#89

Im guessing most deluge users are already aware of this pack, but if youre not - its highly worth checking out. I bought it and am really impressed with what these presets get out of the synth engine. I was honestly considering selling my Delly, but now im definitely keeping it awhile longer.

and the 2nd pack just got released btw.

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#90

The first Boards of Deluge were a delight and really opened up the kinds of stuff i make with it. I do wish it was a little easier to see what these patches were doing with the synth engine, but jeez the Deluge can be a little inscrutable. I guess more time with it and making more patches from scratch will help. Thanks for the heads up on the second preset pack

#91

its inscrutability is my biggest point of contention. Ive got enough going on in my life that i dont want to spend THAT much time trying to learn its nuances. I also absolutely hate the display.

that said, these new sounds are definitely worth playing with. And I secretly love that the first preset of the 2nd pack is basically the exact synth patch for Everything In Its Right Place.

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#92

I find I can work around the lack of a real display pretty well for the most part, but there are some things that bug me, mostly due to not being super familiar with the deeper aspects of it as I’ve just had it a month and a half.

I wish there was a way to favorite synths and kits, because at current I’ve got soooo many synths in the preset that it takes forever to find what I’m looking for if i don’t know what name or number it’s under.

It’s everything I’ve wanted in a sequencer and drum machine tho, so I don’t have any regrets or pains with it by and large, but it does so much and I’m putting in time on learning how to do it all. It just takes time lol

#93

I’m thinking of a deluge to be my gear brain, was hoping the Digitakt would do that but although it sounds great I think I need to sequence it from elsewhere. Want the xox and big grid without losing trigs. Although I do wonder how you’d do parameter locks with an external sequencer, and how I’d cope without them.

I really don’t want to go back to a DAW.

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#94

I wish there was a way to favorite synths and kits, because at current I’ve got soooo many synths in the preset that it takes forever to find what I’m looking for if i don’t know what name or number it’s under.

This! I don’t mind the small display when I’m sound designing and playing, but finding the right synth and kits? I wish there was some kind of tagging or directory structure to group synth and kits into favorites, bass, pads, keys, etc…

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#95

you could add something like fav_ at the beginning of the name. When loading a synth or kit you have to type fav and then you can scroll through all your favourites. Could be a workaround

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#96

I’ve started adding “zz_” to my favorite synths so they’re at the end. Just twist the knob left and you’re there. That said, today’s task is to cut back a ton of the presets and patches I’ve accumulated the last month.

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#97

Yes, that’s a workaround. But unfortunately I can’t rename synths on the Deluge, right? I could rename them on the SD, but that would break all songs using this synth/kit.

#98

I think you won’t break all the songs using this synth/kit, because every song when is saved retains a copy of all the synths/kits used in this song. So you can have a modified version of the synth presets used that is different in every song.
Sorry, my english is not very good.

#99

There is now another synth pack from the same author. I bought the first pack and they were very very good, so I am going to buy this pack #2 too.

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#100

I think you won’t break all the songs using this synth/kit, because every song when is saved retains a copy of all the synths/kits used in this song.

Right, I got this mixed up with samples, which are referenced by filename.

#101

Just ordered one of these last week and I’m super stoked, going to be picking up the Boards of Deluge preset packs as well as some other presets and sample packs from the Synthstrom forums when mine arrives in early June. I’m also watching Loopop’s FW 3.0 walkthrough video(s) and plan to read through the official producer’s guide prior to receiving my Deluge, which I figure should give me a good head start on figuring out the workflow.

That said, I thought I’d poke my head into this Lines thread to see if all of you current owners have any insights for a newbie (this is also my third synth ever, so I have a lot of learning to do!) To that end - do you all have any wisdom to share with a Deluge newbie, such as synth preset recommendations, favorite sources for sample packs, workflow advice, or even good companion tools (MIDI controllers, other synths, effects boxes, etc.) to purchase in the future?

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#102

Learn this beast, one feature at a time. There’s literally nothing it can’t do. But the interface demands thorough and careful training.

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#103

Congratulations for your new Deluge! You are in the good way to learn it. Loopop’s videos are very good, as are Ron Cavagnaro ones (though a bit more detailed and slower). Boards of Deluge soundpacks are a must for me, but there are also good free soundpacks like the synth sounds from Guilherme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuu4g8CjIU&feature=emb_title

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#104

Just so everyone knows, Synthstrom have just dropped the Deluge 3.1 FW - which, among other things, allows the Deluge to interface with multiple USB-MIDI devices over a powered USB hub, as well as send MIDI via USB. There are some othe fun features like note repeat and finer maximum zoom level in the sequencer, so definitely check out the full release notes!!

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#105

Hey Ben! Thank you for asking this - and thank you also to @circuitghost and @mcpepe for your replies! I’m in a very similar position to what you described, Ben: the Deluge is my second synth, and I know I’ve got heaps to learn - about it specifically and in general… So really keen to hear the collective wisdom of users on Lines!

My Deluge arrived a little over a week ago, and I feel I’m gradually getting to grips with it - though, to echo what everyone seems to say about it, I’ve only begun to scratch the surface… While I was waiting for it, I occupied myself much as you are. I read the manual; I scoured the web for whatever free samples are available (spoiler alert: there’s a lot!! Basically just use search terms as broad or specific as whatever you have in mind and you’ll probably find plenty); I found a great doc full of tips on the Synthstrom forums called ‘Understanding the Deluge’; I lost track of all the Deluge-related videos I watched and rewatched…

And I’m pleased to say that, when it arrived and I tried using it for the first time: it made sense! I’m obviously still a very basic user, but even using basic functions I’m able to get results - and an experience - that are fulfilling, at least to me.

I’m not qualified in the least to advise you on workflow, but my approach to building a practical understanding of the device and its functions has been basically to pick a thing I want to learn and then try to do it, using whatever info sources are available. That thing inevitably links to other things, so it’s been a good way to cover a small, consumable set of features at a time.

No MIDI controller for me yet. I had my eye on a couple before it arrived, but I’ve decided for now to wait and just use the Deluge itself until I’m more comfortable with all the things. I’ve grabbed the first Boards of Deluge pack and it is indeed excellent - will grab the others soon. Next purchase is the cables to connect my little NTS-1 (inspired by Whales Have Teeth’s video) to the Deluge…

All the best! Keen to hear when yours arrives and how you’re finding it =)

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#106

The irony :slight_smile: I wrote that guide :slight_smile: had no idea anyone used it still, it feels dated now. Glad you liked it :slight_smile:

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#107

Oh, what?! I’m sorry - I totally didn’t realise :sweat_smile:

Very, very useful, thank you! As you say in the doc, it was based on your first experiences, and it’s being a great help to my first experiences. But I guess I’m not surprised if it feels dated to you now :grin: And all going well I’ll look back on it and feel the same; but hindsight shouldn’t diminish the value of information that helps set others on a constructive path, just because they’ve moved beyond it.

Really appreciate that you took the time to share your experiences and advice! :trophy:

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#108

Very true. Appreciate the kind words. Take care, man :slight_smile:

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