SynthVR

SynthVR is the most consistent musical-fun-time I've had in a long while and I can't stop thinking about it. If you've ever looked at modular synthesizers and thought "hey, that looks pretty cool!" but not enough to drop thousands of dollars on it, then this will absolutely fill that hole for you. As the VR world has started to grow, tools and experiences like this are what I'm most excited about, not just games. I can't wait to see how SynthVR grows in the future.

Software like this perfectly exemplifies why VR is such a gamechanger and a huge leap forward in technology. SynthVR let's you assemble, wire, and play your own modular synthesizers from the ground up. This is great because to do this in real life you either need to spend thousand$ or borrow one from someone who owns one and good luck with that. I am a total n00b with modular synthesizers but I'm already starting to learn the basics and it's extremely fun. The possibilities are almost endless. There are limitations in terms of the types of modules there are but you can wire them together in a seemingly infinite manner. It's almost overwhelming just how many options there are. You can start from scratch or load other peoples' presets by typing in their code. You can also load a random patch which is a fun feature. When you first launch SynthVR it shows you a somewhat basic synth/pad/drum combo to play with. How the thing is wired is mind boggling in itself. I've barelly scratched t...

Fed up with killing zombies? I know I am! I was just chatting with the Guy that developed DMT (the app that is!). [BTW DMT is simply the best Music visualiser in VR - go check it out. You won't be disappointed!]] Anyway, we were talking synths, and lo and behold, this pops up on Steam. So - impulse buy from someone with an interest but no knowledge at all. I figured the learning curve would be just too Steep (man, look at all those nobs and wires!)... Impulse buy. You can see from my 'playtime' that this is nothing more than a first impression. But I already know that this is going to be something I sink some serious time into. What I *can* tell you is that this is *very* well made. Everything works just as expected, and it is truly immersive. I feel like I have dropped my life savings on a real Synth. At the moment I am at the stage of twiddling nobs and just playing with raw sound. But, I do not think I have had this this much fun in VR, period. Next stage, stop playing around...

[h2] Bleep Bloop VR [/h2] This is an incredible synth setup experience that is well worth the 25 dollars it asks for. Playing around on the Index, the controls are simple and intuitive if you have [i]ever[/i] touched a VR game. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to mess around with the beeps and the boops in virtual space. I would by no means consider this at all a replacement or competitor to professional software that currently exist (I don't think that was the intention either. That is not to say you can't get some Slamming beats and sound out of this! [h3] The Positives [/h3] [list] [*] Extremely intuitive and tight controls [*] The modules, racks and cables all look amazing. [*] The [b]Polywave[/b] module contains more then just sine, square, saw, tooth and can lead to some abosulely incredible sounds. A perfect generator to have a start with. [*] You can share and visit other peoples synths for inspiration (rather simple system but it works) [*] You can have as l...

It pains me to leave a negative review because the basis is very much there and works just fine and as intended. This software shows how modular in VR is so, so much nicer than in 2D like in VCV rack. But the basis is also all there is here. There is a massive lack of modules and the modules that are there are not versatile enough to accomodate for that. It's entirely missing any module with randomness in its output, which is essential for modular setups. There is one type of reverb and one type of delay. The sequencers are lacking in CV inputs for things like range and other modules have similar problems of not having enough CV inputs. It's just not worth it's money until this gets more modules. I can't emphasize how much of a shame this is because it has huge potential. But right now the better choice is to get VCV rack for free and do without VR, because this got me less than 5 hours of playtime before I reluctantly decided to go back to 2D.

Great potencial. But it looks like no further development. No updates since launch.... disappointing

Simply amazing. You can get lost in this one indefinitely. If you love, or are even just curious about a starting with modular synths this simply a must have and the absolute coolest thing available in VR.

GOOD: Everything functions as it should Patch share/random is neat Dev seems open to module submission from others Recording stereo audio with 3D positioning PROCEDURAL GRIPES Spawning modules should automatically be gripped for placement, not hovering over menu No option for free locomotion with joystick...can pan left and right but no forwards/backwards. Not a fan of teleportation. I get free loco makes many people sick. At least give us the option. No facilities for module default module settings? Having to turn off every channel on a mixer after spawn is tedious. No copy/paste module states? WISHLIST: NEEDS TURING MACHINE MODULE or other repeatable random like Marbles, generally more probability driven stuff like a Bernoulli Gate Velocity module - bipolar mode? Built in VCA on Wave modules CV controlled background graphic elements OVERALL: Launch selection of modules is quite limited. May not appeal to eurorack powerusers. I may just be spoiled by VCVrack Is i...

WOW! This thing is awesome! I'm surprised a vr modular synth hasn't showed up earlier (not that I'm aware of) as it feels like a perfect platform for stacking up creative virtual combinations of modules and losing yourself in that space. I just hope the devs will keep on expanding and improving what already is a stellar experience. Hoping this could turn into a mini VCV-Rack in vr over time ;) A couple of minor issues that will hopefully get ironed out, some features to be added and keep them modules coming! :) And I would really love to see this get co-op mode sometime in the near future. Good job! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I've been waiting for this. Great work developer(s)!