DRC: My newest crush.............

Telefunky

it's really easy to assign CCs to some synth parameters in DRC.
(well, there's one extra step in teaching it...)
Then use Oscilab's midi page to build some of the most stunning arpeggios.
This feature alone is worth buying Oscilab, way more sophisticated than any classic arpeggiator.
It can be tweaked in realtime on graphic screens by a waveform method.
A lot of these modulations are impossible manually - and you can have 3 CCs running simultaneously per track.
(if you need more, duplicate the track and assign 3 more)

Another option is TC-Data, which also handles arpeggiated controllers... and probably more.
Imho it's a good decision to keep that part simple, because a smooth implementation is a lot of work and already exists (see above)

[Deleted User]

Nice I like it!! Can I buy it again??

@hexagonsun83 said:

@gusgranite said:

@hexagonsun83 said:

@Cib said:
That is what i ask me since a while.
The 7 day trial period.
So why can't other apps do that? (Better 14+ days).
Of course it was amazing that i got DRC for just 2 or 3 bucks when it was on a sale.

That is indeed amazing. 9.99 is too lowly priced as well. I feel this synth is not selling as it should, at least on iOS, as it is marketed very unfortunately.

This is a vintage analogue synth emulation. The app icon doesn't really give away that it is a synth, much less that it is a vintage sounding synth. The name DRC is nothing anyone would associate with synthesis. I have read a user complain, that the (tape) delay is noisy...

The "free" app trial solution takes this app out of the paid apps app store rankings, which is also bad.

Basically if you don't already know it, you see free app with a generic app icon.

Hope i'm wrong and it sells well!

Excellent post @hexagonsun83

Ty I feel if a synth addict like me misses a synth of this quality in the app store, it is a really bad sign...wouldn't even have gotten it, if it hadn't been recommended on this forum by someone. And it's a free app!! It should have always been positioned at 24,99 € and marketed as a high end cross platform vintage synth emulation.

@JonLewis said:
the main thing Oddy has that DRC doesn't even approach is the ability to assign its arp to synth parameters instead of pitch. That feature is so beyond delightful. But if I could only have one of the two (DRC or Oddy) it'd be a very tough choice.

True, it's a very powerful feature, but it doesn't sync to anything...at least last time i checked.
What sets DRC miles apart is the additional waveforms, Sine and Tri, and the gain/drive sounds unbelievable. You can play the filter in Oddy, but it's not the same...

I'm not a designer, but i have a feeling this would sell better

hexagonsun83

@MusicMan4Christ said:
Nice I like it!! Can I buy it again??

Haha thanks, too funny i was thinking the same thing when i listened to the souncloud patch demos that got posted earlier...for a second i wanted to buy it AGAIN xD

[Deleted User]

DRC Rocks!!!! Must have synth!

sinosoidal

@Fruitbat1919 said:
I have to say, DRC is such an easy synth to program in my opinion. I would have made hundreds of patches for it, if only it had a decent way to save sounds to my Google Drive.

When the new save system arrives, DRC will shoot to my number one spot for subtractive synth sounds.

I got the message!

sinosoidal

@lukesleepwalker said:

@sinosoidal said:
We are working on a update. This release is mostly fixing problems.

1.1.4 - Changelog

• New sound bank (this one will have contributions from @RustiK, @Fruitbat1919, and @RedSkyLullaby... thank you so much guys )
• Background Audio option is now off by default (some people were complaining about battery drain)
• Implemented Polyphonic Aftertouch support
• Implemented Midi Out Channel support (settings panel)
• Implemented fail safe case when loading projects where saved patch had no parameters
• Implemented mobile remote support on Windows
• Fixed a bug that would cause Factory Expansion bank unavailability on desktop versions
• Fixed a bug that would cause DRC VST sound engine to crash while navigating patches on same daw's
• Fixed a bug that would cause incoherence on radio buttons across presets (eg: OSC modulation panel)

Any chance you'll look at AudioBus 3 support?

By the way, one of my favorite things to do is to use GeoShred as a Midi controller with DRC. There's something about the wobbliness I can get from GS that complements the DRC warmth so well... Polyphonic aftertouch will only help further, so thanks for that!

Looking for info on Audiobus 3. They say the SDK will be available soon. It seems that they picked a few popular developers to have it in first hand. I totally understand, small teams doing incredible amount of work. I know that feeling.

sinosoidal

@skiphunt said:
@sinosoidal I like the patch in your video on the site. Once of the cutaways to the ipad shows you're using a patch called DRCb. Is this s custom patch? Or, is it included in the "Factory Expansion" within the iOS app?

Also, is there a list of what's included in the factory expansion, or a demo showing off the extra patches?

I'm afraid that patch has been lost with the time. But I think @nisios will program it easy for you if you ask him. He is the guy playing in the video and he's the superior master of DRC.

[Deleted User]

@sinosoidal i keep getting the unlock request from DRC. I created my profile as suggested, but still happens.

Problem fixed! Thanks sinosoidal!

sinosoidal

@hexagonsun83 said:

@gusgranite said:

@hexagonsun83 said:

@Cib said:
That is what i ask me since a while.
The 7 day trial period.
So why can't other apps do that? (Better 14+ days).
Of course it was amazing that i got DRC for just 2 or 3 bucks when it was on a sale.

That is indeed amazing. 9.99 is too lowly priced as well. I feel this synth is not selling as it should, at least on iOS, as it is marketed very unfortunately.

This is a vintage analogue synth emulation. The app icon doesn't really give away that it is a synth, much less that it is a vintage sounding synth. The name DRC is nothing anyone would associate with synthesis. I have read a user complain, that the (tape) delay is noisy...

The "free" app trial solution takes this app out of the paid apps app store rankings, which is also bad.

Basically if you don't already know it, you see free app with a generic app icon.

Hope i'm wrong and it sells well!

Excellent post @hexagonsun83

Ty I feel if a synth addict like me misses a synth of this quality in the app store, it is a really bad sign...wouldn't even have gotten it, if it hadn't been recommended on this forum by someone. And it's a free app!! It should have always been positioned at 24,99 € and marketed as a high end cross platform vintage synth emulation.

@JonLewis said:
the main thing Oddy has that DRC doesn't even approach is the ability to assign its arp to synth parameters instead of pitch. That feature is so beyond delightful. But if I could only have one of the two (DRC or Oddy) it'd be a very tough choice.

True, it's a very powerful feature, but it doesn't sync to anything...at least last time i checked.
What sets DRC miles apart is the additional waveforms, Sine and Tri, and the gain/drive sounds unbelievable. You can play the filter in Oddy, but it's not the same...

I'm not a designer, but i have a feeling this would sell better

sinosoidal

@MusicMan4Christ said:
DRC keeps asking to buy even tho I'm beta testing and even after I created a profile. What's up???

Well, I think the forum won't help you with this question. Maybe you should try to contact the developers

[Deleted User]

Yeah, sorry about that, just that i dont want to take up any precious time from developing this awesome sounding mega beautiful synth! I love this synth! The Silk Strings patch is so awesome, when you add the built in reverb and delay sound, it is breath taking!

THanks @sinosoidal for the quick response and now my synth is working perfectly!!!! LOVE IT!

hexagonsun83

@sinosoidal said:

Hey man, love your app. Was happy to rate it 5 stars and promote it Thread title more than accurate for me. I do have an issue with the (awesome) delay though, with activated keytrack it makes klicking noises:

I found out what the problem is: The portamento, it makes weird boomy / klicky noises, that get picked up by the delay...with 0ms portamento it doesn't happen.

skiphunt

@sinosoidal said:

@skiphunt said:
@sinosoidal I like the patch in your video on the site. Once of the cutaways to the ipad shows you're using a patch called DRCb. Is this s custom patch? Or, is it included in the "Factory Expansion" within the iOS app?

Also, is there a list of what's included in the factory expansion, or a demo showing off the extra patches?

I'm afraid that patch has been lost with the time. But I think @nisios will program it easy for you if you ask him. He is the guy playing in the video and he's the superior master of DRC.

No worries. I just liked it and wondered if it was part of the patch expansion I need to buy.

hexagonsun83

This synth is totally insane. I just made a string patch that doesn't sound like anything else on iOS (except the ROMplers of course) This synth is full of sweet spots that have to be discovered and explored. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EARS!!!

audiblevideo

Rando Misers

Magellan, Virsyn (all)
Seakbeats (drum synth) for sure
CrystalSynthXT delicious seed blending

audiblevideo

@Telefunky said:
it's really easy to assign CCs to some synth parameters in DRC.
(well, there's one extra step in teaching it...)
Then use Oscilab's midi page to build some of the most stunning arpeggios.
This feature alone is worth buying Oscilab, way more sophisticated than any classic arpeggiator.
It can be tweaked in realtime on graphic screens by a waveform method.
A lot of these modulations are impossible manually - and you can have 3 CCs running simultaneously per track.
(if you need more, duplicate the track and assign 3 more)

Another option is TC-Data, which also handles arpeggiated controllers... and probably more.
Imho it's a good decision to keep that part simple, because a smooth implementation is a lot of work and already exists (see above)

NICE!

TheVimFuego

@Telefunky said:
it's really easy to assign CCs to some synth parameters in DRC.
(well, there's one extra step in teaching it...)
Then use Oscilab's midi page to build some of the most stunning arpeggios.
This feature alone is worth buying Oscilab, way more sophisticated than any classic arpeggiator.
It can be tweaked in realtime on graphic screens by a waveform method.
A lot of these modulations are impossible manually - and you can have 3 CCs running simultaneously per track.
(if you need more, duplicate the track and assign 3 more)

Another option is TC-Data, which also handles arpeggiated controllers... and probably more.
Imho it's a good decision to keep that part simple, because a smooth implementation is a lot of work and already exists (see above)

Well that's my evening sorted!

Carnbot

Yes Oscilab is really good, another prime candidate for Audiobus 3 midi via different pipelines and Link. Not sure if it'll get any more development though.

Also I wait in hope for DRC AUv3

Carnbot

I can't seem to get DRC to receive midi from midiflow adapter, midi is flowing but not responding in DRC.

TheVimFuego

@hexagonsun83 said:
This synth is totally insane. I just made a string patch that doesn't sound like anything else on iOS (except the ROMplers of course) This synth is full of sweet spots that have to be discovered and explored. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EARS!!!

Nicely done, that sounds epic.

sinosoidal

@hexagonsun83 said:

@sinosoidal said:

Hey man, love your app. Was happy to rate it 5 stars and promote it Thread title more than accurate for me. I do have an issue with the (awesome) delay though, with activated keytrack it makes klicking noises:

I found out what the problem is: The portamento, it makes weird boomy / klicky noises, that get picked up by the delay...with 0ms portamento it doesn't happen.

I need to investigate this. Thanks for sharing!

sinosoidal

@Carnbot said:
I can't seem to get DRC to receive midi from midiflow adapter, midi is flowing but not responding in DRC.

Do you have those midi ports listed under menu->midi? Are they checked?> @hexagonsun83 said:

This synth is totally insane. I just made a string patch that doesn't sound like anything else on iOS (except the ROMplers of course) This synth is full of sweet spots that have to be discovered and explored. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EARS!!!

Great patch!

hexagonsun83

@TheVimFuego said:

@hexagonsun83 said:
This synth is totally insane. I just made a string patch that doesn't sound like anything else on iOS (except the ROMplers of course) This synth is full of sweet spots that have to be discovered and explored. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EARS!!!

Nicely done, that sounds epic.

@sinosoidal said:

Great patch!

Thx so much!

u0421793

One of the important features of this app in comparison with the other equally capable apps that it has been compared with, is not one of sonic capability. DRC, Odyssei, Sunrizer, Poison-202, and a bunch of other equals, are all very good very synth-y and generally very performance oriented apps. The sonic capabilities or sound design capabilities - they're all fairly equal in general. However, I'd consider the support.

This is an app that has excellent support in a really tight responsive loop. Poison to an extent qualifies too. Some others not so much (Korg?). I often find using an app that came from a manufacturer that has just said something pertinent on a user-feedback channel (such as this) makes me feel a bit 'closer' to the app than if it were an anonymous commodity.

hexagonsun83

@u0421793 said:
One of the important features of this app in comparison with the other equally capable apps that it has been compared with, is not one of sonic capability. DRC, Odyssei, Sunrizer, Poison-202, and a bunch of other equals, are all very good very synth-y and generally very performance oriented apps. The sonic capabilities or sound design capabilities - they're all fairly equal in general. However, I'd consider the support.

This is an app that has excellent support in a really tight responsive loop. Poison to an extent qualifies too. Some others not so much (Korg?). I often find using an app that came from a manufacturer that has just said something pertinent on a user-feedback channel (such as this) makes me feel a bit 'closer' to the app than if it were an anonymous commodity.

Absolutely agree on the support, but i also think DRC does sound "better". The mixer with the gain stages and the wonderful ring modulator, the silky 2-pole low pass are just a step above the very good pack. Also the effects give this one a distinct vintage character.

And no comment on Korg...

Carnbot

@sinosoidal said:

@Carnbot said:
I can't seem to get DRC to receive midi from midiflow adapter, midi is flowing but not responding in DRC.

Do you have those midi ports listed under menu->midi? Are they checked?

Yes I checked the ports were on in DRC. I've attached two pics. You can see midi is flowing to DRC with the midimonitor. I've checked the channel is correct. Not sure if this is a midiflow adapter issue or a DRC one but most other synths seem to work ok with it.

If I replace DRC with another synth in the AB3 midi receiving slot it works. Do you (or anyone else in this thread) have Audiobus 3 and midflow adapter to test with DRC?

It would be nice to use the midi filters with DRC until DRC gets full AB3 support so getting the adapters working with it would be great

Carnbot

Ok got it to work if I do this (see attached) but doesn't seem to receive the midi in the receiving slot.

[Deleted User]

@hexagonsun83 said:
This synth is totally insane. I just made a string patch that doesn't sound like anything else on iOS (except the ROMplers of course) This synth is full of sweet spots that have to be discovered and explored. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EARS!!!

very Very VERY BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for posting..must get this synth immediately

stemshade

@hexagonsun83 said:
This synth is totally insane. I just made a string patch that doesn't sound like anything else on iOS (except the ROMplers of course) This synth is full of sweet spots that have to be discovered and explored. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EARS!!!

Very nice!

JohnnyGoodyear

@u0421793 said:
One of the important features of this app in comparison with the other equally capable apps that it has been compared with, is not one of sonic capability. DRC, Odyssei, Sunrizer, Poison-202, and a bunch of other equals, are all very good very synth-y and generally very performance oriented apps. The sonic capabilities or sound design capabilities - they're all fairly equal in general. However, I'd consider the support.

This is an app that has excellent support in a really tight responsive loop. Poison to an extent qualifies too. Some others not so much (Korg?). I often find using an app that came from a manufacturer that has just said something pertinent on a user-feedback channel (such as this) makes me feel a bit 'closer' to the app than if it were an anonymous commodity.

+1