Monark evolution?

Tombar
Tombar Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
in Massive X & Synths

Hi all,

Just wondering on whether we'll see any evolution on the Monark plugin in the near future?

Last update is already from four years back… .

Same time Softube, Arturia, Synapse (, Diva) and others keep on updating their edition.

It gets/got solid praise in the community, so it's really a pity to see it "fade out"…

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  • chk071
    chk071 Member Posts: 543 Pro
    edited October 14

    What kind of update, or, "evolution", as you say, are you looking for? It's already (and still) the best Minimoog emulation. 😉

  • Tombar
    Tombar Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/184239#Comment_184239

    So there are two takes to that question :-)

    Currently it's kind of 1 on 1 matching the hardware from the 70s. And probably some are looking exactly for that.

    Or you could see that implementation as a base to expand its possibilities "in the Moog spirit" of things (highly debatable).

    Look at what Synapse just did with "The Legend" HZ. That's quite an impressive upgrade.

    Some might want polyphony, more filters, more patching.

    Either you want an exact replica or you'd like to expand the sonical capabilities.

    I would rather go for the latter… .

  • Kymeia
    Kymeia NKS User Library Mod Posts: 4,766 mod
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/184342#Comment_184342

    You can get those already using the Monark blocks, plus it is a user editable ensemble, for example I have my own version with added modulations like velocity and aftertouch etc

  • chk071
    chk071 Member Posts: 543 Pro
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/184342#Comment_184342

    I wouldn't mind a Monark 2 with the features you mention.

  • chk071
    chk071 Member Posts: 543 Pro
    edited October 15
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/184352#Comment_184352

    Unfortunately, it's still monophonic then (with the blocks). Which would be the biggest limitation for me.

    And, editing the ensemble also wouldn't work for me, as I have no idea about Reaktor.

  • Paul B
    Paul B Member Posts: 163 Advisor

    Why not a new synth if you want something different? Why expand this one?

    There is an elegance and utility in simplicity. I go to Monark for a certain sound and way of working. If I want more complex synthesis and polyphony, I have it in other synths.

    Polyphony, more filters, these would make it no longer what it is.

    I looked at ‘The Legend HZ’ and it looks horrible. A nice easy to use synth turned into a complicated monster.

    Obviously opinions will differ, but I refer back to my first line.

  • chk071
    chk071 Member Posts: 543 Pro

    I get your point. But, maybe a Monark 2, or Monark Expanded would be nice to have?

    You know, the thing really rocked my shoes off the first time I tried it. Finally, some analog sound in the box. 😉 And, yes, Monark still takes the crown for me in that regard.

  • OhulahanBass
    OhulahanBass Member Posts: 182 Pro

    Velocity, aftertouch, dedicated vibrato LFO (maybe with tempo sync) and poly would be cool. It would make it pretty perfect in my opinion. As it is, it sounds fantastic and my favorite for M+.

  • Kymeia
    Kymeia NKS User Library Mod Posts: 4,766 mod
    edited October 15
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/184370#Comment_184370

    Just search in the UL there are several poly Monarks and other variations using the Monark blocks

    https://www.native-instruments.com/en/reaktor-community/reaktor-user-library/all/all/all/all/monark/latest/1/all/

  • Sunborn
    Sunborn NKS User Library Mod Posts: 2,845 mod
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/37256/monark-evolution

    Monark evolution means Reaktor evolution.

    As long as Reaktor stays as it is (and i can guarantee you that it will stay as it is, for a long more time) then Monark too, stays as it is.

    The reason for this, was described already by other fellow members above. Because simply, it is perfect as it is!

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