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KQ Dixie update
The best FM synth on iOS has now got better. KQ Dixie now features unison detune which makes the FM sounds more warmer and richer. It’s a feature I always wanted because it was awesome on my old Yamaha DX7S. There are other new features too like 16 part multi-timbral.
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I've been looking for a software equivalent to the Digitone for on the go. This GUI implies it may be a rather similar workflow. I tried and disliked Ruismaker Phasemaker (edited from FM). How does this compare?
I keep thinking I need this but I have so many synths!! Ugh what to do haha
Just buy it........it's a fantastic FM synth
It's an amazing synth for the price, probably the best value in the store. I use it alongside my TX802 and it can be remarkably similar.
This is a quite accurate Yamaha DX7 emulation that can even load old DX7 sysex files. If a DX7 fits your needs , it does a great job. You will find lots of material about DX7s on the net including videos.
New update is amazing. Already in my top 5 iOS synths. Multi-timbral madness
I had a TX816 for a few years but never really used it due to how hard it was to navigate. Not really looking for an emulation, just something that I can get some DN type sounds out of on my tablet.
If you're looking for the sounds, then this goes well beyond the DN in terms of raw FM synthesis. What you won't get is the added filter and effects (which obviously you can add in your AU host of choice), but most importantly, in my opinion, you lose the immediacy of the DN's interface which makes it really easy to get usable sounds in the first place, which of course it does by sacrificing flexibility.
Ruismaker FM is a drum machine, so it’s not even in the same category of instruments
Perhaps my point wasn't clear. You can find hours of examples of DX7 sounds on YouTube and elsewhere. If you like what you hear KQ can deliver. There are thousands and thousands of DX7 presets that you can find on the web and load in.
Bram Bos' Phasemaker offers loads of additional sonic capabilities for that style synthesis. Especially nice for people that like to program their own sounds.
@slicetwo That's exactly how I'm using multiple instances of KQ Dixie in AUM, as a better Digitone. 6operator FM synth vs 4op. Loads thousands of DX7 patches. Use Rozeta LFO for 3x LFO vs Digitone. Set up buses for sends and FX and voila a much more versatile setup. Plus each instance is polyphonic vs being limited to 8 voices and only four synth parts in a Digitone.
Riiiiight. I meant Phasemaker.
Or swap a few instances of KQ Dixie with AudioLayer or ReSlice. Boom, instant Digitakt.
What did you dislike about Phasemaker? It is kind of hard to know whether you will like/dislike KQ Dixie without knowing what you didn't get on with in Phasemaker. And what you like or think you will like about a Digitone
The Phasemaker sounds, both ones I made and the presets, just didn't vibe with me. I also very much disliked the ui. The DN is one of my favorite synths. I know it's kind of limited FM, but I've made some amazing dynamic sounds with it. The KQ seems to mimic some of the UI of the DN a bit.
The most oblivious comment of the year. Just awesome.
I got Phasemaker and tried to program my own sounds, but I was terrible at it.
Then I found the slightly hidden mutation functions, and have been getting great new sounds ever since.
I’ve got Phasemaker too but I don’t really like it. I much prefer KQ Dixie because it’s similar to programming my old DX7 which I enjoyed programming. The added unison detune and sysex support makes in my opinion KQ Dixie the best FM on iOS.
Hahaha. Yeah. It's funny that the FM synth isn't called FM. Anyways, I got KQ and it's friggin awesome.
A true hero
Did it ever occur to you that the app you’re shitting on might be designed by an actual person? And that that person is politely engaging with you on the forum? And then you still don’t get it and you insult him further??
Phasemaker is brilliant, and far more adaptable than most FM synths. You should give it another chance.
I have no idea how in anyway me accidentally mistaking the synth name is being rude or insulting. Not even sure how what I said could be considered "shitting" on the app. It was an honest mistake mixing up the names. I had tried Phasemaker for a while, I have Ruismaker FM. I know they're made by the same person, and since I don't really use them as they didn't vibe with me, I got them confused. I have no beef with the developer as I dig some of his other stuff (Rozeta and Kosmonaut mostly). How is someone being confused by something insulting?
@brambos if I offended you in any way, I apologize. Wasn't trying to shit on anything over here. Kosmonaut and Rozeta are choice apps that I've been loving a lot.
Version 2.3 is out:
Bram is a mature adult who deftly handles all types of responses from his users, rational or irrational (as they often can be). The dude said it wasn't for him and wasn't rude. Check yoself.
I finally settled in to KQ Dixie. I still don't think it sounds great, but I had to finally give up on the UI and performance issues of the Dexed port (for all the maintenance it has received, they really manage to screw it up in a new way each time. Shame).
Never noticed the 12 bit option before.
Anyone know what 'Adjust Carrier's Level' does? 24 bit smooth or 12 bit slightly-steppy?
KQ Dixie doesn't sound 100% like the Yamaha hardware, but close enough to please me (with a TX-7 right beneath it).
Editing is great and does control the hardware 'live' in a fast and convenient way.
In the end 'sound' is all in within the respective patch - not all are created equal.
To find interesting patches, check the lower 2 octaves and keep a key pressed for a while.
Some patches evolve over longer periods.
ps: a lot of DX-7 patches don't sound great on their own, but are the most rewarding sources for postprocessing (delay, reverb, filter, granular stuff).
@Sequencer1 I think Adjust Carrier Level increases the carrier volumes to 1/N of max, when there are N carriers in the algorithm. Otherwise, each carrier defaults to 1/6 of max, which may have been actual DX7 behavior.
Hmm, that's an interesting option. Haven't had a chance to listen carefully with headphones yet.
Very helpful. Thanks @uncledave.
Version 2.4 is out:
Supports Multiple-Out ("KQ Dixie Multi" Audio Unit). Use it with some supported hosts.