking from my side.
Btw.: If you don't like cookies, feel free to reject. I'm absolutely fine with that. You can use my site anyways but can't watch the videos, there. But as you're using UA-cam, you can see the videos here (and get some cookies by YT for free, too ;))
IMHO, that is just about the lamest take-me-back-to-1995 excuse for a complaint I've ever heard. Please show me an online shop that does not use cookies.
But, hey, that's your right. Carry on! Have fun not using the ENTIRE internet. :)
@@jriceblue Your ignorance is truly shining.
Per Limbic this appears to be a European mandate thing... I did not know. It cannot be fixed if they did not know about it. Now I know it was not broken... just a EU law thing.
In the US...you CAN REJECT cookies. Not ALL websites track visitors. And MOST warnings are small enough that one can still scroll, view etc...
But hey... you be proud and blissful calling me out while showing off your ignorance.
@@mark35mi so now that you know its EU law that requires the cookie exclaimer.....did you go back and buy the presets? they are pretty sweet.
@@cassildaandcarcosa294 I did not... but still may thanks. easy to forget not everyone on the net is from the US LOL. EU law is tough. Too bad.
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